Closing the gap between underrepresented businesses and the federal contracts, grants, and capital that too rarely reach them — one city at a time.
Nov 11–12, 2026 · Chicago, IL
2025–2027
7 stops on the Urgency of Now Tour.
AUG 2025
Bowie, MD
COMPLETE
NOV 2025
Tucson, AZ
COMPLETE
NOV 11–12, 2026
Chicago, IL
NEXT STOP
DEC 2026
Bowie, MD
UPCOMING
FEB 2027
New York, NY
UPCOMING
APR 2027
Dallas, TX
UPCOMING
MAY 2027
Miami, FL
UPCOMING
Why Chicago
A city already primed to act.
A DEEP BENCH OF PARTNERS
Black Contractors United, African American Contractors, Riteway-Huggins Construction, Space Continuum LLC, NMSDC, and the Chicago Urban League are already engaged as Tour partners.
A CITY READY TO ACT
Chicago's small and minority-owned business community, chambers, and faith networks are primed to convert Tour engagement into contracts, capital, and platform enrollment.
LOCAL LEADERSHIP AT THE TABLE
From day one, Chicago's own Ambassador and civic leaders — not just SGI staff — are shaping how the local Playbook gets built and used.
Chicago leadership
The local voices shaping the Chicago stop.
Ambassador
Larry Huggins
Chicago Tour Ambassador · Riteway-Huggins Construction
Civic Partner
Alderman Michelle Harris
Chicago City Council
Civic Partner
Mayor Brandon Johnson
City of Chicago
SGI Leadership
Luvina Beckley
Senior Executive Partner, SGI — Fund Development & Systems
Sponsor packages & benefits
Every dollar supports one of six integrated pipelines.
PRESENTING
$50,000
"In partnership with" Chicago sponsor credit across all marketing materials and media formats
Company banner displayed at both Day 1 and Day 2 venues
Company literature inserted in every participant packet
Dedicated presentation table at both days
30 company tickets to the Chicago activation
Verbal recognition from the stage on both Day 1 and Day 2
First right of refusal on Presenting sponsorship at the next Tour stop
GOLD
$25,000
Logo feature on all marketing materials and media formats
Company literature inserted in every participant packet
20 company tickets to the Chicago activation
Dedicated presentation table
Special podium acknowledgement
SILVER
$10,000
Logo feature on all marketing materials and media formats
Company literature inserted in every participant packet
15 company tickets; presentation table; Urgency of Now merchandise kit
BRONZE
$5,000
Logo feature on marketing materials and media formats
Company literature inserted in participant packet
5 company tickets to the Chicago activation
In-Kind / National — Custom. In-Kind: goods or services in lieu of cash — catering, AV, printing, venue support. National: multi-city sponsorship credited evenly across all seven Tour stops.
Presenting $50K
Gold $25K
Silver $10K
Bronze $5K
Company tickets
30
20
15
5
Logo on marketing materials
✓
✓
✓
✓
Presentation table
✓
✓
✓
—
Banner at both venues
✓
—
—
—
Stage recognition
✓
Podium
—
—
A model with a track record
The e3p3 model behind this Tour has already delivered.
$102M+
In grants and federal contracts secured using the e3p3 model
77%
Grant and federal contract success rate for e3p3-supported applications
25 YRS
Of regional and local economic development experience behind the model
Federal and California state recognition has been awarded for the model's program design and strategic planning.
Let's work together
Get in touch about Chicago sponsorship opportunities today.
Phone773-914-0842
Emailadmin@sourceglobalimagined.com
Address403 W Galena Blvd, Suite 107, Aurora, IL 60506
Ready to talk sponsorship? Fill out the form below and our team will follow up.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Urgency of Now — Chicago
Closing the gap between underrepresented businesses and the federal contracts, grants, and capital that too rarely reach them — one city at a time.
Nov 11–12, 2026 · Chicago, IL
2025–2027
7 stops on the Urgency of Now Tour.
AUG 2025
Bowie, MD
COMPLETE
NOV 2025
Tucson, AZ
COMPLETE
NOV 11–12, 2026
Chicago, IL
NEXT STOP
DEC 2026
Bowie, MD
UPCOMING
FEB 2027
New York, NY
UPCOMING
APR 2027
Dallas, TX
UPCOMING
MAY 2027
Miami, FL
UPCOMING
Why Chicago
A city already primed to act.
A DEEP BENCH OF PARTNERS
Black Contractors United, African American Contractors, Riteway-Huggins Construction, Space Continuum LLC, NMSDC, and the Chicago Urban League are already engaged as Tour partners.
A CITY READY TO ACT
Chicago's small and minority-owned business community, chambers, and faith networks are primed to convert Tour engagement into contracts, capital, and platform enrollment.
LOCAL LEADERSHIP AT THE TABLE
From day one, Chicago's own Ambassador and civic leaders — not just SGI staff — are shaping how the local Playbook gets built and used.
Chicago leadership
The local voices shaping the Chicago stop.
Ambassador
Larry Huggins
Chicago Tour Ambassador · Riteway-Huggins Construction
Civic Partner
Alderman Michelle Harris
Chicago City Council
Civic Partner
Mayor Brandon Johnson
City of Chicago
SGI Leadership
Luvina Beckley
Senior Executive Partner, SGI — Fund Development & Systems
Sponsor packages & benefits
Every dollar supports one of six integrated pipelines.
PRESENTING
$50,000
"In partnership with" Chicago sponsor credit across all marketing materials and media formats
Company banner displayed at both Day 1 and Day 2 venues
Company literature inserted in every participant packet
Dedicated presentation table at both days
30 company tickets to the Chicago activation
Verbal recognition from the stage on both Day 1 and Day 2
First right of refusal on Presenting sponsorship at the next Tour stop
GOLD
$25,000
Logo feature on all marketing materials and media formats
Company literature inserted in every participant packet
20 company tickets to the Chicago activation
Dedicated presentation table
Special podium acknowledgement
SILVER
$10,000
Logo feature on all marketing materials and media formats
Company literature inserted in every participant packet
15 company tickets; presentation table; Urgency of Now merchandise kit
BRONZE
$5,000
Logo feature on marketing materials and media formats
Company literature inserted in participant packet
5 company tickets to the Chicago activation
In-Kind / National — Custom. In-Kind: goods or services in lieu of cash — catering, AV, printing, venue support. National: multi-city sponsorship credited evenly across all seven Tour stops.
Presenting $50K
Gold $25K
Silver $10K
Bronze $5K
Company tickets
30
20
15
5
Logo on marketing materials
✓
✓
✓
✓
Presentation table
✓
✓
✓
—
Banner at both venues
✓
—
—
—
Stage recognition
✓
Podium
—
—
A model with a track record
The e3p3 model behind this Tour has already delivered.
$102M+
In grants and federal contracts secured using the e3p3 model
77%
Grant and federal contract success rate for e3p3-supported applications
25 YRS
Of regional and local economic development experience behind the model
Federal and California state recognition has been awarded for the model's program design and strategic planning.
Let's work together
Get in touch about Chicago sponsorship opportunities today.
Phone773-914-0842
Emailadmin@sourceglobalimagined.com
Address403 W Galena Blvd, Suite 107, Aurora, IL 60506
