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Lacey Catarino is the third Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Women's History Month Game Changers honoree. As the founder of The Clean Love Project, Catarino is being recognized for her tireless work in assisting women and girls feel clean, loved and empowered.

As we continue celebrating Women's History Month, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment is proud to recognize Kimberly Hurst as a Game Changers honoree. Hurst is the founder of Avalon Healing Center in Detroit and is being recognized for her incredible work in supporting local victims of assault.

One million and counting ?? Last night in Detroit, we surpassed one million fans in attendance since launch! The game also set the new U.S. attendance record for professional women’s hockey—the fourth time we have broken the record. ?? https://bit.ly/4iuB0g3

Our city. Our teams. Happy 313 day Detroit!

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.