SPONSOR SEW IMPACT SUMMIT

Invest in the Future of the Sewing Economy

The SEW IMPACT Summit brings together entrepreneurs, manufacturers, educators, innovators, investors, community leaders, and industry partners to strengthen the future of sewing economies—from local communities to the global marketplace.

Your sponsorship helps create the connections, knowledge, technology, and opportunities needed to build more innovative, inclusive, and resilient sewing economies.

WHY SPONSOR?

The sewing economy is more than fashion.

It connects entrepreneurship, manufacturing, workforce development, technology, education, economic development, and creative industries.

SEW IMPACT creates a platform where these sectors can come together to identify opportunities, build partnerships, and move ideas into action.

Your investment helps us:

  • Connect entrepreneurs to industry, resources, and opportunity

  • Strengthen local sewing and manufacturing ecosystems

  • Support innovation and technology within the sewing economy

  • Create pathways for entrepreneurship and commercialization

  • Connect emerging talent with industry leaders

  • Map and make visible the organizations, businesses, resources, and infrastructure that make sewing economies possible

  • Build local-to-global partnerships

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The SEW IMPACT Summit is a free community convening designed to connect entrepreneurs, businesses, manufacturers, educators, workforce partners, makers, and community leaders working to strengthen the Sewing Economy.

Your sponsorship helps keep the Summit accessible while supporting the development of a stronger, more connected local-to-global Sewing Economy.

$25,000

INNOVATION SPONSOR

Lead the conversation on the future of the Sewing Economy.

The Innovation Sponsor is SEW IMPACT Summit's premier sponsorship opportunity for organizations seeking to demonstrate leadership in innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and economic development.

Includes:

  • Premier sponsor recognition throughout the Summit

  • Prominent logo placement on Summit website and marketing materials

  • Recognition from the main stage

  • Opportunity to sponsor an innovation-focused session or activation

  • Opportunity for a company representative to participate in Summit programming

  • Branded activation or exhibitor presence

  • Featured recognition across SEW IMPACT social channels

  • Inclusion in the post-Summit impact report

  • Recognition as a founding supporter of the 2026 SEW IMPACT Summit

  • Opportunity to explore an ongoing strategic partnership with SEW IMPACT

Limited to 1 organization.

$10,000

ECOSYSTEM SPONSOR

Invest in the infrastructure that makes a sewing economy thrive.

Ecosystem Sponsors support the development of stronger connections between entrepreneurs, businesses, manufacturers, educators, workforce partners, and community organizations.

Includes:

  • Prominent sponsor recognition

  • Logo placement on Summit website and marketing materials

  • Recognition during Summit programming

  • Opportunity to support an ecosystem-focused session or activation

  • Exhibitor/resource table

  • Featured social media recognition

  • Inclusion in the post-Summit impact report

  • Recognition as a 2026 SEW IMPACT Summit Ecosystem Sponsor

Limited to 3 organizations.

$1,000

COMMUNITY SPONSOR

Support the people building the Sewing Economy.

Community Sponsors help make the Summit accessible to entrepreneurs, educators, makers, organizations, and emerging leaders.

Includes:

  • Sponsor recognition on the Summit website

  • Logo/name recognition in Summit materials

  • Opportunity to provide approved resources or materials to attendees

  • Social media recognition

  • Inclusion in post-Summit sponsor recognition

  • Recognition as a 2026 SEW IMPACT Summit Community Sponsor

$500

SUPPORTER

Help move the needle forward.

Supporters provide essential community-level investment in the SEW IMPACT Summit and the broader Sewing Economy movement.

Includes:

  • Name/logo recognition on the Summit website

  • Recognition in Summit materials

  • Community-level sponsor recognition

  • Inclusion in post-Summit sponsor recognition

$100

SMALL BUSINESS MAP SPONSOR

Put your business on the map.

Created specifically for small businesses, independent makers, designers, sewists, tailors, artisans, educators, and entrepreneurs who are part of Maryland's Sewing Economies.

Your $100 sponsorship supports the development of the Maryland Sewing Economies Ecosystem Map while giving your business a dedicated digital presence within the growing network.

Includes:

  • Featured business profile on the SEW BROMO website

  • Business listing on the Maryland Sewing Economies Ecosystem Map

  • Business description and logo/photo

  • Link to your website, social media, or online shop

  • Recognition as a Small Business Map Sponsor

  • Increased visibility within the local-to-global Sewing Economy network

Your support helps make the people, businesses, resources, and opportunities within Maryland's Sewing Economies more visible, connected, and discoverable.

CUSTOM PARTNERSHIPS

Let's Build Something Bigger.

SEW IMPACT welcomes organizations interested in creating a customized partnership beyond traditional sponsorship.

Opportunities may include:

Workforce Development | Technology & Innovation | Entrepreneurship | Manufacturing | Education | Economic Development | Sustainability | Community Investment | Research | Ecosystem Mapping

If your organization has a strategic priority that aligns with the future of the Sewing Economy, let's explore what we can build together.

BECOME A SEW IMPACT PARTNER