Sponsorship Opportunities
Grow your business while strengthening Greater Victoria’s local economy.
Partner with Think Local First through sponsorships, shared advertising, hosted events and community campaigns that connect your business with an engaged audience passionate about supporting local.
Why Choose to Sponsor with Think Local First?
Member sponsorships are designed to create visibility, connection and meaningful community impact. Whether your goal is to reach new customers, demonstrate local leadership or support Greater Victoria’s independent business community, there are flexible ways to get involved.
- Reach an audience that actively chooses local businesses.
- Build trust through community leadership and visibility.
- Support programs that strengthen Greater Victoria’s independent business community.
- Create authentic connections through events, campaigns and storytelling.
- Align your brand with a recognized movement that champions local business.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Year-Round Community Partnerships
Become a visible, year-round supporter of Greater Victoria’s local business community. Annual partnerships may include recognition across Think Local First’s website, newsletters, social media, events and signature campaigns.
- Website recognition and partner link
- Newsletter and social media recognition
- Brand placement at eligible events
- Opportunities to host, speak or participate
- Recognition in selected campaigns and promotional materials
- Custom partnership opportunities based on your goals
Event Sponsorships
Support the gatherings that bring our members together while showcasing your business to an engaged local audience.
- Monthly Networking Mixers
- President’s Breakfasts
- Book Club in the Pub
- Educational Workshops and Panels
- Annual General Meeting
- Think Local Week Events
- Community Partnerships and Special Events
Benefits may include event recognition, speaking opportunities, signage, display space, social media promotion, newsletter exposure and the opportunity to connect directly with attendees.
Feature Member Profile
Promotional value: $1,500
Tell the story behind your business through a premium member feature designed to build awareness, trust and connection. This is more than a simple directory listing. It is a professionally developed storytelling package that helps people understand who you are, what makes your business special and why supporting you matters.
- Professionally produced feature video
- Dedicated feature article on the Think Local First website
- Business owner interview and story development
- Dedicated social media promotion
- Feature in the Think Local First e-newsletter
- Evergreen content that can continue to be shared
- Link to your website and selected calls to action
This opportunity is ideal for business milestones, new locations, product launches, rebrands, anniversaries and organizations ready to raise their profile in the community.
Shared Advertising Campaigns
Increase your reach while sharing the cost of high-quality advertising with other local businesses. Think Local First develops collaborative campaigns that celebrate local ownership and place participating members in front of a larger audience.
Campaign Opportunities May Include
- Holiday Gift Guides
- Food and Drink Features
- Home and Garden Campaigns
- Health, Wellness and Self-Care Guides
- Professional Services Campaigns
- Summer in Greater Victoria Features
- Back-to-School Promotions
- Neighbourhood Business Guides
- Seasonal Shop Local Campaigns
Depending on the campaign, promotion may include digital advertising, social media, e-newsletters, website features, local media partnerships, print opportunities and collaborative public relations.
Signature Campaigns
Think Local Week: Third Week of November
Think Local Week is our annual celebration of Greater Victoria’s locally owned businesses. Through community storytelling, promotions, events and collaborative advertising, we encourage residents to discover local businesses and make more of their everyday purchases close to home.
- Campaign sponsorship and brand recognition
- Participating business features
- Community contests and prize promotions
- Collaborative advertising opportunities
- Special events and activities
- Social media and e-newsletter promotion
- Media and community outreach opportunities
Love Local Week: February
Love Local Week transforms the beginning of February into a community celebration of the businesses, people and places that make Greater Victoria special. The campaign creates timely opportunities for members to increase visibility during a traditionally quieter season.
- Love Local gift and experience guides
- Local date-night and dining features
- Member offers and themed promotions
- Community storytelling and business spotlights
- Share the Love social media campaign
- Local loyalty challenges and contests
- Sponsorship and shared advertising opportunities
Host a Think Local First Event
Invite the Think Local First community into your space and create an experience that helps members get to know your business. Hosting is a powerful way to build relationships, showcase your products or services and position your organization as an active community leader.
- Networking Mixer Host
- President’s Breakfast Host / Co-host
- Workshop or Panel Host
- Book Club in the Pub Host
- Think Local Week Venue Partner
- Mini Mastermind Session Leader
- Community Celebration Host
- Member Tour or Open House Host
Host benefits may include promotional recognition, welcome remarks, event signage, social media and newsletter exposure, and the opportunity to introduce attendees to your business.
More Ways to Partner
- Newsletter Sponsorship
- New Member Welcome Sponsorship
- Book Club in the Pub Sponsorship
- Local Leaders Video or Podcast Series
- Host a Monthly Board Meeting
- Digital Sponsorship
- Video Sponsorship
- Neighbourhood Guide Sponsorship
- Local Business Passport Program
- Meet the Maker Series
- Business of the Month Sponsorship
- Community Awards and Recognition Programs
- Member Gift Bag or Prize Sponsorship
- Write a Feature Article About What Local Means to You
Let’s Build Something Great Together
Whether you’re interested in sponsoring an event, participating in a shared campaign, hosting a gathering or becoming a year-round community partner, we’d love to collaborate.
