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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

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He explained Chicago couplers to me and the need to always have a cotter pin, how whip checks worked and that it was important they sit above and below (not on) the fitting. I said, “I do” and I recounted for him exactly what he had taught me about Chicago couplers. I was ready to leave Northern Minnesota and take on the challenge.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Situated on more than 6,500 acres just 40 miles southwest of Chicago, CIC – Joliet/Elwood is strategically positioned at the epicenter of the region’s immense transportation infrastructure. CenterPoint Intermodal Center (CIC)-Joliet/Elwood, IL is the largest master-planned inland port in North America.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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She has proven to be a leader and respected member of the construction industry in Minnesota. He's also passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is a member of Webcor's black ERG, The Collective. This has enabled him to link these suppliers with subcontracting opportunities at Webcor.