Michiana Forty under 40 Partnerships
2026 marks the 20th year for the Michiana Forty under 40 program, which generates more social and online engagements than any other Chamber program. This high-profile program, presented by the South Bend Regional Chamber and YPN South Bend, showcases 40 of the top young professionals, leaders and adults in the region. Honorees are determined by a nomination process. Marketed to the entire Michiana region. Nominations and Recognition of Class promoted on Michiana Forty under 40 (michiana40.com), Chamber and YPN websites. In 2026, the Recognition Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 29 at the Crystal Ballroom at The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart. We'll also present a fun Alumni Bash later in the summer/fall inviting all 20 years of award recipients!
Program Presenting Sponsors $8,000 (Up to 4)
This sponsorship covers the entire Michiana Forty under 40 program, from the Call for Nominations, Class Reveal to Recognition Luncheon.
Sold to Date-Community Foundation of Elkhart County, First State Bank, Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame
- Company logo on Call for Nominations marketing materials and nomination form (nomination
kick-off in January), including websites - Company logo on partner page of event-specific micro site, michiana40.com for 12 months
- Company logo on all program marketing materials, including websites, emarketing and more
- 6x premium banner ad, 720x240px with URL to your website, in enews of your choice, chamberWIRE, South Bend Region Economic Development, and/or YPN enews
- Logo on signage, event program, and on screen at Recognition Luncheon, provided by the Chamber
- Full-page ad in Recognition Luncheon event program (Digital program placed on microsite)
- Opportunity to deliver remarks during the Recognition Luncheon, which receives 350 to 400 attendees
- Opportunity to have a table to engage with honorees and attendees in prefunction area at the Recognition Luncheon
- Opportunity to offer gift to all honorees (Honoree swag bag)
- Table of 8 at Recognition Luncheon
- Social media mentions
- Exclusivity in business category at presenting level
- 2 registrations at YP Summit
Michiana Forty under 40 Recognition Luncheon Sponsor (May 29) $2,500
Sold-Beacon Health System
- Logo on select Michiana Forty under 40 Lunch marketing materials
- Opportunity to offer opening remarks at Luncheon; 350 to 400 attendees
- Logo and/or name on Luncheon signage and event program
- Half-page ad in Luncheon event program (Digital program placed on microsite)
- 4 seats at Luncheon
Corporate Partner $1,500 (Up to 4)
Sold-AWS, AM General
- Company logo on partner page of event-specific micro site, michiana40.com
- Company name on select marketing materials
- Company logo in event program (Digital program placed on website)
- 2 seats to Recognition Luncheon
Michiana Forty under 40 Alumni Bash Celebrating 20 Years! Event Sponsor $6,000
The Michiana Forty under 40 program turns 20 in 2026, and we're going to celebrate this milestone with a fun alumni bash, inviting 20 years of Michiana Forty under 40 recipients.
- Company logo on event description page on Michiana 40.com, Chamber and YPN websites with link to sponsor's site. Inclusion in other materials promoting event
- Signage at bash, provided by the Chamber. Sponsor may also bring signage
- Company logo on drink tickets provided to registrants
- Company name included in Social media and PR mentions
- Opportunity to have a table, photo booth or swag at bash