It Starts with Us! The Movement and Challenge.Two years ago, a movement was started but the world took away our focus on the roll out. The roll out is starting with a challenge. It all started in 2019 when I took a call from a W/MBE member. She had been the low bidder...
Have you ever thought about how you can truly make a difference in the success and growth of small businesses? One of the most significant things you can do is to become a mentor to a small W/MBE company. As with most endeavors, there are a number of ways to do this...
Good day readers!Today I am reminded that communications continue to not only be extremely important but also difficult in the world of emails and text messages. Interpretation by the reader is paramount to the result. Many of you know that I am auditory and not...
Wow! Over 20,000 views to my share of the Finance & Commerce article, “Subcontractors take a hit,” on LinkedIn. Thank you to Brian Johnson and Finance & Commerce for working with me to show the public what is happening in this industry. To member...
Today I want to address the workforce goals in Minnesota. At a DBE and Workforce Advisory Committee meeting I attended, the end of the meeting got a bit contentious regarding workforce. I thought my blog should summarize this topic and give my observations.The...
Just coming off of the MN Construction Summit, I attended a presentation given by Minnesota Senator Ann Johnson Stewart. The Senator is a woman business owner, engineering contractor, and past AWC member. I’m sure you are already wondering why that matters....
