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How to Support the Hispanic/Latino Construction Workforce
Hispanic and Latino employees have become a critical part of the construction workplace.
By Annie Mecias-Murphy
October 24, 2022
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by Annie Mecias-Murphy
Annie Mecias-Murphy is one of the principals of JA&M Developing LLC and its current President. JA&M Developing LLC has won several Excellence in Construction Awards since 2017 as well as the Sharp safety award multiple times. Annie Mecias-Murphy has been honored as one of the top 50 Women-Led Business Leaders in Florida, VIP Woman of the Year, Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners, top 100 leaders in construction and real estate, Vice Chair for the Florida East Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Vice Chair of The Boys and Girls Club of Broward County and the Epic Foundation. JA&M Developing LLC has built its reputation on quality work, persistence, honesty, trust and teamwork. These basic values are the foundation of their success. To learn more, visit www.jamcontractors.com.
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