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If you can get some interested in going to a competition over the next six weeks, that would really help to convince them.

Also remember that building relationships with business take time, so after you land that sponsor for next year, keep working to add more so you don't end up in this situation again.

Finally, find yourself a Boeing mentor, then have that mentor apply for the Boeing grant next year. Boeing has been VERY generous with sponsoring teams over the last couple of years, but you have to find a Boeing mentor.