Invest in Community, Connect with Your Audience: 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our 2026 sponsorship opportunities—an exclusive way for Chamber members to promote their businesses while supporting the events and programs that make our community thrive. From professional development to festive celebrations, there’s a sponsorship opportunity to align with your business goals and connect with the people of New Ulm.

Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE) – Jan to Dec
Support year-round programming designed to help young professionals connect, grow, and thrive in our community.

  • Sponsorship: $200 (12 available) – Includes 2 HYPE membership; Logo featured on HYPE webpage on website; Shoutout in Chamber’s email newsletter, social media platforms, and The Journal; Opportunity to address the group at one 2026 HYPE social of your choice.

Click here for sponsorship flyer!

Mingle with a Purpose: Heels and All – Feb 19
Reach hundreds of women at this professional development and networking event.

  • Platinum: $2,500 – Large logo placement on all materials and individual sponsor slide shown at event; large logo – newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter; 8 event tickets ($280 value); Exclusive 90-Minute Workplace Culture IMPACT Presentation ($2,500 Value); opportunity to address attendees during program; opportunity for giveaway item for attendees.
  • Diamond: $1,000 – Medium logo placement on all materials and individual sponsor slide shown at event; medium logo – newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter; 8 event tickets ($280 value); Exclusive 60-Minute Workplace Culture Leadership Team Training ($1,500 Value); opportunity to address attendees during program; opportunity for giveaway item for attendees.
  • Garnet: $500 – Small logo placement on all materials and on group slide in slideshow; small logo – newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter; 4 event tickets ($140 value); Exclusive 60-Minute Virtual Workplace Culture Mini Training ($1,000 Value).
  • Ruby: $300 – Name in program and event signage; listing on newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter; 2 tickets ($70); 30-Minutes Workplace Culture Mini Training Recording ($299 Value).

Click here for sponsorship flyer!

Baggin’ in the Street – Bean Bag Tournament – Feb 28
Back for its second year, this fun tournament benefits NUBRA and promotes New Ulm.

  • Returning Sponsors: $250 – For returning sponsors whose boards are still in good condition! Business logo or name included in banner at event, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, and email newsletter.
  • New Sponsors: $500 – Business logo on fully wrapped set of boards used for tournament. Business logo or name included in banner at event, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, and email newsletter.

New Ulm Area Career Expo
Support the next generation of our workforce while promoting your business.

  • Creator: $250 – Business listing on the event banner, social media, The Journal, website and email newsletter.
  • Builder: $500 – Medium logo on the event banner, social media, The Journal, website and email newsletter.
  • Visionary: $1,000 – Large logo on the event banner, social media, The Journal, website and email newsletter.

New Ulm Home, Health, & Recreation Show – Mar 27-28
Thousands attend this spring highlight, with proceeds supporting NUBRA’s mission.

  • Champion: $1,000 – Logo inclusion – banner at event, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.
  • Supporter: $500 – Business listing inclusion – banner at event, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.

New Ulm Farmers Market – June 11 to Oct 10
Support local growers, makers, and artisans while enhancing the market experience with music, activities, and more.

  • Farmstead Champion: $1,000 – Large logo – on signage displayed at all 32 market events, website (newulm.com/farmersmarket), social media, The Journal, email newsletter
  • Harvest Hero: $500 – Medium logo on all listed above.
  • Seedling: $250 – Business listing on all listed above.

Spikin’ in the Street – Sand Volleyball Tournament – Jul 31 to Aug 1
Our 4th annual tournament draws widespread attention from media and the public, supporting NUBRA’s work.

  • Court Sponsor (8 available): $2,000 – naming rights + larger logo on all included at lower levels.
  • Ace: $1,000 – large logo – banner at event, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.
  • Spike: $500 – medium logo – banner at event, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.
  • Dig: $250 – business listing – banner at event, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.

Network New Ulm Leadership Program – Sept 2026 to May 2027
Support the development of future community leaders. Sponsors can choose a program day such as Economic Health Day or Agriculture Day to connect with participants.

  • Day Sponsor: $350 – larger logo on the program website page and day’s agenda. Opportunity to address program participants and/or introduce speaker. Opportunity to provide company materials or promo items. Recognition at graduation day in May.
  • Social Hour Sponsor: $250 – smaller logo on the program website page and day’s agenda. Opportunity to address program participants at social hour. Recognition at graduation day in May.

Welcome to the Party – Newcomers Event – Sept 24
Help newcomers feel at home in our community through this event hosted by the Willkommen Committee.

  • Willkommen Sponsor: $250 – logo inclusion – banner at event, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter; opportunity to provide take-home item for attendees.

Oktoberfest – Downtown – Oct 2-3
Join our nationally recognized festival, which drew 13,000–15,000 attendees in 2024. Sponsors can also have a booth at the event.

  • Ein Prosit!: $2,500 – sponsor is thanked by Mayor at tapping/kick-off; opportunity to address the crowd between bands; opportunity to put item in VIP Swag Bags; 10 VIP Wristbands; logo (large) on advertising materials, including: banner at event, website, social media, newspaper ads, email newsletter, The Journal.
  • Lederhosen: $1,000 – Opportunity to put item in VIP Swag Bags; 5 VIP Wristbands; logo (medium) on advertising materials, including: banner at event, website, social media, newspaper ads, email newsletter, The Journal.
  • Hoi Hoi Hoi!: $500 – Opportunity to put item in VIP Swag Bags; listing in advertising materials, including: banner at event, website, social media, newspaper ads, email newsletter, The Journal.
  • Musik: $250 – Listed on sponsor banners displayed at the event and receive one shout-out on Chamber social media channels.

Weihnachts Markt – New Ulm Holiday Market – Nov 27
Celebrate the season at this festive market in German Park, followed by the Parade of Lights.

  • Reindeer: $2,500 – Premium logo placement on the event banner, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.
  • Dasher: $1,000 – Large logo on the event banner, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.
  • Dancer: $500 – Medium logo on the event banner, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.
  • Prancer: $250 – Business Listing on the event banner, newulm.com, social media, The Journal, email newsletter.
  • Tannenbaum: $75 (decorate a tree in German Park) and business listed on the event page.

Downtown Flowers and/or Christmas Trees
Support the tradition of lining Minnesota Street with vibrant flowerpots in summer and Christmas trees in winter. Contributions can also honor loved ones.

  • Flowers: Any amount – donors/sponsors are listed in The Journal, chamber email newsletter, and recognized on social media.
  • Trees: $50/tree – donors/sponsors are listed in The Journal, chamber email newsletter, and recognized on social media.

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Let’s make 2026 our best year yet—together!

Payment of membership dues is deductible for most chamber members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Of the above options, only Career Expo, Weihnachts Markt, Downtown Flowers and Trees are tax-deductible through the New Ulm Area Chamber of commerce Foundation. Contributions or gifts to the Chamber are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. A 4% fee will be added to credit card payments