The Minority and Small Business Alliance of Southern Arizona is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID 26-4321268, serving entrepreneurs and college students across the urban, rural and borderland communities of Southern Arizona.

Dear Sponsors and Potential Sponsors:

Southern Arizona (MSBA) is seeking annual sponsors.

The MSBA, Tax ID #26-4321268 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization composed of members from local, state and federal agencies as well as corporations and small business owners.  Throughout the year MSBA conducts and/or sponsors educational workshops focused on small business growth and development. 

The MSBA also hosts an awards banquet to recognize the achievements of minority and small businesses in Southern Arizona.  The businesses that we recognize share their experiences that helped to make their organization successful.

We are currently seeking 2024 sponsors to support our mission to recognize and provide education and expand opportunities to local small businesses. Your sponsorship will provide your company with exposure for each workshop or event that the Alliance conducts.  In addition, your company will be provided with tickets to the 2024 Minority and Small Business Awards banquet.  Refer to the table below for detailed information on the Sponsorship levels and benefits.

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsor

$5,000


  • 10 Tickets to Awards Celebration
  • Opportunity to participate in Awards Celebration
  • Customized Media Exposure
  • Display Corporate Banner at Networking/Silent Auction and Awards Celebration
  • Formal recognition at Awards Celebration
  • Logo on website prior to and after event
  • Distribute company literature and/or swag item(s)
  • Recognition in all media releases

Special Note: Any Sponsor donating more than $5,000 will receive a customized sponsorship package.

Gold Sponsor

$3,000


  • 8 Tickets to Awards Celebration
  • Formal recognition at Awards Celebration
  • Media exposure
  • Display Corporate Banner at Awards Celebration
  • Logo on website prior to and after event
  • Distribute company literature and/or swag item(s)

Silver Sponsor

$2,000


  • 6 Tickets to Awards Celebration
  • Formal recognition at Awards Celebration
  • Media exposure
  • Logo on website prior to and after event
  • Display Corporate Banner at Networking/Silent Auction and Awards Celebration

Advocate Sponsor

$1,000


  • 4 Tickets to Awards Celebration
  • Formal recognition at Awards Celebration
  • Media exposure
  • Logo on website prior to and after event

Friendship Sponsor

$500


  • 2 Tickets to Awards Celebration
  • Appetizer Sponsors 2 Opportunities
  • Dessert Sponsors 2 Opportunities
  • Award Sponsors 2 Opportunities
  • Bar Sponsors 2 Opportunities
  • Logo on website prior to and after event

Additional Tickets can also be purchased

Please take time to review this sponsorship information and consider becoming a Sponsor for this premier event that benefits the Tucson and Southern Arizona small business community. With its rich and diverse population, this is an important event for Tucson, as it lends valued recognition to aspiring and established small business entrepreneurs.

All checks and correspondence should be mailed to: Minority and Small Business Alliance of Southern Arizona P.O. Box 22801, Tucson, AZ 85734. You may also contact Lydia Aranda at (971) 832-3867. Thank you again for your continued financial and in-kind support to assist Small Business Development in Southern Arizona.