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Corporate Partnership Opportunities

Partnering with BDPA Twin Cities is more than a sponsorship — it’s a commitment to growing the next generation of technology professionals and leaders. Through collaboration with corporations, educational institutions, and community organizations, we create real-world opportunities for students to learn, lead, and launch meaningful careers in technology.

Our Corporate Sponsorship Program offers companies a way to align community impact with organizational goals — from talent development and employee engagement to philanthropy and brand leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

When your company partners with BDPA Twin Cities, you’re investing in:

STEM education access —

free and high-quality programs that introduce students to coding, data science, and emerging technologies.

Mentorship and professional growth —

connecting IT professionals with students for hands-on guidance, real-world insight, and career readiness.

Talent pipeline development —

giving corporations direct visibility to diverse, skilled, and motivated students and professionals.

Community empowerment —

supporting initiatives that make the Twin Cities a hub for innovation, opportunity, and leadership in technology.

Corporate partners may support BDPA Twin Cities through sponsorships, donations, in-kind contributions, mentorship hours, or event collaboration. Each partnership is designed to meet mutual goals and create sustainable, measurable impact.

Corporate Partnership Tiers (Suggested Giving Levels)

Technology Innovation Fund ($1,000–$20,000)
Support equipment, software, and system upgrades that keep our programs modern and accessible.
Student Scholarship Fund ($2,000–$25,000)
Provide scholarships for local students attending technology camps, competitions, or pursuing college or technical training.
Conference & Professional Development Sponsorships ($1,500–$5,000)
Help fund travel and attendance for students and professionals representing BDPA Twin Cities at regional and national events.
Community Program Sponsorship ($500–$2,000)
Sponsor youth participation in our local camps and technology exposure events that build curiosity and confidence.

All contributions — financial or in-kind — are tax-deductible and directly support our youth education and workforce development initiatives.

For sponsorship inquiries or to request our Corporate Sponsorship Portfolio, please contact:
bdpa4youth@gmail.com
(612) 567-3787

bdpa twin cities board members honor Dottie Dorthy Richburg

💙 In Memoriam: Dorothy Richburg

Vice President of Strategy & Planning, BDPA Twin Cities Chapter
Founder and President, Keystone Technical Services, LLC

Dorothy Richburg was a visionary leader whose warmth, intellect, and generosity shaped the heart of BDPA Twin Cities. As Vice President of Strategy and Planning, Dorothy played a central role in advancing the organization’s mission to connect, educate, and empower youth and professionals in technology across Minnesota.

Alongside her husband, Joseph (Joe) Richburg, Dorothy co-founded Keystone Technical Services, LLC, a Maplewood-based information technology solutions company that grew to employ more than 160 professionals across seven states. Under her leadership, Keystone partnered with major Minnesota corporations — including General Mills, 3M, and Medtronic — while maintaining a deep commitment to mentorship, professional development, and community engagement.

Dorothy’s career reflected both excellence and empathy. Known for her kindness and ability to make everyone feel valued, she inspired countless students and professionals to pursue careers in technology. Her influence reached far beyond business — she built bridges, created opportunities, and modeled what it means to lead with purpose and heart.

Her contributions to BDPA Twin Cities continue to guide our chapter’s vision today. The corporate sponsorship and youth scholarship initiatives she helped establish remain core pillars of our community outreach and programming.

Dorothy’s legacy lives on through her husband, Joe Richburg, who continues to serve on the BDPA Twin Cities Board of Directors as Chief Financial Officer, and through every student, volunteer, and partner touched by her belief that technology can transform lives.

We honor Dorothy’s life, leadership, and lasting impact — and carry forward the spirit of service she embodied every day.