Bridgestone supporting NHL diversity/inclusion initiatives
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NASHVILLE Bridgestone Americas Inc. is committing $200,000 to the National Hockey League Foundation to support NHL diversity and inclusion initiatives that will create more access to the sport for children and youth in Las Vegas and Nashville.
The donation, partially funded by the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, will benefit the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation and Nashville Predators Foundation and support new community outreach projects in both cities, Bridgestone said, noting the pledge advances its commitment toward building an inclusive world that celebrates equality and promotes diversity. Bridgestone strives every day to create a workplace that celebrates equality and promotes diversity and we want to work with partners who can help extend these efforts into our communities, CEO and President Paolo Ferrari said.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 18, 2021) - Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone), today announced it is committing $200,000 to the National Hockey League Foundation in support of diversity and inclusion initiatives that will create more access to the sport for children and youth in two cities that represent hockey s growing reach.
The donation, which is partially funded by the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, will help benefit the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation and the Nashville Predators Foundation and support new community outreach projects in Las Vegas and Bridgestone s hometown of Nashville. T
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