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...
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....
On January 6th, 2022, the industry lost a workforce advocate – Mel Reeves. Mel was a social justice champion and advocate for equality within this industry. I first began working with Mel within months of starting with AWC. For over a decade we have been on committees...
Welcome! Barb’s Blog is a new feature that will be shared on the website, social media, and The Scoop! When the AWC was small, members were very knowledgeable about the regular activities of the association. However, with over 220 members, communications don’t always...
