Why YEP Matters

YEP is a membership-based community aiming to connect and empower young and emerging professionals aged 18 – 35 in the Vail Valley through community, career development, and meaningful relationships. Members have the opportunity to build their network creating community connection, to get involved in the local community, and advance their professional lives through professional growth opportunities.

YEP is helping to develop the next generation of leaders who understand both the benefits and challenges of doing business in our mountain valley, including housing, workforce pipeline, childcare, employee retention, and business expansion. Through YEP programming and connections, young professionals will develop with a better understanding of themselves as leaders and of their role in the overall community vitality of the valley.

What Sponsors Get

Your sponsorship not only makes a difference in the place we live, but also provides your business with numerous benefits. By investing in YEP, your organization:

• Supports the development of young leaders in the Vail Valley and strengthens the long-term vitality of our business community.

• Helps retain and attract emerging professionals by reinforcing that the Vail Valley is a place where they can connect, grow, and lead.

• Demonstrates a visible commitment to community awareness and community involvement among a key workforce demographic.

• Aligns your brand with a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a young, dynamic, professional community in the Vail Valley.

Sponsorship Opportunities

YEP offers a tiered sponsorship structure designed to match your organization’s goals and budget while maximizing visibility and engagement. The 2026 tiers include:

Presenting – $2,500 commitment 

• Co-host 1 event per year with YEP. Opportunity to introduce speaker/panel and address the crowd during the event.  
• One dedicated email blast to the YEP membership annually 
• Priority position of business logo with website link in YEP newsletters and on program eblasts 
• Opportunity to host a table and distribute info at events 
• Recognition as presenting sponsor in all marketing materials, eblasts, news releases, print ads, and signage at events 
• Logo/name posted on YEP website with link to website 
• Four (4) complimentary annual YEP memberships 

Champion – $1,000 commitment 

• Opportunity to host a table and distribute info at events 
• Recognition in all marketing materials, eblasts, news releases, print ads, and signage at events 
• Logo/name posted on YEP website with link to website 
• Three (3) complimentary annual YEP memberships 

Believer – $500 commitment 

• Recognition in all marketing materials, eblasts, news releases, print ads, and signage at events 
• Logo/name posted on YEP website with link to website 
• Two (2) complimentary annual YEP memberships 

Supporter – $250 commitment 

• Logo/name posted on YEP website with link to website 
• One (1) complimentary annual YEP membership 

Ready to become a sponsor?

• Download and complete the sponsor application here.
• Return it along with a high-resolution logo to Olivia Asavei
• Questions? Contact Olivia Asavei.