Sponsoring Welcoming Week offers your organization a meaningful way to demonstrate leadership in inclusion, community engagement, and economic vitality. Your support helps bring together neighbors from all backgrounds to celebrate diversity, strengthen social connections, and highlight the role of international newcomers in driving regional success. As a sponsor, you’ll gain visibility with community partners, local leaders, and residents, aligning your brand with a widely recognized celebration of belonging and opportunity while reinforcing your commitment to a stronger, more welcoming Northeast Ohio.

A sponsorship at Global Cleveland’s Annual Meeting signals your commitment to the people and partnerships driving our region forward—creating opportunity, expanding pathways, and celebrating global impact. As a sponsor, you’ll be prominently recognized throughout a flagship event that brings together business, civic, and nonprofit leaders dedicated to strengthening Northeast Ohio’s global future. Your support not only highlights your commitment to welcoming international talent and expanding opportunity, but also connects your brand with key partners and influencers shaping our region’s leadership and impact.

Sponsoring Global Cleveland’s Naturalization Ceremonies gives your organization a meaningful way to support new Americans as they take one of the most important steps of their lives. These ceremonies bring together families, community partners, and civic leaders to honor the commitment and contributions of Cleveland’s newest citizens. Your support helps create a welcoming, memorable experience that reflects the strength and opportunity of our region—while positioning your organization as a champion of community connection and civic pride.

The New American Civic Academy is a free virtual learning series designed to help newly naturalized citizens confidently engage in civic life in Northeast Ohio. Your sponsorship directly supports accessible civic education, technology access, program materials, and guest speakers. Thank you for partnering with Global Cleveland to empower new citizens as they become active participants in our region’s civic future.

Sponsoring N.O.V.A. (Newcomer Opportunity & Venture Accelerator) connects your organization to the next generation of global entrepreneurs shaping Northeast Ohio’s economic future. This program equips international founders with practical tools—mentorship, business training, and professional networks—that help them turn promising ideas into thriving local ventures. Your support expands access to these essential resources and strengthens a growing pipeline of new businesses contributing to the region’s economic vitality.

Sponsoring Global Cleveland’s Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence (GEIR) Program is an investment in the innovation fueling Northeast Ohio’s future. GEIR helps international founders stay, build, and grow their companies here—strengthening our regional economy, supporting job creation, and connecting world-class talent with our universities and communities. Your sponsorship ensures promising entrepreneurs have the guidance, resources, and pathways they need to launch transformative ideas right here in Cleveland. Together, we can accelerate growth, attract global talent, and expand opportunity across the region.