Nov 14, 2025
Sponsorship
Community
During its 2025 State of Sports event, Indiana Sports Corp unveiled three annual awards that recognize organizations and individuals who elevate community impact through sports. The organization recognized Group 1001 as the Corporate Partner of the Year, highlighting Group 1001's support and hands-on partnership that expands access to sports for young Hoosiers.
Group 1001's partnership with Indiana Sports Corp includes being the presenting sponsor of the organization’s Community Impact Programs, which help connect thousands of youth with clinics, curriculum, and unforgettable experiences at world-class events. Group 1001 also sponsors Indiana Sports Corp’s Corporate Challenge and Charity Golf Tournament. In addition to these sponsorships, Group 1001 was recognized for finding creative ways to amplify impact, including dedicating Justin Haley’s No. 7 Chevrolet at the 2025 Brickyard 400 to promote the inaugural TEDSports Indianapolis event.
Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation Mike Nichols shared, "Our partnership with Indiana Sports Corp reflects a shared goal of making a positive impact, and we're proud to work together to advance our local communities. On behalf of Group 1001, it's an honor to be the first recipient of Indiana Sports Corp's Corporate Partner of the Year award."
The inaugural honorees also include Pacers Sports & Entertainment as Community Partner of the Year and Nancy Canning as Volunteer of the Year.

May 14, 2025
Community
Sponsorship
For the second consecutive year, Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, is joining forces with Parity, the premier platform for professional women athlete partnerships, and the Women’s Sports Foundation® (WSF) for a grant program that supports girls and women through sports and education.As part of the Gainbridge® Assists Powered by Parity, $222,000 will be awarded to organizations and athletes nationwide. A minimum of $5,000 will be awarded to each selected organization, with one standout recipient...