I’ve created simple sponsorship levels to make it easy for you to get involved, how we will make it worth it to you while ensuring every contribution makes a meaningful impact.

Community Sponsor – $300+

• Social media thank-you post (your business tagged in post)

• Name listed on shared event signage (group sponsor sign at event)

• Recognition as a community supporter in organic post

Supporting Sponsor – $750+

Includes everything above, plus:

• *Social media thank-you post (your business tagged in post)

• *Name listed on shared event signage

• *Recognition as a community supporter in organic post

• Logo placement on flyers and event signage

• Multiple social media mentions leading up to the event

• Booth space at the event 

• Recognition as a key supporter of the event

Partner Sponsor – $1,500+

Includes everything above, plus:

• *Social media thank-you post (your business tagged in post)

• *Name listed on shared event signage

• *Recognition as a community supporter in organic post

• *Logo placement on flyers and event signage

• *Multiple social media mentions leading up to the event

• *Booth space at the event 

• *Recognition as a key supporter of the event

• Larger, more prominent logo placement on all marketing materials

• Dedicated sponsor spotlight organic post highlighting your business

• Featured placement on event signage

• Recognition as a major community partner

Presenting Sponsor – $2,500+

(Top Tier – Limited Availability)
Includes everything above, plus:

• *Social media thank-you post (your business tagged in post)

• *Name listed on shared event signage

• *Recognition as a community supporter in organic post

• *Logo placement on flyers and event signage

• *Multiple social media mentions leading up to the event

• *Booth space at the event 

• *Recognition as a key supporter of the event

• *Larger, more prominent logo placement on all marketing materials

• *Dedicated sponsor spotlight organic post highlighting your business

• *Featured placement on event signage

• *Recognition as a major community partner

• “Presented by [Your Business]”

• Top-tier logo placement across all marketing and advertising

• Name or logo inclusion in paid ads

• Name recognition in video promotions

• Recognition in media outreach and press coverage

Option 1.

Sponsors have the opportunity to fund a limited run of event zipper tote bags that will be given away free to attendees (first come, first served).

Each tote bag will feature:

• A custom-designed front created by Karley’s Collection (“Support Small Businesses” themed artwork)

• Your business logo on the back of the bag

This provides a unique opportunity for your brand to:

• Be seen and carried throughout the event

• Leave a lasting impression beyond the event

• Be associated with a meaningful community initiative

Cost: $30 per bag
Quantity: Flexible (example: 20, 50, 75, or even 100 bags)

This option can be added to any sponsorship level or done as a standalone contribution.

Option 2.

If you feel inspired to contribute beyond the listed sponsorship packages or do not wish to choose a package at all but still want to contribute, any support is welcome and will go directly toward enhancing the event and supporting participating small businesses.

If we receive enough funds then a  portion of the sponsorship funds will be used to create event gift cards, which will be distributed to attendees at random throughout the event (for example: $5, $10, or $20 amounts).

These gift cards can only be used with vendors at the event, ensuring that funds go directly back into the hands of the small businesses participating.

This initiative helps to:

• Encourage attendance and community participation

• Drive sales directly to vendors

• Create an engaging and interactive experience for attendees

• Provide additional financial support to small businesses in a meaningful and immediate way

All sponsoring businesses logos regardless of contribution level will be recognized on the event gift cards.

YES! We welcome in-kind contributions that help support our vendors and bring this event to life.

Examples of helpful contributions include:

• Printing services (flyers, posters, signage)

• Food or beverages for vendors and guests

• Advertising, marketing, or promotional support

If you have another way you’d like to contribute, we are happy to create a custom sponsorship package based on your support.

Anonymous contributions are also welcome for those who prefer not to have their name or logo included in event recognition.

On April 14, local small business owners received an unexpected email with the devastating news that the Painted Tree would be closing its doors immediately, and they had until April 24 to remove everything from their booths. With no warning, vendors were given just days to tear down spaces that they had poured their time, money, and heart into building.

Overnight, many lost not only their storefront, but also their primary source of income, access to customers, and will unlikely not see the sales they made that month. For some, it meant suddenly questioning how they would pay bills,where they store everything, or continue operating at all.

These were not just booths - they were our livelihoods. They were our dreams, built through long hours, personal sacrifice and investment, with a deep belief in what these small businesses could become through the Painted Tree.

In response to this situation, I am organizing a barrier-free pop-up event designed not only to provide immediate financial relief, but also to help small businesses regain stability and move forward.

Through this event my hope is that vendors will be able to:

• Generate income to help offset recent financial losses

• Sell inventory and fixtures that may otherwise go unused

• Reconnect with existing customers and reach new audiences

• Rebuild visibility and momentum for their business

• Strengthen connections within the local small business community

This event is intended to serve as both a short-term solution and a stepping stone to help vendors regain their footing and continue growing despite the challenges they’ve faced.

This event is more than a market, it is a community-driven effort to support people in our community during a difficult time.

By becoming a sponsor, you are directly supporting local entrepreneurs during a critical moment while also aligning your business with a meaningful, community-focused initiative.

Your support helps cover:

• Event insurance and permits

• Marketing and advertising (digital + print)

• Event materials (signage, supplies, logistics)

• Creating a well-organized, highly attended experience

• Any additional fees that arise

Date: June 6 or 7th (or both)
Location: [Venue Name] [Unknown At This Time] [ If you would like to help us secure a location for this event, that would be incredibly helpful, as of right now we are trying to get an indoor space donated.]
Time: [Insert Time] [Unknown At This Time]
Admission: Free and open to the public

From my research it looks like contributions made toward this event are sponsorship-based support and are not tax-deductible charitable donations. These funds are used to directly support event production, marketing, and participating small businesses.

Please consult your tax advisor regarding how this may apply to your individual situation.

YES!

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