Toggle Mobile Menu Press and Media Coverage 2021 October: Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Oct 11 Edition: MDI Features Ability Pioneers Johnson Foundation: Helping Tovino Get One Step Closer to Dream Job MN Chamber Insider October 18 Star Tribune: More than ever, jobs for disabled are vital Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Oct 18 Edition: Ability Pioneer, Boston Scientific Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Oct 25 Edition: Ability Pioneer, DPI MN Chamber: Morning Digest Week of Oct 4: More than ever, jobs for disabled are vital MN Chamber: Morning Digest Week of Oct 10: More than ever, jobs for disabled are vital Hibbing Chamber of Commerce (featured on radio & print ads): Trunk or Treat Event September KSTP: Minneapolis noprofit that empowers people with disabilities through employment set to host 2021 Ability Bash Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Sept 7 Edition: MDI Production Assembly Services Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Sept 13 Edition: MDI Production Assembly Services August Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Aug 30 Edition: MDI Production Assembly Services Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Aug 26 Edition: MDI Production Assembly Services Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI Hosts Minnesota Chamber Leaders Lab Material Handling 24/7: Custom Packaging Solutions at MDI BusinessNorth: When the links break Johnson Foundation: JSF Visit Grantee Partners in Minnesota July Mesabi Daily Tribune: Frankie Rice Tribute Race at Hibbing Raceway KSTP-TV: Brett Hoffland to Host 2021 Ability Bash Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce: MDI Employees Volunteer at Jubilee Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Members Tour MDI Hibbing Facility June Enterprise Minnesota: Deft Management, Eric Black takes reins at MDI May Material Handling 24/7 – Plastic Trays a Solution to Warehouse Needs April Material Handling 24/7 – MDI Plastic Trays Product of Month Twin Cities Business – New Hire, Manufacturing – Eric Black Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal – People on the Move, Eric Black March Enterprise Minnesota: MDI, a pioneer in workforce inclusion, seeks further expansion Star Tribune: MDI, a pioneer in workforce inclusion, seeks further expansion Minnesota Chamber of Commerce: MDI, a pioneer in workforce inclusion, seeks further expansion Representative Julie Sandstede E-Newsletter: Investing in MDI February Access Press: New leader named for MDI Scenic Range NewsForum: MDI appoints Northern Minnesota Entrepreneur Megan Kellin Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI: Leading By Example January Enterprise Minnesota: Nonprofit manufacturer MDI announces new CEO, Eric Black Minnesota Chamber: MDI CEO announces retirement, Eric Black as new President and CEO Disability Minnesota Podcast: Disability Landscape with MDI BusinessNorth: MDI CEO announces retirement, successor Eric Black appointed Grand Rapids Herald Review: Eric Black to Success Peter McDermott as President and CEO Minneapolis Business Journal: MDI CEO Peter McDermott announces retirement, successor is appointed Business North: Eric Black to succeed Peter McDermott as MDI’s president and CEO Duluth KBJR6: Jobs coming to Northern Minnesota Itasca Public TV: MDI Expands in Grand Rapids 2020 December MN Department of Iron Range Rehabilitation and Resources: MDI to expand jobs in Northern MN Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI to expand offering, add 75 northern MN jobs over the next decade October BusinessNorth: IRRR Board moves to support rural broadband projects Minnesota Reformer: Hiring people with disabilities can pay big dividends Grand Rapids Herald Review: Blandin Awards $2m in Grants September Twin Cities Business Magazine: Nonprofit Pivots To PPE, Stays True To Mission Johnson Scholarship Foundation: Keeping the Doors Open During COVID August Hibbing Area Chamber: Hibbing Chamber Donates Masks to Local Businesses Grand Rapids Herald Review: Keeping the doors open during COVID-19: Lessons learned from an employer of people with disabilities July Hibbing Chamber: MDI on Iron Range Open for Business June SourceAmerica: Delivering the mail and connecting Americans during COVID-19 Medical Alley: For the record with Peter McDermott and Barbara Majerus Plastics Technology: Corrugated sheets…all boxed up May Grand Rapids Herald Review: Don’t let COVID-19 disrupt Minnesota’s support system for people with disabilities Hibbing Daily Tribune: Don’t let COVID-19 disrupt Minnesota’s support system for people with disabilities April ItascaStrong: MDI Essential Business Video Feature March MinnPost: Expanding the diversity and inclusion conversation: Don’t overlook people with disabilities February Hibbing Chamber Connect: MDI installs new doors to provide easier access Johnson Scholarship Foundation (Eblast): When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities January Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI transitions away from recycling Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI installs new doors to provide easier access Hibbing Daily Tribune: Easier access for people with disabilities Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Journal: Local Nonprofit in the Manufacturing Supply Chain Grand Rapids Herald Review: Blandin 2019 Itasca Area Grants 2019 December Hibbing Daily Tribune: MDI Hibbing Holiday Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI Hosts Roundtable Discussion Material Handling 24/7: MDI Reusable Corrugated Plastic Box November Access Press: Unified Work Coalition is announced Johnson Scholarship Foundation (Eblast): When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities Hibbing Daily Tribune: MDI’s Career Skills Program: “Upskilling” Today’s Workforce Hibbing Daily Tribune: Career Skills at MDI Barr Engineering: Turnkey Solution Enables Manufacturer to Focus on Production Insight into Diversity: Work Experience, Specialized Services Are Key to Reducing Unemployment Among People with Disabilities October Johnson Scholarship Foundation: When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities Grand Rapids Herald Review: When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities Star Tribune: MDI, Medtronic, others form coalition to support hiring workers with disabilities – Blog & Print KAXE/KAXB: National Disability Employment Awareness Month MOHR: October Newsletter Grand Rapids Herald Review: Minnesota companies, nonprofits announce coalition Pioneer Press: When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities Goff Public: October Newsletter Minnesota Department of Economic Development: Commissioner of Employment & Economic Development, Steve Grove, & Minnesota Chamber President, Douglas Loon, visit MDI. September Channel 5: MDI Assembles Delta Dental Backpacks in Minneapolis WCCO: Nonprofit CEO Talks Shares Mission To Hire Individuals With Disabilities FOX-9: MDI Featured on Morning Blend FOX-9: Courtney Godfrey to Host Ability Bash Grand Rapids Herald: MDI Employees Win United Way Lumberjack Pancake Cook-Off August Grand Rapids Herald Review: Celebrating Philanthropy – 25 Years of Impact Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI Celebrates Career Skills Graduates July IRRRB features MDI Career Skills. View here. June Johnson Scholarship Foundation: MDI Honors Career Skills Graduates May Grand Rapids Herald: MDI awards $8,000 in scholarships to students across the state KSTP Channel 5 News: Minneapolis Mayor Visits MDI KSTP Channel 5 News: Minnesota Manufacturer Celebrates April Grand Rapids Herald Review: Partnership between MDI and local artists highlights creativity in the workplace Grand Rapids Herald Review: Quest Transition Program to Host Open House Hibbing Daily Tribune: Sandstede: Focused on education, mining and the environment March Grand Rapids Herald: Discussing Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities MDI Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce: Business of the Year MDI February District #318 Newsletter: District Opens Transition Learning Center at Local Business Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI wins Hibbing’s 2019 Business of the Year award Grand Rapids Herald Review: ISD 318 opens transition learning center at MDI Mesabi Daily: MDI wins 2019 Hibbing Business of the Year award Hibbing Daily Tribune: MDI Wins 2019 Business of the Year Award Star Tribune: Minnesota’s MDI expands with model that mainstreams workers with disabilities January MPLS Regional Chamber Insider: Plastics Manufacturer MDI Completes Expansion at Minneapolis HQ Twin Cities Business Magazine: Plastics Manufacturer MDI Completes Expansion at Minneapolis HQ TCB Briefcase: Plastics Manufacturer MDI Poised for Growth After Minneapolis HQ Expansion Minnesota Chamber of Commerce: Minnesota Diversified CEO: Disabilities belong in the diversity discussion Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal: Minnesota Diversified CEO: Disabilities belong in the diversity discussion Workplace Pub: Bins and baskets for all storage needs Press Releases For media inquires or questions, contact Katie Johnson, Director of Marketing, at katie.johnson@mdi.org or call 612-760-0720. 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