Missouri Hot Air Balloon Championship

 

Columbia Air Sports Inc. is offering a unique marketing opportunity to position your business high above the crowd. July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Columbia Air Sports Inc. will be presenting the first annual Missouri Hot Air Balloon Championship.

 

In today’s business environment, advertisers are finding it more challenging to break away from the clutter of traditional forms of advertising; the CAS Inc. will enable you, as an advertiser, to rise above your competition through this multi-platform event! Families and customers will remember your association with this annual premiere event for years to come.

 

Various Sponsor levels are currently available. Take advantage and make a powerful lasting impact with this partnership that includes the facilities to put your products on display in front of thousands. Excitement is in the air! This is a distinct opportunity to have your logo larger than life gracing the skies of Wentzville and surrounding communities.

 

This invitational balloon race will feature 35 of the top ranked competition balloon pilots in the country competing for cash and prizes along with special shape balloons that are only found at premium events. Each night after the competition flights the balloons will once again come alive and be inflated for the ever popular Balloon Glow after sunset. The balloons will be tethered on the ground and will light up the entire area in all the fabulous colors of the rainbow, making this truly a memorable occasion.

 

Please contact us for additional information.

The sky is not the limit!

Gary Whitby 573-864-0645

Jim White      573-239-1800

Event Directors

 

Title Sponsor

 

 

Package Description:

 

The Title Sponsor is given conditional naming rights to the overall event. This exclusive partnership offers a unique balance of advertising, promotions and entertainment with the opportunity to host a premiere event.  As Title Sponsor, your company name will dominate the event, make a lasting impression and put your brand above the competition. You will receive extensive promotions as outlined below, as well as a giant 15’ x 20’ (approximate size) custom company banner flown on one of the balloons throughout the entire event (example of envelope banner below).  You and three guests will have a unique opportunity to fly with one of our professional pilots in a hot air balloon during the weekend festivities*.  As Title Sponsor, you will have unlimited access during the weekend to the VIP Sponsor Pavilion for up to ten guests of your choosing.

 

Package Includes:

 

Title Sponsor recognition and conditional naming rights for the 2008  Missouri Hot Air Balloon Championship.

 

Inclusion and recognition in all forms of media used by the organizers.

 

Custom logo banner (approximate size 15 x 20) placed on a balloon envelope (or) Corporate Balloon entry in event.  A second custom logo banner placed on a balloon envelope is available at additional cost (example below).

 

Four single passenger balloon rides (16 years of age and older) during the event, weather permitting*.

 

Premium location for your company tent, up to 20’ X 40’ on vendor row during the event to display your products and services including commercial inflatable’s and/or mascot characters.

 

Additional premium space for your company tent up to 30’ x 60’ available on corporate/hospitality row to host your VIP guest.

 

Diamond Access Package: Ten VIP Sponsor Pavilion passes (transferable and valid all weekend), Five VIP parking passes (transferable and valid all weekend).

 

Opportunity to display sponsor-provided banners in select areas on event grounds.

 

 

Inclusion in extensive pre-festival publicity in print publications and promotional posters at area merchants (to include ads and press releases)

 

Your logo displayed in association with Missouri Hot Air Balloon Championship on all Event posters throughout Missouri.

 

Use of the Official Missouri Hot Air Balloon Championship logo on all promotional materials through January 1, 2009

 

Sponsor recognition through PA announcements on grounds during scheduled balloon activities. Sponsor provided media packet.

 

The Title Sponsor can purchase additional balloon rides when available.

 

 

 

 

 

         For Detailed Information Contact:

 

 

Gary Whitby @ 573-864-0645, Gary@columbiaballoon.com

 

Jim White @ 573-239-1800,  JimWhite@columbiaballoon.com

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