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CADIA Announces Initial Findings from Transportation Industry Diversity Study

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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"We're thrilled to release findings from this first-of-its-kind study," said Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO of CADIA.

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  • "We're thrilled to release findings from this first-of-its-kind study," said Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO of CADIA.
  • Key findings from the study include:
    Thirty-one percent of the transportation industry workforce is racially/ethnically diverse, compared to 38% of the overall U.S. workforce.
  • Results from the Driving Diversity study reflect information collected from 40 companies in the transportation industry covering over 690,000 employees.
  • For more information about the Diversity Study or to participate, please visit the CADIA website or contact Margaret Baxter at [email protected] .

Meridian in Michigan and the Centene Foundation Announce $1.1 Million Commitment to Alternatives For Girls

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Michigan residents, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million funding commitment to social services agency Alternatives For Girls (AFG). The commitment will address the unique needs of girls and young women experiencing homelessness in Detroit through the development and furnishing of a 3,400 square foot early childhood education center that will open as part of the Dr. Maya Angelou Village (DMAV) in summer 2024.

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  • DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Michigan residents, and the Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million funding commitment to social services agency Alternatives For Girls (AFG).
  • The center will provide affordable, high-quality early education to children from birth to three years of age.
  • AFG is focused on providing homeless, high-risk girls and young women with support, resources and the opportunities necessary to maintain stable housing and become economically independent.
  • "At Meridian, we are deeply committed to strong partnerships that serve the whole person," said Meridian's Vice President of Population Health & Clinical Operations, Jill Howard.

CivicLab Announces Second Cohort for Systemness Leadership Academy

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ind., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CivicLab announced today the second cohort for the Systemness Leadership Academy to advance systemness-centered strategies that empower experienced collaborative and systems leaders to approach and address complex social problems.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ind., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CivicLab announced today the second cohort for the Systemness Leadership Academy to advance systemness-centered strategies that empower experienced collaborative and systems leaders to approach and address complex social problems.
  • The leadership academy is a twelve-month experience for co-creating better social systems designed to serve whole people.
  • Leaders in the academy represent communities that want to use a coherent and wholistic approach to addressing complex social problems.
  • This is the second cohort of CivicLab's Systemness Leadership Academy.

TEAMSTERS AT DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER TO RALLY DURING DETROIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lab assistants and customer service representatives with Teamsters Local 283 will rally outside a Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce meeting on September 7. In attendance at the meeting will be Detroit Medical Center CEO Brittany Lavis and members of Congress that represent Southeastern Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lab assistants and customer service representatives with Teamsters Local 283 will rally outside a Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce meeting on September 7.
  • In attendance at the meeting will be Detroit Medical Center CEO Brittany Lavis and members of Congress that represent Southeastern Michigan.
  • Teamsters are demanding that DMC management negotiate in good faith and offer workers a living wage and affordable, quality health care.
  • Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in late September if an agreement is not reached.

Ida Byrd-Hill, CEO Automation Workz, Selected as Finalist for National Black Chamber of Commerce Famous Amos Pitch Competition

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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While the US Census Bureau shows the US poverty rate is 11.6%, the poverty rate is 37.4% for single Black woman with children.

Key Points: 
  • While the US Census Bureau shows the US poverty rate is 11.6%, the poverty rate is 37.4% for single Black woman with children.
  • "I so am excited to be a Finalist in the National Black Chamber of Commerce Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Pitch Competition for an award of $50,000.
  • Headquartered in Washington, DC, the National Black Chamber of Commerce has 200+ chambers across 40 states and 50 nations serving 200,000 businesses.
  • She serves as a Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Director and member of Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy, German American Business Council, NABJ, NMSDC and SHRM.

Detroit Auto Show Announces New York Times Best-Selling Author Malcolm Gladwell as Featured Presenter for Show's Inaugural Mobility Global Forum

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Top global thinker Malcolm Gladwell to take the stage at Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Sept. 14

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  • Top global thinker Malcolm Gladwell to take the stage at Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Sept. 14
    Two-day Mobility Global Forum to be held concurrently with Media and Technology Days, Sept. 13 - 14
    DETROIT, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Auto Show announced today that Malcolm Gladwell, top global thinker and author of six New York Times bestsellers, will be the featured speaker at the Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Huntington Place in Detroit.
  • The Mobility Global Forum is Sept. 13 - 14, and the Detroit Auto Show is Sept. 13 - 24.
  • Gladwell is the author of six New York Times bestsellers – "The Tipping Point," "Blink," "Outliers," "What the Dog Saw," "David and Goliath" and "Talking to Strangers."
  • "We're extremely pleased to launch the first year of our Mobility Global Forum with a phenomenal best-selling author who has taken the business world by storm," said Detroit Auto Show Chairman Thad Szott.

Mullen Automotive Announces Bollinger Motors Receives $3 Million Jobs Creation Grant from State of Michigan

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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(NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today that Bollinger Motors (“Bollinger”) received final approval from the state of Michigan for a $3 million grant aimed at promoting job creation in the state.

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  • (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today that Bollinger Motors (“Bollinger”) received final approval from the state of Michigan for a $3 million grant aimed at promoting job creation in the state.
  • In a unanimous decision, the Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved the incentive through the Michigan Business Development Program.
  • “Bollinger Motors is poised for growth and we’re proud to be focused on expanding our company’s operations as we approach start-of-production,” said Robert Bollinger, founder and CEO of Bollinger Motors.
  • The award also includes access to an estimated $2 million in talent services and training support through Oakland County Michigan Works!

Automation Workz Launches Employer Workforce Survey to Collect West Michigan Triangle Region Data to Accelerate Receipt of Federal Grants

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9HLRLL Forward this survey to anyone who is a CEO, HR or Diversity professional.

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  • https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9HLRLL Forward this survey to anyone who is a CEO, HR or Diversity professional.
  • Ida Byrd-Hill is a graduate of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a BA, Economics and Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University with an MBA.
  • She is plowing her expertise into the workforce pipeline, having educated 15,546 persons, in STEM.
  • Ida is the author of 8 books, including Invisible Talent Market-Solving the Talent Shortage Without Outsourcing and Visas.

Old National Bank Launches in Metro Detroit Market

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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DETROIT, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ONB) – Old National Bank celebrated the opening of its first Metro Detroit-area commercial banking office in June with a launch event at the Detroit Athletic Center.

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  • DETROIT, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ONB) – Old National Bank celebrated the opening of its first Metro Detroit-area commercial banking office in June with a launch event at the Detroit Athletic Center.
  • Metro Detroit joins other major Old National markets in Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
  • Old National’s Metro Detroit Market President Rick Hampson will report to George Bailey, the company’s Michigan state executive.
  • “This builds upon the great work we are doing with our clients throughout Michigan, and the move into Metro Detroit represents a natural growth progression for the bank.”
    The Old National Metro Detroit team is comprised of:
    Rick Hampson, Metro Detroit Market President – Joined ONB in 2023 with 27+ years of commercial banking experience in large corporate syndicated banking and middle market banking.

Tayo Akins and Kouhaila Hammer Named to Amerisure Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Amerisure Companies is pleased to announce the election of Tayo Akins and Kouhaila (Ki) Hammer to the board of directors of Amerisure Mutual Holdings, Inc. and the Amerisure Companies.

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  • The Amerisure Companies is pleased to announce the election of Tayo Akins and Kouhaila (Ki) Hammer to the board of directors of Amerisure Mutual Holdings, Inc. and the Amerisure Companies.
  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Amerisure Companies is pleased to announce the election of Tayo Akins and Kouhaila (Ki) Hammer to the board of directors of Amerisure Mutual Holdings, Inc. and the Amerisure Companies.
  • "We are excited to welcome Tayo Akins and Ki Hammer to the Amerisure board of directors.
  • In this role, Akins collaborates with the company's board of directors to develop and drive strategic development, growth, and operational excellence.