MDI announces that its board of directors has appointed Y. Elaine Rasmussen to its board. Rasmussen is chief executive officer (CEO) of Social Impact Strategies Group and will join MDI’s board effective immediately. Rasmussen brings over 20 years of experience in leading positive change and organizational development. She has a proven track record of strategic positioning with effective PR and communications, as … Read more
Jerry Miner has been a long-time friend and supporter of MDI Hired Hands and has allowed Hired Hands to collect recycling every Saturday at his grocery stores over the past 20 years, most recently at his Cub Foods store in Grand Rapids. April 18th, Jerry will start his next chapter in life as he retires from the … Read more
MDI Brings in Industry Knowledge, Hibbing Representation With New Board Members Jill Hesselroth of Intek Plastics and Dr. Michael Raich of Hibbing Community College. Hesselroth brings a deep manufacturing expertise to the board. Raich’s experience boosts MDI ties to Hibbing, Minnesota, and increases the organizations’ workforce development knowledge. MDI runs corrugated, plastic-manufacturing operations offering standard- and custom-packaging solutions, production services and … Read more
Below zero temperature on December 15th couldn’t keep a group of local men and women (including MDI employees Brandy Erven and Diane Meyer) from putting huge smiles on the faces of close to 100 kids in Itasca County. For the past 47 years The Driftskippers have held an annual Christmas party for local children with disabilities. Volunteers … Read more
MDI was included in the Star Tribune’s Sunday article on this year’s “Nonprofit 100” list. MDI is highlighted as the organization that grew the fastest this year, from government contract orders to hiring of new employees to the overall nonprofit ranking by revenue. Star Tribune Non Profit 100
MDI welcomes Scott as a new Sales Account Manager. He brings over 25 years of industrial sales to the table along with a proven track record of sales and marketing. As a trained engineer with varied technical experience, we are excited to have Scott help bring MDI products and services to market. Scott formerly held positions with Rosemount, … Read more
U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank toured MDI last week and met several of our employees, for whom he has advocated his entire career. Judge Frank has been a compelling voice for people with disabilities, calling for justice, equal treatment, and respect. In 2015, he approved Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan, designed to ensure people with disabilities are able to live, learn, work, and … Read more
For the past 13 months, MDI has had the opportunity to employ 6 individuals supported by 3 different job coaches from the Aitkin County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) in McGregor, MN. These employees had the opportunity to learn many new skills including folding various types of totes and trays produced at MDI. Some received training and worked on the ultrasonic … Read more
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