Supporting Partners Initiative

Reach women.
Strengthen the region.

Partner with a trusted local community of career-focused women, entrepreneurs, working mothers, military spouses, and leaders across Hampton Roads.

Women connecting during a HER Influence gathering

Partner spotlight

36women gathered at SKY4 TVAugust 2026 · Hampton, Virginia

Host partner

SKY4 TV

What they made possible
A gathering of 36 women across Hampton Roads in a space designed for conversation, visibility, and connection.
Why it mattered
Women at the gathering experienced a local media organization from the inside while building new professional relationships.
Paychex sharing workforce expertise with women at a HER Influence gathering

Supporting partner

Paychex Workforce Solutions

What they made possible
Resources and expertise supporting career growth, résumé building, and interview preparation for our community.
Why it mattered
Women gained practical tools and confidence to pursue new opportunities and advance in their careers.

Why partner with HER

A partnership with purpose and business value.

We shape each collaboration around the partner’s goals while giving attendees useful resources, relevant introductions, and a clear role for the partner.

Reach an engaged audience

Connect with women across industries, career stages, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and military life.

Build credible visibility

Align your organization with professional growth, local leadership, and stronger communities without overpowering the experience.

Create accessible experiences

Your support reduces cost and access barriers while giving women practical resources and introductions relevant to their goals.

Sponsorship levels

From a seat at the table to a legacy beyond it.

Each level represents a deeper investment in access, connection, and opportunity for women across Hampton Roads.

Community level

HER Seat

Helps another woman enter the room, meet new contacts, and take part without a financial barrier.

Engagement level

HER Voice

Supports conversations, resources, and experiences that help women contribute and be heard.

Premier level

HER Influence

Expands professional visibility, cross-industry introductions, and collaboration opportunities across the community.

Signature level

HER Legacy

Funds ongoing programs and resources for career-focused women throughout Hampton Roads.

Other ways to contribute: Organizations may also host a gathering, share professional expertise, or provide in-kind goods and services.

In-kind sponsors

The organizations helping us build the table.

Paychex
Edward Jones
SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
SKY4 WSKY-TV
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
United Way Virginia Peninsula
Atlantic Union Bank

Interested in building something useful together?

Let’s create an experience that gives women access to people, resources, and opportunities.

Start a partnership conversation