AirFest 2008 Sponsors

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations who will be sponsoring AirFest 2008 - we truly appreciate your support!

Presenting Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

 

Media Sponsors

   

 

Chalet Partners

 
• Ingenium Technologies
• Crawford, Murphy & Tilly   
• Homes by Dunn
• Woodward    
•  FedEx  
• Clinton Electronics     
• OSF St. Anthony Medical Center  
• SupplyCore      
• Infrastructure Defense Technologies   
• Kaney Aerospace, Inc.  
• Ringland-Johnson Construction 
• Power Connection NECA-IBEW Local 364   
• GE Aviation  
• Wachovia Securities 
• Maverick Media  
• National City Bank  
• Forest City Gear  
• Sjostrom & Sons, Inc.   
• General Mills    
• Hanson Professional Services Inc.    
• Byron Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.     
• Greater Rochelle Economic Development Corp.   
• Oregon  Area Chamber of Commerce 
• AMCORE Bank  
• Hamilton Sundstrand Engineering Group
• Rockford Ball Screw
• Association of Clubs
• Equivoice

  

Contributing Sponsors

• ginestrawatson 
• Melrose Pyrotechnics
• Road Ranger  
• Scandroli Construction
• TNT Catering
• Rockford Orthopedic Associates, Ltd. 
• ARAMARK Uniform Services     
• Rock River Disposal Services, Inc.  
• Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell 
• Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort 
• Famous Dave's    
• Mary's Market    
• Collier RV Super Center      
• Signs Now      
• Pierce Box & Paper
 
• Hertz  
 
• US Cellular
• Pac-Van

 

Donors & Supporters

• Papa John's Pizza
• Rockford College  
• Rockford Park District
• Schmeling Construction
• Tebala Shriners
• Tantalizing Treats & Gift Baskets
• Allegiant Air
• Emery Air, Inc.   
• Schmeling Construction Co.  
• Quality Suites   
• Giovanni's Restaurant &  Convention Center  
• Papa John's
• 1stAYD
• Peak Fitness  
• Hinckley Springs     
• Northern Illinois Food Bank    
• Equipment Depot      
• On the Waterfront
• Rockford Speedway   
• OSF St. Anthony  Medical Center      
• Holiday Inn of Rockford
• Rockford Bank & Trust 
• Everett & Dave Diamond
• Monogram Systems
• August Consulting
• Rock River Internet
• Metro Enforcement

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Be a Part of Rockford AirFest 2008

Below is information on potential sponsorship opportunities:

Click Here for demographic information on who typically attends air shows.

Click Here for feedback from some of our AirFest 2007 Sponsors.

Click Here for a list of various Sponsorship opportunities.

Platinum, Premier & Presenting Sponsorships are category exclusive and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Packages include a catered corporate chalet, display tent on show grounds, and inclusion in event advertising. These sponsorships range from $25,000 to $100,000.

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Corporate Chalets provide a wonderful opportunity for your business or organization to entertain clients, colleagues, and employees during one or all three days of the show. At AirFest 2007, we even had a company host their company picnic at our event! Chalets are located on the flight line providing your guests with perfect front row seats. Prices range from $1,800 for one day to $10,000 for three days. (Catering costs are additional.) Click Here for information on our one-day and three-day chalets including a photo of a chalet at last year's event.

Chalet Catering Menus: (AirFest-approved caterers)

• Mary's Market
• Famous Daves
• Cliffbreakers

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Captain's Club partners provide the perfect "over 21" venue for you to entertain a handful of clients, prospects, friends or family members "front and center" at our AirFest. For as little as $100 per person, you can have one of the best seats in the house - and this includes food and beverages too.

Click Here for information on ordering Captain's Club tickets.

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Display/Vendor Tents provide the perfect venue to sell food or to provide sampling, couponing or mutually-agreed upon marketing activity to reach show attendees. Tent spaces range from $750 to $5,000.

Donor Opportunities allow you to participate in AirFest 2008 by underwriting an AirFest party, performer, static display or stage area. Cash or in-kind donations start at $500.

Advertising Space in our souvenir program can provide your organization or business with the perfect vehicle to reach air show attendees with your message. Ads range from $185 for a business-card size ad to $2,500 for a full-page, full-color inside cover ad.

If you have questions regarding AirFest 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities, contact Geoff Oman at goman@flyrfd.com or 815-969-4416.