Governor’s Conference on Economic Development

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Hawthorn Foundation is the sole presenter of the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development. This event takes place each year in late summer, featuring a number of important breakout expert and panel sessions, networking opportunities, and featured speakers.

Join us for the next conference on September 4-6, 2024 at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel in St. Louis. Registration opens May 1.

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsorship opportunities receive digital and social media promotion before, during, and after the conference as well as the organization’s name on conference signage and printed materials.

$10,000 Keynote Speaker Sponsorship Opportunity

  • Your provided organization’s promotional video played prior to speaker intro

  • Introduce Keynote Speaker

  • Five conference registrations with reserved seating during the Governor’s Luncheon

  • Logo placement on conference website

  • Full-screen digital promotion

  • Exhibit booth (optional)


$7,500 Sponsorship Opportunity

  • Choice of event to sponsor

  • Five conference registrations with reserved seating during the Governor’s Luncheon

  • Logo placement on conference bag

  • Logo placement on conference website

  • Full-screen digital promotion

  • Exhibit booth (optional)


$5,000 Sponsorship Opportunity

  • Choice of event to sponsor

  • Three conference registrations with reserved seating during the Governor’s Luncheon

  • Logo placement on the conference website

  • Half-screen digital promotion

  • Exhibit booth (optional)


$2,500 Sponsorship Opportunity

  • Choice of event to sponsor

  • Two conference registrations

  • Logo placement on the conference website

  • Quarter-screen digital promotion


$1,000 Sponsorship Opportunity

  • Choice of event to sponsor

  • One conference registration

  • Logo placement on the conference website and digital promotion


$500 Exhibitor Opportunity

  • One 6’ skirted table and two chairs

  • One conference registration

  • Your organization’s name listed on the conference website

  • Participate in the Exhibitors’ Welcome Reception


$1,500 Neck Lanyard Sponsor (SOLD OUT)

  • Your company name or logo printed on the neck lanyards for name badges

  • One conference registration


$1,500 Hotel Key Cards Sponsor (SOLD OUT)

  • Your company name or logo printed on one side of the hotel key card

  • One conference registration