Sponsorship

Sponsoring AAREP Chicago provides your organization with a unique opportunity to support and shape the future of leadership in the commercial real estate industry. By partnering with us, you align your brand with a forward-thinking community dedicated to expanding opportunity in Chicago. As a sponsor, you’ll have access to an influential network of industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who are driving change and creating impactful business opportunities throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

Your sponsorship not only helps fuel the professional development of Black professionals in commercial real estate but also demonstrates your organization’s commitment to empowering talent and fostering a more excellent, dynamic industry. With exposure at exclusive events, branding opportunities, and direct engagement with top-tier professionals, sponsoring AAREP Chicago is a strategic investment in both community partnership and business growth. Join us in creating a lasting impact, cultivating future leaders, and shaping the landscape of real estate for generations to come.

OUR SPONSORS

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum $15,000

Membership: Paid membership for ten (10) corporate employees (Value: $1,500)

Annual Event: Four (4) complimentary tickets and/or reserved seats at the AAREP Annual Event (Value: $600+)

Website Presence: Prominent company logo placement with a dedicated link on the AAREP Chicago website homepage and sponsorship page.

Marketing & Recognition:

Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in all event marketing materials (digital and print).

Verbal recognition as “Presenting Sponsor” during the event.

Logo printed on event banner.

Recognition as “Presenting Sponsor” on viewing screen during event.

Opportunity to be a featured speaker or panelist at one (1) AAREP Chicago event (subject to program relevance and availability).

Dedicated social media spotlight recognizing your company.

Communication: Unlimited job posting/email blast opportunities to the AAREP Chicago network.

Event Engagement:

Opportunity to host or co-host one (1) exclusive AAREP Chicago event (venue costs may apply).

Exclusive invitation to a VIP reception with the AAREP Chicago Board of Directors and Advisory Council.

Event Attendee List.

Post-Event: Name included on post-event thank you.

Social Media: Name included in social media posts leading up to events.

Premium seats at events

Platinum Estimated Value: $1,500 (memberships) + $600 (Annual Event tickets) + significant brand visibility

Gold $10,000

Membership: Paid membership for six (6) corporate employees (Value: $900)

Annual Event: Two (2) complimentary tickets and/or reserved seats at the AAREP Annual Event (Value: $300+)

Website Presence: Prominent company logo placement on the AAREP Chicago website sponsorship page with a link.

Marketing & Recognition:

Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in event marketing materials.

Verbal recognition during the event.

Logo printed on event banner (in a prominent position, but potentially smaller than Platinum).

Recognition on the viewing screen during the event.

Opportunity for a brief company spotlight at one (1) AAREP Chicago event.

Communication: Monthly job posting/email blast opportunities to the AAREP Chicago network.

Communication: Monthly job posting/email blast opportunities to the AAREP Chicago network.

Event Engagement:

Opportunity to host or co-sponsor a portion of one (1) AAREP Chicago event.

Post-Event: Name included on post-event thank you.

Social Media: Name included in select social media posts leading up to events.

Gold Estimated Value: $900 (memberships) + $300 (Annual Event tickets) + significant brand visibility

Silver $5,000

Membership: Paid membership for three (3) corporate employees (Value: $450)

Annual Event: One (1) complimentary ticket and/or seat at the AAREP Annual Event (Value: $150+)

Website Presence: Company logo placement on the AAREP Chicago website sponsorship page.

Marketing & Recognition:

Recognition as a Silver Sponsor in event marketing materials.

Verbal acknowledgement during the event.

Logo included on the event banner (in a shared space).

Recognition on the viewing screen during the event.

Communication: Up to four annual job posting/email blast opportunities to the AAREP Chicago network.

Event Engagement:

Recognition as a sponsor at AAREP Chicago events.

Social Media: Name may be included in some social media posts leading up to events.

Silver Estimated Value: $450 (memberships) + $150 (Annual Event ticket) + good brand visibility

Bronze $2,500

Membership: Paid membership for one (1) corporate employee (Value: $150)

Annual Event: Opportunity to purchase tickets to the AAREP Annual Event at a discounted sponsor rate.

Website Presence: Company name listed on the AAREP Chicago website sponsorship page.

Marketing & Recognition:

Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor in event materials.

Communication: One annual job posting/email blast opportunity to the AAREP Chicago network.

Event Engagement:

Recognition as a sponsor at AAREP Chicago events.

Social Media: Name may be mentioned in a general list of sponsors in some social media posts.

Bronze Estimated Value: $150 (membership) + $25 (estimated discount on each Annual Event ticket) + brand visibility