Amplify Your Brand with the Central Illinois Discovery Experience Challenge.

Gain Unmatched Exposure, Align with Community Impact, and Connect with Engaged Attendees.

Unlock Excitement: The Central Illinois Discovery Experience CHALLENGE!

Become a Sponsor and Reach New Customers! Partner with us to support this exciting Central Illinois community event and showcase your brand to a wide audience. Follow along below to learn more about marketing and advertising opportunities for your business.

Elevate Your Brand

The Central Illinois Discovery Experience Challenge (CIChallenge) isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. A platform where innovation meets community, drawing participants, spectators, and media eyes. For sponsors, this is a golden opportunity to:

* Elevate brand visibility in front of a highly targeted, local audience.

* Demonstrate commitment to education, exploration, and regional growth.

* Leverage multi-channel exposure, on-site activations, digital campaigns, and press coverage. Your brand can stand at the forefront of this transformative experience.

Explore sponsorship tiers tailored to your goals.

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Hi Friends..!

Welcome to the very first Central Illinois Discovery Experience Challenge!

Central Illinois Discovery Experience Challenge fosters community engagement through exciting contests and challenges. We celebrate customer loyalty by providing unique opportunities to explore the heart of Illinois businesses and institutions, fostering educational memorable experiences, and lasting connections.

A stylized 4K image representing the core values of "Central Illinois Discovery Experience Challenge." The scene should depict a group of diverse individuals collaboratively solving a puzzle that symbolizes the challenge aspect, while others are shown celebrating a victory, representing customer appreciation. The background should be a blurred silhouette of the Central Illinois landscape. Use a vibrant, yet harmonious color palette. The lighting should be bright and optimistic. The camera angle should be slightly elevated, showcasing the collaborative spirit and the sense of accomplishment. Add texture details to the puzzle pieces and the celebratory elements. The style should be modern and inviting, similar to a tech company's promotional materials, emphasizing innovation and community. The image should evoke a sense of fun, engagement, and shared success.

A Vision of Partnership:

The Future of CIChallenge Sponsors

Dear Prospective Sponsor-Advertiser,

Though the Central Illinois Discovery Experience Challenge is in its inaugural year, we write to you with conviction—not of past achievements, but of future potential. The CIChallenge is poised to become a cornerstone of community engagement, and your brand’s early involvement will shape its legacy. Consider the following opportunities, which we anticipate for our pioneering sponsors:

A photorealistic image of a customer receiving a prize during a contest. The scene should be a vibrant, modern retail environment, with the winning customer surrounded by smiling staff members. The lighting should be warm and celebratory. The color palette should be bright and inviting. Capture the moment of joy and surprise on the customer's face. The image should convey a sense of value and appreciation, highlighting the positive impact of the contest.

Brand Visibility

As a founding sponsor, your logo will be indelibly linked to the CIChallenge’s origin story, featured in all archival materials and future promotional campaigns.

Community Leadership

Your support will be celebrated as a testament to corporate stewardship, earning goodwill among families, educators, and local media.

A photorealistic image depicting a personalized contest experience. The scene should showcase a customer interacting with a digital interface, customizing their challenge based on their interests. The lighting should be soft and inviting. The color palette should be customizable to reflect individual preferences. The image should convey a sense of control and personalization, highlighting the customer-centric approach of the contest.

Measurable Growth

We commit to providing event analytics—attendee demographics, engagement metrics, and media reach—to quantify your impact.

We invite you to be among the first to write this success story.

Join as a Founding Sponsor and set the standard for years to come.

CLAIM FOUNDING BENEFITS

An Open Letter To Visionary Brands

The Central Illinois Discovery Experience Challenge represents more than an event; it is an investment in the region’s future. By aligning your brand with this initiative, you position yourself at the vanguard of three critical imperatives:

A vibrant image showcasing people actively participating in an interactive challenge. Consider a digital scavenger hunt displayed on phones, or a collaborative puzzle-solving activity. The scene should be energetic and filled with smiling faces. The lighting should be bright and playful. The color palette should be vibrant and diverse, reflecting the variety of activities. The image should convey a sense of fun and excitement, highlighting the engaging nature of the challenge.

Audience Engagement

The CIChallenge will attract thousands of participants and spectators—families, students, business leaders, and decision-makers—all united by a shared passion for discovery. Your sponsorship ensures direct access to this captivated audience.

A stylized image depicting people sharing their contest experiences on social media. The scene could feature individuals holding up their phones, showcasing their contest achievements with celebratory emojis and hashtags. The background could be blurred, focusing on the phones and the expressions of excitement. The color palette should be modern and social media-friendly, using bright colors and engaging visuals. The image should convey a sense of community and shared experience, highlighting the power of social media in promoting the contest.

Corporate Responsibility

In an era where consumers prioritize purpose-driven brands, your support demonstrates a commitment to education, innovation, and community development.

A photorealistic image of a gamified challenge interface. The screen should showcase a leaderboard with participants' scores, badges earned, and progress towards a final goal. The style should be modern and visually appealing, resembling a popular mobile game. The lighting should be dynamic and engaging, highlighting the interactive elements of the interface. The image should convey a sense of competition and achievement, highlighting the rewarding nature of the gamified challenge.

First Mover Advantage

As a charter sponsor, your brand will enjoy preferential placement, heightened recognition, and the distinction of having championed this endeavor from its inception. .

We respectfully submit that this is not merely an expenditure, but a strategic opportunity. Review our sponsorship tiers and secure your place in CIChallenge history.

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Central Illinois Discovery Experience CHALLENGE

SPONSOR-ADVERTISER TIERS

VIP First Member Advantage Rates

Lock in your price now—this is the lowest it will ever be.

Choose the right plan that works for you.

STARTER

$Free

50$ Prize Donation

Get started for no cash cost! Your only commitment is providing prizes.

Standard Directory
Community Networks
News

Select Plan

BASIC

$47

100$ Prize Donation

Step up your support with a small investment that makes a big impact. This plan is designed for businesses looking for essential exposure and a meaningful connection to our community.

ALL FREE BENEFITS PLUS

Advance Directory
ShoppersAccess Directory
CitiScape One Page
CitiSlicker Email

Select Plan

STANDARD

$127

250$ Prize Donation

Expand your reach and visibility. The Standard plan offers greater promotional opportunities to help you build brand awareness and attract new customers.

ALL BASIC BENEFITS PLUS

CitiScape 2nd Page
Banner Ad
CIChallenge Hotspot Poster
Hotspot Listing

Select Plan

PRO

$297

500$ Prize Donation

Make a prominent statement and become a key player in our venture. With the Pro plan, you'll gain significant exposure and exclusive benefits that position you at the forefront.

ALL STANDARD BENEFITS PLUS

CIChallenge Hotspot Posters
CIChallenge Hotspot Cards
Banner Second Ad
Penelope Poster
Social Hotspot
Contest Tie-in
ShoppersAccess One Page
Made In Peoria

Select Plan

TAILORED
À La Carte

$Various

150$ Prize Donation/Feature

For businesses seeking the highest level of brand integration and a commanding presence. The plan provides custom-tailored benefits offering maximum visitility and opportunites to meet you unique goals.

INDIVIDUALLY ADDED TO ANY PLAN

Personalized CIChallenge Poster w/ QR
CIChallenge Digital Business Card
Influencer Video
Podcast

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Sponsorship Features and Benefits

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Directories

Sponsors receive a complimentary listing in our online directories, which are categorized by Entertainment/Restaurants or Services. You can choose between a Standard listing or an Advanced listing, which offers additional benefits like more images, categories, and direct links to contest hints.

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Community and Networking

Sponsors gain exclusive VIP access to our online networks, providing a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with other members. These networks include: • The Central Illinois Business to Business Network on Facebook • The Business to Business Heatbeat online community • The Central Illinois CitiSlicker Group on Facebook • The CreativeCenters Page on Facebook

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Visibility

Your business will be highlighted in our CitiSlicker and CreativeCenters email newsletters. Additionally, your business news will be shared across our various online platforms, expanding your reach to a wider audience.

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Promotional Opportunities

As a sponsor, you will receive a range of promotional benefits to help your business stand out. We'll promote your business through: • Our email newsletters • CitiScape Magazine • Banner ads • Posters and handouts • Contests and sweepstakes • Listings in our online services

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The Central Illinois Challenge

The Central Challenge is a contest filled with opportunities for you to participate in our events and adventures. The CIChallenge features Penelope Earlybird and her family of captivating characters, who will highlight your business to a wide audience.

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Social Media Exposure

The Central Illinois Challenge will promote your business across our social media platforms and groups, increasing your brand's visibility. We will feature your business on our CitiSlicker, Business to Business Network, Penelope Earlybird, CreativeCenters, and ShoppersAccess pages on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

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ShoppersAccess

As a sponsor, you can showcase your business on ShoppersAccess, a unique directory where your products and services will be featured alongside national brands. This provides an excellent opportunity to reach an audience far beyond the Central Illinois region.

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Maxium Awareness

The Central Illinois Challenge offers a series of custom-tailored promotional ventures that are fully integrated with all of our activities. This includes personalized posters with a QR code that links directly to your custom digital business card, as well as an influencer video and a podcast to help your business reach a wider audience.

Explore sponsorship tiers tailored to your goals.

Lock in your price now—this is the lowest it will ever be.

Choose the right plan that works for you.

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Fequently Asked Questions

I'm interested – But I have questions.

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or would like more details about sponsorship opportunities, please email us at to sponsor@cichallenge.com. Your message will receive VIP attention, and a member of our team will respond promptly to help you get started.

What make this challenge special?

The CIChallenge is more than just a contest—it’s a long-term initiative designed to strengthen relationships between customers and businesses.

What makes the contest unique?

What sets the CIChallenge apart is its flexibility and participant-driven growth. Unlike traditional promotions, this challenge evolves based on community discoveries. When participants highlight your business, the contest adapts—drawing attention, creating fresh engagement, and amplifying your brand’s visibility in ways no static campaign can match.

Prizes – How does that work?

In addition to cash contributions, sponsors are encouraged to provide prizes that reward participants for their loyalty and support. Prizes may be earned through participation in challenges or redeemed using points and credits accumulated during the event. These prizes can include gift certificates, services, or products offered by participating sponsors. Each prize helps celebrate engagement, promote local businesses, and make the CIChallenge experience even more exciting for everyone involved.

How can we stay in the loop?

Great question! To make the most of your sponsorship, we encourage you to stay active in our partner communities, including the Central Illinois Business-to-Business Network Heartbeat Community, and the CI B2B Facebook Group. You should also participate in the CIChallenge itself—this is an ongoing, evolving project with new opportunities emerging regularly. By keeping an eye on updates and community activity, you’ll stay informed, connected, and ready to take full advantage of your sponsorship benefits.

How long does CIChallenge last – How long can we benefit?

The CIChallenge is a long-term, ongoing initiative designed to grow and evolve with our community. It will continue as long as participants stay engaged and partner support remains strong. We regularly introduce new sponsorship and marketing opportunities to keep the experience fresh and rewarding. The more actively you participate, the more visibility and customer engagement your business will gain—creating lasting benefits for your brand.