WAAL breaking down walls by offering more opportunities
The saying, “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person” definitely holds true for the leaders of the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers.
Daniels stays focused on diversity discussion
Although some people may be uncomfortable talking about race, sex, sexual orientation and other differences, Erickajoy Daniels steps right in and speaks up.
Employ Milwaukee creating a diverse, skilled workforce
In helping the construction industry effectively invest in the next generation of skilled workers, officials with Employ Milwaukee have been busy building a strong workforce development system by planning, coordinating, collaborating and monitoring various initiatives with businesses and stakeholders at the local, regional and state level.
Miller makes mark on building relationships
Herb Miller’s commitment to supplier diversity has found success in part because of his belief that these partnerships are founded on trusting relationships, rather than informal contacts.
Firm working to break the BigLaw stereotype
At Quarles & Brady, diversity is a no-brainer. And there are a lot of reasons for that, said George Marek, partner and co-chair of the firm’s diversity and inclusion committee. […]
For Michael Best, diversity is ‘the right thing to do’
From its office in Milwaukee to its offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, Michael Best & Friedrich is making strides in fostering diversity and inclusion both internally and around the communities the firm serves.
Diversity comes full circle at Godfrey & Kahn
At Godfrey & Kahn, it’s the individuals at the firm who drive its diversity and inclusion efforts — both internal and external.
Spotlight on diversity and making real change
Denise Thomas is an active dynamic speaker and effective communication coach whose mission is to help emerging young students and ambitious professionals become recognized entrepreneurs and leaders by mastering the […]
Diversity is part of Hupy and Abraham’s mission
Milwaukee-based Hupy and Abraham’s commitment to diversity is firmly rooted in its history. One of the firm’s founders, the attorney Lloyd Barbee, filed the first school-integration lawsuit to move forward in Milwaukee in the 1960s.
Hunzinger takes partnerships, inclusion goals seriously
For decades, Hunzinger Construction Co. has demonstrated the true value that can be found in helping build up disadvantaged businesses.
With JCP’s growth, Milwaukee reaps benefits
As Milwaukee-based JCP Construction has expanded, so have the opportunities it offers to other firms and residents. James Phelps, president of JCP Construction, along with his brothers Clifton and Jalin […]
Stevens an innovator in inclusive recruiting, training efforts
Working in an industry where there is a perpetual shortage of skilled workers, Stevens Construction understands the importance of a diverse workforce.
Today’s News
- Cushman & Wakefield looks to AI to enhance property transaction experience
- Youth apprenticeships and new industries helped drive Wisconsin apprenticeships to record numbers
- EPA offers $2B to develop clean energy in disadvantaged communities
- Prices rise, but mass timber’s appeal remains
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Keller Inc. head of Switchgear Power Systems expansion
- Wisconsin bill wants to expand refunds and awards for youth and registered apprentices
- Plans for parking structure would ease pressure on Milwaukee timber tower
- Milwaukee airport concourse roof project will get $5.1M from feds
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids around the state
- Milwaukee wants to join an EPA initiative to replace lead service lines
- Evers vetoes $2 billion tax cut, calls Republican plan ‘completely unserious’
- Nevada judge dismisses tribe’s lawsuit over contested lithium mine
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)