2026 Barbecue, Brews, and Band

Description

Join First Flight Venture Center for our annual Barbecue, Brews & Band, a signature community event that brings together entrepreneurs, partners, sponsors, and friends of FFVC. Enjoy great barbecue, local brews, and live music while connecting with founders, leaders, and supporters from across the region. This relaxed event is a celebration of the innovation ecosystem and the community that makes FFVC thrive. Whether you are part of the FFVC community or joining us for the first time, we look forward to celebrating with you.

Presenting Sponsor - $4,000 (Limited to 1)

• Company representative welcome remarks from Stage to the audience (3 minutes)
• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all marketing materials: Event signup and FFVC website, Facebook (specifically pre and post-emails, signage, printed materials, table tent signs). Exposure to over 7,000 contacts. 
• Opportunity to display marketing materials with staff present, if desired
• Name listed on signage in First Flight lobby
• Company name on separate social media posts pre, during, and post-event
• Admission for 10 guests to the event

Co-Host: Music Sponsor - $1,500 (2)

• Company representative welcomes band to the stage (1 minute)
• Name listed on event signup and Facebook
• Opportunity to display marketing materials with staff present, if desired
• Name listed on signage in First Flight lobby.
• Company name on separate social media posts pre-, during, and post-event
• Attendance for 6 guests to the event

Supporting Dessert Table - $750 

• Name on sponsor list at event tables
• Name listed on event page and Facebook
• Signage AT DESSERT TABLE - Acknowledged during welcome remarks from the stage. 
• Table for distribution of company materials at a strategic location
• Recognition on group social media posts pre and post-event
• Call out from the stage
• Attendance for 4 guests to the event

Friends of First Flight - $400 

• Name on sponsor list at event tables
• Name listed on event page and Facebook
• Name listed on signage in First Flight lobby.
• Shared table for distribution of company materials at a strategic location
• 2 guests to the event

Individual Registration - $40