SG&A 2027 Funding Request Form

To streamline the annual planning process and improve visibility into SG&A investments, we have consolidated all funding requests into a single submission form for 2027. 

This includes trade shows, customer events, sponsorships, membership dues, and other SG&A-funded initiatives. By capturing these requests early, we can more accurately build the 2027 Annual Operating Plan (AOP), ensure appropriate budget allocation, prioritize investments, and align funding with our strategic business objectives.

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PLEASE NOTE:

Important: This is your only opportunity to submit 2027 funding requests.
All requests received during this process will be considered as part of the annual budget planning cycle. Funding may not be available for requests submitted after the budget is finalized.

 

Funding Request Definitions:

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Trade Show: We have a booth and/or sampling
An event where TBG is exhibiting and/or providing product sampling. Requests should include all anticipated costs required to execute the event, including registration fees, booth space, exhibit expenses, and other associated trade show costs.

Customer Event: We attached a specific customer event but do not exhibit/sample
A customer-hosted event that TBG attends but does not exhibit or conduct product sampling at. Requests should include costs directly associated with participation in a specific customer event.

Sponsorship: We provide funding but not for a specific customer event
Financial support provided to a customer initiative not tied to a specific event, a non-customer organization or initiative, or a charitable organization. This includes sponsorships intended to build brand awareness, strengthen relationships, or support community engagement.

Membership Dues: Annual organization memberships
Annual or recurring fees required for TBG to maintain corporate membership in a professional organization, industry association, chamber of commerce, or trade association.

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