Sponsorship Opportunities to get your Business Noticed
The Chamber is a nonprofit, member organization. Because the majority of our members are small businesses, we rely on advertising and sponsorship dollars in order to continue as a champion for small business and an economic development leader for Central Massachusetts.
Other ways you can support the Chamber:
- Refer a friend—encourage someone to join the Chamber
- Write a review. Share your experience on Google, Facebook, Linkedin, etc.
- Make a monetary donation
- Upgrade your membership (Click on the membership tab above to learn more about Corporate Membership)
- Sponsorship—consider one of our programs below
Sponsoring a Chamber event or program can give you exposure to the people that you want to do business with. With 2,300-member businesses, an e-mail list of more than 5,300 individuals with a 34% open rate, and an USP mailing list in excess of 5,500, your business will get noticed as a sponsor of a Chamber event.
More than 200 events each year are designed for specific industries and various career levels. Check out the sponsorship opportunities for 2025 that can help you reach your target audience.
To secure your sponsorship, please contact Karen Pelletier at 508.753.2924, ext. 229.
Event sponsorships:
150th Annual Meeting | December 5, 2025
The Annual Business Meeting is an informative program spotlighting the Chamber’s mission, goals, and accomplishments. This popular luncheon event features a keynote address by a distinguished guest and welcomes 700 business leaders, presidents, CEOs and other decision makers.
$15,000 | Presenting Sponsor
$10,000 | Signature Sponsor
$7,500 | Leadership Sponsor
$5,000 | Corporate Sponsor
$2,500 | Supporting Sponsor
$1,000 | Friend Sponsor
Supporting and Coffee Sponsorships available for this quarterly event held by the Chamber to pay tribute to individuals, civic entities, businesses, and other organizations for major contributions to economic growth, improving the quality of life in the region, major milestones, and other activities which enhance the Worcester region. The event draws over 200 high level professionals and decision-makers from the region.
$7,500 | Presenting Sponsor
$5,000 | Supporting Sponsor
$500 | Friend Sponsor
We have presenting and supporting sponsor levels available for this popular networking event takes place at locations throughout Worcester and the region. With 150+ attendees, the event is a great way to get noticed. Call to confirm available dates.
$2,500 | BAH Premier Presenting Sponsor (May, Dec.)
$1,500 | Presenting Sponsor
$750 | Premier BAH Supporting Sponsor (May, Dec.)
$500 | Supporting Sponsor
Business & Government Forum
The Business and Government Forum is an opportunity for members to connect with legislative officials on a variety of business-related topics throughout the year.
$5,000 | Presenting Sponsor
$3,000 | Supporting Sponsor
The Chamber Exchange TV Show
Tim Murray hosts the Chamber Exchange weekly tv program which airs on Spectrum News 1 on Sundays at 1pm and 7pm, and is also available on the Chamber YouTube channel and OnDemand.
$10,000 | Annual Sponsor
This annual breakfast event is cosponsored with the Worcester Business Journal in February. The program attracts 50-100 attendees who hear from economists and industry leaders who offer insights into the year ahead.
Game Changers | October 2026
Now in its 9th year, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Game Changers conference and expo brings together members of the Central Mass business community to learn about and discuss local innovations, business opportunities, hear keynote speakers, and network with other professionals. The event is also an opportunity to congratulate recipients of the 2024 Game Changer awards. These members of the community have been a catalyst for change and are recognized for their work at this event.
$10,000 | Presenting Sponsor
$7,500 | Keynote Sponsor
$7,500 | Awards Ceremony Sponsor
$5,000 | Corporate Sponsor
$2,500 | Session Sponsor
Leadership Worcester 10th anniversary | June 2025
Leadership Worcester is a 10-month civic leadership program with 25 participants from all different sectors. We provide a deep dive into the important issues our City is working on in order to inform and prepare our future CEOs, nonprofit leaders, board members and community activists. Your company can get in front of this group and support the Chamber’s effort to move the region forward by participating as a sponsor.
$3,500 – $10,000
Power of Women (POW) series 2025
Power of Women (Pow) is a program series and network platform designed to engage, inform and inspire, as well as connect professional women to resourceful women’s groups and organizations in our region. Pow will convene quarterly luncheon seminars.
$7,500 | Presenting Sponsor for year
$500 | Friend Sponsor
President’s Council Series
The President’s Council welcomes the Chamber’s Executive, Regional Partner and Corporate members along with the board of directors for important, high level discussions affecting business and Central Mass. This group of influential Central Massachusetts business and community leaders are highly engaged with the Chamber and contribute in many substantive ways to the region’s economy and quality of life.
$5,000 | Presenting Sponsor
We have some Lead and Supporting Sponsor levels for the Chamber’s roundtable forums which provide opportunities for professionals in a variety of industry sectors to: exchange ideas and best practices; set a legislative agenda; discuss workforce needs; learn about new initiatives and programs; and network. Available forums (industry exclusivity applies):
Construction & Real Estate | $4,000 Presenting | $2,000 Supporting
Diverse Professionals | $4,000 Presenting | $2,000 Supporting
Emerging Workforce Forum | $4,000 Presenting | $2,000 Supporting
Healthcare | $4,000 Presenting | $2,000 Supporting
Human Resources | $4,000 Presenting | $2,000 Supporting
Manufacturing | $4,000 Presenting | $2,000 Supporting
Nonprofit | $4,000 Presenting | $2,000 Supporting
Held throughout the year on important topics for businesses, these free seminars provide practical information about new regulations, business tools, trends and more that assist business professionals to operate their companies, generate more business, and more.
$10,000 | year-long presenting sponsor
StartUp Worcester
StartUp Worcester is an important initiative of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce strategy to incubate new business. We partner with The Venture Forum, and WorcLab to launch and to provide support as well as space for the region’s young entrepreneurs. StartUp Worcester encourages entrepreneurs to grow their business here – where they have access to everything they need to succeed.
Presenting | $5,000
Supporting | $2,500
Tri-Chamber Veterans Salute | November 7, 2024
Marlboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce are partnering with regional Veteran and Armed Forces organizations to honor veterans at the amazing American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA.
$500 – $10,000
Voice of Business Daily Radio
The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has a daily radio program on WRCN 830 AM with veteran news host Hank Stoltz. These programs are promoted throughout the Chamber’s multiple media channels and recordings are sent to guests for their own use.
$12,000 per year
William J. Short Memorial Classic | June 2025
This tournament supports our scholarship program and welcomes players who want to entertain key clients at one of the region’s finest golf courses. A range of levels from presenting to hole sponsor is available.
$350 – $10,000
Worcester Goes to Washington | November 2025
This trip brings together Worcester’s business leaders with members of our federal delegation and other policy and business groups in the capital.
$5,000 – $15,000
Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference | June 12, 2025
Our 16th annual Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference attracts hundreds of women to connect, learn from one another, and cultivate meaningful business partnerships. We will have over 700 women attend the conference, along high-impact keynote and workshop speakers.
$500 – $20,000
Woostapreneur’s Forum | May 2025
The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration are connecting greater Worcester to the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for the 9th annual Woostapreneur’s Forum.
$1,000 – $5,000
WGC is a partnership between the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, the City of Worcester and the United Way of Central Massachusetts to keep Worcester clean, green, and proactive in implementing beautification and environmental best practices throughout the city.
$100 – $25,000
Worcester Youth Leadership Institute
The Worcester Youth Leadership Institute (WYLI) offers students a six-week learning experience and exposure for 25 youth to a variety of businesses, Worcester landmarks, and mentors. The Institute is part of a broader effort by the Chamber of Commerce to develop and mentor Worcester’s future leaders. The program is free for the participants and in fact most students come from the YouthWorks program and attend the program during work hours and are paid for their time.
$2,500 – $7,500
Millennials are the largest generation in the workforce. The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce understands the importance attracting and retaining this generation to our region. We will have two of these events in 2024.
$3,000 | Both YP Night Out events
$2,000 | January or August YP event
For a complete list of benefits associated with each event, contact: Karen Pelletier, at 508.753.2924, ext. 229 or kpelletier@worcesterchamber.org