BEN Industry Partner
Industry Partners are BEN’s exclusive chapter-level service partners, each holding one approved service category within their chapter.
Industry Partnership is built around direct participation in the BEN engineer community through approved representatives, chapter events and category-exclusive engagement opportunities.
Protect the category. Build the relationships.
Strengthen the chapter.
BEN Impact Partner
Impact Partners help fund scholarships, professional development, career initiatives, special programs and other engineer-focused opportunities throughout BEN.
Impact Partnership is a sponsorship relationship. It does not include an exclusive Industry Partner category seat, chapter-level category protection or routine access to BEN engineer networking events.
Support the initiatives. Strengthen the engineer community.
How Industry Partnership Works
One approved service category per BEN chapter
Direct participation through approved company representatives
Routine access to chapter engineer networking events and partner opportunities
Category exclusivity within the approved chapter
Approved company representatives may be featured on BEN Industry Partner profile pages
Participation is governed by the Industry Partner Agreement and BEN conduct standards
How Impact Partnership Works
Supports specific BEN initiatives at the chapter and/or statewide level
Helps fund scholarships, education, certification, leadership development, career programs and select special events
Does not include Industry Partner category exclusivity
Does not include routine access to BEN engineer networking events
Does not include named representative visibility
Includes recognition based on partnership level
Includes access to eligible sponsorship opportunities
Includes priority consideration for an available Industry Partner category seat, subject to category availability, application review and approval
Industry Partner Structure
Industry Partnership is built around three core elements that define the value and responsibilities of each chapter-level seat.
Protected Category
One approved category per chapter
Category exclusivity within the approved chapter
Category availability reviewed before approval
Approved Representatives
Two company representatives included with the Industry Partner seat
Additional approved representatives may be added under BEN’s representative structure
Approved representatives may appear on the company’s BEN Industry Partner profile page
Chapter Participation
Routine access to BEN chapter engineer networking events
Priority access to eligible sponsorship opportunities
Direct participation in BEN’s engineer-first partner community
Subject to BEN conduct standards and the Industry Partner Agreement
Impact Partner Levels
Impact Partnership is available at multiple levels, allowing companies to support BEN in a way that aligns with their goals and initiatives they choose to help fund.
Silver Impact Partner
Company name listed on applicable chapter or statewide Impact Partner page
Name links directly to company website
Recognition in BEN communications as applicable
Access to eligible sponsorship opportunities
Starting at $500 annually*
Gold Impact Partner
Company logo displayed on applicable chapter or statewide Impact Partner page
Logo links directly to company website
Enhanced recognition in BEN communications
Access to eligible sponsorship opportunities
Starting at $1,000 annually*
Platinum Impact Partner
Premier logo placement on the applicable chapter or statewide Impact Partner page
Dedicated BEN-hosted company profile page featuring company information, website and service area.
Priority access to eligible sponsorship opportunities after Industry Partners
Starting at $2,000 annually*
*Chapter-level pricing shown.
Statewide partnership options are available at higher annual rates.
Industry Partner Dues
Industry Partner dues are established by chapter based on the approved event budget, partner participation and the cost of funding the local engineer experience.
Chapter Dues
Annual chapter-specific dues
Based on approved chapter budget and partner count
Includes the Industry Partner seat and two company representatives
Additional approved representatives may be added under BEN’s representative structure
What Dues Support
Chapter engineer networking events
Scholarships and engineer-focused initiatives
Event materials, registration and chapter expenses tied directly to the engineer experience
Other approved chapter initiatives
Impact Partner Dues
Impact Partner dues are established by partnership level and scope of support, allowing companies to invest at the chapter or statewide level based on their goals and market footprint.
Chapter Partnership
Silver | $500 annually
Gold | $1,000 annually
Platinum | $2,000 annually
For Companies supporting one BEN chapter.
Statewide Partnership
Silver | $1,250 annually
Gold | $2,500 annually
Platinum | $5,000 annually
For Companies supporting BEN initiatives across multiple Texas markets through one statewide Impact Partnership
Companies may also choose to support more than one individual chapter based on their market footprint and goals.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Impact Partners help make BEN initiatives possible through sponsorship opportunities tied to programs that directly support building engineers and the broader BEN community.
Opportunities may include scholarships, education and certification programs, Engineer Appreciation Week, leadership development, special events, statewide initiatives, chapter newsletters, the BEN Mentorship Program, BEN Career Connect Day and other programs developed throughout the year.
Industry Partners receive first priority for eligible BEN sponsorship opportunities. Platinum Impact Partners receive the next advance-selection window, followed by Gold and Silver Impact Partners. Any remaining opportunities may then be opened publicly.
Ready to Partner with BEN?
Whether your company is seeking an exclusive Industry Partner seat or looking to support engineer-focused initiatives through Impact Partnership, choose the partnership path that best aligns with your goals and market presence. All applications are reviewed by BEN and are subject to the requirements of the selected partnership program.