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ACMS Welcomes Kapuanani Barber-Strong: Business Development Manager

With over 20 years of experience in Construction Administration and Contract Procurement within city government, Kapuanani Barber-Strong brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as Business Development Manager. Passionate about building strong relationships, she is excited about the opportunity to contribute to the growth of ACMS. Outside of her professional life, Kapuanani enjoys traveling, with her happiest moments spent soaking up the sun on a beach. She is a proud mother of six adult children and a grandmother to six grandchildren. At home, she is learning how to be an empty nester with her Husband and two little dogs, who together weigh just 12 pounds.

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ACMS Northwest Wins MWESBSDV Company of the Year at OAME Tradeshow 2024!

ACMS Northwest is honored to have been part of the incredible atmosphere at the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) Tradeshow today. We are proud to be named as the OAME MWESBSDV Company of the Year. This award is truly humbling and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. This recognition fuels our passion even more as we continue to innovate and make a positive impact in our industry. Here’s to embracing diversity, pushing boundaries, and striving for excellence every step of the way!

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ACMS Northwest Sponsors Boise-Eliot Humboldt Elementary School End of Reading Month Celebration For a 5th Year

March is National Reading Month, and we’re thrilled to share the amazing success story of our partnership with Boise-Eliot Humboldt Elementary School. For the past few years, ACMS Northwest has proudly sponsored the school’s March Madness Reading Challenge, an initiative aimed at celebrating the power of reading and supporting local education. In 2024, we were honored to witness an incredible 58% increase in student participation compared to the previous year, with approximately 40,000 additional minutes logged!

These remarkable numbers reflect the dedication of both students and educators to embrace the joy of reading, and we’re humbled to have played a part in this journey in partnership to Turner & Townsend Heery. With overall student participation soaring from 47.5% to 78.4%, we’re more inspired than ever to continue championing literacy and education in our community.

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CEO Laurie Allen Awarded CEO of the Year Honor from Portland Business Journal

We’re proud to congratulate Laurie Allen, our exceptional ACMS Northwest CEO, for being honored as CEO of the Year by the Portland Business Journal 2024! Laurie’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication have propelled ACMS Northwest to new heights, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see her recognized for her outstanding achievements. Her strategic insights, passion for innovation, and commitment to excellence inspire us all to reach greater heights.

The Portland Business Journal Executives of the Year awards luncheon, held at the prestigious Sentinel Hotel on April 19th, was a testament to Laurie’s remarkable impact on our organization and the community at large. Her leadership has not only driven our success but has also positively influenced the business landscape in Oregon. Congratulations, Laurie, on this well-deserved honor!

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President Monique Allen Awarded WTS Portland Woman of the Year

We’re thrilled to celebrate Monique Allen, ACMS Northwest President, honored as the Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) Portland Woman of the Year 2024! Monique’s dedication and contributions to the organization and industry are truly remarkable, and we couldn’t be prouder to have her as part of our team. Her passion for driving positive change and her commitment to diversity and inclusion serve as an inspiration to us all. Congratulations, Monique, on this outstanding accomplishment!

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ACMS Northwest Celebrating DJC Oregon Building Diversity Award Win

On Friday, March 22nd, ACMS Northwest was recognized as a Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon Building Diversity honoree. 10 of our employees attended as a testament to being for our employees and fostering a culture that encourages more equitable results. We are so grateful for each and every one of our ACMS Northwest family members and are glad to be a beacon of progress within the AEC industry and companies overall with employee diversity of women and people of color comprising over 65% of our workforce. We are thankful for the opportunity to share how ACMS Northwest is all for Building Diversity!

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Employee Appreciation: Portland Trailblazers Skybox!

ACMS Northwest had an amazing time last night watching the Portland Trailblazers vs Miami Heat in a skybox for early Employee Appreciation Day! Even though the Trailblazers didn’t win, we felt like big winners with all of our amazing employees and supporters. Without our fantastic employees, we wouldn’t be where we are today!

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ACMS Northwest is excited to share that we are a part of the Design-Build Civil Engineering team for the Hillsboro Hops Baseball Stadium!

Check out the progress on the construction of this incredible project from the Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon.

Learn more here:

Link: https://djcoregon.com/news/2024/02/14/construction-of-hillsboro-ballpark-could-start-soon/?utm_term=Construction%20of%20Hillsboro%20ballpark%20could%20start%20soon&utm_campaign=Construction%20of%20Hillsboro%20ballpark%20could%20start%20soon&utm_content=Editorial&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=DJCOR&email=dphelps@acmsnw.com