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
On Saturday, March 18th, over 280 people came “dressed to Impress“, showing off their best costumes in support of Special Olympics Minnesota. The 2017 Polar Plunge was held at Zorbaz on Pokegama Lake and Grand Rapids plungers raised more than $58,000. Marcus Kellen, Ben Pederson, Tyler Hurlbut and Jessica Mclean were a few MDI employees that braved … Read more
Whether you are an employer, employee, citizen without a car or a person in a wheelchair, public transportation is a topic that affects many. Mobility Mania invites you to participate in a discussion about transportation needs in Itasca County. Noel Shughart & Sara Dunlap from MnDOT, will present on how MnDOT works, how funds are allocated, upcoming changes, and to hear needs … Read more
Brian Shapiro and Michael J. Garrison from the Opus College of Business at St. Thomas University visited MDI in Minneapolis to determine if there are ways we may be able to work together. The Opus College mission is to develop effective, principled business leaders who think globally, act ethically and create enduring value for society, ALL FOR THE COMMON GOOD. During their visit … Read more
People with and without disabilities will be gaining additional job opportunities at a new Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) manufacturing facility. The IRRR Board Tuesday in St. Paul approved a $1 million loan and $350,000 infrastructure grant to help build MDI build a new $4.7 million, 35,000 square-foot facility in Hibbing. The new facility allows … Read more
Jon Frimanslund and Rick Harding giving our newest board member Mike Raich a tour of the Grand Rapids facility during his orientation.
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
The Polar Plunge events are organized by Minnesota law enforcement and benefit the more than 8,200 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes. There are more than 20 Polar Plunge events happening across the state of Minnesota from now through March. To learn more, donate or register for a Plunge near you, visit PlungeMN.org! Source: www.Kare11.com
The Northland Foundation has awarded MDI a $10,000 grant to design a training program for their integrated workforce, Work Skills 101. This pilot program will provide an opportunity for MDI employees to grow both professionally and personally. The program will be delivered in an integrated setting in which employees with and without disabilities will learn side-by-side. … 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
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