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Vendor Engagement
mParks values strong partnerships with businesses and organizations that support parks, recreation, and community well-being across Michigan. Vendor Engagement opportunities are designed to create meaningful connections between industry partners and parks and recreation professionals through collaboration, networking, sponsorships, events, and shared learning.
Whether your organization provides products, services, technology, consulting, equipment, design, programming, or operational support, mParks offers opportunities to build relationships with professionals and decision-makers who are shaping communities throughout the state.
Vendor Partnership & Leadership Engagement
Vendor members are an integral part of the mParks governance and engagement framework. As valued partners in the parks and recreation profession, vendors contribute industry expertise, innovative solutions, and collaborative perspectives that help strengthen the Association and the communities it serves.
mParks encourages vendor participation throughout the organization, including leadership regions, conferences, educational programs, and member engagement initiatives. This collaborative approach fosters meaningful relationship-building between industry partners and parks and recreation professionals while supporting the advancement of the profession across Michigan.
Vendor engagement is intentionally designed to create authentic connections, shared learning opportunities, and long-term partnerships that benefit members, communities, and the broader parks and recreation industry.
Whether your organization provides products, services, technology, consulting, equipment, design, programming, or operational support, mParks offers opportunities to build relationships with professionals and decision-makers who are shaping communities throughout the state.
Vendor Partnership & Leadership Engagement
Vendor members are an integral part of the mParks governance and engagement framework. As valued partners in the parks and recreation profession, vendors contribute industry expertise, innovative solutions, and collaborative perspectives that help strengthen the Association and the communities it serves.
mParks encourages vendor participation throughout the organization, including leadership regions, conferences, educational programs, and member engagement initiatives. This collaborative approach fosters meaningful relationship-building between industry partners and parks and recreation professionals while supporting the advancement of the profession across Michigan.
Vendor engagement is intentionally designed to create authentic connections, shared learning opportunities, and long-term partnerships that benefit members, communities, and the broader parks and recreation industry.
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Vendor Membership
Vendor Membership connects your organization to a statewide network of parks and recreation leaders, agencies, and professionals while providing opportunities to increase visibility, strengthen relationships, and engage directly with the industry. Vendor members are encouraged to participate throughout the Association, including leadership regions, committees, teams, conferences, and member engagement opportunities. Participation is focused on collaboration, relationship-building, and industry connection rather than direct sales promotion. |
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Vendor Membership Benefits
- Access to the mParks online member CommUnity and professional network
- Opportunities to connect directly with parks and recreation professionals and decision-makers
- Priority access to exhibitor space at the mParks Conference & Trade Show
- Participation in discussions, initiatives, and collaborative engagement opportunities
- Early access to sponsorship opportunities, conference information, and exhibit sales
- Networking opportunities through regional engagement and statewide events
- Increased visibility within Michigan’s parks and recreation community
- Opportunities to build long-term relationships with agencies and professionals across the state
Sponsorship Opportunities
mParks sponsorship opportunities provide organizations with meaningful ways to support the profession while increasing visibility and brand recognition among parks and recreation professionals throughout Michigan.
mParks sponsorship opportunities provide organizations with meaningful ways to support the profession while increasing visibility and brand recognition among parks and recreation professionals throughout Michigan.
mParks Conference & Trade Show
The mParks Conference & Trade Show is the premier annual gathering of parks and recreation professionals in Michigan, bringing together leaders, decision-makers, educators, and industry partners from across the state. Sponsorship opportunities provide organizations with high-visibility exposure, meaningful networking opportunities, and direct engagement with professionals seeking innovative products, services, and solutions that support parks and recreation communities.
The 2027 mParks Conference & Trade Show will take place February 2-5 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, MI.
The 2027 mParks Conference & Trade Show will take place February 2-5 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, MI.
Educational Programs
Educational Program sponsorships support professional development opportunities that help parks and recreation professionals grow their knowledge, leadership skills, and industry expertise. Sponsoring educational initiatives positions organizations as valued partners in advancing the profession while increasing visibility among engaged professionals participating in trainings, workshops, certifications, and learning experiences throughout the year.
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Available Options for Every Event: Breakfast Sponsor – $250 Logo on breakfast table signage Clickable logo on event page + email promotions Social media shoutout across all mParks platforms Lunch Sponsor – $500 All Breakfast Sponsor benefits, plus: Two-minute speaking opportunity at lunch Ability to distribute marketing materials Exclusive Workshop Sponsor – $1,000 All Lunch Sponsor benefits, plus: Logo on agenda, signage, and PowerPoint Five-minute speaking slot to address attendees Two social media spotlights with brand tagging |
Annual Sponsorship Opportunities: Certification Sponsor – $5,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Support professional certification events year-round (AFO, CPRP, CPSI, CYSA, etc.) Year-long visibility at all eligible certification workshops Opportunity to speak and share materials at up to 4 events At least 4 branded social media posts Webinar Series Sponsor – $3,000 (EXCLUSIVE) This exclusive sponsor supports our annual lineup of webinars. Year-long visibility at all eligible certification workshops Opportunity to speak at up to 4 events At least 4 branded social media posts |
Member Engagement & Special Events
Member Engagement and Special Event sponsorships create opportunities to connect with professionals in more personalized and relationship-focused settings. These events foster networking, collaboration, recognition, and community-building across the Association while providing sponsors with meaningful visibility and authentic engagement opportunities with members from across Michigan.
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The Champions Classic Golf Outing provides vendors with a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with parks and recreation professionals in a relaxed and engaging environment. Sponsoring or participating in the outing increases your organization’s visibility while supporting the advancement of parks and recreation across Michigan. From networking on the course to connecting during event activities, the Champions Classic creates valuable opportunities to strengthen partnerships and engage directly with industry leaders and decision-makers.
Friday, August 28: Champions Classic Golf Outing
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Regional Opportunities
mParks provides organizations with opportunities to engage directly with members in specific Leadership Regions across Michigan. Regional Sponsorships allow partners to build meaningful relationships and increase visibility within targeted geographic areas while supporting localized networking, educational programs, engagement initiatives, and regional events.
This sponsorship option is ideal for organizations seeking to better understand and serve the unique needs, priorities, and communities within a particular part of the state. By supporting regional engagement efforts, sponsors can build stronger local connections, increase brand awareness, and collaborate more closely with parks and recreation professionals in those communities.
Regional Sponsorship opportunities may include:
Through Regional Sponsorships, organizations can create more personalized engagement opportunities while strengthening professional connections and supporting the growth of parks and recreation throughout Michigan.
This sponsorship option is ideal for organizations seeking to better understand and serve the unique needs, priorities, and communities within a particular part of the state. By supporting regional engagement efforts, sponsors can build stronger local connections, increase brand awareness, and collaborate more closely with parks and recreation professionals in those communities.
Regional Sponsorship opportunities may include:
- Regional networking events
- Educational workshops and trainings
- Leadership Region meetings and initiatives
- Regional communications and visibility opportunities
- Community-focused engagement activities
Through Regional Sponsorships, organizations can create more personalized engagement opportunities while strengthening professional connections and supporting the growth of parks and recreation throughout Michigan.
Sponsorships are designed to create authentic engagement opportunities that align organizations with the advancement of parks, recreation, and community wellness.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising through mParks helps organizations connect with a highly engaged audience of parks and recreation professionals, leaders, agencies, and decision-makers across Michigan.
Advertising through mParks helps organizations connect with a highly engaged audience of parks and recreation professionals, leaders, agencies, and decision-makers across Michigan.
Sponsored Blog Post
Sponsored Blog Post – $750
(up to 1,000 words | includes up to 2 rounds of edits)
Sponsored Blog Posts provide organizations with an opportunity to share industry insights, success stories, thought leadership, products, services, or educational content directly with the mParks community. Blog content is featured through mParks communication channels and website platforms, helping advertisers connect with parks and recreation professionals across Michigan in a more detailed and engaging format.
Advertisers are responsible for providing content by the agreed-upon deadline. The opportunity includes up to two rounds of editorial revisions to ensure content aligns with mParks communication standards and audience engagement goals.
(up to 1,000 words | includes up to 2 rounds of edits)
Sponsored Blog Posts provide organizations with an opportunity to share industry insights, success stories, thought leadership, products, services, or educational content directly with the mParks community. Blog content is featured through mParks communication channels and website platforms, helping advertisers connect with parks and recreation professionals across Michigan in a more detailed and engaging format.
Advertisers are responsible for providing content by the agreed-upon deadline. The opportunity includes up to two rounds of editorial revisions to ensure content aligns with mParks communication standards and audience engagement goals.
myParks Weekly Banner Ad
Weekly myParks Banner Ad – $250
(570px x 120px)
Weekly myParks Banner Ads provide targeted digital visibility within the mParks member communication network. Banner placements help organizations promote products, services, events, or initiatives directly to parks and recreation professionals through high-visibility placement in the weekly myParks communication.
Advertisers must provide final artwork in the required dimensions by the agreed-upon deadline.
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Weekly myParks Banner Ads provide targeted digital visibility within the mParks member communication network. Banner placements help organizations promote products, services, events, or initiatives directly to parks and recreation professionals through high-visibility placement in the weekly myParks communication.
Advertisers must provide final artwork in the required dimensions by the agreed-upon deadline.
Sponsored Email Blast
Sponsored Email Blast – $1,000
(content provided | includes up to 2 rounds of edits)
Sponsored Email Blasts provide organizations with a dedicated opportunity to share announcements, promotions, educational resources, events, or organizational messaging directly with the mParks membership audience. This option allows advertisers to deliver focused content to a highly engaged network of parks and recreation professionals and decision-makers across Michigan.
Advertisers are responsible for providing content by the agreed-upon deadline. The opportunity includes up to two rounds of editorial revisions to support clarity, formatting, and alignment with mParks communication standards.
(content provided | includes up to 2 rounds of edits)
Sponsored Email Blasts provide organizations with a dedicated opportunity to share announcements, promotions, educational resources, events, or organizational messaging directly with the mParks membership audience. This option allows advertisers to deliver focused content to a highly engaged network of parks and recreation professionals and decision-makers across Michigan.
Advertisers are responsible for providing content by the agreed-upon deadline. The opportunity includes up to two rounds of editorial revisions to support clarity, formatting, and alignment with mParks communication standards.
These opportunities help organizations increase awareness, promote services, and strengthen industry presence while supporting the work of the Association.
Build Meaningful Connections
Vendor Engagement with mParks goes beyond traditional sponsorships and advertising. It is an opportunity to become part of a collaborative professional community dedicated to enhancing parks, recreation, and quality of life throughout Michigan.
By engaging with mParks, vendor partners gain access to valuable relationships, industry insight, and opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and success of the parks and recreation profession.
Vendor Engagement with mParks goes beyond traditional sponsorships and advertising. It is an opportunity to become part of a collaborative professional community dedicated to enhancing parks, recreation, and quality of life throughout Michigan.
By engaging with mParks, vendor partners gain access to valuable relationships, industry insight, and opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and success of the parks and recreation profession.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re looking to increase visibility, expand your network, or amplify your message, mParks has a platform that fits.
Contact Tina Nowakowski, Director of Communications & Strategic Partnerships.
Contact Tina Nowakowski, Director of Communications & Strategic Partnerships.
