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ChargerSXT
08-19-2008, 10:08 AM
OK...I know that this is a little ways off ( :D ), but I'm going to need to make a rather large decision...and I need y'all's inputs.

I have the opportunity to have the show at the Newport News City Center in the Oyster Point area. The only problem is....MONEY. To have the show at the City Center, there will be a ton of fees, expenses, etc. To cover those expenses, I will definitely need sponsors...either a number of smaller sponsors, or a couple of larger sponsors.

Does anyone have an "in" with any companies that I can contact for possible sponsorships?

Finally, would it be worth the added expenses to move the show?

Thanks in advance for all your assistance.

Standing by to receive...



Hoodie
08-19-2008, 05:02 PM
How packed was it at the church.. If there is room to do 1.5x the amount of cars you had at the church, I see no reason to up the scale yet..
ChargerSXT
08-19-2008, 06:36 PM
VERY good point, Hoodie.
moparknighthawk
08-21-2008, 10:48 AM
Not knowing the area and only seeing pics of these past events, I cannot comment too much on this subject. But, it looked like the Church area had a nice car show feel to it. It looked like everyone was comfortable there too. I like nice open air car shows at nice places like a Church/Park/Restaurant/Etc. :driving:
ChargerSXT
08-21-2008, 12:14 PM
Another good point.

FYI...here's an older overhead shot of the City Center area...

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1 dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=h&lat=37.088112&lon=-76.471869&zoom=18
soccerbachelor
08-21-2008, 04:30 PM
I like the church but I wasn't there this year, it depends how crowded it was, enough room not to hit any cars with buckets I hope, lol. Either way I hope to be there Charger, Challey or Civic...
ChargerSXT
08-22-2008, 05:07 PM
The more I get into the City Center application and see all the possible charges/fees, the more it's plain to see that I won't be able to afford to have the car show there.

However, I'm still looking for sponsors, so if you know of any business(es) who may be interested, please let me know.

Also, check out the Back to School Bash page on the HRME website. I have the different classes for next year's show listed...or rather the classes that I'm considering. Any input on these?