CLINK & The Sip & Empower Foundation

A Wine and Spirits Festival Experience

CLINK & The Sip & Empower Foundation

A Wine and Spirits Festival Experience

CLINK FESTIVAL is an annual Chicago-based wine and spirits event, powered by the non-profit organization, Sip & Empower Foundation. The festival is committed to celebrating and amplifying the contributions of women, as well as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the industry.

Less than 1% of wine industry negociants are black women. Our goal is to educate, empower and encourage Minority women to follow their dreams and aspiration even if only 1% of Minority women currently occupy the space. CLINK FESTIVAL is a representation of women collaborating to create an experience that will shine the light on the success of women across the world.

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# Creators

Meet The CLINK Creators

Joyce Dawkins

Founder of S.H.E. Inc 501c3, She ROCKS It-Celebrating Women Who ROCK, Creator of She ROCKS It Magazine, The SHE Lounge Experience and Founder of National I AM DAY.

Chrishon Lampley

Founder of LCS Entertainment Inc, which is a licensed wholesale, importer, and a certified Minority Business Enterprise that features Love Cork Screw wines and the Lampley Collection.

#CLINK Makers

Meet the 2024 Makers. We're adding more every week.

the makers

Chrishon Lampley Read More
Uncle Nearest Read More
Alexander James Whiskey Read More
Sip & Share Wines Read More
Moors Brewing Co. Read More
Damon Russell Read More
Dr. Treva Bostic Read More
Carlos Garcia Portillo Read More
Renard American Whiskey Read More
Mmmm…Enjoy Read More
A Non-Alc Wine Shop Read More
Samantha Danielle Read More
Lashonda Fort Read More
Vintrendi Wine Company Read More
Noel Alberto Garcia Jr. Read More
LoveLee Wine Read More
Kristin & Macie Read More
PM Wine Co Read More
HER Wine Read More
TwentyTen Wines Read More
Copajn Vodka Read More
UNwine Winery Read More
Hedon State Wines Read More
Jetibles Read More
Filo De Trinchera Mezcal Read More
Titun Cocktails Read More

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Up and Coming Makers

upcoming

Sherice Henderson Read More

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Contributors

contributors

Quari Ice Read More
Mount Gay Read More
E&J Gallo Winery Read More

#CLINK Experts

Meet the Sommeliers & Experts.

sommeliers

Marsha Wright Read More
Regine T. Rousseau Read More
Chasity Cooper Read More

#CLINK Master of Ceremony

Meet the Emcees

Emcees

#CLINK Experts

Meet the Executive Chefs

chefs

Chef Tigist Reda Read More
Darnell Redd Read More
Chef Sarah Stegner Read More
Chef Drea Read More
The Jibarito Stop Read More
Chef Chesaree Rollins Read More
Chef Dominique Leach Read More
Chef Deandre Carter Read More
Chef Monica Hayes Read More
Chef Ken L. Polk Read More

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Meet The Team

creatives

Drinks On Me Read More
RedHawk Consulting Read More
Charrise Gordon Read More
Christian De’Mar Read More

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Meet the Vendors

Vendors

Wine Night Game Read More
Drinks on Fe Read More
Luxe Pour LLC Read More
Homegirl’s Hummus Read More
Sister.ly Drinkware Read More
Strugglebeard Bakery Read More

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Cigar Lounge

Cigar Lounge

#CLINK Panelists

Meet the She Rocks It: Panelists

panelists

Daphne Pinkney Read More
Robiar Smith Read More
Amber Green Read More

pricing

#CLINK Festival Packages

Ticket Information

CLINK Experience

$ 65

Wine and Spirit Tasting
Unlimited Small Bites
Gift Bag
Networking
Cigar Lounge

CLINK VIP Experience

$ 95

VIP Lounge
Exclusive Reserve Wine & Spirits
All CLINK Experience Perks
Networking
Cigar Lounge

#Who Helps Us To Create

2024 Sponsors

Sponsors

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Sponsorship Information

Dear Potential Sponsor,

We are excited to share our sponsorship opportunities with your business. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to partner with us by promoting your business/organization and help us shine the light on some amazing up-and-coming minority industry leaders.

In return, your business/organization will be promoted across multiple platforms from She ROCKS It network and LCS Entertainment network that currently exceeds 50,000 individual world wide.

In advance we thank you for taking this time out to read about our sponsorship opportunities and the vision and mission of the CLINK FESTIVAL.  We look forward to discussing our partnership opportunities with your company and we look forward to working with you to promote our efforts.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

$50,000

  • Title Recognition
  • Top-Tier Brand Placement
  • VIP Speaking Opportunity
  • Custom Branded Activation
  • 20 VIP All-Access Passes
  • Social Media & Email Features
  • Media Coverage & Press Exposure

PLATINUM SPONSOR

$25,000

  • Brand Recognition
  • Custom Branded Activation
  • 15 VIP All-Access Passes
  • Onstage Mention & Acknowledgement
  • Social Media Spotlight
  • Recognition in Press Materials

GOLD SPONSOR

$10,000

  • Logo Placement
  • Brand Activation Opportunity
  • 10 VIP All-Access Passes
  • Social Media Highlights
  • Mention in Press Release

SILVER SPONSOR

$5,000

  • Brand Placement
  • Activation Space
  • 6 VIP Festival Passes
  • Social Media Feature

BRONZE SPONSOR

$1,500

  • Brand Placement
  • 4 VIP Festival Passes
  • Social Media Shoutout

SUPPORTER SPONSOR

$500

  • Brand Recognition
  • 2 VIP Festival Passes
  • Social Media Acknowledgment

#Hotels

Hotels Nearby

Hotels Nearby

The Emily Hotel

The Emily Hotel - a boutique hotel experience in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market inspired by the belief that art changes the way we look at the world.

The Westin Chicago River North

The Westin Chicago River North Near Chicago RiverwalkStay in one of 445 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding.

Crown Plaza Chicago West Loop

The Chicago Crowne Plaza Hotel is situated a short L train (public transport system) journey from the Magnificent Mile shopping area and Navy Pier.

Host Hotel
Marriott Chicago Midway
127 W. Huron
Chicago, IL 60654

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Additional Information

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CLINK FESTIVAL Wine and Spirits Festival Experience will be held at the Bridgeport Art Center. This venue is nestled in the heart of Chicago, Il and will provide our guest with both an indoor and outdoor experience. CLINK will showcase wine and spirit makers from California, New York, Atlanta, Indiana and Chicago to name a few. 

This event was created for both men and women and those who prefer a refreshing Mocktail. Our featured waterpark will have a sampling of some delicious non-alcoholic beverages.  There will be a cigar lounge, a beer garden and a DJ with music floating through the venue. There will be panel discussions featuring wine experts and Sommeliers as well as a panel discussion featuring women entrepreneurs who are leveling up in business fields not historically ran by women. 

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