Hoping to partner with VLCT? 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.
All set to commit? Simply scroll below to find sign up! Feel free to email BAP@vlct.org with any questions!
Registration for the 2024-2025 program opening soon!
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, and another 142 units of municipal government are associate members (villages, county-level commissions, etc.). 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.
Choose Your BAP Plan
Find out what each plan offers in the summaries below. To compare the different plans side by side, use the grid at the bottom of this page. Click the grid image to download a PDF of it for easy reference. Then simply match your goals and budget to the level of benefits and engagement that works for you.
Having trouble deciding? Email us at BAP@vlct.org for help.
Corporate Sponsor
$20K PLATINUM / $10K GOLD
Corporate sponsorship is an invitation-only opportunity to directly affiliate with VLCT year round (July-June) and through multiple channels. With this investment, you get all the benefits of Town Fair sponsorship and Partner Membership, plus category exclusivity and numerous co-branding opportunities that keep you consistently on our members' radar. Both Gold and Platinum tiers get training opportunities at Town Fair, placement in our publications, and the option to sponsor one of our annual direct mail pieces. With Platinum, we work with you to build a creative, customized annual campaign that translates to year-round advertising on our website and in nearly every publication, event, and communication channel. The cost difference between these tiers is double, but the return is limitless.
Town Fair Sponsor & Exhibitor
$5K TIER 1 / $2,500 TIER 2 / $850 EXHIBITOR BOOTH
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 2024 is expected to exceed our typical 500+ attendees and is promised to be an especially lively event. A FREE Town Fair Booth is included in Tiers l and 2. The Exhibitor Booth tier provides the traditional experience of exhibiting at Town Fair and includes Partner Membership at no extra cost.
Partner Member
$495 STANDARD / $595 PREFERRED*
If you do just one thing to connect to VLCT and its members, this is it. Think of it as an annual subscription to all things local government. Partner Membership is the core of our BAP Program. It gives you access to search VLCT member contacts, view member-only website content, and register for events through an account in VLCT’s Municipal Access Portal (MAP). Partner Members also receive subscriptions and listings on our website, social media, and digital publications. *By invitation only.
Click the image to download a PDF for reference.
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 2024 is taking place in person at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Killington, Vermont on October 2-3.
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 for a full list of Town Fair sponsorship opportunities.
"We find Town Fair to be one of the most worthwhile networking events of the year. Where else can we get in front of town managers, selectboard members, town administrators, etc., from all over Vermont? You can’t. This is well worth the money of a sponsorship, and the team at VLCT is great to work with. I’ll see you in Killington this fall!" Megan Miley, Strategic Sales Executive, Casella Waste Management
All 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.
VLCT's Business Alliance Program Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors — Gold
Town Fair Sponsors — Tier 1
Town Fair Sponsors — Tier 2
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