Save the date for
Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Ariel International Center
1163 E 40th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
Join us for a remarkable evening commemorating the achievements and contributions of women entrepreneurs at our prestigious In the Company of Women: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs. This annual event is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of women who have made significant strides in the business world, inspiring future generations of female leaders.
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Can’t make it to the fundraiser but still want to make a difference? Donate to the WBC! Every contribution, even just $10, helps our entrepreneurs build successful businesses that support their families and strengthen our local economy.
Past Women of the Year Award Winners
2024
​Constance Hill-Johnson, Owner and Managing Director for Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
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2023
Teleangé Thomas, Chief Operating and Relationship Officer at JumpStart Inc
2019
Patricia Ramsey, Vice President of Community and Economic Development for Fifth Third Bank
2018
Vanessa L. Whiting, President of A.E.S Management Corp.
2017
Margaret W. Wong, Founder and Managing Partner of Margaret W. Wong & Associates
2025 Sponsorship Levels
By supporting this event, you will contribute to the WBC’s
mission of leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs.
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Sponsors are invited to a VIP happy hour prior to the event to network with other sponsors, connect with the team at ECDI, and meet the Woman of the Year awardee. During the event, guests can enjoy complementary cocktails and WBC member made heavy hors d’oeuvres while networking.
TrailblazeHER - one available
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$20,000
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Two (2) reserved tables for eight
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Logo recognition at the VIP cocktail hour prior to the event
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Opportunity to make opening remarks and introduce honoree
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Full page ad in printed program
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Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all printed marketing materials
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Company logo displayed on-screen during event
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Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on event webpage with URL hyperlink
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Logo featured in event photobooth
EmpowerHER
TITLE SPONSOR
$10,000
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One (1) reserved table for eight, including admission to VIP cocktail hour
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Full page ad in printed program
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Recognition as Title Sponsor on all printed marketing materials
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Logo displayed on-screen during event
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Recognition as Title Sponsor on event webpage with URL hyperlink
ImpactHER
$5,000
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One (1) reserved table for eight, including admission to VIP cocktail hour
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Half page ad in printed program
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Company logo or name on printed marketing materials
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Logo displayed on-screen during event
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Logo featured on event webpage
FundHER
$2,500
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Four (4) reserved seats, including admission to VIP cocktail hour
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Quarter page ad in printed program
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Company logo or name on printed materials
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Logo displayed on-screen during event
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Logo featured on event webpage
AdvocateHER
$1,000
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Two (2) reserved seats, including admission to VIP cocktail hour
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Company logo or name in program and on printed materials
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Logo displayed on screen during event
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Logo featured on event webpage
SupportHER
$500
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Two (2) reserved seats
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Names printed in the program and on the event webpage
For questions, please contact Korin Green at icow@ecdi.org
Host Committee
Sign up to learn more about joining our host committee.
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Host committee members help drive ticket sales to help make the event a success. As a committee member, you agree to purchase 2 tickets to the event and encourage others to attend by promoting the event your networks. Host Committee members will have their name displayed on the printed program.