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The Automotive Hall of Fame Unveils New Exhibit Honoring the Contributions and Innovations of African Americans in the Mobility Industry

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Automotive Hall of Fame (AHF), a non-profit organization that honors and celebrates the mobility industry's pioneers and their impact on society, is celebrating the opening of its new exhibit "Achievement." This initiative began in 2022, kicked-off by a $500,000 grant from General Motors which enabled the AHF to begin developing a multi-channel experience to help educate the community about Black contributions to the global automotive industry as well as the industry's impact on Black families and communities. Lear and American Axle also provided grants toward this initiative.

Key Points: 
  • "The Automotive Hall of Fame is proud to bring this compelling exhibit and content to the public," said Sarah Cook, president, Automotive Hall of Fame.
  • "We knew we needed to do more to showcase the contributions and stories of the people of color who have shaped our industry.
  • We hope that by sharing these remarkable stories of achievement we inspire others to contribute to the future of mobility."
  • The first installation of the exhibit honors 19 African American men and women who impacted various facets of the industry throughout history.

Michigan Founders Fund reaches 50th Founder Pledge of 1% Equity back to Michigan and New Grant Support to Accelerate Entrepreneurial Programming

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Michigan Founders Fund (MFF), a nonprofit organization that provides startup programming and company-building support to high-growth entrepreneurs, has now reached 56 pledged members.

Key Points: 
  • Michigan Founders Fund (MFF), a nonprofit organization that provides startup programming and company-building support to high-growth entrepreneurs, has now reached 56 pledged members.
  • Pledged members are tech founders and investors who have pledged 1% of equity, carry or profit into a fund for Michigan-based grantmaking.
  • The Hum Team is beyond excited to join the Michigan Founders Fund network.
  • For more information about the unique opportunities available to entrepreneurs through the Michigan Founders Fund and how to become a member, please visit www.MichiganFoundersFund.org .

GloriFi, a Pro-America, Mission-Driven Technology Company That Aims to Empower Members to Put Their Money Where Their Values Are Through a Suite of Financial Services, Enters Into an Agreement to Become Publicly Traded via Business Combination...

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Once the proposed transaction closes, the Company will potentially trade on the Nasdaq under the requested ticker symbol GLRI.

Key Points: 
  • Once the proposed transaction closes, the Company will potentially trade on the Nasdaq under the requested ticker symbol GLRI.
  • The Company believes these consumers have taken notice that large segments of corporate America have grown increasingly disconnected from heartland consumers.
  • At the same time, data shows that over 70% of these Americans believe it is important that their financial institution share basic American values.
  • Toby Neugebauer, GloriFi Founder & Chief Executive Officer, said, Consumers today overwhelmingly want to do business with companies who share their values.

Michigan Founders Fund: Future Founders Internship Program Welcomes Underrepresented College Talent into the State’s Startup Ecosystem

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Now in its second year, the Future Founders Internship Program helped 16 underrepresented students secure paid summer internships at 11 Michigan-based tech companies.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its second year, the Future Founders Internship Program helped 16 underrepresented students secure paid summer internships at 11 Michigan-based tech companies.
  • Under A2EF, the organization launched the state's first DEI-focused internship program for the tech ecosystem last year, formerly called the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Students + Tech Internship Program.
  • We are thrilled to announce the second year of our internship program, which strives to make Michigans startup ecosystem more accessible, diverse, and successful, said MFF Director of Community Sarah Craft.
  • "We are actively recruiting and hiring diverse, local talent through programs like the Future Founders Internship Program, Detroit at Work, and elsewhere.