The Community Rooted Innovation Awards

🌟 Community-Rooted Innovation Awards🌟

Presented by The Biz Spot (501c3)

🗓️ December 13, 2025

📍 5101 Lake Drive, East St. Louis, IL 62203 (Kappa House)

🎟️ Ticket Options

Changemaker Pass $60 Dinner + Raffle Entry + Access to Creative Activations + Reserved Seating Helps fund programs including business development workshops, wellness events, and creative trainings.

Legacy Circle Access (VIP) $85 All General benefits + Legacy Gift Package + Premium Program Recognition Supports access to tools like podcasting, media production, and resource kits for entrepreneurs.

👥 Table Reservations

Table Type Cost Includes What It Supports

Changemaker Table $480 8 General Seats + 8 Raffle Entries Supports The Biz Spot’s group training, workshops, and financial literacy events.

Legacy Circle Table $680 8 VIP Seats + 8 Legacy Gift Packages + Premium Placement Funds creative activations, guest facilitators, and production tools for small businesses.

💼 Sponsorship Levels

Your partnership powers local business growth, storytelling, and sustainable innovation.

🌱 Seed Sower $250 Covers two months of access to business resources and support at The Biz Spot Name listed in program + social media shoutout

🌿 Root Raiser $500 Provides 10 podcast recording sessions + 4 months of access for a startup or media-based business 2 General Tickets + Name/Logo in program, website, and social media

🌾 Legacy Cultivator $1,000 Covers space rental, pop-up use, and media tools for an entrepreneur preparing to scale 4 General Tickets + Table Mention + Logo in program + Sponsor Wall Recognition

🔥 Impact Maker $2,500 Funds six months of space, media use, virtual tools, and event access for up to three growing businesses VIP Table (8) + Full-page Ad + On-stage Mention + Promo Table

🌟 Legacy Builder $5,000 Sponsors an entire 8-week entrepreneurship program for 10 founders VIP Table (8) + 2-min Stage Time + Branding on All Materials + Featured Web & Social Media Story

🌍 Innovation Sustainer $10,000 Provides $4,000 grants to 4 businesses + six months of technical assistance and creative tools Premier Partner Recognition + VIP Table (8) + Program Back Cover Ad + Custom Video + Press Mentions

💡 Why It Matters

Your support helps The Biz Spot create real, lasting impact in communities that have long been overlooked. From funding free business trainings to launching youth creators and equipping founders with tools they’ve never had access to you are building legacy, not just giving.

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