ProStart in Paradise FundraiserEscape to the tropics without leaving Michigan.
Join us for a progressive tasting experience at Gun Lake Casino’s stunning Wawyé Oasis - a 32,000 square foot glass atrium featuring live palm trees, tropical pools, and 80-degree paradise. Journey station to station sampling creative dishes and beverages crafted by Michigan’s talented ProStart students. Watch live culinary demonstrations, meet our 2026 National ProStart Invitational delegation, and support the next generation of hospitality professionals. All proceeds support scholarships, training, and career development programs for Michigan’s hospitality workforce. Tuesday, April 21 6:00 - 8:00 PM Gun Lake Casino Tickets: $95 |
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Sponsorships
🌴 Island Winds Presenting Sponsor | $15,000
Exclusive Recognition
Engagement Opportunities
Digital & Media Benefits
Additional Benefits
- Exclusive naming rights: "ProStart Island Hop presented by [Company Name]"
- Logo placement in premium position on all event materials, digital promotions, and onsite signage
- Logo prominently displayed on stage throughout the evening
- Opportunity to welcome guests with opening remarks
Engagement Opportunities
- 3-Live Cooking Demonstration featuring your products from the Stage
- Branded cooking demonstration featuring ProStart state champion students
- Interactive presence at the event with opportunity for product sampling or display
- Direct engagement with culinary students, educators, and industry professionals
- Recruitment opportunity with access to student participants and educators
Digital & Media Benefits
- Premium logo placement on event promotions with a link to your website
- Feature story in MHF newsletter highlighting your support
- Featured promotion across all MHF/MRLA social media channels (minimum 5 posts)
- Logo inclusion in all press releases and media alerts
- Professional photography package of your company's involvement
Additional Benefits
- Eight (8) complimentary tickets with premium seating
- First right of refusal for 2027 Island Winds Sponsorship
🌿 Palm Grove Experience Sponsor | $10,000
Recognition Benefits
- Prominent logo placement on event signage throughout the venue
- Logo featured in event print and digital materials
- Social media feature package: 3 dedicated posts before, during, and after the event
- Verbal recognition during the event program
- Recognition in MHF newsletter
- 2 - Live Cooking Demonstration featuring your products from the Stage
- Opportunity for branded presence at a tasting station
- Access to a network with culinary professionals and educators
- Opportunity to provide a branded item for guest gift bags
- Four (4) complimentary tickets with priority seating
- First right of refusal for 2027 Palm Grove Sponsorship
🥥 Coconut Sponsor | $5,000
Recognition Benefits
- Logo displayed on event signage
- Logo featured in event program
- Social media package: 2 dedicated posts highlighting your support
- Verbal recognition during the event
- Opportunity to provide branded napkins, cups, or small items at the refreshment area
- Networking access with industry professionals and educators
- Two (2) complimentary tickets
- Recognition in MHF newsletter
🍹 "Island Welcome" Registration Sponsor | $2,500
- Logo on all registration materials and name badges
- Signage at guest check-in area
- Opportunity to provide branded lanyards or welcome items
- Social media recognition
- Logo in event program
- Two (2) complimentary tickets
🌺 "Future Chef" Student Showcase Sponsor | $1,000
- Signage at the student cooking demonstration area
- Logo on student demonstration materials
- Social media recognition highlighting your investment in culinary education
- Verbal recognition during student demonstrations
- Logo in event program
🥭 "Island Flavors" In-Kind Sponsorship
Value determined based on products or services provided:
- Food and beverage products for the event
- Décor, floral, or tropical themed items
- Raffle or auction prizes
- Recognition scaled to match the value of the donation
- Social media recognition highlighting your contribution
- Signage acknowledging your support
- Logo in event program
