We invite you to make a contribution and participate in this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. All donations to the Bicentennial are tax deductible and each level of giving includes a variety of benefits. Funds are being sought from individuals, corporations, businesses, foundations, associations, and civic groups. We invite you to be as generous as possible and to help celebrate our past, present and future today! Consider corporate/organization sponsorship opportunities below. Note: Lettersize of listings on the bronze wall will be determined by giving level.
$100,000 - Cone Sponsor
Ceasar Cone moved to Greensboro in the 1890's and built modern textile mills that put the city on the world map. Ben Cone served as mayor.
- Benefits
- Company logo displayed at public Bicentennial events, displays and gatherings
- Acknowledgement in most event promotions and advertising including press releases and interviews
- Logo presence on Bicentennial website with link to company website
- Space for sponsor display at two major Bicentennial events
- Permanent name recognition on bronze wall
- One event designation
- Name recognition in publications for official events
- Listing as a main sponsor
- 14 tickets to World of Tomorrow Gala Premiere
- 12 downtown banners
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
$50,000 - Madison Sponsor
James Madison was the U.S. President in 1808. His wife, first lady Dolley Madison, was born in the current Greensboro city limits.
- Benefits
- Acknowledgement in some event promotions including press releases
- Logo presence on Bicentennial website with link to company website
- Space for sponsor display at one major Bicentennial event
- Permanent name recognition on bronze wall
- One event designation
- Name recognition in publications for official events
- 10 tickets to World of Tomorrow Gala Premiere
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
$35,000 - Gorrell Sponsor
Ralph Gorrell sold the 42 acres that became Greensborough to representatives of Guilford County for $98 in 1808.
- Benefits
- Logo presence on Bicentennial website with link to company website
- Space for sponsor display at one major Bicentennial event
- Permanent name recognition on bronze wall
- One small event designation
- Name recognition in publications for official events
- 8 tickets to World of Tomorrow Gala Premiere
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
$20,000 - Morehead Sponsor
John Motley Morehead practiced law in the 1820s, served as North Carolina's governor 1842-1845, and worked to bring the NC Railroad through town to encourage future growth.
- Benefits
- Logo presence on Bicentennial website with link to company website
- Space for sponsor display at one major Bicentennial event
- Permanent name recognition on bronze wall
- One small event designation
- Name recognition in publications for official events
- 6 tickets to World of Tomorrow Gala Premiere
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
$10,000 - Hampton Sponsor
William Hampton was a doctor and the first African-American elected to the City Council in 1951. He received the second largest number of votes in at-large election in 1953 and also served on the Greensboro School Board.
- Benefits
- Logo presence on Bicentennial website with link to company website
- Space for sponsor display at one major Bicentennial event
- Permanent name recognition on bronze wall
- One small event designation
- Name recognition in publications for official events
- 4 tickets to World of Tomorrow Gala Premiere
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
$5,000 - Revels Sponsor
Lonnie Revels, a Lumbee Indian and businessman, was elected to the City Council in 1982. A local freeway is named for him.
- Benefits
- Logo presence on Bicentennial website with link to company website
- Space for sponsor display at one major Bicentennial event
- Permanent name recognition on bronze wall
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
$2,500 - Schenck Sponsor
David Schenck was an attorney for the railroads and an historian. He began Guilford Battleground Company in the 1880's and privately purchased the first land to preserve the 1781 battlefield.
- Benefits
- Logo presence on Bicentennial website with link to company
- Permanent name recognition on bronze wall
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
$1,000 - Dwiggins Sponsor
Juliette Dwiggins was the first woman to be elected to City Council. She served from 1949-1951.
- Benefits
- Permanent name recognition on bronze wall
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
$1 - $999 - Alexander Sponsor
Elreta Alexander was the first black female judge in North Carolina, elected a District Court Judge in 1968.
- Benefits
- Sponsor listing on Bicentennial website
