Partner and Sponsorship 2026
Boost awareness of your business and brand
Want to make a lasting impression on the local business community? Sponsoring an HMBiz event is a powerful way to put your business in front of the right people. Our events attract engaged, ambitious businesses from across Herefordshire — and we can help you position your brand alongside them.
Sponsorship offers valuable visibility, meaningful networking opportunities, and the chance to showcase what you do best. Align your business with respected HMBiz events and build recognition as a trusted leader in the county’s business scene.
Platinum Partnership
As a Platinum Partner for 2026, your organisation will be aligned with the full programme of HMBiz activity across the year, including:
Herefordshire Means Business Expo
Herefordshire Business Awards
Herefordshire Means Business Conference
Business Leaders Dinners & Networking Events
Training Workshops
Becoming a Platinum Partner gives you the opportunity to:
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Increase brand visibility across a year-round schedule of high-profile events
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Position your organisation as a champion of the local business community
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Reach diverse audiences from start-ups to industry leaders and decision-makers
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Showcase expertise and thought leadership through curated platforms
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Open doors to collaboration and build long-term commercial relationships
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Align with a respected brand that continues to shape the future of business in Herefordshire
Platinum Partnership places your organisation at the heart of the business community, supporting growth, driving opportunity and being part of something bigger.
Flagship Event Sponsorship
HMBiz delivers standout events throughout the year. From high-profile awards to the county’s leading business Expo. Sponsoring our flagship events puts your brand front and centre, boosts awareness across the local business community and connects you with engaged audiences who value collaboration and growth.
Expo Sponsorship
The Herefordshire Means Business Expo gives sponsors unrivalled visibility in front of engaged, growth-focused local businesses. As a sponsor, your brand is showcased throughout the event — online, in print and in person — helping you:
Increase brand awareness with hundreds of business delegates
Reach decision-makers actively looking for products, services and partnerships
Generate quality leads and spark new commercial opportunities
Position your business as a supporter of the local business community
Build relationships that continue long after the Expo doors close
Sponsorship offers a powerful platform to stand out, get noticed and drive meaningful business outcomes.
Herefordshire Business Awards
By sponsoring the 2026 Awards, you’re aligning your brand with excellence and growth while connecting directly with the organisations shaping Herefordshire’s future.
Sponsorship gives you the opportunity to:
Showcase your brand to influential business audiences
Build meaningful relationships across the local business community
Gain year-round marketing exposure before, during and after the event
Champion local talent and support business success
Be part of the 2026 celebration and help shine a spotlight on the stories that drive Herefordshire forward.
Conference Sponsorship
Sponsoring the Herefordshire Means Business Conference positions your brand at the forefront of the county’s business community. The Conference attracts professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the region, offering a powerful platform to showcase your organisation and demonstrate your commitment to supporting local enterprise.
Sponsorship gives you the opportunity to:
Raise your profile with visibility before, during and after the event through marketing, event materials and digital promotion
Build meaningful connections with decision-makers and business owners across multiple sectors
Showcase your expertise to an engaged audience looking for fresh ideas, suppliers and partnerships
Support local business and reinforce your position as a community-focused organisation
Stand out by aligning your brand with one of the county’s leading business events
The Conference offers a targeted and high-value environment to grow your presence, spark new opportunities and stay connected to the conversations shaping Herefordshire’s future.
Showcase Sponsorship
HMBiz runs a series of business Showcases throughout the year, bringing together ambitious companies, suppliers and service providers from across the county. Sponsoring a Showcase puts your brand at the heart of the action increasing visibility, sparking new connections and positioning your organisation as a supporter of local business growth.
Professional Services, Construction and Trade and Green Showcases
Our Showcases attract engaged attendees who are actively looking for new products, services, partnerships and ideas. As a sponsor, you’ll benefit from:
Brand Visibility: Get seen by a targeted business audience through event promotion, signage, digital marketing and on-the-day exposure
Direct Access to Decision-Makers: Meet business owners, leaders and professionals in a relaxed, informal setting that encourages conversation
Lead Generation & Commercial Opportunity: Access delegates who are motivated to collaborate, buy and explore new business relationships
Community Positioning: Demonstrate your commitment to supporting Herefordshire’s business economy and championing local success
Showcase sponsorship offers a smart, cost-effective platform for businesses looking to raise their profile, build relationships and stay connected with the people shaping Herefordshire’s business landscape.
Email hello@hmbiz.co.uk for more info.
