The Integrity Group 
 

Formed in June of 1995, The Integrity Group combines two organizations (Gem Mint, Inc., and Windy City Roundball, Inc.) known for their quality and knowledge of sports and sports marketing. Built on the reputations and personal relationships of co-founders David L. Kaplan and Robert M. Rylko, TIG is committed to pursuing opportunities in the areas of sports-related marketing, promotions and consulting.

Feel free to contact us via our online web form.

2011-2012 High School Basketball Events Announced

Change of Venue Update: McDonald’sŪ “City-Suburban Showdown - February 18, 2012

DailyHerald.com -- "NCAA rule forces City-Suburban Showdown change


 

The Ultimate Recruitment Guide & Notebook The Ultimate Recruitment Guide & Notebook
This book represents the first project by TIG and responds to the need for an authoritative reference guide on the subject of recruiting high school student-athletes for college. "The Ultimate" is a must for parents, student-athletes, coaches, career counselors, and anyone else involved in the recruiting process.

Shaquille O'Neal poster

Limited-Edition Lithograph of Superstar Shaquille O'Neal
Only 1,992 prints were made of this outstanding piece of sports memorabilia and Shaquille personally signed the first 1,500. The full-color lithograph, which comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, was the first such project authorized by Shaq after he declared he was coming out early for the NBA Draft. Each and every litho is personally signed and numbered by the artist, Mr. Kim Fujiwara. The 17 ½" x 24" prints are done on alkaline buffered, acid-free, museum quality stock to ensure their lasting value. The signed version sells for $165 and includes shipping and handling in the Continental U.S. The unsigned version (everything the same except for Shaq's autograph) is $65. Each litho is shipped in a special mailing tube to ensure its safety. These remaining lithographs are being sold on a "first-come, first served" basis, so don't wait. For further information and pricing, please contact us via our online web form. Quantity discounts are available to dealers with a valid re-sellers license.

Sports Promotions

Sports Promotions
In addition to the books, memorabilia, newsletters, and other sports-oriented activities, The Integrity Group promotes a series of double-header basketball games at the high school level which are now recognized nationally. The City-Suburban and the High School Hoops Showdown highlight some of the top basketball teams in the Midwest. The first City-Suburban Showdown (February 3, 1996) attracted 7,224 fans to Northwestern's Welsh-Ryan Arena (capacity 8,160) on a night where temperatures reached -14 degrees and -51 degree wind chill factors.

Read what people are saying about our "Showdown" events!

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Current and past sponsors for these highly successful events include:

 Note: Active links below indicate current sponsors for this years' events.
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Abt Electronics Dex One National City
Anderson Dodge (Rockford, IL) Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Nextel (Prime Wireless, Inc.)
Apex Builders, Inc. Evans Web Services New Balance
Apple Vacations Fox Sports Net-Chicago Pepsi Cola
Athlete Web Design FunJet Vacations Pioneer Coach Lines - Chicago
Athletico Galaxie Home Remodeling Powerade
Baden Sports Harris Bank Reebok
Benchmark Door Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso Robert Morris University
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of IL InnerWorkings Rockford Register Star
Chicago Blackhawks Jiffy Lube Southwest Airlines
Chicago Bulls Kelley Williamson's "Kelley's Market" State Farm Insurance
Chicago Cubs  KJOC-AM Radio 1170 Swedish American Health Systems
Chicagoland and NW Indiana Chevy Dealers Lakeside Bank TicketWeb.com
The Chicago Tribune Lou Malnati's Pizza Restaurants Tootsie Roll
Comcast SportsNet McDonald's (TITLE Sponsor) Walgreens
Clock Tower Resort & Convention Center Meijer WGN-AM Radio 720
Courier Printing (Rockford, IL) Meridian (Rockford, IL) WIFR-TV
Courtyard by Marriot (Des Plaines, IL) Mitchell and Ness Wilson Team Sports
Daily Herald Motorola WLBK-AM 1360 (DeKalb, Il.)
The Daily Chronicle National Guard (TITLE Sponsor)  
...and other top quality companies.

Companies interested in future sponsorship opportunities should contact the Lisle Office at 630-963-7355, or contact us via our online web form for more information.

 

Click here to see photo highlights from past "City-Suburban Showdown" events

Click here to see photo highlights from past "Hoops Showdown" events

 

For more information you can call the Integrity Group at 630-963-7355, or contact us via our online web form.

 

 

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