Sponsorship Opportunities

Get unique access to Florida’s Port CEOs by becoming a Florida Ports Council Sponsor!

Florida Ports Council Sponsors are in the spotlight at our events. Our sponsorship program is designed to foster collaboration, support, and partnership opportunities between the Florida Ports Council Board of Directors and businesses and organizations, interested in the growth and development of Florida’s seaports. This program offers a range of sponsorship levels, each tailored to provide unique benefits, recognition, and engagement opportunities throughout the year.

Sponsors are given name and logo recognition on all our event marketing – which includes our website, email, social media and print marketing. Not only are you able to network with key decision makers, sponsors are often given time to speak during the event so that you can deliver your message directly. We offer everything from intimate dinner gatherings, to a larger audience at our VIP cocktail reception.  Some event options are very popular so confirm your sponsorship early if you desire something specific.

Fall/Annual Board Meeting
The Florida Ports Council Annual Board Meeting is a two-day event with a variety of sponsorship opportunities that can meet any budget. The 2024 Annual Board Meeting will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola on August 27-29, 2024 (sold out). The 2025 Annual Board Meeting will be at the Zota Beach Resort on Long Boat Key August 25-27, 2025. The 2026 Annual Board Meeting will be at Hutchinson Shores Resort in Jensen Beach August 25-27, 2026.

Legislative Forum/Spring Board Meeting and Seaports Day at the Capitol
The FPC Legislative Forum/Spring Board Meeting is another two-day event which will be held March 25-27, 2025 at Hotel Indigo during the spring Legislative Session in Tallahassee. Seaports Day at the Capitol is a legislative day dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the importance of seaports in the state of Florida.

Annual Port Directors Washington, D.C. Fly-In
Once a year, Florida seaport directors and staff travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress and the Florida Congressional Ports Caucus. In 2023, our members joined with Florida Transportation Road Builders Association, Florida Trucking Association, CAGTC and other officials in our nation’s capital for a VIP reception.

The Florida Ports Council Sponsorship Program offers a unique opportunity for businesses and organizations to align themselves with the vital maritime industry in Florida. By becoming a sponsor, partners gain access to visibility and the chance to actively contribute to the growth and sustainability of Florida’s seaports. Seize the opportunity with us in shaping the future of Florida’s maritime sector and reap the rewards of a strategic partnership with the FPC.

Questions about any of the opportunities above? Please contact Christy Gandy at (850) 222-8028 or christy.gandy@flaports.org .

The Florida Ports Council is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization. Your sponsorship contributions may be tax deductible. Please consult with the IRS or a tax professional regarding the deductibility of your contributions.