FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Indiana Names 50 ‘Companies to Watch’
and MainGate Inc. is on the List

Publicly announced earlier this week, MainGate has been selected as one of 50 Indiana ‘Companies to Watch’
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN–August 28, 2008–MainGate Inc., the premier event retail and merchandising company in the country, has been selected out of 420 nominees to be on the list of Indiana ‘Companies to Watch’.

“We can’t put into words how honored we are to be awarded a spot on this list,” said David Moroknek, President and CEO of MainGate. “To be selected over many companies throughout the entire state and have our organization recognized is a true honor.”

Fifty companies were selected to receive this award and were honored at a ceremony earlier this week. The accolade, presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Centers network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation, recognized the state’s top privately held businesses that employ up to 150 employees and have between $750,000 to $100 million in annual revenue or working capital. Only fifty companies from 19 Indiana counties have earned a place in Indiana’s inaugural field of ‘Companies to Watch’.

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, CAT Racing, 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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Apr. 22, 2009 - Detroit Lions Launch

Feb. 26, 2009 - Detroit Lions Partnership

Jan. 7, 2009 - Kansas City Chiefs Partnership

Nov. 14, 2008 - Peyton Manning Locker

June 24, 2008 - IMA Partnership