Please Join Us For Our Annual Fundraising Gala
Winter on the Water
Featuring The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade
12.5.2026
The Pelican Club – Jupiter, Florida
Breaking Down Barriers And Providing Resources To Launch, Grow & Scale Businesses in Palm Beach County
Sponsor The Gala
Support the next generation of founders and fuel the future of innovation in Palm Beach County. Align your brand with a night of magic, momentum, and meaningful impact. This is the event where entrepreneurs, investors and change-makers gather — giving your brand a front-row seat to the people shaping what’s next.
Donate a premium item or experience that excites, inspires, and gives back. Your contribution helps fund critical resources for local founders while putting your brand in front of an engaged audience of entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders who value creativity and impact.
Contribute An Auction Item
Buy A Table
Celebrate the season in style with front-row seats to the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Whether you're gathering your team, clients, or friends — this is the ultimate year-end celebration that gives back. Secure a table, make memories, and support the next generation of entrepreneurs in Palm Beach County.
About 1909
An Entrepreneur Community Built By Founders, For Founders.
We don’t just open doors for those building the future – we knock ‘em down.
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1909 is Palm Beach County’s community for entrepreneurs, offering them resources to launch, grow, and scale their businesses.
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We support founders across every industry and across all backgrounds — from creatives and freelancers to tech innovators and small-business owners.
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1909 was created out of a simple realization: talented people were building big ideas in Palm Beach County without the access, support, or community they deserved. Instead of leaving to find opportunity elsewhere, we chose to build it here—intentionally, collaboratively, and without gatekeeping. Named after the year Palm Beach County was founded, 1909 honors the belief that progress is made by those willing to start something. Today, 1909 brings Palm Beach County’s entrepreneurs together—across industries, backgrounds, and stages—to build sustainable businesses and access real opportunity. We break down barriers, provide critical resources, and ensure founders never have to build alone.
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Sponsorship Packages
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Lead the most impactful night of the year.
Event Experience
Premier table for 10 guests
On-stage check presentation to Business Grant recipients with photo opportunity
Two minute speaking opportunity
Champagne at table for guests
Connections + Access
Curated 1:1 introductions to founders
Invites to annual 1909 donor event and other exclusive events
Two tickets to Crowdfunding & Cocktails on May 14, 2026
Four tickets to each Founder Speaker Series event in 2026
Invite to a pre-gala sponsor gathering
Brand Presence
Exclusive “Presented By” event branding
Premier logo placement on marketing & event program
Verbal recognition during event remarks
Media + Press
Recognition in press and on website
Featured spotlight in 1909 blog or newsletter
Logo recognition on post-event video reel
Individual Instagram & LinkedIn highlight post
Inclusion in annual Impact Report
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Put your brand at the table where impact happens.
Event Experience
Premier table for 10 guests
Champagne at table for guests
Connections + Access
Invites to annual 1909 donor event and other exclusive events
Two tickets to Crowdfunding & Cocktails on May 14, 2026
Two tickets to each Founder Speaker Series event in 2026
Invite to a pre-gala sponsor gathering
Brand Presence
Premier logo placement on marketing & event program
Verbal recognition during event remarks
Recognition in press and on website
Inclusion in annual Impact Report
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Support founders. Show up with purpose.
Event Experience
Preferred table for 10 guests
Connections + Access
Invite to annual 1909 donor event
Two tickets to Crowdfunding & Cocktails on May 14, 2026
Two tickets to each Founder Speaker Series event in 2026
Invite to a pre-gala sponsor gathering
Brand Presence
Logo placement on marketing & event program
Verbal recognition during event remarks
Inclusion in annual Impact Report
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Be part of the impact.
Event Experience
Preferred table for 10 guests
Connections + Access
Invite to annual 1909 donor event
Invite to a pre-gala sponsor gathering
Two tickets to each Founder Speaker Series event in 2026
Brand Presence
Logo placement on marketing & event program
Verbal recognition during event
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Support the community you’re building within.
Exclusive to 1909 Member Companies
Interested? Email monique@weare1909.org
Event Experience
Seating for 2 guests
Connections + Access
Invite for 2 to annual 1909 donor event
Invite for 2 to a pre-gala sponsor gathering
Brand Presence
Logo placement on marketing & event program
Digital recognition during event
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Bring the bar to life for the evening, including a signature welcome cocktail for guests
Seating for 4 guests
Branded cocktail name and signage at the bar
Logo placement on marketing & event program
Verbal recognition during event remarks
Invite to a pre-gala sponsor gathering
Guests rated our last Gala 4.9/5 stars!
“This wasn’t just a fancy fundraiser—it funded 200+ founders of nonprofits, small businesses, and startups who are often overlooked in a market that rarely invests in them.”
“The night was special. More moments like this—bringing the community together—create real momentum for the region.”
“The event of the year! I struggle to think of a single thing about the 1909 Gala that could have been better.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Formal attire. Inspired by the holidays and winter on the water —think elegant, luminous, and celebratory!
We recommend black, white, and metallics (silver & gold). Click here for outfit inspiration! -
Your ticket includes a seated, multi-course dinner, open bar, live entertainment, front-row views of the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade, and the opportunity to participate in both silent and live auctions.
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Expect an unforgettable evening featuring curated programming, music, and our live and silent auctions—plus a front-row experience of the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Around 8:30 PM, we’ll head to the deck for premier parade views and a fireworks finale to cap off the night.
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Yes. You’ll have the opportunity to note any dietary restrictions during the ticket purchase process.
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Absolutely. Click here to make a tax deductible donation.
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Funds raised support 1909, a nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible, affordable resources for early-stage entrepreneurs in Palm Beach County. We serve founders, small-business owners, and creatives who are often overlooked—ensuring they have access to critical tools like business education, mentorship, and workspace so they can launch, grow, and scale their businesses right here in our community.
