Commercial Sponsorship Business Partnerships

Thank you for taking time to look at how you can make a difference to Air Force community events and receive valuable exposure for your business in this loyal market. As a partner of authorized events on base, your business is entitled to receive recognition at these events and in all advertising and publicity we do for that event.

What can I sponsor?
(Partial Listing)

• Base Festivals and Picnics
• Sports Programs
• Services Newcomer Books and Videos
• Golf and Bowling Tournaments
• Club Events
• Youth Programs

What are the facts?

• Commercial Sponsorship is a partnership between a corporate entity and the 28th Force Support Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base.
• Sponsorship is a marketing tool and offers significant opportunities for distinct marketing and competitive advantages, as well as showing support of the event and the military community.
• The Sponsor provides products, funds, and/or in-kind services to offset expenses or enhance an event which may otherwise be cost-prohibitive.
• Ellsworth AFB provides an event or program at which the sponsor receives advertising, brand recognition, marketing and/or merchandising benefits

Ten Benefits of Commercial Sponsorship

• Direct Exposure to a Large Military Community
• Display Company Name/Logo on Promotional Material
• Event recognition: “Sponsored In Part By...”
• On-Site Signage, Product Displays, Sampling & Demonstrations
• Event Sponsor Booth
• Base and Community News Articles
• Commissary & Air Force Exchange Service promotional displays
• Pre-event Publicity and Advertising & Direct Mail
• VIP Status at events for major sponsors
• Event/Product Exclusivity

Sponsorship Options

• Direct financial support
• In-kind products (food, beverages, cups, plates, cutlery, napkins, etc.)
• Prizes (new cars, RVs, home electronics, shopping sprees, overnight accommodations, resort stays, etc.)
• Sponsor product premium giveaways to reward participation
• Transportation services or equipment
• Uniforms, costumes, medals and trophies, sports/leisure apparel
• Gift certificates