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May 2018<br />
Volume 35, No. 5<br />
D & PLENTY<br />
EAT THINGS GOING ON IN MI TODAY<br />
By Brian Berk<br />
There is a treasure trove of things that are great about MI. One of the best is its<br />
involvement in charities and communities. A large swath of MI manufacturers is in-<br />
volved in such efforts, whether out in the forefront or behind the scenes. This month<br />
we take an extensive look at some of the great things going on in our industry today.<br />
We hope you enjoy these uplifting stories, presented in the order received.<br />
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