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MC&MCA Participates in 5th Annual Fall Construction Industry Open House

Words: Jennifer WallaceA number of MC&MCA member companies were represented at the open house held on Friday, October 14 at the Construction Laborers Training Center in Lino Lakes. We were able to sit in on briefing sessions titled The Next Generation Workforce, School Construction Market, The Future is Here, and Responsible Contracting.

Thanks to Dwight Engen, Construction Marketing Director of LECET, and Todd Pufahl, President and Business Manager of the Laborers’ District Council of MN and ND for the invitation and great work!
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