Join in the SURGE!
Through SURGE, educational organizations, federal partners, and leading marine businesses are working together to promote and open doors to careers in the marine industry.
Whether you are a sponsor, and exhibitor, or a volunteer, your participation is vital to the successful of this event, and helps to create an impactful experience for youth in the metro-Detroit and surround communities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become an official SURGE sponsor! Support your company's commitment to introducing youth and diverse communities to boating by making a donation. Your financial sponsorship will provide the funding needed to create an unforgettable experience for our guests. Sponsors are given the option to also have an exhibitor booth during the event, if they choose.
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Sponsors at the $10,000 and up level receive the full suite of collaborative perks and special signage and speaking opportunities during the event.
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Sponsors in the $5,000-$9,999 range receive additional promotional benefits including logo inclusion on event signage and materials, two social media posts and inclusion in the event press release.
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Ripple Sponsorships range between $1,000-$2,499 and relative positioning of your logo on event materials and one social media post.
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Support SURGE with a donation up to $1,000 to become a Splash Sponsor for the 2025 event! This sponsorship includes your business or group name on event signage, shirts, and other event materials.
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Examples of in-kind donations include providing lunch, life vests, raffle prizes, or other items to help support SURGE! Have an idea? We’re always happy to discuss.
Exhibitors and Displays
Engage and inspire the next generation of marine professionals! Up to 500 students in grades 9-12 will be attending SURGE from across Detroit, Flint, Saginaw, and the surrounding areas. Sign up today to become an exhibitor, bring a display for our guests to explore, or join our fleet and help provide boat rides for attendees!
Volunteers
Want to go behind the scenes with SURGE? Become an event volunteer! Volunteer roles include activity helpers, lunch helpers, set-up and tear down crews, and other important roles!
If you have a student or youth group you’d like sign up let us know, we’re happy to help coordinate a project for your team!
