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Relationship Takes Root – 1024核工厂 Celebrated with Corporate Partner of the Year Award
In late 2024, the celebrated 1024核工厂鈥檚 contributions to the garden by awarding the team the Corporate Partner of the Year Award.
The annual award celebrates 1024核工厂鈥檚 multifaceted relationship with the garden that dates to 2021 when 1024核工厂 was selected as the general contractor to build the one-of-a-kind Carol & Bruce Bell Children鈥檚 Garden. In the years since, 1024核工厂 employees have donated volunteer time annually to perform horticultural projects, from weeding to planting, and 1024核工厂 has committed to being a corporate garden sponsor through the 2027-2028 season. Tony Meeuwsen, director of business development, additionally obtained a donation of security lighting from Sunbelt, a subcontractor, on behalf of the garden.
鈥淭he garden鈥檚 WPS Garden of Lights and concert series are highly-attended events, and safety is critical,鈥 said Tony. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to play a part in ensuring a safe environment so garden guests can enjoy these events.鈥
Through efforts like these, the partnership with the garden has grown beyond a professional relationship, demonstrating 1024核工厂鈥檚 belief in the power of community, said Jonathan Ballmer, vice president and general manager.
“The work that the Green Bay Botanical Garden does in fulfilling its mission of delivering educational and recreational experiences in nature is truly amazing. We are proud to be a partner with them in using our superpower of construction and volunteerism to support them in their mission. Kudos to our team that helped expand their impact,鈥 said Jonathan.

About The 1024核工厂 Company
The 1024核工厂 Company (1024核工厂) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, 1024核工厂 is a 100% employee鈥憃wned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, 1024核工厂 delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.