Special Events

We have many new marketing opportunities for your business this year. Please call 314.569.0076 if you are interested in partnering with us on any of these unique events and special sections.

Hello! My name is...The Boss St. Louis Business Expo

In March, Small Business Monthly features the area's top women business owners and their keys to success! The top women gather for a cocktail reception and photo shoot in February.
Sponsorship Benefits:
• Only 2 companies participate as sponsors and attend the private reception. • A 1/4 page ad in the Women Business Owners section.
• 200 free copies of the publication for marketing.
• Logo appears on all promotional ads for the reception event.
• The top women-business owners will receive a reprint of their articles with the sponsor's logo.
Sponsorship investment:
$2,000

Missouri's largest business-to-business expo offers companies a unique opportunity to display products and meet key decision makers one-on-one, March 18th and October 1st.
Sponsorship Benefits:
• Exhibit booth in prime location.
• Recognition with logo in all Expo promotions Attendees' contact information following show.
• Logo appears on all promotional ads for the reception event.
• Opportunity to present a seminar during the Expo. •1/4 page ads or larger in three issues proceeding Expo.
Sponsorship investment:
Begins at $2,800

Also in May, Small Business Monthly recognizes the area's "Best in Business." Through reader and online surveys, the Best in Business are features and the recognition culminates with a unique networking event. The proceeds of the networking event go entirely to two local charities.
Sample of Sponsor Benefits:
• Logo identification on all program material.
• Display advertisement.
• On-site sampling/display table at networking event.
•Acknowledgement at the event.
• Event signage.
• Logo on cover of special section.
• Input on nominee judging.
Sponsorship investment:
Gold Sponsor: $3,000
Silver Sponsor: $2,000
Bronze Sponsor: $1,000

In July, Small Business Monthly recognizes the area's top young entrepreneur's. Nominations are sought for up-and-coming business owners. They share their keys to success. Sponsorship Benefits:
• Recognition with logo on all section promotions.
• 1/2 page ad on bottom of section front.
• Logo on top of section front.
• Honorees receive a reprint of their articles with the sponsor's logo.
• Input on nominee judging.
Sponsorship investment:
$1,500

Other Opportunities

Heroes in Business
Each April, “Heroes in Business” recognizes the accomplishments and efforts of individuals that have played a key role in the growth of small- and mid-sized businesses in the Metro
St. Louis area.

Sponsorship Benefits:
• Recognition with logo on all section promotions.
• 1/2 page ad on bottom of section front.
• Logo on top of section front.
• Honorees will receive a reprint of their articles with the sponsor’s logo on the reprint.
• Input on nominee judging.
Sponsorship investment: $1,500.

Business Owners Guide
Everybody needs a roadmap. In May, Small Business Monthly publishes the only business reference guide in the area. This magazine-style, glossy format publication contains helpful articles and over 200 resources for business owners that is useful the whole year round.

Sample of Sponsor Benefits:
• Recognition with logo on all promotion material.
• Full page ad in prominate position.
• 500 copies to hand out during the year.
Sponsorship investment: Call for details on the guide.

Top Minority-Owned Firms
Each September, the Small Business Monthly recognizes several successful minority-owned businesses. They share their experience and strength to help other businesses thrive.

Sponsorship Benefits:
• Recognition with logo on all section promotions.
• 1/2 page ad on bottom of section front.
• Logo on top of section front.
• Honorees receive a reprint of their articles with the sponsor’s logo.
• Input on nominee judging.
Sponsorship investment: $1,500.

Top 20 Under 20
Bigger is not always better. In November, Small Business Monthly honors 20 of the area’s top businesses with less than 20 employees. The section begins with nominations in September.

Sponsorship Benefits:
• Recognition with logo on all section promotions.
• 1/2 page ad on bottom of section front.
• Logo on top of section front.
• Honorees receive a reprint of their articles with the sponsor’s logo.
• Input on nominee judging.
Sponsorship investment: $1,500.

Business Spotlights
Special Advertorial Section - June and December
Spotlight your business and put your name in the news. Tell business owners about your company, what you do and how you can help them grow. Buy a 1/8 page ad or larger and the editorial staff at the Small Business Monthly will tell your story in a space equal to your ad, for FREE.