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October 16, 2017 Disability News & Services, NewsLike cream, Minnesota always rises to the top in quality-of-life rankings. Our virtues were validated again when the U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Minnesota second in the nation for opportunity. Yes, opportunity. In the case of U.S. News, ...
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October 12, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, NewsEvery day, people with disabilities can and do make important contributions to businesses. Rather than be defined by their disability, these individuals are the sum of their many life roles — which includes working at a job they love. MDI creates self-sufficiency by providing meaningful ...
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September 29, 2017 NewsMINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 2, 2017 – Nearly 12 percent of the U.S. population lives with a disability, but people with disabilities are employed at just half the rate of those without. In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, MDI aims ...
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September 21, 2017 News, ProductsRecently, MDI was featured in Modern Materials Handling with the focus again around our corrugated plastic’s reusability a concept that continues to be hot in the industry. Below is the feature. Replace corrugated paper with reusable corrugated plastic boxes A line of ...
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September 1, 2017 News, ProductsRecently, MDI corrugated plastics have received attention in several predominant, industry-leading trade publications. The concept of ‘reusability’ and ‘durability’ continue to be a trending topic, as people are looking towards longer-term packaging solutions. Below are the noted product features. Material Handling ...
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July 26, 2017 News, Supporting the MissionMDI Awarded $25,000 to Expand Workforce Development Program MDI, a non-profit organization committed to an inclusive work environment for individuals with disabilities, has been awarded $25,000 from the Minnesota State Division of Academic and Student Affairs. This grant will ...
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July 19, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the MissionA celebration was held at the MDI facility in Hibbing on Friday, July 14, to recognize nine MDI employees for their completion of Work Skills 101, an in-house training program developed and launched by MDI in April 2017. The ...
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July 12, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission19 MDI employees volunteered at the Area 11 Special Olympics Golf competition in Blaine, MN on June 11. The event had record participation with approximately 100 attendees, mostly from the southern Twin Cities – Waconia, Edina, Eden Prarie, etc. Volunteers also had the ...
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June 22, 2017 NewsEvery day, MDI employees work together to fulfill our vision – meaningful employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. Our team is not limited to the ‘box’ we create, but supported in the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the ...
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June 21, 2017 News, ProductsMDI Corrugated Plastic Totes were recently selected as a Product of the Month in the June 2017 Edition of Modern Materials Handling and Material Handling Product News. The article highlights the corrugated plastic totes return and reuse in closed-loop supply chains. View feature here MHPN and MMH.
