2026 Annual Breakfast & Community Awards
Organized by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) — events and summits
The Valley's premier event for the community development sector. This event will showcase what can be achieved when vision, trust, and support from LISC converge.
- Dates
- Oct 14, 2026
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
The Valley's premier event for the community development sector. This event will showcase what can be achieved when vision, trust, and support from LISC converge. The keynote conversation will feature Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, an affordable housing champion and long-time LISC partner, discussing the transformation of the Apache Boulevard corridor, LISC's strategy, the thoughtful integration of small businesses, affordable housing, community facilities, and placemaking alongside light rail development. Mayor Woods will also share his vision for reviving Mill Avenue and ensuring lasting investments in housing in Tempe. The event will also celebrate individuals and projects that are making a significant difference across Arizona.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities are available across various tiers: - Presenting Sponsor ($15,000): Includes customized speaking role and recognition, prominent logo placement in e-blasts, website, and social media, plus 8 VIP seats. - Keynote Sponsor ($12,000): Includes introduction of the keynote speaker, prominent logo placement in e-blasts, website, and social media, plus 8 VIP seats. - Award Sponsor ($10,000): Includes presentation of a community award, logo placement in e-blasts, website, and social media, plus 8 VIP seats. - Table Sponsor ($5,000): Includes logo in event sponsor recognition and 8 premier seats. - Partner Sponsor ($2,500): Includes name in event sponsor recognition and 4 reserved seats. - Ally Sponsor ($1,000): Includes name in event sponsor recognition and 2 reserved seats. Sponsorship benefits may be subject to change due to factors impacting the community development sector.
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