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January 11, 2018 NewsStephanie Thomas is founder, stylist and editor-in-chief of CUR8ABLE, a disability fashion lifestyle website. With a passion for accessibility, Stephanie has followed clothing trends for people with disabilities for 24 years and works to empower people everyday with advice from her ...
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January 11, 2018 NewsMel and Lily Gullickson started Deer River Hired Hands in 1987, and started recycling in Itasca County in 1989. Mel and Lily’s impact is lasting, and many of the Hired Hands employees had the opportunity to work side-by-side with Mel. ...
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January 8, 2018 NewsSocial enterprise MDI enters sector with white room and industry support. MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 8, 2018 – Minnesota-based medical-device and technology manufacturers have a new option for kitting and assembly in a controlled environment. A new white room in MDI’s Minneapolis ...
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January 3, 2018 NewsWhat happens when children of all different abilities get to play with each other? We take you inside a first-of-its-kind ultra accessible water park, which is changing the way families spend time together. Watch more about this park of inclusion. Source: SAMANTHA ...
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December 21, 2017 NewsMDI made Minneapolis Star Tribune ‘s “Nonprofit 100” list. Coming in at #89, MDI is highlighted as a growing organization based on 2016 financials. See full list.
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December 20, 2017 NewsTis the season for giving and donating to your favorite charity’s end-of-the year holiday drive. At MDI, we get into the spirit through our annual United Way fundraiser. Each location does something different to raise dollars – and our employee’s ...
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December 18, 2017 News(CNN) — “My children are not broken,” Amy Wright insists. Most parents don’t have to declare their children’s fundamental value, but after two of 2017 CNN Hero of the Year Amy Wright’s kids were born with Down syndrome, it was ...
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December 11, 2017 NewsAt the November 30 Board of Directors meeting, Keith Olson, board chair, presented awards to two retiring board members; Rick Harding and Len Rothlisberger, in honor of their years of service to the MDI Board of Directors. Both served from ...
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November 27, 2017 NewsWe have a day for giving thanks. We have a day for getting deals. And now we have #GivingTuesday — a global day of philanthropy dedicated to giving back through the support of nonprofit organizations. Ways to Support This Holiday ...
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November 27, 2017 NewsMDI has been named a finalist in the 2018 Minnesota Business Community Impact Awards for Social Enterprise work. The Community Impact Award honors businesses, social enterprise organizations, nonprofits, initiatives and individuals making a significant impact on communities in Minnesota. The “Social Enterprise” category recognizes those ...
