I have recently started helping out a local sporting goods store owner as far as helping with the ordering of bass tackle as well as arranging the store.  I have not asked the owner for anything except a decal to promote his business at tournaments.  Long story short he recently went to a dealer show and talked the the owners of a couple tackle companies and ended up landing me a couple sponsors.  Get to know these guys and help them out, you will be suprised how much they can do for you out of a small business in a small town.

"Its not what you know but who you know."

Treat people fairly and you will be rewarded.

Congrats on your sponsors.

Now do them proud!