Nov 24, 2023
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Inaugural Parity Week by Gainbridge® Celebrated Women’s Sports Icons
Parity Week by Gainbridge® celebrated three pioneers in women’s sports centered around three flagship events November 6 – 12, 2023.
The Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge® Finals, known as the women’s “World Cup of Tennis,” took place November 7 - 12. The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican featured the best of the LPGA Tour at Pelican Golf Club November 9 - 12. The Women in Motorsports North America Women with Drive III – Driven by Mobil 1 summit was co-chaired by Lyn St. James at Phoenix Raceway on November 7 and 8.
The biggest winner of Parity Week by Gainbridge® was women’s sports! To cap Parity Week, Gainbridge® helped award nearly $13 million in prize money as Canada captured the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge® and Lilia Vu lifted the trophy at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican.
Dan Towriss, CEO and President of Group 1001, the parent company of Gainbridge®, said, “At Gainbridge, we want to be leaders in supporting women’s sports, so it’s an honor to be associated with this event, with Billie Jean King, and to support the ITF’s Advantage All initiative. Our Parity Week celebration was designed to link three legends of sports – Billie Jean, golf legend Annika Sorenstam, and race car driver Lyn St. James – because we believe that by creating platforms that elevate women’s sports, we will attract more attention that will lead to more money for the athletes.”
According to Billie Jean King, “Women’s sports is a microcosm of society, and what we do spills over into other areas, business in particular. And accomplishments of any kind – whether it be in music or art, doesn’t matter – it encourages others. It takes many generations to change things, but the generation today can start changing by what they tell their children.”
Throughout the week, employees gathered to watch the Women’s Leadership Summit livestream and Women with Drive III – Driven by Mobil 1 livestream. Parity athletes and Group 1001 employees amplified our emphasis on women’s sports and helped launch a new social media handle dedicated to our sports sponsorships: @GainbridgeSport.
Group 1001 is proud to celebrate women, the athletes, and our company's commitment to investing in women’s sports!
Nov 18, 2024
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No. 22 Caitlin Clark Surprised with 22nd Parity Week by Gainbridge® Grant to the Caitlin Clark Foundation
The final Parity Week by Gainbridge® grant for 2024 was announced Tuesday, November 12 at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. Group 1001 President and CEO Dan Towriss presented Gainbridge® ambassador Caitlin Clark with the 22nd grant for $22,000 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation.
“Aligning with Caitlin’s foundati...
Sep 4, 2024
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Gainbridge® Announces Recipients of Parity Week Grants
Gainbridge®, Parity, and the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF®) announce the recipients of grants for “Parity Week by Gainbridge®:Investing in the Future of Women’s Sports.” This year, $150,000 in grants is being awarded to 21 deserving organizations and athletes that support girls and women through sports and/or educati...
Jun 19, 2024
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Group 1001 Kicks Off 1001 Hours of Impact with Appearances by Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Indiana Pacers’ Isaiah Jackson
On June 11, Group 1001 kicked off its summer corporate volunteer program, 1001 Hours of Impact, with a wall build with Habitat for Humanity of Boone County. The aim of 1001 Hours of Impact is for employees across all offices and locations to collectively secure 1,001+ volunteer hours from June through August.
True to G...
May 9, 2024
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Gainbridge® Announces Parity Week to Empower Girls and Women in Sports and Education
As part of this year’s “Parity Week by Gainbridge®: Investing in the Future of Women’s Sports,” Gainbridge®announces grants totaling $150,000 to deserving organizations that support girls and women through sports and/or education from Gainbridge®, Parity, and Women’s Sports Foundation®.
Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company...
May 1, 2024
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This is May at Group 1001
There’s nothing like May in Indiana. Every year, Americans count down the days until the Indianapolis 500® – the largest single-day spectator sporting event in the world – returns to the track. May is also an exciting month for Group 1001 and its employees, as Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, is the presenting sponso...
Apr 11, 2024
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Corporate
DUPR and Delaware Life Team Up to Fuel Growth of Pickleball
Delaware Life Insurance Company (“Delaware Life”), a Group 1001 company and a leader in annuity and life insurance products, and DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), today announced a long-term partnership dedicated to driving growth and innovation in pickleball.
Under the agreement, Delaware Life is the exclusi...
Apr 1, 2024
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Group 1001 and Indy Women in Tech Sponsor the Indiana Robotics State Championship
Group 1001 and Indy Women in Tech (IWiT) were proud to sponsor the Indiana Robotics State Championship on March 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The competition is the largest state championship in the country, gathering 354 robotics teams from elementary, middle, and high schools across the state with 10,000 p...
Mar 7, 2024
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Group 1001 Includes Women Employees’ Names on Race Cars in Honor of Women’s History Month
Group 1001, a leading financial services company, is off to the races to recognize and honor women employees and financial advisors during Women’s History Month in March.
To celebrate women working for Group 1001, more than 450 woman employees’ names will be included Sunday, March 10 on two Group 1001 company race cars...
Mar 5, 2024
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Gainbridge® Signs College Basketball Star Caitlin Clark as Brand Ambassador
Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, announced today a multi-year partnership with Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark to serve as brand ambassador for the company. The company also announced a new product now available on the Gainbridge® platform, ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity product created for w...
