How does the symposium come to life?
Symposium Sponsorships
We could not do this without your help.
The strength of this conference lies in our community, our collective voices, our co-creation, and also our sponsorships. Sponsorships directly allow us to cover the cost of ticket discounts and scholarships— so farmers can come free, students can attend at a discount, and others can access a scholarship if needed. Sponsorships also help us pay learning our table hosts for their hands-on demos and develop print media, postcards, and signs for the event. Additionally, we’ll use sponsorship funding to pay a photographer to cover the event so that we can continue to tell the story of how local textiles have the opportunity to enliven our place.
There are three types of direct sponsorship opportunities below. You could also connect with us to be a raffle sponsor— see below!
We are an official 501(c)3, and all donations are tax-deductible. If you'd like to chat more about partnering with the Rust Belt Fibershed, please reach out to rustbeltfibershed@gmail.com. We'd love to chat more.
Simply select 3 x $250 sponsorships ($750 total) on Eventbrite Page and follow subsequent directions in confirmation email.
Simply select 2 x $250 sponsorships ($500 total) on Eventbrite Page and follow subsequent directions in confirmation email.
Simply select 1 x $250 sponsorships on Eventbrite Page and follow subsequent directions in confirmation email.
Once you click the button, click “get tickets” and select the sponsorship option that works for you.
Thank you for helping us make this year’s event a springboard for ecologically-based culture shifts throughout the rest of 2025!
A HUGE THANK-YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS:
The Cleveland Foundation
The reason this symposium has been able to come into reality for a second year is because the folks at the Cleveland Foundation gave us an incredible starter grant that covered 35% of our budget. We are so very grateful for this funding, for their partnership, and for the work they’re doing in the Greater Cleveland Area.
Website: Clevelandfoundation.org
Abflüg VW Camper Van Rentals
Abflüg: German Noun; depart or to take off. Abflüg was founded to inspire travel and exploration of our region. Based in Cleveland, we rent vintage VW camper vans for those who want to explore Ohio and surrounding states. Abflüg offers pre-planned trips for those looking for recommendations and new locations to explore, or simply rent the vans and just see where the road less traveled takes you. Rentals beginning at the start of camping season in April, 2025. Inquire now!
Instagram: @abflugohio
website: www.abflug.co
Broadlawn Farm
Broadlawn Farm is a 15 acre historic estate farm near Cleveland, OH, bringing inspiring and creative people together to curate magical events, experiences, ideas and products focused on well-being. We offer workshops, location shoots, brand styling and experience design consultations, both here at the farm and off-site. We like to say that we can bring the Broadlawn Farm anywhere.
Instagram: @broadlawnfarm
Website: Broadlawnfarm.com
“Broadlawn Farm has been such a huge supporter of and participant in our Rust Belt Fibershed community in so many ways, it’s hard to know where to start. From growing flax to organizing community events at the farm to sharing photos to simply hyping us up with positive psychology, thank you, Broadlawn Farm!!!” — Jess Boeke, Co-Founder, Rust Belt Fibershed
The Buzzard Farm
The Buzzard Farm is a small, regenerative fiber farm in the Pennsylvanian Appalachian Region. They currently hand craft limited amounts of quick knits from hand spun, hand processed yarn from their seven alpaca and five sheep. As an aspiring carbon neutral fiber producer, they hope to merge farming and cloth production by means of knitting machines and looms. Their ultimate goal is to produce clothing as a small scale manufacturer, designer, and fiber supplier. By enacting responsible rotational grazing, composting manure to spread on healing lands, they hope to help our planet even with the small amount their farm allows by improving their overall soil health while keeping their own carbon footprint as small as possible.
Coyote Run Fiberworks
Coyote Run Fiberworks is an indie fiber processing mill in Holly, Michigan focused on creating small batch yarn for makers from American-grown wool and other natural fibers.
Instagram: @coyoterunfiberworks
Website:www.coyoterunfiber.com
Fibershed
Fibershed develops regional fiber systems that build ecosystem and community health. We transform the economic systems behind the production of material culture to mitigate climate change, improve health, and contribute to racial and economic equity.
Fibershed is the parent organization to the affiliate, Rust Belt Fibershed. There are over 70 affiliate fibersheds worldwide.
Instagram: @fibershed
Website: www.fibershed.org
Hybrid Arts
Hybrid Arts cultivates creative collaborations between artists, institutions, and communities to address real-world challenges across sectors and cultures.
Website: https://www.hyb.art
Luna Bakery and Cafe
Luna Bakery & Café has earned its reputation as Cleveland's premier scratch bakery, crafting exceptional pastries and food entirely in-house using only the freshest ingredients. Visit their Downtown, Cleveland Heights or Moreland Hills locations to experience their artisanal creations, or elevate your next event with their renowned catering services. Every bite, whether in their cafés or at your special occasion, delivers the fresh, handcrafted quality that defines Luna.
Instagram: @lunabakerycafe
Website: www.lunabakerycafe.com
Tyler Village—Cleveland, OH
Rooted in community, Tyler Village is an open and engaging environment for local artists, international companies, small businesses, and mighty non-profits of any scale. Our mixed-use complex offers various floor plans to start, grow, and re-imagine work, collaborate, and thrive.
The Tyler Village campus is a constantly evolving blend of historical buildings, customizable spaces, and modern amenities. You deserve a space that celebrates and reflects who you are. You need a space that helps you secure clients and partners and recruit and retain team members. Just minutes from Downtown Cleveland, University Circle, and the innerbelt, Tyler Village is an ideal destination.
We’ve got plenty going on here. Come see what Tyler Village is all about!
Instagram: @tylervillage
Website: https://tylervillage.com/
World Centric
We exist to be of service to people and the planet.
We manufacture only compostable foodservice and packaging products and give 25% of our profits to social and environmental organizations to further their work in creating a better world.
Instagram: @worldcentric
Website: worldcentric.com
Small Wave Remodeling
Beautiful, clean, and consistent project. Kitchen, bath, and carpentry.
Trilobite Design
A Cincinnati-based design and architecture practice focused on sustainable construction, and specializing in custom homes, businesses, and urban infill. Trilobite Design is an expert in Passive House and "Pretty Good Home" design, which aims to create buildings that use less energy to keep folks happy and healthy inside.
Instagram: @trilobitedesign
Website: trilobitedesign.com
Ursuline College
Ursuline, which was founded in 1871, is a historically women’s college for all, educates male and female students for service, leadership, and professional excellence through an array of undergraduate, graduate and degree-completion programs in the liberal arts, nursing, and professional studies. At Ursuline, historically women-focused programs and a growing portfolio of graduate and degree-completion programs foster lifelong learning. The college is home to the Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions, a National League of Nursing Center for Nursing Excellence, and offers 16 intercollegiate sports, including 15 competing at the NCAA Division II level.
Instagram: @ursulinecollege
Website: https://www.ursuline.edu/
Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati
Our Mission: Preserving and advancing the fiber arts through inspiration, education, and support of makers and enthusiasts.
Instagram: @weaversguildcincinnati
Website: www.weaversguildcincinnati.org
“I owe my own weaving skill to a local guild who took me in and mentored me! You can definitely feel the energy building behind the WGGC- an incredible resource of wisdom, skills, and talent. When I see the programming and work coming out of the WGGC, I’m floored and wished I lived closer! If you are in the general Cincinnati area and are interested in learning the art and skills of weaving, spinning, dyeing, and more, look no further than their classes, workshops, and memberships! - Sarah Pottle, Co-Founder, RBF
Westminster AV—Cleveland, Ohio
Westminster AV is woman-owned small business located in downtown Cleveland. We are a leading supplier of event technology services for hotels, restaurants and conference centers. We specialize in corporate AV, galas and fundraisers.
Call us to talk about your next event at 216.325.6965.
Website: www.westminsterav.com
“Jason has been more responsive and accommodating than I could have ever asked for. The planning process has been so smooth, and they have been so helpful in tailoring their services to meet our specific needs and budget!” —Sarah Pottle, co-founder, RBF
World Centric
We exist to be of service to people and the planet.
We manufacture only compostable foodservice and packaging products and give 25% of our profits to social and environmental organizations to further their work in creating a better world.
Instagram: @worldcentric
Website: worldcentric.com
For full weekend agenda and details, please see the main symposium page.