"The Little 500 is an Indiana University event that brings the Bloomington community together for 2 days per year. Partnering with the IU Foundation helps solidify a presence on campus for Grainger and being the title sponsor has extended that exposure for Grainger. Thousands of potential new-hires (including non-students) learn about the Grainger brand, which is heavily showcased through flyers, posters, and in race announcements. It has been a natural fit to sponsor the Little 500 for Grainger!"
-Lynn Green, Talent and Acquisition Manager
-Susan Cansler, University Relations Consultant
Testimonials
KIPP BROTHERS
"Kipp Brothers Toys and Novelties is a proud sponsor of the Little 500 . We view the event as a unique opportunity to stay connected and support the mission of the IU Student Foundation. We also find great value in an event with such longstanding history and student support. In addition, the benefit of knowing that we are supporting the greatest and most iconic collegiate bike race in the country is enough for Kipp Brothers to continue our sponsorship year after year."
-David Glenn, Director, Kipp Brothers Toys and Novelties
BOSCH
"Our company, the Robert Bosch Corporation has selected Indiana as a targeted university to secure talented graduates for sustaining our continued global growth. Bosch sponsors IUSF events as a mechanism to provide support to the university and students in the form of scholarships. Additional benefits of sponsoring IUSF events has been the increased visibility of Bosch to the student body, faculty and community. Bosch needs talented resources from Indiana University to continue the tradition as a global leader and we look forward to continuing this very special relationship with the IUSF."
-Steve Eller, Vice-President, Human Resources
ROGERS GROUP
"Rogers Group supported Little 500 for the first time in 1953 with teams Todd House and Pine Hall. We still feel very strongly about being involved with both the Bloomington and Indiana University Community. We support the IUSF's efforts in helping those deserving students by awarding the Little 500 Working Student Scholarships.
The people at Rogers Group have not only been able to continue friendships with the staff at the IUSF but have grown to know the Little 500 riders. The amount of time and dedication participants give to the Little 500, while excelling academically, is an inspiration to us in the workforce. In our 100th year, Rogers Group thanks you for letting us be a part of the IUSF activities."
-Bill Marvin, Rogers Group
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS
"I worked with IUSF when Dick's Sporting Goods began our sponsorship of both their Men's and Women's teams in the Little 500. The process was seamless; once we committed to the sponsorship IUSF did everything else. Everything that we needed to know was communicated to us well in advance of the event, including our race tickets and other sponsor benefits. We look forward to working with IUSF in the future."
-Kate Brown, Program Coordinator
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