[Boydean]

I think the first thing you need to do is make a list thing that sponsors can buy from as far as advertisement. A simple list saying "if you give "this much" then we well put you logo(or name) on our "what ever".

After that set up meetings with the local companies(manly with the PR/HR directors)and give them this list, go through alot about what FIRST is, a good promo video can sometimes say way more in 12min. than anyone can in three hours. If you got your companies hooked than just pump out letters to local businesses. This helps to give owner ship of the team in the community.REMBER! Money isn't everything, food, supplies what not is just as in portent.

A good suggestion is after the build have a VIP dinner or something of such, this is were you can show them pictures,videos, and your robot.

Just some stuff that helped for us. Im sure there are many more ideas out there.