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May 9, 2017 News

  A few MDI employees in Grand Rapids, MN participated in the 5th annual Stomp on Stigma 5K run/walk. Over 350 people came together to “Stomp on Stigma” and help raise awareness of mental health. Individuals with mental illness are ...

May 3, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, News, Supporting the Mission

  Last year at the Ability Bash MDI raised fund for a program called WorkSkills 101. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for employees to grow both personally and professionally. Grand Rapids Herald-Review has the full story HERE

May 2, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  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. ...

April 27, 2017 News, Products

March 28, 2017 Medical, News, Services

  MDI is an FDA Registered Food Handling Facility As MDI continues to grow and expand its base of business offerings in order to create more employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, it is honored to announce that its Twin ...

March 22, 2017 News, Products

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March 20, 2017 News

  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 ...

March 3, 2017 Disability News & Services, News, Services, Supporting the Mission

  Manufacturing managers of the 1950s grappled with some of the same challenges and prejudices their modern-day counterparts face: the need for productive, reliable workers coupled with a reluctance to hire people with disabilities. According to research from Deloitte and The Manufacturing ...

March 1, 2017 Disability News & Services, In the Community, News, Products

  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 ...

February 22, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  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 ...