05/19/2025
2025–26 APA-IL Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025–26 cycle with the American Planning Association – Illinois Chapter (APA-IL) are now open!
Our annual sponsorship packages offer your organization exclusive access to local and state government decision makers, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and planning professionals prime visibility throughout the year and at our flagship event, the APA-IL State Conference, taking place October 8–10, 2025, at the historic Old Post Office in Chicago, Illinois.
Why Sponsor APA-IL?
- Year-round recognition through our online Sponsor Directory and APA-IL publications (not just three days in October)
- High-impact branding opportunities at the conference, including exhibit space and event sponsorships
- Direct engagement with Illinois’ leading planners and decision makers
- Opportunities to support student attendance and foster the next generation of planning professionals
- Bragging rights for supporting the coolest conference in Illinois
This year, we offer a wide range of sponsorship packages to fit your goals and budget, including exclusive options such as the 2025 State Conference Keynote, Awards Reception, and branded conference materials. Early pricing is available through September 5, 2025, so we encourage you to secure your preferred sponsorship soon.
For APA-IL Members Who Aren’t Sponsoring (But Know Someone Who Should):
No problem! If you know a company that should be front and center at the best planning event in Illinois, give them a nudge by forwarding this email with your strongest “you’d be perfect for this!” energy. We know you work with, work for, or at least know someone who’d love to see their logo on lanyards, water bottles, and maybe even a branded bookmark in a bestselling book.
What's Next?
Get full details on packages, pricing, and irresistible sponsorship perks by clicking on the purple button above.
If you're ready to move forward with registering as a sponsor, click on the green button above.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the best sponsorship fit for your organization, please contact Shelly Greenwood, Director of Sales, at sgreenwood@cgiresults.com.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on the future of planning in Illinois.
Let’s build something great together - preferably with your logo on it.