Thank you for your participation and interest in the Business Partners Program (BPP) and your support of local government. Beginning in 2020, the BPP member year is January through December. This package provides information on the benefits of membership and how to enroll. BPP members are entitled to recognition at two annual educational seminars and other special events organized by ICA.

Sponsorship Level and Benefits

Maximize the impact of your company’s marketing efforts by becoming an annual partner of the ICA Seminars and gain targeted exposure to the most influential people in local government. ICA’s Business Partners provide an important role in supporting ICA and its member cities. In return, ICA recognizes and promotes the value of its partners. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,500 to $15,000+.

Benefits of Being a Business Partner

Set your company apart by being a part of the annual ICA Business Partners Program. ICA Seminars are considered as one of the pre-eminent gatherings of local elected officials where independent cities will attend to exchange information and learn innovative ways to plan for and solve the critical issues faced by cities today.

  • Showcase your commitment to cities

  • Opportunity to attend board meetings and other special events

  • Engagement and connection to key city officials and leaders

  • Brand recognition for your company’s products and services with key decision makers and civic leaders

  • Broad recognition for your organization’s commitment at the Winter and Summer Seminars

  • Complimentary registrations (valued at $450-$650) at annual seminars (Gold level or above)

  • Acknowledgment on ICA’s website

  • Open networking opportunity with ICA Executive Leadership to work closely with you to understand your organization’s needs, connect you with the issues and people that matter

View the Sponsor Program Brochure. For more information, contact Greg Spiker at (213) 896-8900 ext 122 or email gregspiker@ksainc.us

Sponsorship Levels

  • Ultimate Sponsor Recognition at both Winter and Summer seminar
  • Prominent Company recognition on ICA website including company profile
  • Logo included on seminar registration packets
  • Prominent listing in the Annual Seminar
  • Registration and program materials
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badges for all company representatives
  • Company name listed on PowerPoint recognition slides
  • Company “Spotlight” on one e-Blast
  • Invitation to participate on Seminar Planning Committees
  • Logo item in seminar bag
  • Company name listed by sponsorship level in seminar signage board
  • Recognition at seminar banquet
  • Free exhibit space in prime traffic location
  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Special signage and recognition as sponsor of seminar event (e.g. seminar dinner, banquet, etc.) – both seminars
  • Invitation to present at one Board Meeting
  • Invitation to President’s reception at Summer Seminar
  • 2 Golf foursomes at a seminar (or 1 at each Summer and Winter Seminar)

  • Recognition at both Winter and Summer seminar
  • Prominent Company recognition on ICA website
  • Logo included on seminar registration packets
  • Prominent listing in the Annual Seminar Registration and program materials
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badges for all company representatives
  • Company name listed on PowerPoint recognition slides
  • Company “Spotlight” on one e-Blast
  • Invitation to participate on Seminar Planning Committees
  • Recognition at seminar banquet
  • Free exhibit space in prime traffic location
  • Two complimentary seminar registrations
  • Special signage and recognition as sponsor of seminar event (e.g. seminar, dinner, banquet, etc.)
  • Invitation to President’s reception at summer seminar
  • Invitation to present at one Board meeting
  • 1 golf foursome at each seminar

  • Platinum Sponsor Recognition at both seminars (Winter and Summer)
  • Company recognition on ICA website
  • Listing in the Annual Seminar Registration and program materials
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badges for all company representatives
  • Company name listed by sponsorship level in seminar signage board
  • Company name listed on PowerPoint recognition slides
  • Company “Spotlight” on one e-Blast
  • Invitation to participate on Seminar Planning Committees
  • Recognition at seminar banquet
  • Free exhibit space
  • Two complimentary seminar registrations
  • Special signage and recognition as sponsor of seminar event(e.g. seminar dinner, banquet, etc.)
  • Invitation to President’s reception at Summer Seminar
  • Invitation to attend Board Meetings
  • 1 golf foursome at Summer seminar

  • Gold Sponsor Recognition at both seminars (Winter and Summer)
  • Company recognition on ICA website
  • Listing in the Annual Seminar Registration and program materials
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badges for all company representatives
  • Company name listed by sponsorship level in seminar signage board
  • Company name listed on PowerPoint recognition slides
  • Company “Spotlight” on one e-Blast
  • Recognition at seminar banquet
  • Free exhibit space
  • One complimentary Winter and Summer seminar registrations (total of two)
  • Special signage and recognition as sponsor of seminar event (e.g. reception, lunch, etc.)
  • Invitation to attend Board Meetings

  • Silver Sponsor Recognition at both seminars (Winter and Summer)
  • Company recognition on ICA website
  • Listing in the Annual Seminar Registration and program materials
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badges for all company representatives
  • Company name listed by sponsorship level in seminar signage board
  • Company names listed on PowerPoint recognition slides
  • Recognition at seminar banquets
  • Free exhibit space at both seminars

  • Bronze Sponsor Recognition at both seminars (Winter and Summer)
  • Company recognition on ICA website
  • Listing in the Annual Seminar Registration and program materials
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badges for all company representatives
  • Company name listed by sponsorship level in seminar signage board
  • Company name listed on PowerPoint recognition slides