Become a Sponsor

We believe that by assisting veteran-owned businesses, helping veterans find employment and providing educational resources, we can greatly enhance their opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency.

Position your company with other businesses, agencies and influential members of the community dedicated to helping veterans transition into their professional careers.

If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor of VETCON, please fill out the form below and a member from the VETCON team will reach out to you! We are grateful for each potential sponsor’s support and passion for the VETCON mission.

Sponsorship Deadlines

Sponsorship Opportunities for VETCON 2023

Please note: Tickets to the conference are included with each level of sponsorship. Hotel rooms are NOT included with any sponsorship levels. Hotel room reservations can be made directly with the Desmond Hotel by calling: (518) 869-8100


Sponsorship invoices must be paid within 14 days of receipt. No sponsorship benefits will be activated until payment is received. Thank you!

This level is for the official sponsors of Day 1 and 2 of VETCON 2023.

  • Verbal recognition at the opening ceremony, breakfast, lunches, Business Plan and Veteran in Business award presentations, and closing remarks.
  • Opportunity to provide a 3-5 minute welcome and business overview at opening lunch.
  • Company logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Company logo featured on the cover and a half-page ad in the event program.
  •  Company logo featured on signage throughout the event.
  • Opportunity to be one of our educational session presenters.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Four 2-day tickets to the conference.
  •  Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Company logo on the VETCON website.
  •  Conference attendee list provided.

Only two opportunities at this level! Only one opportunity left for Day 2 lunch sponsor!

  • This level is for the official lunch sponsor of Day 1 or Day 2 of VETCON 2023.
  • Company logo featured on tabletop signage at every lunch table on your day of sponsorship.
  • Verbal recognition at the opening ceremony, breakfast, lunches, Business Plan and Veteran in Business award presentations, and closing remarks.
  • Company logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Half-page ad  in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Four 2-day tickets to the conference.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Company logo on the VETCON website.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Only one opportunity at this level!

  • This level is for the official breakfast sponsor on Day 2 of VETCON 2022.
  • Company logo featured on tabletop signage at every breakfast table.
  • Company logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Four 2-day tickets to the conference.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Company logo on the VETCON website.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Only one opportunity at this level!

  • This level is for the official sponsor of the VETCON 2023 Business Plan Competition. 100 % of your sponsorship fee goes toward the cash prizes available for the three Business Plan Competition finalists.
  • Company logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Company logo featured on the VETCON website, and any announcements / promotional material related to the business plan competition.
  • Company logo in the event program prominently displayed with business plan competition information.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Company logo printed on oversized checks presented to business plan competition finalists.
  • Company representative Involvement in competition winner presentation, including presenting checks to finalists.
  • Four 2-day tickets to the conference.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.
  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Four 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.
  • Company logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Two 2-day tickets to the conference.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Company logo on the VETCON website.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Only one opportunity at this level!
• This level is for the official sponsor of the VETCON 2023 Veterans in Business Awards. Your sponsorship fee goes 100% toward the award for each of the five Veterans in Business Awards available.

  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Involvement in competition winner presentation, including presenting awards.
  • Two 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.
  • Quarter-page ad space within event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Two 2-day tickets to the conference.
  • Company logo on the VETCON website.
  • Collateral included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Company name listed in event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • One 2-day ticket to the conference.

In Kind / Promotional Opportunities

Looking to get more exposure for your business, even after VETCON 2023? Consider becoming one of our In-Kind / Promotional Sponsors! We have several opportunities to build you brand with take home items that our attendees will keep long after the conference. Your sponsorship is completely hands off – meaning we will select the product, finalize the artwork, facilitate production and shipping, and get each item into our attendee bags all for you!

Your logo will be screen printed on the back of a stylish VETCON baseball cap!

  • Company logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Four 2-day tickets to the conference.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Attendees will be sipping from these bottles all day.

  • Company logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Two 2-day tickets to the conference.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Each attendee will be wearing their individualized name badge and lanyard with YOUR logo on it every day of the conference!

  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Two 2-day tickets to the conference.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Sponsorship Form

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the VETCON 2023! Please complete the following form or reach out to us at info@vetconny.com with any questions.

BECOME A SPONSOR

QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US: