Join VLCT's Business Alliance Program (BAP), the only program that connects businesses to the spending power of 10k+ local and state officials affiliated with our membership and network. You get unparalleled access to influential local leaders and specialized municipal staff from Vermont's 247 cities and towns, plus 139 additional municipal entities.
The program runs from July 1 to June 30 of every year and gives you easy, one-stop-shop options that showcase your brand in various digital and print publications, on VLCT's website and email communications, and at our conferences, events, and trainings. Learn more about what each plan offers and the value of affiliating with VLCT by clicking through the tabs below. You can also download our BAP Kit for reference and learn about this year's exciting new options in the 2026-27 BAP Specials menu.
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Choose Your BAP Plan
Simply match your goals and budget to the level of benefits and engagement that works for you. To compare the different plans side by side, refer to the BAP Benefits grid or download the program kit.
Corporate Sponsor
Custom Platinum/ $10K Gold
Corporate sponsorship is an opportunity to directly affiliate with VLCT year-round. With these sponsorships, you get all the Town Fair benefits, plus numerous opportunities to keep you consistently on our members' radar including sharing your content or advertisement in the VLCT Journal, in the VLCT News, on VLCT’s website, and on our social media. Corporate sponsors get training
opportunities and the ability to host one of the popular morning roundtables at Town Fair, placement in our publications throughout the year, and sponsorship of one of our flagship annual direct mail pieces. New this year, Corporate sponsors are invited to participate in semi-annual municipal policy briefings with VLCT’s Executive Director, focusing on key issues and challenges municipalities are currently facing.
If municipalities are your customer base, the custom Platinum sponsorship may be for you. This level is tailored to your needs with a creative, customized annual campaign that translates to year-round advertising on our website and in nearly every publication, event, and communication channel.
Contact us at BAP@vlct.org to start the discussion.
Town Fair Sponsor & Exhibitor
These levels equate to "your name in lights" at our signature event. The Town Fair tiers feature promotional placements before and during the event, while exhibitor benefits showcase your brand at VLCT's popular annual conference. Town Fair 2026 is expected to be an especially lively event as we return to South Burlington on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Tier 1 $5750
At Town Fair, your organization receives premium exhibitor booth placement, guide listing, four meal tickets, training access, and extensive on-site recognition, including roundtables, lunch awards, event emails, web recognition, your one-page insert in the attendee packet, and inclusion in the Town Fair ad in the VLCT Journal. Beyond the event, your organization maintains high visibility year-round through website listings and additional promotions via dedicated email and postcard campaigns. Subscriptions to our digital periodicals and access to our full member portal help you gain deeper insight into municipalities' concerns.
Tier 2 $3000
At Town Fair, you’ll receive a dedicated exhibitor booth, guide listing, two meal tickets, training access, and recognition across event promotions, including the Town Fair ad in the VLCT Journal. Beyond the event, your organization maintains high visibility year-round through website listings and additional promotions via dedicated email and postcard campaigns. Subscriptions to our digital periodicals and access to our full member portal help you gain deeper insight into municipalities’ concerns.
Exhibitor Booth $995
Town Fair is your day to shine! Benefits include traditional trade show benefits: a booth, meal tickets, and meaningful face time with our members during our flagship event.
Are you a non-profit or governmental organization? Contact us for special exhibitor booth pricing.
2026-27 BAP Specials
Take advantage of targeted visibility opportunities that extend across VLCT communications, trainings, and select initiatives throughout the year.
NEW Options for 2026-27!
Take advantage of targeted visibility opportunities that extend across VLCT communications, trainings, and select initiatives throughout the year.
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What is Town Fair?
Town Fair is VLCT’s signature annual conference and trade show taking place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the DoubleTree in South Burlington, Vermont. It’s your opportunity to network and showcase your products and services directly with Vermont’s leading municipal officials.
View exhibitor information and booth map for Town Fair 2026
Refer to the BAP Benefits tab or download the 2026 Program Kit for a full list of Town Fair sponsorship opportunities.
Exhibitor Booth Benefits
All BAP tiers receive the following benefits.
Exhibitor Booth
A dedicated space to showcase your products, services, and expertise to more than 500 attendees.
Lunch Tickets
Two lunch tickets so you can connect with members and continue networking throughout the event.
Exhibitor Guide Listing
Your contact information is featured in the Town Fair Exhibitor Guide given to all attendees, helping them locate your booth at the event and connect with you later.
Conference Passport Program
Our passport incentivizes attendees to visit and meaningfully engage with you at your booth.
Dedicated Networking Time
Built-in schedule blocks ensure attendees have time set aside specifically to visit exhibitors and connect with you.
Membership-Wide Recognition in the VLCT Journal
Your pre-conference visibility is maximized with a listing in the Town Fair edition of the VLCT Journal, sent to all members ahead of the event.
Who is VLCT?
The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is a member-owned and governed nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that was founded in 1967 with the mission of serving and strengthening Vermont local government. All 247 cities and towns are members, as are 140+ other municipal entities including villages and fire and water districts.
Why Partner with VLCT?
If you are doing business in Vermont or regionally, connecting with VLCT connects you with the spending power of 10K+ local and state officials affiliated with our membership and network. Get the most out of your advertising dollars and help our members find the very best products and services out there — while keeping their dues low.
"Friends, new and old; clients, current and future. Exhibiting at Town Fair is an event our team looks forward to each year!"
Hayden Jones, Government Banking Relationship Manager, Community Bank
Boost Your Brand
Get brand awareness in the Vermont local government marketplace. Associating with VLCT and its members instantly elevates your brand recognition with a trusted legacy organization.
Build Your Connections
Network directly with coveted customers. Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with key decision makers in the Vermont municipal and state market.
Stay in the Loop
Keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening in Vermont local government. Being a part of this program makes it easy to stay abreast of critical local issues.
Broaden Your Reach
Businesses that want to reach Vermont municipal customers need to reach VLCT’s members. Use BAP to show how and why your products and services meet the needs of our members.