Construction Business Group

“Building A Better Industry Through Collaboration” Please join CBG, WisDOT, WTBA, and industry partners for the 2024 DBE Roundtable 4.0 Conference! Sept. 26-27, 2024 Wilderness Resort’s Glacier Canyon Lodge in Wisconsin Dells. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 DBE Roundtable Trucking Forum & Reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 - Full Conference Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3ymZNBo

We regret to inform you of the passing of our previous Chairman, William (Bill) Kennedy. Bill died Friday, June 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. Bill was born May 23, 1950, in Janesville, WI. The son of Robert and Delores Kennedy graduated from Creighton University. Bill married Diane Shuput on April 8, 1972, in Omaha, Nebraska. Bill’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, which included Diane, their 5 children and spouses, and 16 grandchildren. Bill, Steve, and Bob Kennedy acquired Rock Road Companies from their father in 1994, marking a significant chapter in the family's legacy as the fourth generation of Kennedy owners. Bill's dedication and hard work as an owner of Rock Road Companies was truly inspiring. He embodied the qualities of a visionary leader by constantly pushing the limits and striving for greatness. His commitment to this company was a true testament to his character and his passion for success. While we will undoubtedly miss his presence, his legacy will continue to inspire and guide us as we move forward. Let us honor his memory by carrying forward the values and dedication he embodied, ensuring his lasting impact at Rock Road. To read more about Bill please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gX_tQsMb

CBG's DBE Development Director Joseph Davis, Sr. recently had the opportunity to meet with Rock Road Companies, Inc. Director of Compliance / Contracts Tiffany Adleman about building a solid partnership with each other in the road building industry. Rock Roads Companies has a track record of DBE utilization and achieving WisDOT goals on federally funded projects, so it was a no brainer that CBG would seek input from RR on their capacity building efforts for DBEs at the same time gain insights on their approach to the industry. Since 1913, Rock Roads™ has been a provider of engineering, general, and heavy-highway contracting services throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Their experienced construction crews combine their leadership, transparency, and extensive industry knowledge with precision equipment while utilizing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation certified DBE subcontractor network in order to consistently deliver superior service for their public sector partners. CBG views Rock Roads as a valuable part of our strategic network of prime contractors in the road building industry. "We are committed to delivering the highest quality of work, expertise, and materials to our partners", says Tiffany Adelman.

WisDOT Secretary Thompson was proud to join Senator Baldwin earlier today and break ground for the I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River bridge project in Columbia County. This project received an $80 million federal grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Wisconsin River Bridge is past its service life and will be rebuilt over the next three years. The six-lane bridge carries up to 90,000 vehicles per day during the summer and more than $100 billion of goods cross the structure annually.

CBG's DBE Development Director Joseph Davis, Sr. had the pleasure of being invited by Action Jackson, owner of Jackson's Yard Care (JYC) to their employee training graduation program in Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Jackson created a landscaping training curriculum for his workers who grew up disadvantaged and were seeking employment with his company. CBG has been involved with building capacity in JYC through their Master Class and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development Initiative (DBEDI) which Mr. Jackson is a graduate of. Also in attendance was CBG's partners with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139 District B; Jeremy Allen, Business Manager, and Tim Vike, Business Agent; and U.S. Bank's Rachel Smith, Vice President & Small Business Specialist Sales Manager, and Rudy Gutierrez, Small Business Sales Manager. Here at CBG, there's nothing like "Building Wisconsin Together®"! 💪

Please join CBG's DBE Development Director Joseph Davis, Sr. at the upcoming Lieutenant Governor's Small Business Academy as he moderates a virtual workshop on "Ways to Access Capital for Your Business: What Options Do You Have?" on May 1, 2024. You will hear from panelist Micae Brown of U.S. Bank, Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Technology Council, Wendy Baumann of WWBIC, and David Gouwens of the Wisconsin Native Loan Fund as they share their insights on the importance of having a sound plan to access affordable capital. You can learn more about the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and register for their Small Business Academy by clicking on the link below. https://lnkd.in/g3q93Cwt

This week we hosted the Construction Business Group of Wisconsin, complete with a tour of TAPCO's showroom and manufacturing facilities. The Construction Business Group of WI helps connect those within the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and we were happy to help bridge that connection. Of course, no TAPCO tour is complete without taking a picture on our showroom floor. Thank you to all of our attendees: ANASA Traffic Control Services, LLC Mavid Construction Services, LLC BIG Construction

Thank you Lindsay Harvey and the TAPCO Team for hosting us. I’m sure there will be numerous follow ups! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #teamwork

Join us March 8, from 10am-2pm to learn about the resources available to your Operating Engineers. We invite anyone from our signatory contractors (Labor, Training,Human Resources, Management, etc.) to attend. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ghHzKsPd