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Dow Leaders Recognized in 2023 Outstanding LGBTQ+ Role Model Lists

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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MIDLAND, Mich., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: Dow) today announced several of its leaders have been recognized in the Outstanding 2023 Leading LGBTQ+ Role Model Lists, a testament to the Company's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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  • MIDLAND, Mich., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: Dow) today announced several of its leaders have been recognized in the Outstanding 2023 Leading LGBTQ+ Role Model Lists , a testament to the Company's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • "These leaders represent the dedication of Team Dow working to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace," said Dr. Alveda Williams, chief inclusion officer at Dow.
  • Notably, his ninth consecutive recognition as an Outstanding honoree in 2023 speaks volumes about his unwavering commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion.
  • We are honored to be included in the Outstanding Role Model Lists and look forward to seeing what our winners do next."

Corteva Agriscience Celebrates Completion of Capital Investment in Michigan Manufacturing

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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MIDLAND, Mich., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Corteva Agriscience leaders and employees, along with community members from the Great Lakes Bay Region, gathered to celebrate the completion of a $242 million capital investment project that expands global capacity of its spinosyns: high-demand insect management technologies that are natural or naturally derived.

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  • This expansion, coupled with a previous spinosyns expansion at the Harbor Beach, Michigan, site, will enable Corteva to increase its existing capacity by 50 percent.
  • "This new state-of-the-art facility in Michigan allows us to meet growing global demand for our innovative products," said Chuck Magro, Chief Executive Officer, Corteva Agriscience.
  • "Expanding our Michigan operations reinforces the rich history of this site," said Robert King, Executive Vice President, Crop Protection Business Unit, Corteva Agriscience.
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Greenleaf Trust Expands into Great Lakes Bay Region with New Midland Office

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenleaf Trust, an independent Michigan-chartered, trust-only bank and wealth management firm, announced the opening of its newest office serving the Great Lakes Bay Region, located in Midland, Michigan. The firm also announced the hire of Jennifer West to serve as Managing Director of Greenleaf Trust's Great Lakes Bay Region.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Greenleaf Trust, an independent Michigan-chartered, trust-only bank and wealth management firm, announced the opening of its newest office serving the Great Lakes Bay Region, located in Midland, Michigan.
  • The firm also announced the hire of Jennifer West to serve as Managing Director of Greenleaf Trust's Great Lakes Bay Region.
  • West is also a graduate of Leadership Midland and the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance Institute for Leaders.
  • Greenleaf Trust partnered with local design firm Pinnacle Design Commercial Interiors on the new Midland office space, which is owned by Shaheen Development.

Meijer brings recycled plastic bags full circle to Michigan store parking lot in pilot program using Dow technology

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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This recycled polymer modified asphalt (RPMA) parking lot is a three-phase pilot project that used approximately 12,500 pounds of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), which is the equivalent weight of 944,000 plastic grocery bags.

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  • This recycled polymer modified asphalt (RPMA) parking lot is a three-phase pilot project that used approximately 12,500 pounds of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), which is the equivalent weight of 944,000 plastic grocery bags.
  • This project brings recycled plastic bags full circle, and also represents a long-term collaboration between two Michigan companies working toward a more sustainable future.
  • All of the recycled plastic used for the parking lot pilot project was deposited by Meijer customers through the retailer's in-store plastic film recycling program.
  • This pilot project incorporated numerous partners to take the recycled plastics and turn them into a resurfaced parking lot.