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On this final day of Black History Month, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment is proud to celebrate Pastor Douglas Jones as a Game Changers honoree. As the President and CEO of the Greater Pontiac Community Coalition, Jones is being recognized for organizing businesses and community groups to better address the needs of the area.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Little Caesars Pizza multi-unit franchise owner Taylor Johns a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to their communities, and dedication to the franchise business model. Johns was honored during the annual IFA conference in Las Vegas. “As a third-generation franchisee, this recognition means so much to me, my family, and our incredible team members,” said Johns. “The opportunity to carry forward our family’s over 40-year legacy with Little Caesars while serving our community when they need it most is a privilege, and this award reflects the hard work and heart that goes into every pizza we make.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/4kbQzuN

This week, the Detroit Red Wings invited a very special guest to Little Caesars Arena’s BELFOR Training Center on Tuesday afternoon. Scott Hart, an 11-year-old who currently plays youth hockey in the metro Detroit area, watched the Red Wings run through drills before meeting Tyler Motte after practice. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gStPgk

Celebrating Black History Month ?? February is a special time to honor the remarkable contributions of Black Americans to our society, culture, and nation. This week, colleagues had an incredible time sampling African American Soul food, Nigerian Cuisine, creative desserts, and coffee from local restaurants! ???? Let's continue to celebrate and support the rich heritage and vibrant communities around us! #BlackHistoryMonth

The Black History Month #GameChangers Series continues as we salute Dr. Curtis Lewis. The Founder and CEO of the Black Male Educators Alliance is being recognized for providing professional development to educators in marginalized communities.

This month, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment is proud to spotlight our small but mighty Guest Strategy Department. This six-colleague department oversees several programs to enhance the guest and event colleague experience, including focus group feedback, event colleague recognition and training, website content management and more.

Thousands of families in southeast Michigan are served by Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, a non-profit organization that provides access to sufficient, nutritious food and other related resources. Recently, colleagues from Ilitch Companies volunteered at the group’s Taylor, Mich. warehouse, packing food boxes and bagging fruits and vegetables. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3X6uDam

Aiming to be a space that captures the community and culture of Detroit, Little Caesars Arena food service partner, Delaware North, and its passionate chefs work to ensure the food and beverage selections at the venue reflect the city’s flavor. Troy Michalkiewicz, the Executive Chef of Little Caesars Arena and a native of Metro Detroit, is committed to making sure that both Detroit’s distinctive flavors and its people are well represented. To him, food service is a means to opportunity—for students, for adults with disabilities and for independent businesses. Read more here: https://bit.ly/40SPuPD

Tech United?is a dedicated group of chief information officers and IT professionals from local enterprise companies working with?United Way for Southeastern Michigan to help close the digital divide and increase STEM opportunities for students. Recently, Tech United created Learning Journeys, an interactive learning experience designed for fifth grade students to explore future STEM career opportunities. Ilitch Companies, Little Caesars Pizza and the Detroit Tigers baseball operations team hosted pilot sessions, engaging 90 students from Stevenson Elementary School in Southfield at the Little Caesars Global Resource Center and Comerica Park. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hkjg72