FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KC Chiefs select MainGate Inc.
as the Team’s Online Pro Shop Partner

-- New Online Pro Shop to Launch in 2009 --

Kansas City, MO – In an effort to provide Kansas City Chiefs fans with the most innovative and complete online merchandising services, the Chiefs announced today that the team has selected MainGate Inc. as the exclusive online merchandiser for the organization. The three-year agreement, which positions MainGate Inc. to manage and maintain all aspects of the E-commerce website, will formally launch prior to the NFL Draft in late April.

“Our priority is providing our fans with the best experience possible when shopping for and purchasing team merchandise,” said Tammy Fruits, Chiefs Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “In MainGate, we feel as though we have found a company that is proven in the E-commerce space and has the ability to provide our valued fans with outstanding customer service and exceptional merchandise.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be awarded this incredible opportunity,” said David Moroknek, President and CEO of MainGate Inc. “Knowing we were selected by the Chiefs, out of all others, proves to us that we are living up to our vision of being the premier event retail and online merchandising company in the country. This is a fantastic new partnership for us and we are honored to be a part of their team and proud to be part of the Chiefs family.”

ABOUT MAINGATE INC.
Since it’s founding in 1963, MainGate has been the premier event retail and merchandising company in the country. MainGate today is a multifaceted merchandising and marketing company that serves numerous business partners with various channels of distribution. 

MainGate is the exclusive retail merchandising company of the Indianapolis Colts operating the ColtsProShop.com, all retail locations in Lucas Oil Stadium as well as other store locations throughout Indiana. MainGate is the exclusive on-site merchandiser of the NHRA, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), Bud King Racing, John Force Racing, Kenny Bernstein Racing, Danica Patrick Racing, IndyCar Series, Andretti Green Racing and Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auto Auction. MainGate holds licenses and partnerships with Indiana Sports Corporation, St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns, Jack Nicklaus Companies, WNBA, Harley-Davidson, Ford, Chevy, Mopar, Pontiac, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), National FFA, 500 Festival, National Lacrosse League, Indy Racing League, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, O’Reilly Raceway Park, New Jersey Nets and the Indiana Pacers.

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