Sponsors
Roaring Robotics, Team 2704, wouldn't be possible without the generous support of many sponsors both large and small. In addition to helping make our team great, our sponsors allow our team to not charge registration fees thereby making the team accessible to more students.
Caterpillar essentially founded our team in 2008 and has been a primary sponsor of our team since our inception. Simply put, our team would not exist without Caterpillar. The majority of our funding continues to come from Caterpillar. We are able to be a “no fees” team because of Caterpillar’s generous sponsorship.
Professional Wealth Advisors (PWA) provided our team a substantial financial support since 2023. PWA provides the essential financial coaching and guidance for their family, friends, and clients to accomplish the things in life that are truly important to them. PWA provides this guidance with integrity, honesty and, above all else, great personal care.
The Gene Haas Foundation has provided our team with financial support since 2022. The Gene Haas Foundation was established in 1999, by Gene Haas, founder and owner of Haas Automation, Inc., to support the needs of the local community, through grants to such local charities as the Boys and Girls Clubs, Food Share, Rescue Mission, and others.
The Intuitive Foundation has provided our team with financial support since 2022. The Intuitive Foundation was created in 2018 to promote health and advance education by making grants to section 501(c)(3) organizations and foreign charities medical and technology research; science, technology, engineering, and math-related educational programs, training, and fellowships; and for other similar purposes.
Rivit King has provided our team with financial support and tools since 2024.
Since 2023, Big Owl Manufacturing has provided 3D printing services and mentoring to our team. Big Owl Manufacturing is a 3D printing shop located in Batavia, Illinois. They have a dedicated and passionate team of printing experts who are ready to realize any project in three dimensions. Big Owl Manufacturing, and its parent company, Big Owl Interactive, are run exclusively by Roaring Robotics alumni.
Vine Counseling has provided our team with financial support since 2023. With specialized training and years of experience, Vine’s therapists help address the diverse needs of children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Commonly addressed challenges include anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues, among many others.
G-Force Robotics is FIRST Robotics Competition team 9008 based in Clayton, North Carolina. The team is the flagship program of the Johnston County, North Carolina, STEM Girls Initiative. One of our students, now an alum, helped found and obtain funding for G-Force Robotics. In 2024, G-Force Robotics provided our team a donation as a thank you.
