Building Connections

8th Annual Building Connections Networking Event

May 14, 2026

Meadowlands Racetrack – 1 Racetrack Drive – East Rutherford, NJ

The 8th annual Building Connections Networking Reception is the premier real estate and construction networking event in Northern New Jersey. This annual fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America brings together professionals in architecture, construction, engineering, real estate, and the skilled trades to network and share ideas while supporting the Scouting program.

The event showcases Northern New Jersey Council’s dedication to workforce development and deepens valuable relationships with businesses, professionals, and organizations. The event consists of networking, recognition, and features an industry lead panel discussion.

Event Sponsor $15,000

  • Fifteen tickets
  • VIP access for all attending guests
  • Recognition as sponsor on digital invitation, event website, and social media platforms
  • Company’s logo featured on event signage
  • Full-page ad in the printed program.

VIP Sponsor $10,000

  • Ten tickets
  • VIP access for all attending guests
  • Recognition as sponsor on digital invitation, event website, and social media platforms
  • Company’s logo featured as VIP sponsor
  • Full-page ad in the printed program.

Cocktail Sponsor $7,500

  • Ten tickets
  • VIP access for four guests
  • Recognition as sponsor on digital invitation, event website, and social media platforms
  • Company’s logo featured as Cocktail Reception sponsor
  • Full-page ad in the printed program.

Trade Sponsor $5,000

  • Ten tickets
  • VIP access for two guests
  • Recognition as sponsor on digital invitation, event website, and social media platforms
  • Company’s logo featured as Trade Sponsor
  • Full-page ad in the printed program.

Construction Sponsor $3,000

  • Eight tickets
  • Recognition as sponsor on digital invitation, event website, and social media platforms
  • Company’s logo featured as Construction Sponsor
  • Half page ad in the printed program.

Individual Ticket $300

Journal ads will be published in the event program. All companies that purchase journal ads will also be recognized in the e-journal. Please submit ad journal art, and logo by March 31st to Betsy.Hendriksen@scouting.org

Submit full page ad in portrait orientation.

Submit half-page, quarter page and business card ads in landscape orientation.

  • Full page ad: $1,000
  • Half page ad: $600
  • Quarter page ad: $400
  • Business card ad: $365

We thank our 2025 Event Sponsors

 

Cocktail Reception Sponsor

SJP Properties

 

Trade Sponsors

Langan
Semeraro & Fahrney LLC
NAI James E. Hanson
Hekemian
Russo Development
JLL

 

Construction Sponsors

Rockefeller Group
CSG Law
Terminal Construction
First Bergen Title Agency
Scouting America