Build Me Up Podcast

The past year has brought countless changes and challenges across nearly every sector of the economy. But perhaps no industry has been as deeply uprooted as the hospitality industry. As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the U.S., hotels and event centers were forced to close… READ MORE

The past year of challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the importance of healthcare access to the forefront of the conversation. But those who live in rural communities can face a variety of barriers to receiving proper health care. According to the CDC, rural Americans make… READ MORE

After the tragic death of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests and civil unrest, almost every industry has had to look in the mirror – reflecting on overt, covert and systemic racism that exists, and which creates barriers for people of color and other underrepresented groups.… READ MORE

The City of Virginia, located along Minnesota’s Iron Range, is booming with new development projects. When Mayor Larry Cuffe took office in 2014, he was faced with a unique set of challenges that have been impacting Minnesota’s mining communities. High unemployment rates and the need for… READ MORE

The silent epidemic of mental health is hitting the construction industry hard. According to the CDC, suicide rates for people in the construction industry are twice as high as the United States national average. 1 in 5 construction workers suffer from mental health challenges, but it is… READ MORE