Save the Date:

Elevate Event 2026: January 7, 2026.
9am-12pm. Hotel Paradox.

Early Registration Now Open and Reserve Your Spot. $10 per person to help cover event costs.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Purpose of the Event: The Elevate event empowers businesses to take meaningful steps toward creating more inclusive and equitable workplaces. It functions as a platform where participants will gain access to essential tools, resources, and inspiration needed to build a more inclusive business environment.
At the event, attendees will:

• - Hear compelling stories from local businesses thriving through inclusive practices.

• - Network with leaders committed to building cultures of belonging.

• - Understand the legal, social, and economic importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion.

• - Help shape a more inclusive Santa Cruz County—starting with their own businesses.

Sponsorship Benefits: Joining us as an event sponsor offers various levels of visibility and acknowledgment:

• $2,500: Recognition as a lead sponsor in all promotional materials, featured prominently on social media, website, and named at the event. Opportunity to speak from stage (only two available) and free admission for your whole team up to 6 people. 

• $1,000: Leadership sponsor acknowledgment in promotional materials, website listing, and event signage. Acknowledgement as sponsor from event stage. Free admission for your whole team up to 6 people.

• $500: Supporter listing in promotional materials, website, and event signage. Acknowledgement as sponsor from event stage.

• To be a sponsor or for more information, please contact contact Sharon Papo at Sharon@lgbtqelearning.com. or Rob Darrow at Robdarrow@SantaCruzPride.org.