The Sam Brooks Classic

In Honor of a Visionary

Join us for the 3rd Annual Sam Brooks Classic, a one-of-a-kind experience at Topgolf honoring the legacy of OAME founder Sam Brooks and his commitment to creating opportunity through entrepreneurship and connection.

The Sam Brooks Classic brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, public agencies, community partners, and resource providers for an engaging day focused on connecting entrepreneurs with the resources, relationships, and opportunities that support business growth.

Connecting Like the Pros — Where Connections Create Opportunity

Held at Topgolf Hillsboro, the Sam Brooks Classic uses golf as a fun, inclusive backdrop for networking, learning, and building relationships.

Throughout the event, attendees can make new business connections, exchange ideas, discover valuable resources, and engage with public agencies and organizations that work directly with the small business community.

Whether you’re an experienced golfer, a first-timer, or simply joining us to expand your network and connect with the OAME community, there’s a place for you at the Sam Brooks Classic.

No golf experience required—just come ready to connect like the pros!

Who Is Sam Brooks?

Champion. Visionary. Founder.

Sam Brooks founded OAME in 1987 with a simple yet powerful vision: to eliminate racism and promote economic advancement for minority entrepreneurs. His commitment to collaboration, innovation, and equity laid the foundation for generations of success stories. The Sam Brooks Classic honors his enduring legacy — and invites you to be part of it.

Location

TopGolf Hillsboro
5505 NE Huffman St, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Date & Time

Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm

Questions?

Many sponsorship levels offer full team bay, logo and brand on promotional signage, and program recognition. Food will be provided for all registered participants.

Corporate and personal donations will also be accepted and recognized.

Call: 503-249-7744
Email: dellas@oame.org

Become a supporter and register today!

Building Relationships. Creating Opportunities. Strengthening Community.

The Sam Brooks Classic is OAME’s annual opportunity to bring small businesses, public agencies, corporations, and community leaders together in a relaxed, welcoming environment where connections are made, relationships are strengthened, and new opportunities can take shape.

Sponsorship provides organizations with meaningful opportunities to connect with OAME businesses and entrepreneurs while demonstrating their commitment to an inclusive and thriving business community.

$5k – “Hole-in-One” Sponsor

Contest & Coach Sponsor – 1 Only

Includes:

Exclusive sponsorship and branding of the Hole-in-One Contest
Sponsor recognition associated with the event’s golf coaching experience
Two Premium Branded Connections Bays with prominent sponsor identification
Priority placement in the scheduled networking rotations, bringing designated participant groups directly to the sponsor’s bays throughout the event
Hosted Community Connections Table with priority placement
Priority selection of available bay and display-table locations
Logo displayed on all leaderboards
Complimentary registration for two teams of six golfers — a total of 12 golfers.
Logo displayed on all event leaderboards
Premier logo placement on registration signage, sponsor boards, golf-area signage, event materials and the event website
Sponsor logo and website link in pre-event participant communications
Dedicated OAME social media spotlight
Individual recognition during the opening and closing programs
Brief organization introduction during the opening program
Post-event sponsor acknowledgment
Recognition as the exclusive OAME Hole-in-One Sponsor in event materials

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$1.5k — Premier Connections Partner

Limited to 5 Sponsors

Includes:

Branded Connections Bay with premium sponsor identification — Priority placement within the scheduled networking rotations, bringing designated groups directly to the sponsor’s bay throughout the event
Hosted Community Connections Table
Priority selection of available bay and display-table locations
Enhanced logo placement on event signage and sponsor materials
Complimentary registration for One Team of 6 + 2 Additional Observer Registrations
Opportunity to engage with OAME businesses, entrepreneurs, public agencies and community leaders
Dedicated OAME social media spotlight
Post-event sponsor acknowledgment
Individual recognition during the opening and closing programs
Brief 30-second organization introduction during the opening program
Recognition as an OAME Premier Connections Partner in event materials

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$1k — Business Connections Partner

Includes:

Branded Connections Bay — Inclusion in the scheduled networking rotations, allowing designated participants to visit the sponsor’s bay for introductions, information sharing and relationship building beyond the sponsor’s original team
Prominent logo recognition within the golf area
Organization logo displayed on event sponsor signage
Complimentary registration for one team of 6
Opportunity to engage with OAME businesses, entrepreneurs, public agencies and community leaders
Named recognition during the opening program
Post-event sponsor acknowledgment
Recognition as an OAME Business Connections Partner in event materials

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$500 — Community Connections Partner

Includes:

Hosted Community Connections Table providing an opportunity to meet attendees, share resources and build relationships
Organization logo displayed on event sponsor signage
Complimentary registration for one team of 6
Opportunity to engage with OAME businesses, entrepreneurs, public agencies and community leaders
Group recognition during the opening program
Inclusion in a community-partner social media post
Post-event sponsor acknowledgment
Access to event networking opportunities
Recognition as an OAME Community Connections Partner in event materials

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Looking for another way to participate? Additional sponsorship opportunities are available upon request. Please contact Dellas@oame.org for more information.