Summer Summit Fundraiser Sponsorship Opportunities

Support Global Trade Education. Connect with Michigan’s International Business Community.

Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center (VAGTC) is seeking forward-thinking sponsors for our upcoming 8th Annual Summer Summit Fundraiser, held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 12:00 – 5:00 PM in Allendale, MI.

As a sponsor, your support goes far beyond event participation—it fuels real impact. Proceeds from this event directly support paid internships for GVSU students, offering them valuable, hands-on experience in international business. At the same time, sponsors benefit from increased visibility, meaningful networking, and brand alignment with Michigan’s global trade ecosystem.

Why Sponsor?

By sponsoring the Summer Summit Fundraiser, your company will:

Reach a targeted audience of Michigan business leaders, exporters, manufacturers, and trade professionals.
Demonstrate your commitment to workforce development and global trade education.
Showcase your brand across event promotions, signage, and digital outreach.
Engage with attendees directly through expert roundtables, breakout sessions, and networking.
Support paid internships for the next generation of international business leaders at GVSU.

Summer Summit Fundraiser Highlights

Join us for an energizing half-day event that blends education, connection, and fun:

Global Trade Insights - Hear from our keynote speaker during a lunch session focused on navigating the evolving world of international trade and business.
Interactive Expert Roundtables - After lunch, you’ll sit down with industry experts for in-depth discussions on hot-button trade topics—customs compliance, FTZs, export strategy, and more.
Celebrate Summer with Us - Cap off the day with informal networking, backyard games, drinks, and a chance to build lasting relationships with the region’s trade professionals and advocates.

Make an Impact – Become a Sponsor

Van Andel Global Trade Center offers a variety of sponsorship levels below to suit your goals and budget—each designed to maximize your visibility and engagement before, during, and after the event.

Your support helps GVSU students gain critical career experience while giving your company a meaningful presence at one of West Michigan’s most fun international business events.

Ready to support global trade and student success? Choose your Sponsorship Level Below:

Sponsorship Opportunities* for this event include:
*When a sponsorship level is sold out, it will be stated below.

TITLE SPONSOR $2,025

SOLD OUT

Sponsorship includes:

Premier logo placement across all event materials.
Opportunity to provide a breakout session expert.
Four complimentary event tickets.
Access to the attendee list.

FESTIVE FOOD SPONSOR - $925

Sponsorship includes:

Logo featured on marketing materials
Linked logo in targeted e-mail marketing campaign to 7,000+ contacts
Company logo displayed at lunch tables
Two complimentary event tickets.
Access to attendee list.

DELICIOUS DRINKS SPONSOR - $925

SOLD OUT

Sponsorship includes:

Branded specialty beverage named after your company.
Logo featured on marketing materials
Logo displayed at beverage stations.
Two complimentary event tickets.
Access to attendee list.

BREAKOUT SESSION SPONSOR - $825

Sponsorship includes:

Serve as a designated expert during a breakout session.
Three complimentary event tickets.
Logo inclusion in marketing campaigns

TABLE SPONSOR - $825

Sponsorship includes:

Eight complimentary event tickets.
Company listing in marketing campaigns.

NON-PROFIT SPONSOR - $600

Sponsorship includes:

Two complimentary tickets to the event
Company Logo inclusion in marketing campaign

PRIZE DONATIONS

Are you looking for additional brand recognition? To help increase our fundraising efforts, VAGTC will be collecting donated raffle items to award as prizes during the event! If you have branded gear or cool company swag you would like to get into the hands of potential future customers, this is a great opportunity! Just send us an email at [email protected] .