Private Sector Partnership Levels – 2026

Benefits for All Partners

(Excludes In-Kind Donations)

• Recognition in all print and electronic chapter materials, including Scholarship and Recognitions events
• Company or agency name displayed on rolling slides at major chapter-hosted events
• Company or agency name listed on the WTS Greater Chicago Chapter website

Executive  |  $4,250

$2,000 Scholarship fund contribution

• Scholarship named after and presented by your company
• Company or project highlight via chapter social media
• Exclusive event sponsorship and hosting opportunities
• Prioritized opportunity to introduce a speaker at a chapter event
• Early-bird access to major chapter events
• Discounted registration to chapter golf events (new for 2026!)
• Two invitations to the Annual Recognitions VIP Reception
• Two invitations to the Annual Partner Appreciation Reception
• Two complimentary one-year WTS Professional Memberships
  • Private Sector or DBE/Small Business only; Executive and Lifetime memberships not included.

Champion  |  $2,700

$1,250 Scholarship fund contribution

• Early-bird access to major chapter events
• Two invitations to the Annual Recognitions VIP Reception
• Two invitations to the Annual Partner Appreciation Reception
• Two complimentary one-year WTS Professional Memberships 
  • Private Sector or DBE/Small Business only; Executive and Lifetime memberships not included.

Guardian  |  $1,150

$500 Scholarship fund contribution

• One invitation to the Annual Recognitions VIP Reception
• Two invitations to the Annual Partner Appreciation Reception
• One complimentary one-year WTS Professional Membership
  • Private Sector or DBE/Small Business only; Executive and Lifetime memberships not included.

Advocate  |  $600

$250 Scholarship fund contribution

• Two invitations to the Annual Partner Appreciation Reception

Supporter  |  $350

• One invitation to the Annual Partner Appreciation Reception
• Proceeds support the chapter scholarship fund

In-Kind Donations

• Accepted for specific programs
• Recognition provided in printed and electronic chapter materials

A 10% discount is available for certified Small Business Enterprises.

 

Public Agency Partnership Levels – 2026

Tier One  |  $2,500

• Discounted registration to chapter golf events (new for 2026!)
• Three invitations to the Annual Recognitions VIP Reception
• Five invitations to the Annual Partner Appreciation Reception
• Five complimentary registrations to all other chapter events
• Complimentary membership for Active* Board/Committee members (up to three)
• Agency recognition in all print and electronic materials and on the chapter website, including logo placement at major events

Tier Two  |  $1,000

• Discounted registration to chapter golf events (new for 2026!)
• One invitation to the Annual Recognitions VIP Reception
• Two invitations to the Annual Partner Appreciation Reception
• Two complimentary registrations to all other chapter events
• Complimentary WTS memberships for Active* Board/Committee members (up to two)
• Agency recognition as a chapter partner in all print and electronic materials and on the chapter website

Optional Event Subscription Package  |  $500

(Multiple packages may be purchased)

• Extends partnership benefits to additional departments or staff
• Provides additional points of contact with the chapter
• Includes one additional invitation to:
  • Chapter golf events
  • Annual Recognitions VIP Reception
  • Annual Partner Appreciation Reception
  • Complimentary registration to all other chapter events

*Active engagement consists of attending at least five chapter events and Board or Committee meetings annually.

 

Partnership vs. Membership

A Partnership represents your organization’s association with the WTS Greater Chicago Chapter and supports chapter-wide programming, scholarships, and events. Partnerships allow flexible use of complimentary event registrations by staff at all levels.

A WTS Membership applies to individuals and is administered by WTS International. Membership provides access to national webinars, workshops, discounted conference registration, members-only events, and voting privileges for annual recognitions awards.

Several partnership levels include complimentary memberships. Organizations are encouraged to support additional individual memberships to further engage staff across the WTS network.