{"id":117244,"date":"2022-06-03T01:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-meijer-lpga-classic-for-simply-give-highlights-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion-across-the-course\/"},"modified":"2022-06-03T02:00:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T06:00:02","slug":"meijer-lpga-classic-para-simply-give-resalta-el-compromiso-con-la-diversidad-y-la-inclusion-en-todo-el-campo-de-juego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/meijer-lpga-classic-para-simply-give-resalta-el-compromiso-con-la-diversidad-y-la-inclusion-en-todo-el-campo-de-juego\/","title":{"rendered":"Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Highlights Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Across the Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give <\/i>will highlight the retailer&#8217;s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion by expanding partnerships with diverse-owned businesses and offering a special sponsor exemption aimed at bringing added diversity to the field.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg2cd4left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg2cd4left\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 156px;\" title=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The Meijer LPGA Classic is such an important event in our community and to us as a company,&#8221; Meijer Vice President of <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=1925699787&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meijer.com%2Fabout-meijer%2Fdiversity-and-inclusion.html&amp;a=Diversity+%26+Inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/a> <span class=\"xn-person\">Tim Williams<\/span> said. &#8220;While the tournament has always represented a major investment in a wide variety of local businesses, this year we wanted to be especially intentional about offering an experience that represents our community and inclusive culture.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Throughout tournament week \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 16-19<\/span> at Blythefield Country Club \u2013 Meijer will collaborate with local, diverse-owned food and beverage restaurants and vendors to supply new and unique experiences unlike any other LPGA Tour event.<\/p>\n<p>Local, diverse-owned restaurants and businesses that will be featured in Grand Taste Concessions or the tournament&#8217;s new J. Brewer&#8217;s premium culinary experience, include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The Candied Yam<\/li>\n<li>MeXo Bar &amp; Restaurant<\/li>\n<li>Bangkok Taste<\/li>\n<li>Soldadera Coffee<\/li>\n<li>Rani Indian Catering<\/li>\n<li>Pochis Sweet Designs<\/li>\n<li>Adobo Boy<\/li>\n<li>412 Distillery<\/li>\n<li>Juju Bird<\/li>\n<li>City Built Brewing Company<\/li>\n<li>Stock Da Bar<\/li>\n<li>Burzurk Brewing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, the Meijer LPGA Classic is providing a sponsor exemption to ensure greater representation on the course. The winner of the 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=2345478471&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2F2pncsi17plvl2fnt111wvkuk-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2FTHE_JOHN_SHIPPEN_National_Golf_Invitational_Returns_and_Expands_Release_2022.pdf&amp;a=John+Shippen+National+Women%27s+Golf+Invitational\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">John Shippen National Women&#8217;s Golf Invitational<\/a> hosted at Blythefield Country Club on <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 1-2<\/span> will receive an exemption into the Meijer LPGA Classic. Named for the first Black professional golfer in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, the tournament is focused on expanding opportunities for Black golfers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Supporting the women&#8217;s division of The John Shippen National Golf Invitational aligns with our ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts aimed at empowering underrepresented groups in our own communities,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Cathy Cooper<\/span>, Executive Director of the Meijer LPGA Classic. &#8220;We&#8217;re pleased to extend an exemption into the Meijer LPGA Classic to the winner and see her back at Blythefield less than two weeks after her win to play alongside the best women golfers in the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic will host a full field of 144 of the best women golfers for 72 holes of stroke play over four days of competition. Proceeds from the tournament \u2013 and each of the week&#8217;s festivities \u2013 will once again benefit the Meijer <i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=959541395&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fmeijercommunity.com%2Fsimply-give&amp;a=Simply+Give\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Simply Give<\/a><\/i> program that restocks the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest. As the tournament approaches, officials suggest downloading the free Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give<\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=3547862248&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanner.socio.events%2Fapps%2F1074%2Fdownload&amp;a=tournament+app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">tournament app<\/a> to enhance spectators&#8217; on-course experience. The free app, which is available for download today, offers 12 unique user capabilities, including the course map, schedule, leaderboard, volunteer information, ticket and safety protocols, daily menus at the Grand Taste Concession areas and more.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give <\/i>or\u00a0to purchase tickets, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=2180715493&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmeijerlpgaclassic.com%2F&amp;a=meijerLPGAclassic.com.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">meijerLPGAclassic.com.<\/a>\u00a0Tickets are also available at the customer service desks of all Michigan Meijer stores. Follow the action and stay up-to-date on the latest tournament news using #ForeHunger and #MeijerCommunity.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Meijer:<\/b> Meijer is a <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Rapids, Mich.<\/span>-based retailer that operates 262 supercenters and grocery stores throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Wisconsin<\/span>. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer has a fundamental philosophy aimed at strengthening the communities it serves and proudly donates more than 6 percent of its net profit each year to charities throughout the Midwest. With hunger as a corporate philanthropic focus, Meijer partners with hundreds of food banks and pantries through its Simply Give and food rescue programs. Meijer also supports education, disaster relief, and health and wellness initiatives. For additional information on Meijer philanthropy, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=2987143656&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fmeijercommunity.com%2F&amp;a=www.meijercommunity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.meijercommunity.com<\/a>. Follow Meijer on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=13059739&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FMeijer&amp;a=%40twitter.com%2FMeijer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@twitter.com\/Meijer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=616484660&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FMeijerPR&amp;a=%40twitter.com%2FMeijerPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@twitter.com\/MeijerPR<\/a> or become a fan at <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=1078850759&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmeijer&amp;a=www.facebook.com%2Fmeijer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.facebook.com\/meijer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Blythefield Country Club:<\/b> Located just north of <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Rapids<\/span>, Blythefield has been providing families the best golf and social experience in <span class=\"xn-location\">West Michigan<\/span> since 1928. With the Rogue River flowing through, Blythefield boasts one of the most beautiful championship layouts in <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>. Previously, Blythefield has hosted the 1953 Western Amateur, the 1961 Western Open, won by <span class=\"xn-person\">Arnold Palmer<\/span>, and the 2005 Western Junior won by <span class=\"xn-person\">Rickie Fowler<\/span>. Beginning in 2014, Blythefield is honored to host the Meijer LPGA Classic. Learn more about Blythefield Country Club at <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=3090952507&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blythefieldcc.org%2F&amp;a=www.blythefieldcc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.blythefieldcc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3555991-1&amp;h=3149944201&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Meijer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The Meijer LPGA Classic for <i>Simply Give <\/i>will highlight the retailer&#8217;s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion by expanding partnerships with diverse-owned businesses and offering a special sponsor exemption aimed at bringing added diversity to the field.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg2cd4left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%;text-align: left\">&lt;img id=&quot;prnejpg2cd4left&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 156px;&quot; title=&quot;Meijer is a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":117245,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-deportes-y-recreacion"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117244"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117279,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117244\/revisions\/117279"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}