Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification.. The Department of Employment and Economic Development intends acquire its annual 2026 sponsorship through Site Selectors Guild Inc. DEED participation in the Site Selectors Guild (SSG) event stems from its unique position as the only event of its kind, specifically tailored to our strategic needs. Partnering with SSG members offers us invaluable access to decision-makers and insights pivotal to advancing our objectives. This purchase has been deemed a single source because Site Selectors Guild Inc is the only vendor that provides this platform at this level of direct engagement with such a highly influential group. This makes the SSG event an indispensable part of our economic development efforts. Accordingly, we have secured the SSG Silver Sponsorship. Partnering with SSG members offers an invaluable access to decision-makers and insights pivotal to advancing our objectives. No other platform provides this level of direct engagement with such a highly influential group. This makes the SSG event an indispensable part of our economic development efforts. Benefits: SILVER LEVEL | $20,000 The Silver sponsorship tier includes: - 2 complimentary registrations ($5,000 value) - Co-host a private cocktail reception attended by Guild Members and all Silver Sponsors (with NEW networking activities) - 1 guaranteed spot at the Dialogue Series (private meetings with 5 Guild Members for each spot) - Reserved table at breakfast on Wednesday with 2 Guild Members. Each of our 6 sponsors is contributing $5,000 towards this event and sponsorship will provide majority of this funding