@CodeSmith
It is not that Kent gets something for free. The Event Center is yet to be built and funds need to be secured for it. If you sign an agreement about sponsoring, you want to know, if you really get the money, because you may not be able to finish the building otherwise. Also note that this event center is in large part financed by the city of Kent and state government. Then having someone using debatable business practices as one of main sponsors may harm the whole thing.