7.01.2008 - 09:47am ET

(CSRwire) MIDLAND, MI, - July 1, 2008 - The Dow Chemical Company has been named the Large Employer of the Year by the American Legion Department of Michigan in recognition of the company's efforts to recruit, hire and train military veterans.

The award was presented to David Dupre, vice president of Dow's Michigan Operations, by Michigan American Legion State Commander Michael L. Williams. The ceremony took place at the American Legion's annual conference at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids June 21.

"There are a number of people who are unsure what they will do when they exit the military," said Dupre. "We have found that individuals with military experience are well-suited for chemical production roles, because they are highly disciplined, have a great work ethic and understand the importance of life-long, on-the-job training. We are contributing to the success of our company and our community when we are able to give these well-qualified individuals a secure future."

The American Legion in Washington, D.C., recognizes employers annually who do an outstanding job of hiring and promoting veterans within their company. Each year, a nominee is selected from every state that exemplifies good will and efforts in recruiting veterans.

"Through its actions, Dow has shown its commitment to our military veterans," said Richard Kryza, American Legion Department of Michigan Economic Chair. "Whether it's streamlining training and hiring processes for recent veterans or escorting WWII veterans on a trip to Washington, D.C., Dow is setting a wonderful example for other employers to follow."

Editor’s Note: For more information about the military recruitment program at Dow, please contact Craig Tausk at 989-636-3150.

About Dow
With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.


About the American Legion
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a not-for-profit community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members, men and women, in nearly 15,000 American Legion posts worldwide. More information about the American Legion can be found at www.legion.com

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