Gran-Bee


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The 18th annual GranBee was held Friday, April 28th at 6:30PM at the Granby Memorial High School Auditorium!

Local businesses, organizations, and generous individuals sponsor the Bee or fund a team's entry fee. Corporate sponsors are recognized on the GEF website, in our event advertisements in the Granby Drummer, and at the Gran-Bee with signage and in the printed program distributed at the event. This is your opportunity to invest in the education of our community. All donations are tax deductible. Please view the corporate sponsorship levels below:

$5,000 – BEE HIVE SPONSOR LEVEL

  • Recognition as a major partner/sponsor of the Gran-Bee, providing association with one of Granby’s most vibrant charitable organizations.
  • Recognition as a Lead Sponsor of the Gran-Bee.
  • At least six (6) mentions from podium by event emcee during event.
  • Mention in two issues of the Granby Drummer.
  • Extra-Large logo on GEF main website and Gran-Bee page.
  • Individual social media shout out on GEF social media.
  • Back cover advertisement in event program.
  • Lead Sponsor logo on event posters.
  • Signage at the event (sponsor to provide any size banner).
  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for each competition participant.
  • Up to two team registration fees waived for participation in the competition.

$3,000 – Green Room Sponsor (only one available)

Can be combo cash and in-kind donation

  • Recognition as the Green Room Sponsor of the Gran-Bee.
  • At least four (4) mentions from podium by event emcee during event.
  • Mention in event recap issue of the Granby Drummer.
  • Large logo on GEF main website and Gran-Bee page.
  • Individual social media shout out on GEF social media.
  • Full-page ad inside event program.
  • Major Sponsor logo on event posters.
  • Signage at the event (sponsor to provide banner no larger than 3’ by 8’).
  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for each competition participant.
  • Up to two team registration fees waived for participation in the contest.

$3,000 – Auction Sponsor (only one available)

Can be combo cash and in-kind donation

  • Recognition as the Auction Sponsor of the Gran-Bee.
  • At least four (4) mentions from podium by event emcee during event.
  • Mention in event recap issue of the Granby Drummer.
  • Large logo on GEF main website and Gran-Bee page.
  • Individual social media shout out on GEF social media.
  • Full-page ad inside event program.
  • Major Sponsor logo on event posters.
  • Signage at the event (sponsor to provide banner no larger than 3’ by 8’).
  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for each competition participant.
  • Up to two team registration fees waived for participation in the contest.

$2,500 - QUEEN BEE SPONSOR

  • Recognition as a Major Sponsor of the Gran-Bee.
  • At least two (2) mentions from podium by event emcee during event.
  • Mention in event recap issue of the Granby Drummer.
  • Large logo on GEF main website and Gran-Bee page.
  • Individual social media shout out on GEF social media.
  • Full-page ad inside event program.
  • Major Sponsor logo on event posters.
  • Signage at the event (sponsor to provide banner no larger than 3’ by 8’).
  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for each competition participant.
  • Up to two team registration fees waived for participation in the contest.

$1,500 - Swarm Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor of the Gran-Bee.
  • Mention in event recap issue of the Granby Drummer.
  • Large logo on GEF main website and Gran-Bee page.
  • Group social media shout out on GEF social media.
  • Half-page ad in event program.
  • Presenting Sponsor logo on event posters.
  • Signage at the event (sponsor to provide banner no larger than 3’ by 8’).
  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for each competition participant.
  • One team fee waived for participation in the contest.

$1,000 - Honey Bee Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor of the Gran-Bee.
  • Mention in event recap issue of the Granby Drummer.
  • Medium sized logo on GEF main website and Gran-Bee page.
  • Group social media shout out on GEF social media.
  • Quarter-page ad in event program.
  • Presenting Sponsor logo on event posters.
  • Signage at the event (sponsor to provide banner no larger than 3’ by 8’).
  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for each competition participant.
  • One team fee waived for participation in the contest.

$500 - Honeycomb Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Sponsor of the Gran-Bee.
  • Small logo on GEF main website and Gran-Bee page.
  • Group social media shout out on GEF social media.
  • Logo in event program.
  • Sponsor logo on event posters.
  • Signage at the event (sponsor to provide up no larger than 3’ by 8’ banner).
  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for each competition participant.

$250 - WORKER BEES

  • Recognition as a Corporate Donor of the Gran-Bee.
  • Name listed on Gran-Bee page.
  • Name printed in the event program.
  • Name on event posters.
  • Name on signage at the event.
  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for each competition participant.

DOWNLOAD FULL SPONSORSHIP DETAILS AND APPLICATION

Questions? please contact:
Bob D'Angelo
Phone: (860) 573-1150
Email: [email protected]

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS!