Marketing
The 28 Force Support Marketing department on Ellsworth AFB provides marketing and publicity support for base-wide events and for all 28th Force Support Squadron facilities.
Commercial Sponsorship
For Sponsorship Inquiries please contact:
Kaleigh Ford at 385-1533 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 at 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 and 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
