Automobile marque DeSoto was a long-time major sponsor.
The stores are also long-time sponsors of several area humanitarian organizations, serving health care, fine arts, public broadcasting and other interests around greater Kansas City.
"Stopette" gained its prominence as the first and long-time sponsor of the game show What's My Line?
Tom Hurvis has been a long-time sponsor of scholarships and internships for inner city youth.
Urbandale Construction had been a long-time sponsor of the 67's.
Financial support was offered by the Nash and Simmons companies, long-time sponsors of local athletic teams.
Maxwell House was the long-time sponsor of the early television series, Mama, based on the play and film I Remember Mama.
Westinghouse remained a steady and long-time sponsor.
Convoy, a semi-truck-themed ride for younger children (opened 1970s, long-time sponsor is Sinclair gas stations)
MasterCard has been the long-time sponsor of the event.