April 3, 2020 |
Philanthropy
Platinum Equity CEO owner Tom Gores announces $375,000 grant for Detroit food bank
The Pistons are stepping up their donations to local food bank Forgotten Harvest, which, amid the coronavirus crisis, has seen its demand for meals skyrocket. The Pistons, along with Wayne County and several corporate partners, announced this week a $375,000 grant for Forgotten Harvest.
View Story
January 10, 2020 |
Business
Founder Tom Gores: Platinum Equity announcement of $10B megafund signals ‘great momentum’
Beverly Hills-based private equity firm Platinum Equity has raised $10 billion for its latest flagship fund. The Platinum Equity Capital Partners V fund was oversubscribed, according to the company, surpassing its $8 billion target and hitting the $10 billion hard cap
View Story
January 3, 2020 |
The Pistons
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores signals he’s open to a new direction for franchise
From the moment Tom Gores purchased the Detroit Pistons in 2011, he’s been consistent in his expectations. The Pistons are going to compete for the playoffs.
View Story
December 25, 2019 |
Philanthropy
Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores dons Santa Claus hat to bring Christmas to Flint families
Tom Gores, a 1982 Genesee High School graduate, said: “Giving families hope and a reason to smile during the holiday is so important.”
View Story
November 8, 2019 |
Flint Now
Tom Gores’ FlintNOW and the National Basketball Players Association Expand Healthy Food Program in Flint, Provide $325,000 in Fruits and Vegetables Through Pediatric Public Health Initiative
FLINT, Mich. – November 8, 2019 – Tom Gores’ FlintNOW initiative and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced they will distribute $325,000 worth of gift certificates for fruits and vegetables to Flint youth and their families through an expanded partnership with the Michigan State University-Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative (PPHI).
Read More »
Continue Reading