Planning Milestones & New Opportunities for Sponsors
Hello Tinley Park Community Leaders,
Our volunteer committee has been working hard preparing for the inaugural TEDx Tinley Park, taking place on October 4th at Tinley Park High School. With our theme of Community Come Together, we’re building an event that highlights the voices, ideas, and stories that make Tinley Park such a vibrant place to live and lead.
We’re excited to share our latest planning milestones and invite additional community partners to join us as sponsors.
Recent Milestones
1. Social Media Advertisement Established
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591491013932
https://www.instagram.com/tedxtinleypark
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedx-tinley-park
2. Project Management Tool Asana Established
3. First Sponsor Confirmed
We are proud to have Moraine Valley Community College as our first official sponsor. Their early support is helping us secure foundational resources and build momentum as we continue outreach.
4. Venue Coordination Scheduled
Tinley Park High School has been confirmed as our host venue. Our Audio/Visual and MC teams will begin preliminary walkthroughs to plan stage layout, lighting, and flow in the next couple of weeks.
5. Speaker Applications Have Closed
We’ve received 158 speaker applications and have begun the selection process. Our theme of Community Come Together is already attracting meaningful ideas and local voices.
What’s Coming Next
Over the next several weeks, our committee will be focusing on:
Narrow down speaker selection
Begin Venue Layout and plan of action
Beginning stage and production design including audio/visual
Establish event ticket sales and registration
Coordinating with local businesses for food service and hospitality
Publishing our first community-facing event announcement???
This is a crucial growth phase — and an ideal time for new sponsors to join.
Why Sponsors Matter Right Now
TEDx events are powered by volunteers and community partners. Sponsorships help us:
Produce high-quality video content that lives online long after the event
Keep the event accessible to residents and students
Highlight Tinley Park as a center for leadership and innovation
Support local speakers who want to share ideas worth spreading
Sponsors receive visibility across marketing materials, event signage, digital promotions, and community outreach — with early sponsors receiving the highest exposure.
An Invitation to Join Us
As momentum builds, we’re inviting Tinley Park organizations, businesses, and civic leaders to partner with us. Our Sponsor Collectors team is ready to discuss opportunities that align with your mission and highlight your commitment to community growth.
Together, we can make TEDx Tinley Park a landmark event that celebrates the power of ideas and the strength of our community.
