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groundbreaker, [ ground-brey-ker ], n:
- one that innovates: PIONEER
- one that challenges the status quo
They’re the ones who meet this moment with bold ideas and innovation.
They’re the ones who meet this moment with brains and grit and vision.
They are the difference makers.
They are the future shapers.
“They're on the front lines of this industry. Without them nothing gets built.“
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“It’s actually quite humbling to be part of this community.”
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Read the Article“Before we have the conversation, we need to understand our biases.”
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Mortenson Construction
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