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The Progress Project by Hyundai Launches for a Third Year to Support Black-Owned Businesses in Michigan

The Hyundai Progress Project Press Conference on Jan. 26, 2024, in Ypsilanti, MA. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
February 1, 2024

SUPERIOR TWP., Mich., Feb. 1, 2024 – As Black History Month begins, Hyundai Motor America is proud to announce the third consecutive year of the Progress Project, in which the company provides financial assistance to black-owned small businesses in a region. This year, award recipients were chosen in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan—near Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. and the new Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory in Superior Township.

“Hyundai is proud to celebrate Black History Month through the continuation of the Progress Project,” said Randy Parker, chief executive officer, Hyundai Motor America. “The Progress Project by Hyundai underscores our progress for humanity vision by directly investing in the people and places that also call Michigan home, and we look forward to watching 3N1 Fitness Revolution, A-Square Fight Club, and Issa’s Pizza continue to thrive in their local communities.”

Read the full press release here.