Sponsorships - First Fridays Youngstown

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First Fridays events are free and held at locations throughout downtown kicking off the beginning of each month and include music, entertainment, food, drink specials, shopping, art exhibits, family-oriented activities, and so much more!

Become a First Fridays Youngstown sponsor, join the party, and plan to see and be seen this summer! First Fridays events support downtown businesses, energize our arts and culture communities, and encourage community connection. AND your sponsorship lets you take advantage of our marketing initiatives, projected to reach over 200,000 people using everything from social media and email blasts to traditional public relations and physical signage.

Our city is richer for the restaurants, creative spaces, and entertainment venues downtown. Your partnership as a First Fridays Youngstown sponsor is a terrific way to target much-needed financial stability toward downtown businesses and organizations and celebrate the creative spirit. First Fridays bolsters the great spots and artists we have, and entices new and interesting ventures to open.

Partner with us as a 2024 First Fridays event sponsor and you’ll help build a stronger Youngstown through these fantastic, free events.

I Love Youngstown Presenting Sponsor $5,000

Your logo as “Presenting Sponsor” will be top billing on all of our marketing materials including:
- Signage at the event
- Event marketing posters
- Email marketing blasts from combined First Fridays marketing partners to over 190,000 mailboxes
- Paid social media ads and posts from combined partners with over 220,000 followers
Your business will be mentioned to the crowds on all performance stages
Your logo on the event website with a link to your website
Mentions on TV, Radio, print, and other PR efforts
Free space at our vendor market (must provide own table & tent)

Y-Town is My Town Sponsor $2,500

Your logo on all our printed marketing materials including:
- Signage at the event
- Event marketing posters
- Email marketing blasts from combined First Fridays marketing partners to over 190,000 mailboxes
- Paid social media ads and posts from combined partners with over 220,000 followers
Free space at our vendor market (must provide own table & tent)

We are Youngstown Sponsor $1,000

Company name listed on signage at the event
Company name listed in all social media/marketing from combined partners with over 220,000 followers
Free space at our vendor market (you must provide own table & tent)

Your sponsorship is tax-deductible. Proceeds support the ongoing revitalization work of the Downtown Youngstown Partnership & Youngstown CityScape a 501(c)(3) community development corporation. (EIN 34-1924868)

First Fridays Partnership Players

First Fridays partners are committed to the overall marketing efforts of all First Fridays events.
Your sponsorship will have these amazing organizations full social media and email marketing support.