PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS. EXPAND YOUR MARKET.SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.

2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Local Businesses taking action for a healthy community.

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We Love Whatcom county as much as you do!

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Why partner With sustainaBLe connections?

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We love living in a thriving, collaborative community where local businesses are prosperous and contribute to a healthy environment and the well-being of all citizens.

Managing and promoting campaigns & events enables us to reach the community through: •E mail newsletters (total subscribers = 8000+)•Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)•Press releases (sent to 75+ local contacts)•Relationships with local news outlets•Website pages (over 75,000 visits annually)•Printed promotional materials, signs & banners.

We have our finger on the pulse of the community. Working with local businesses, city agencies, and partner organizations, we are invested in creating a vibrant local economy built on sustainable practices.

Sustaining Membership: $1200 ($100/month)Think Local First: $1000-$5000Food & Farming: $600-$5000Green Building & Smart Growth: $1000-$5000Energy Program: $3000Sustainable Business Development: $1000-$5000

Ask about our payment plans!

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green Building & smart growth program 2016 sponsorship program contact: rose Lathrop rose@sustainableconnections.org, 360-647-7093 x107

2015 program highlights

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The KAOPW! Competition amazed attendees with creative ideas for Tactical Urbanism. Commercial Street Night Market was born and many other projects are in the works to activate downtown Bellingham spaces.

The annual Sustainable Design and Development Conference expanded into 2 days with impressive keynote speakers including Denis Hayes, CEO of the Bullitt Foundation and founder of Earth Day.

The 2015 Home and Landscape Tour show-cased 10 innovative homes and landscapes. It also included a Sustainable Living Festival where attendees could mingle with local businesses and organizations.

UP YOUR SUPPORT!Can’t decide on which program to support? Discounts available for combined sponsorships! Increase your support & exposure. Visit SustainableConnections.org for other sponsorship opportunities. For questions or more information, please contact Derek Long: Derek@SustainableConnections.org or 360-647-7093 x101

Your friends, neighbors and favorite local businesses are supporting the community and the work of Sustainable Connections. You can, too!

Join us in thanking the following businesses and organizations. Their contributions in 2015 provided the resources to make the Green Building & Smart Growth program possible.

JOIN US!

Cascade Joinery Haven Design Workshop RMC Architects The RE Store The RJ Group

Local Businesses taking action for a healthy community.