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  • Strong Foundations Program Course 5: Pivoting

    Virtual

    Presented by Lisa Knight Job site conscious and unconscious biases Microaggressions, behaviors, and equity Workplace best practices to encourage diversity

  • How to Become a Meijer Construction Supplier

    Virtual

    Meijer invites diverse-owned suppliers in the construction and facility maintenance industries to attend a virtual summit on how to become a Meijer partner. The summit will provide insights into the Meijer construction and facility maintenance processes and expectations. Register at Evenbrite. Prospective suppliers will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions directly to the […]

    Free
  • Strong Foundations Program Celebration

    Goei Center 818 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Join Construction Allies in Action for the first-ever Strong Foundations Program Celebration at the Goei Center on November 3, 2021!

    $22
  • Construction Allies in Action Meet & Greet

    Building Bridges Professional Services 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Attend the Construction Allies in Action Meet and Greet with project owners and underrepresented contractors to learn more about the organization.

  • Strong Foundations Program Celebration 2022

    The 1530 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Celebrate the graduating Strong Foundations Program contractors and help us recognize our Partners and Allies' commitment to change! Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and light refreshments, celebrate the graduating Strong Foundations Program contractors, and help us recognize our Partners and Allies' commitment to creating generational change within the construction industry.

    $25 – $750
  • 2023 Meet & Greet

    The 1530 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Construction Allies in Action is hosting a Meet & Greet to help interested parties learn more about the organization connect with each other.

  • West Michigan Minority Contractors After Hours

    The ROC at Rockford Construction 601 First St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    West Michigan Minority Contractors After Hours events provide attendees the opportunity to connect with peers and gain potential business referrals through casual networking and learning.

    $25
  • Contractor Capabilities Exchange Event 2023

    GRCC MTEC 622 Godfrey Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Construction Allies in Action, in partnership with GRCC MTEC, will be hosting a Contractor Capabilities Exchange Event to foster connections within the construction industry.

  • Construction Allies in Action Gala

    Grand Rapids Public Museum 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    In partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Museum, Construction Allies in Action invites you to honor and celebrate diversity efforts within the construction industry in Michigan at the 2023 Gala.

  • 2024 Meet & Greet

    The 1530 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Learn more about Construction Allies in Action, the Strong Foundations Program, the Affiliate HUB, and the NEW Foundations Plus Program at the 2024 Meet & Greet!

    Free
  • H.I.R.E.

    GRCC MTEC 622 Godfrey Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    H.I.R.E. (Hope. Inclusivity. ReEntry. Employment.) is an event co-organized by Construction Allies in Action and Taylor Made Re-Entry, to create opportunities in the construction industry for justice-impacted citizens.