Spon•sor•ship /spon’sor•ship/

A cash and/or in-kind fee paid to a property (typically in sports, arts, entertainment or causes) in return for access to the exploitable commercial potential associated with that property.

Corporate Sponsorship with Fort Meade

The function of the Corporate Sponsorship Program is to support FMWR events and programs by obtaining private sector funding, services or supplies in exchange for advertising and promotional opportunities within the Army community. Corporate sponsorship is the fastest growing form of advertising. It allows corporations to directly reach the military consumer.

Demographics

Fort Meade is a vibrant community of 37,500+ people, both military and civilian, with a diversity that speaks of America—cultures, languages, and living and buying habits. It is like a small city in that it provides services to 225,000 qualified eligible patrons who live within a 20-mile radius of the installation. Within its confines are 2,800+ housing units, 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, 3 gymnasiums, a major ambulatory care center, and much, much more.

• Salaries: $1.5 billion! (Military and Civilian)
• Tenants: 78 organizations
• Commissary: $65 Million in 2005

2009 Sponsorship Opportunities

• April 2009: Month of the Military Child: Kick-off for all the spring and summer athletic, educational, cultural, etc. events and activities for the installation and the surrounding communities for the parents and the children. (Estimated Attendance: 800+)
• May 2009-- Anniversary Gala: A spectacular event that is a semi-formal, fund raising affair to promote Fort George G. Meade and its mission. (Estimated Attendance: 500+)
• July 2009-- Independence Day: Celebrate the founding of our nation and support our troops by attending our fireworks extravaganza. (Estimated Attendance: 10,000+)
• September 2009-- Oktoberfest (5 days): Experience a great time, even if you aren't German. Carnival, international food, music and food promise a fun time for ALL! (Estimated Attendance: 10,000+)

For more information on sponsorship, contact Morgan J. Robbins, Commercial Sponsorship Specialist at 301.677.6635 or morgan.j.robbins@us.army.mil.