(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Invaders have signed an exclusive marketing agreement with Grand Slam III, an Indianapolis-based sports and entertainment marketing and management company.

Directed by attorney and sports management executive Milton O. Thompson, Grand Slam will focus its efforts toward sponsorship sales, fundraising and consulting services for the club development. Sponsorship packages are available for the Invaders and Invaders-hosted events.

The Invaders recently announced the securing of Nike, the world's premier sports footwear and apparel manufacturer, as a club sponsor.

"Adding an experienced and resourceful marketing partner like Grand Slam to our club is a major achievement," said Invaders President Greg Harger. He added. "Having recently completed our first year of operation, the Invaders emphasize the establishment of relationships with corporate partners in Indiana."

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"We have been in communication with the Invaders for more than a year and recognized from our first meeting the marketability of the club concept and the Invaders' event programming," said Thompson. He added, "We look forward to helping build the Invaders as a productive member of Indianapolis professional sports community."

The Invaders, a not-for-profit organization, present an innovative approach to track and field by providing a resident-based, athlete-centered support system. Included in this support is an employment network to help athletes secure jobs that complement their training and competition schedules. Athletes also have access to world-class training facilities, affordable housing, and a convenient means of travel to competitions.

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