Support for the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is drawn from generous individuals and organizations from around the state.  Now that the seventh annual competition is underway, support for the competition remains a critical function of the contest’s success.  Like other states, Wisconsin is learning to compete in a global, knowledge-based economy.  By helping cultivate an entrepreneurial climate in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest augments the state’s efforts to create an economic environment that values innovation and risk-taking.   

With sponsorship opportunities available for both individuals and organizations, we hope you will consider joining our sponsors today. 


Corporate Sponsorships
Corporate sponsorships are flexible and can range from $1,000 to $50,000.  Sponsorships can be earmarked for specific BPC events from educational seminars that occur throughout the contest to the awards banquet, or it can go directly into BPC prize fund.  If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Liz Schrum at lschrum@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com or 608-442-7557.

Your organization’s investment in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest can be made by mail through the Wisconsin Technology Council and may be tax deductible based on the Tech Council’s 501c3 federal tax status. 


Individual Sponsorships
Similar to corporate sponsorships, individual sponsorships are flexible and can range from $100 to $50,000 and can be made solely at the discretion of the individual.  Individual sponsorships go directly into the BPC prize fund.  No portion of your cash prize sponsorship is ever used for administrative costs associated with the contest.  All cash prize sponsorships go directly to BPC winners. 

Your individual investment in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest can be made online or by mail through the Wisconsin Technology Council and may be tax deductible based on the Tech Council’s 501c3 federal tax status.

Sponsors of the 2009 contest so far:

Aberdean Consulting LLC
American Transmission Co.
Associated Bank
The Boldt Company
CG Schmidt Co.
EarthIT
Fitchburg Technology Campus
Foley & Lardner LLP
The Gialamas Company
Johnson Block CPAs
Journal Interactive, the digital media division of Journal Communications, Inc.
 Loughrin Accounting & Tax Service
Marshfield Clinic Applied Sciences
Madison Gas & Electric Co.
McAllen TEC Campus
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Midwest Airlines
Murphy Desmond, S.C.
Quarles & Brady LLP
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Ruedebusch Development & Construction
Smith & Gesteland LLP
State of Wisconsin Investment Board
TDS Telecom
University Research Park
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
WisBusiness.com
Wisconsin Angel Network
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.