TML Cornerstone SPONSORSHIP
$55,000
The prestigious TML Cornerstone sponsorship provides the highest level of recognition and engagement that the League has to offer. A monumental suite of business development services, the sponsorship spans a full year, three conferences, exclusive Board events, a meet-and-greet with the TML staff, and much more.
A full list of sponsor benefits:
2025 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition
October 29-31, 2025
Fort Worth Convention Center
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP
Complete Platinum Level Sponsor Benefits for the
2025 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition
(listed below) PLUS:
- Concurrent session at the 2025 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition (subject to availability and approval)
- Private meeting room at the 2025 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition
- Display of company logo in the PowerPoint template recommended to 2025 Annual Conference speakers
- 2025 Annual Conference attendee survey results summary
Exhibit Space
- One 10’ x 20’ end-cap exhibit booth space in premium location exclusive to sponsors
- Booth décor and furnishings including:
- 10’ x 20’ standard carpeting
- 6’ skirted table
- two side chairs
- one wastebasket
- electricity
- daily vacuuming
Brand Recognition
- Verbal recognition of sponsorship support at the Opening General Session of the 2025 Annual Conference
- Prominent logo recognition in the September pre-conference issue of Texas Town & City
- Prominent logo recognition throughout the 2025 Annual Conference
- Recognition and website link in the 2025 Annual Conference mobile app
- Custom mobile app alert sent to conference attendees
- Platinum sponsor designation floor decal with company logo placed in front of exhibit booth
- Feature in the “Exhibit Hall Happenings” guide, highlighting exhibit hall attractions for attendees
- Exhibit booth location emphasized on the exhibit hall floor plan and directories throughout the exhibit hall
- Sponsor ribbons for representatives’ name badges
- First option to retain the same sponsorship position at the 2026 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition (including selection of benefits, rates subject to change)
Conference Access
- Up to six full registrations to the 2025 Annual Conference, including admittance to:
- Conference educational sessions
- Exhibit hall
- Thursday luncheon and keynote speaker
- Friday closing brunch
- Up to ten additional exhibit hall-only passes for staff and guests (booth space includes 6 passes + 10 additional = 16 exhibit hall passes total)
- Two invitations to the Wednesday evening TML Board of Directors Dinner (taking place at the 2025 Annual Conference)
- Two invitations to the Thursday evening Incoming TML President’s Reception (taking place at the 2025 Annual Conference)
Hotel Accommodations
- Designated room block for up to eight hotel reservations for the 2025 TML Annual Conference (Maximum of 8 rooms. Hotel fees not included. Hotel preference not guaranteed)
Mailing List
- Pre-conference attendee mailing list of 2025 Annual Conference registrants
- Post-conference attendee mailing list of 2025 Annual Conference registrants
Membership
- TML Premier Associate Membership (Membership includes additional onsite recognition.)
Exhibitor and Sponsor Directory Listing
- Year-round listing in the 2025 TML Exhibitor and Sponsor Directory
Additional Customized Benefit
Choose one of the following promotional opportunities:
- Branded Conference Notebooks
- Branded Conference Travel Pouch
Branded Conference
Notebooks
The conference sessions and events are sure to ignite fresh ideas for Texas city officials. These vibrant notebooks, elegantly branded with your logo, are the perfect travel companion for their thoughts and insights—ideal for use during and after the conference. Each notebook comes with a matching elastic closure and a ribbon bookmark to keep the ruled pages secure and easy to navigate.
Includes sponsor logo featured on 2,800 conference notebooks (5” x 7”, available in blue, black, or red) distributed from attendee registration and/or sponsor booth space – design assistance, and complete detail coordination.
Limit: 1
Branded Conference
Travel Pouch
Ease the attendee travel experience with a versatile cotton pouch designed to keep daily essentials such as pens/pencils, mints, charging cables, etc. all neatly contained and readily accessible – while prominently displaying your company logo. Crafted from pre-consumer recycled cotton, this eco-friendly pouch supports sustainability, style, and convenience.
Includes sponsor logo featured on 2,800 conference pouches (5.75” x 8.75”, natural cotton color) distributed from attendee registration and/or sponsor booth space – design assistance, and complete detail coordination.
Limit: 1
2025 TML Economic Development Conference
November 13-14, 2025, Bastrop
EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP
At this one-and-a-half-day conference, economic development experts, state officials, and city leaders will share strategies, solutions, and tools to help strengthen economies, inspire local job creation and business growth, and make Texas cities more financially resilient.
The conference welcomes approximately 250 city officials and municipal professionals from communities around the State.
Sponsor benefits include:
- Exclusivity. Sponsorship of this conference is exclusive to one sponsor.
- Two-minute welcome address
- Branded welcome signage and informational table near registration for company representatives, handouts, and/or giveaways
- Logo recognition and website link on conference website and printed agenda
- One full-page advertisement in the November 2025 issue of Texas Town & City
- Three complimentary TML Economic Development Conference registrations
- Registrant roster including name, position/title, and city or organization
- Designated room block for three hotel reservations and discounted TML room rate (room rate and hotel fees not included)
2026 TML Midyear Conference
March 5-6, 2026, Sugar Land
EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP
The TML Midyear Conference is a dynamic educational and networking event designed for city leaders throughout Texas. The strategic sessions and discussions with top state officials and leadership experts will offer mayors, councilmembers, city managers, and department heads a high-level overview of the key issues affecting the State and Texas cities.
The conference will welcome an estimated 250 city officials and staff from communities around the State.
Sponsor benefits include:
- Exclusivity. Sponsorship of this conference is exclusive to one sponsor.
- Two-minute welcome address
- Branded welcome signage and informational table at registration for company representatives, handouts, and/or giveaways
- Logo recognition and website link on conference website and printed agenda
- One full-page advertisement in the March 2026 issue of Texas Town & City
- Three complimentary TML Midyear Conference registrations
- Registrant roster including name, position/title, and city or organization
- Designated room block for three hotel reservations and discounted TML room rate (room rate and hotel fees not included)
Additional Cornerstone Sponsorship Benefits:
- Up to three (3) customized member data reports from the TML member database (Reports can include: city name, TML region, population, phone, website, civil service, government type, year incorporated, fiscal year start, individual city official name, individual city official title/position. Reports do not include email addresses.)
- Sponsorship recognition on TML’s social media platforms
- Lunch and Learn with TML staff: Come mingle with the TML staff! Share your story with us and allow us to introduce ourselves to you and your team. We are eager to learn more about you and look forward to answering any questions that you have about the League and Texas cities.
- Invitations to two TML Board of Directors dinners (October 2025 during the Annual Conference and June 2025 or 2026): The TML Board of Directors is excited to welcome the League’s Cornerstone sponsor as a special guest at their annual gatherings held in June and October.
Cornerstone Advertising Benefits Overview:
- One full-page, full-color advertisement in the September pre-conference issue of Texas Town & City
- One full-page, full-color advertisement in the November issue of Texas Town & City (per TML Economic Development Conference sponsorship)
- One full-page, full-color advertisement in the December issue of Texas Town & City (per TML Cornerstone sponsorship)
- One full-page, full-color advertisement in the January 2026 issue of Texas Town & City
- One full-page, full-color advertisement in the March 2026 issue of Texas Town & City (per TML Midyear Conference sponsorship)
- One full-page, full-color advertisement two additional issues of sponsor’s choice (per TML Cornerstone sponsorship)