Join VLCT's Business Alliance Program (BAP), the only program that connects businesses to the spending power of lOk+ 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.
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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 2025 Program Kit.
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 and Partner Membership 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 at Town Fair, placement in our publications, and the option to sponsor one of our annual direct mail pieces.
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 to start the discussion.
Town Fair Sponsor & Exhibitor
These levels equate to "your name in lights" at our signature event, and they include Partner Membership which delivers value all year long. The Town Fair tiers feature select promotional placements and exhibitor benefits that showcase your brand at VLCT's popular annual conference. Town Fair 2025 is expected to be an especially lively event as we return to South Burlington.
Tier 1 $5000
Tier 1 includes recognition during VLCT’s Annual Meeting and at the Keynote Address. Your organization will be noted in all promotional emails for Town Fair, and you’ll be able to participate in one of our most popular benefits: your organization’s one-page flyer placed in the event packet we hand out to every attendee. All that is in addition to every one of the lower tiers’ benefits.
Tier 2 $2500
Tier 2 includes a listing in our sponsor directory, special recognition at Town Fair registration and during breakout sessions, and your linked logo featured on our Town Fair webpage. You also receive up to four lunch tickets, making it easy for you to sign up multiple booth staff to attend the event in person.
Exhibitor Booth $995
Exhibitor Booth includes a booth at the Town Fair trade show. This core sponsorship and event tier includes all of the benefits you usually get from attending a tradeshow, plus additional benefits that last all year. Are you a non-profit or government organization? Contact us for special exhibitor booth pricing.
À la Carte Options
New in 2025!
For organizations that seek enhanced visibility, these opportunities are available for a specified contribution beyond the chosen level of Business Alliance Program membership. Learn more.
Partner Member
$595 Preferred*
Preferred Partnership provides access to certain member-only VLCT events and trainings and includes your organization on a list of companies we share with members. Participation at this level is subject to approval. We’re working to expand the industries that are included for preferred membership, so please contact us if you’re interested.
*Subject to approval.
$250 Standard
If you do just one thing to connect to VLCT and its members, become a Standard Partner! Think of it as an annual subscription to all things local government. As a Standard Partner you have access to search VLCT member contacts and view member-only website content. Standard Partners also receive subscriptions to the VLCT Journal and VLCT News, are listed on our website, and are included in select digital publications.
For organizations that seek enhanced visibility, the À la Carte opportunities are available for a specified contribution beyond the chosen level of Business Alliance Program membership.
Town Fair is VLCT's signature annual event. Be front and center to 500+ of Vermont's leading municipal officials.
What is Town Fair?
Town Fair is VLCT's signature annual event and a critical component in your marketing plan if your goal is to directly connect with VLCT members. It's your opportunity to network and showcase your products and services to Vermont's leading municipal officials. Town Fair 2025 is taking place in person at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington, Vermont on October 8.
Whether you choose to simply exhibit or take advantage of bonus exhibitor options available by being a Town Fair Sponsor, all exhibitors get access to 500+ guests and attendees.
Refer to the BAP Benefits tab or download the 2025 Program Kit for a full list of Town Fair sponsorship opportunities.
"Municipalities are an important sector of clientele for us. We have made good connections as an exhibitor at Town Fair."
Jon Cunningham, President, Minuteman Press
All Corporate and Town Fair Sponsorship Levels Include Exhibitor Booth Benefits
- Exhibitor Booth +2 lunch tickets
- Incentives and built-in time for attendees to network with you
- Access to the keynote address and Town Fair trainings – which allows for substantial additional networking time with attendees
- Inclusion in the Town Fair Exhibitor Guide that all attendees receive
- Premium booth options available for more exposure (included with Town Fair Sponsorship Tiers 1 & 2)
- VLCT Partner Member benefits (included) deliver value all year long.
- New in 2025! Our À la Carte options are additional opportunities to sponsor beyond your selected tire.
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 142 other municipal entities including villages and fire and water districts. Find out more about what services we provide on our About Us page or by watching this video.
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.
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.
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.
Corporate Sponsors — Platinum
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Corporate Sponsors — Gold
Town Fair Sponsors — Tier 1
Town Fair Sponsors — Tier 2
