Your support matters
Help us build a space where creativity thrives! Sponsorship of the makerspace and its eight studios will allow community members to take art/STEM courses, build prototypes, create art, and start a business. We’re looking for businesses who align well to be featured sponsors on our materials.
Be the talk of the town with us
The makerspace is building buzz across multiple channels, and you could be a part of it.
Digital
Our digital marketing and social media reach has generated organic buzz and community excitement around the makerspace, across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
For August 2025
67,204 social media views
32,468 people reached via social media
1.1k active users on website
Average engagement time 1m 40s
Ran billboards across five digital Lamar billboards
This is the first product description that highlights its unique selling points and value proposition.
Flyers and signage posted across Winona
Regular press releases and recent articles in print media, most recently a feature in the Star Tribune
Q4 newspaper ads planned
Experiential
Be seen across fun, educational events around Winona
Educational & Informational Booths At Major Events
Fix-It Clinics 6x a year with visitors staying 15-30 minutes for a repair
Classes in and around the makerspace (anticipating 20+ classes a month upon opening)
Our yearly gala event: “Monsters, Masks, & Makers” on Nov 1
Sponsorship Levels
We are seeking visionary partners who want to shape the future of creative access in the Winona area. Your sponsorships will directly fund our launch — including tools, programming, and space preparations.
| Founders Circle | $20,000+ | • Naming rights to a major studio space (10 yr expiry) • Dedicated feature on our website home page w/ link (1 yr) • Joint Press Release about sponsorship • Recognition in lobby • Logo on class advertisements and class signage (1 yr) • Four social media spotlight posts (within first year) • Logo, link, and short spotlight on sponsor page of website • Recognition in annual report |
| Visionaries | $15,000+ | • Naming rights to a classroom or shared space (10 yr expiry) • Recognition in lobby • Logo on class advertisements and class signage (1 yr) • Four social media spotlight posts (within first year) • Logo, link, and short spotlight on sponsor page of website • Recognition in annual report |
| Innovators | $10,000+ | • Recognition in lobby • Logo on class advertisements and class signage (1 yr) • Two social media spotlight posts (within first year) • Logo and link on sponsor page of website • Recognition in annual report |
| Makers | $5,000+ | • Logo on class advertisements and class signage (1 yr) • Two social media spotlight posts (within first year) • Logo and link on sponsor page of website • Recognition in annual report |
| Creators | $2,500+ | • One social media spotlight post (within first year) • Logo and link on sponsor page of website • Recognition in annual report |
| Collaborators | $1,000+ | • Name listed on sponsor page of website • Recognition in annual report |
All sponsors will be invited to a special launch celebration and receive a special WCC thank-you!
Become a sponsor
Your company can be a part of creating the largest community makerspace in Minnesota – reach out and let’s talk!
