EntrePartners is an endeavor of The James Gang, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grassroots community-building organization established in 2002 and based in Iowa City, Iowa, that fosters interdisciplinary community development by helping people realize and share their own creative ideas, expressions, and ambitions. We joined the ranks of endeavors in 2022, but have been running events independently since 2018.
Previously, we sponsored our activities through larger non-profit organizations in the area and welcomed in-kind donations. However, we decided to build an organizational structure after the in-kind support of others ended. Our programs are fully supported through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations from people like you who want to make the community a better place.
We have a number of sponsorships available for our programs, including Startup Weekend Iowa City, Startup Weekend Iowa Online, and Iowa City Open Coffee. As we continue to expand our programming throughout the region, we will have more opportunities for companies and individuals to support our efforts.
Sponsorship Levels and Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Innovation Center Sponsorship Levels
| Individual Minimum | Individual Perks | Corporate Minimum | Corporate Perks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $250 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio
• One free ticket to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Name listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html |
$500 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio for one employee
• One free ticket to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Company listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html |
| Silver | $500 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio
• Two free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Name listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Name listed in all printed material |
$1000 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio for two employees
• Two free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Company listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Company listed in all printed material |
| Gold | $1000 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio
• Four free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Name listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Name listed in all printed material • Name displayed in Innovation Center |
$2500 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio for four employees
• Four free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Company listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Company listed in all printed material • Company logo displayed in Innovation Center |
| Platinum | $2500 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio
• Eight free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Name listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Name listed in all printed material • Name displayed in Innovation Center • Special thank you during EntrePartners events |
$5000 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio for eight employees
• Eight free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Company listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Company listed in all printed material • Company logo displayed in Innovation Center • Special thank you during EntrePartners events |
| Ruby | $5000 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio
• Twelve free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Name listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Name listed in all printed material • Name displayed in Innovation Center • Special thank you during EntrePartners events • Free access to all EntrePartners courses and events • Opportunity to judge at Startup Weekend Iowa City and other EntrePartners pitch competitions |
$10,000 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio for twelve employees
• Twelve free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Company listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Company listed in all printed material • Company logo displayed in Innovation Center • Special thank you during EntrePartners events • Free access for employees for all EntrePartners courses • Opportunity to judge at Startup Weekend Iowa City and other EntrePartners pitch competitions |
| Diamond | $10,000 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio
• Twenty free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Name listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Name listed in all printed material • Name displayed in Innovation Center • Special thank you during EntrePartners events • Free access to all EntrePartners courses and events • Opportunity to judge at Startup Weekend Iowa City and other EntrePartners pitch competitions • And more! |
$25,000 | • 24/7 access to Innovation Center and Podcast Studio for twenty employees
• Twenty free tickets to Startup Weekend Iowa City • Company listed on entrepartners.org/partners.html • Company listed in all printed material • Company logo displayed in Innovation Center • Special thank you during EntrePartners events • Free access for employees for all EntrePartners courses • Opportunity to judge at Startup Weekend Iowa City and other EntrePartners pitch competitions • And more! |
Podcast Studio Naming Rights: $5000
Innovation Center Naming Rights: $25,000
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Iowa City Open Coffee Sponsor: $500 per quarter or $2000 per year, includes signage from sponsoring individual or company placed by coffee and occasional donuts, eligible to present at 1 Million Cups Iowa City.
Startup Weekend Iowa City Meal Sponsor: $500 per meal, includes signage from sponsoring individual or company, advertisement allowed
Startup Weekend Iowa City beverage sponsor: $500, includes signage from sponsoring individual or company, advertisement allowed
Lunch-and-learns and evening workshops: $500 per workshop, includes signage from sponsoring individual or company, advertisement allowed