December – Milestone

Denny Manrique, President of Manrique Group, runs a Minneapolis based Sports & Entertainment Marketing Agency focused on customizing innovative brand and marketing strategies that capitalize on the power of professional and collegiate sports. Denny shares more about himself and his company below!

Every business has a story, tell us yours.
It started with a partnership we negotiated between the Minnesota Vikings and Great Clips, Inc. in 1998.

You were chosen as this month’s Milestone Client. Tell us about your Milestone achievements.
We are the Sports and Entertainment Agency of Record for Great Clips, Inc. and have helped them surpass 4,000 locations in North America.

No one likes to brag about their business, but if you HAD TO . . .
We currently manage over 120 different sports contracts that include the World Series Champion Kansas City Royals, NCAA Basketball Champion Duke Blue Devils, Minnesota Twins, Gophers, Wild and Timberwolves.

We learn from our mistakes, especially in business. Give us some words of wisdom.
Learn something new every day.

Describe your perfect day off.
Sailing in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

What might someone be surprised to know about you?
I am a black belt in Taekwondo.

Together we are stronger. Tell us something you like about being our client.
We have had the privilege to work with some of the same people for over 10 years and any time we have needed something, the staff has been friendly and helpful.

If you could work anywhere under the sun, where would you choose?
On my boat under the sun!

How can people CONNECT with you?
 dmanrique@manriquegroup.com.