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September 29, 2025 Medical, Services

Rising labor costs, tight margins, and unpredictable supply chains are putting pressure on operations leaders. For mid-sized manufacturers in Minnesota and Wisconsin, trimming overhead without sacrificing quality has become a business imperative. The good news? Proven strategies exist that cut ...

September 25, 2025 Ability Bash, For Employees

A Night of Purpose and Celebration On September 18, the Metropolitan & Clubroom came alive with purpose and celebration as guests gathered for the 10th Anniversary Ability Bash. The evening honored a decade of advancing inclusion and opportunity for people ...

September 18, 2025 NDEAM

This year marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the 2025 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” couldn’t be more fitting for a spotlight on one of MDI’s most tenured and beloved team members, Ben Pederson. ...

September 18, 2025 NDEAM

This year, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” reminds us that every individual brings unique strengths to their community and the workplace. In that spirit, we’re proud to ...

September 18, 2025 NDEAM

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and to promote inclusive employment practices. This year’s theme, “Moving People and Communities Forward,” ...

September 18, 2025 NDEAM

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month At MDI, every employee’s story is part of a bigger picture, one of resilience, inclusion, and progress. This October, for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we’re proud to share Tina’s journey, who has ...

September 18, 2025 NDEAM

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month When Clayton Bowers moved back to his hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, he had a dream: to be near the lake, spend more time with family, and build a life centered around health and ...

September 10, 2025 Ability Pioneers, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  Partnership unites two organizations with deep-rooted commitments to inclusion, empowerment and innovation A Shared Legacy of Inclusion For more than 60 years, MDI has been a champion for empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through meaningful employment opportunities and training, ...

August 25, 2025 News, Services

Prevent More, Fix Faster: The QA Balancing Act You’re tasked with preventing defects before they occur and also managing any issues that slip through. It’s a balancing act between being proactive to build quality into your processes and being prepared ...

July 30, 2025 News, Services

Manufacturing Labor Shortage Trends in Minnesota and Wisconsin   If you run a mid-sized manufacturing business in Minnesota or Wisconsin, you’re probably feeling the pressure of the ongoing labor shortage. Even though more people have entered the workforce post-pandemic, the ...