Art Aiello | Generac Public Relations | O: 262-544-4811 x 2987 | art.aiello@generac.com
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Jeff Knight | Race Executive Director | C: 920-728-0662 | info@runwhitewater.com
Generac Power Systems has announced it is a title sponsor for the 2017 Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): half marathon, half marathon relay and 5K run. Scheduled for Sept. 17, 2017, the Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) said that Generac’s sponsorship will help ensure success for the DWS by allowing the race to grow even further.
In efforts to build a stronger community, the GWC uses proceeds from the race to cover all costs. After paying expenses, all remaining income is donated to five local non-profit partners: Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, which envisions Whitewater to be a community where people live longer, happier, healthier lives; Bethel House that provides interim housing for homeless families in Whitewater; University of Wisconsin–Whitewater athletics; the J-Hawk Aquatic Club; and the Whitewater Unified School District. According to the GWC, $104,000 has been distributed to charity over the last four years.
“Generac has a long tradition of supporting the communities where our employees live and work, and we’re proud to support the Discover Whitewater series” said Kelly Davis, manager, Community Relations at Generac. “It brings together so many facets of the Whitewater community and gives Generac the chance to support the event’s five local charity partners.”
The DWS course runs close to Generac’s manufacturing plant on the north end of the Whitewater Business Park. The DWS planning committee said it would work with Generac to encourage their employees to participate in this community wellness activity.
In 2016, the DWS attracted a record number of participants, reaching a total of 771 runners and walkers. The DWS planning committee plans to increase participation even further for the 2017 year.
“Generac is an outstanding corporate citizen of Whitewater, and we are excited to have them involved in the race,” said Jeffery Knight, executive director of the DWS as well as president and CEO of the GWC.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading global supplier of backup power and prime power products, systems and engine-powered tools. Back in 1959, our founder was committed to designing, engineering and manufacturing the first affordable backup generator. Fifty-seven years later, the same dedication to innovation, durability and excellence has resulted in the company’s ability to expand its industry-leading product portfolio into homes and small businesses, on job sites, and in industrial and mobile applications across the globe. Generac offers single engine backup and prime power systems up to 12 MW and paralleled solutions up to 100 MW, and uses a variety of fuel sources to support power needs for our customers. We are proud to be named, in back-to-back years, the Frost & Sullivan 2014 and 2015 North American Natural Gas Generator Set Company of the Year. Visit Generac.com for more information.
