by Jessica Lombardo | Sep 28, 2026 | Career Growth, Free, Industry News, Leadership
Last month, we challenged ourselves to build confidence—to speak up, trust our instincts, recognize what we bring to the table and stop shrinking our accomplishments. For October, we’re taking that one step further. Our October theme is: Take Up Space. Women in this...
by ironmarketssupport | Aug 6, 2026 | Career Growth, Free, Industry News, Leadership
Too often, women are the first to celebrate the success of those around them—and the last to recognize their own. They work hard. They lead teams. They mentor others. They solve problems. They build businesses and strengthen our industry every single day. Yet when...
by ironmarketssupport | Aug 6, 2026 | Career Growth, Free, Industry News, Leadership
Speaking of our next call, we’re excited to continue those conversations during our Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, August 18, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. CDT, featuring Mary Schwandt, Chief Operating Officer at Acha Construction. Mary has built an impressive career in...
by Jessica Lombardo | Jun 24, 2026 | Career Growth, Free, Industry News, Leadership, Members Only
FORCE July Lunch + Learn: Authentic Leadership with Shauna Huntington. It’s time to get to work. In this inaugural FORCE event, viewers are introduced to the FORCE Female Leaders in Pavement group and learn why this community was created. We also discuss what...
by ironmarketssupport | Jun 7, 2026 | Career Growth, Free, Industry News, Leadership
Nominations are open for the inaugural FORCE Award Program, which recognizes outstanding women who are making a meaningful impact across the paving and pavement maintenance industry through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and professional excellence. This award...
by Jessica Lombardo | May 13, 2026 | Career Growth, Free, Industry News
There’s a moment—whether you’re on a jobsite, in a meeting, or walking a tradeshow floor—when you look around and realize something. You don’t see anyone who looks like you. For a lot of women in the paving and pavement maintenance industries, that moment isn’t rare....
