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

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 Motor America is donating $45,000 ($15,000 each) to 3N1 Fitness Revolution, A-Square Fight Club, and Issa’s Pizza as part of the Progress Project, supporting black-owned small businesses in a region.

• 3N1 FITNESS REVOLUTION is a multidimensional gym of holistic well-being where members can get physically, nutritionally, and mindfully fit.
• A-SQUARE FIGHT CLUB an affordable boxing gym that focuses on the art, conditioning, and science behind training.
• ISSA’S PIZZA a cherished dining establishment catering uniquely to Michigan’s diverse community.

 Brandon Ramirez, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & External Relations, Hyundai Motor America, spoke with Ypsilanti Press explaining that this is the third national selection and they were happy to choose Ypsilanti area small business owners.

State Represetive  Jimmy Wilson Jr.  Said " Getting the extra support for black businesses are needed.  Thank you Hyundai for recognizing  the needs of small business and for highlighting all the great work that they are doing". 

Tia Battle, General Manager, Central Region Sales, Hyundai Motor America Team

John Robb, President, Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc.

Congrauations to all the awardees

Eddie Brooks, Owner, 3N1 Fitness Revolution

Eric McGuire, Owner, A-Square Fight Club

Omar Sowe, Owner, Issa’s Pizza

More News from Ypsilanti

• STEM Learning and Enrichment is Reshaping Education in our Community Student growth following a successful pilot in 2024. Students demonstrated growth in both ELA and math, with average scores increasing by 16 points in ELA and 14 points in math.
• Dr. Rose Bellanca, president of Washtenaw Community College as the 2025 Woman of the Year. Dr. Bellanca will be honored at the annual Power of the Purse on April 16, 2025, at the Morris Lawrence Building of Washtenaw Community College 5:30 – 7:30 p.m