For Immediate Release
September 02, 2005

Leopardo Construction Pledges $20,000 In Matching Funds For Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Firm Also Collecting New and Gently-Used Clothing for Victims

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois (September 2, 2005) – Leopardo Construction, one of Chicagoland’s leading construction services firms, today announced that it will match dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000 any contributions made by company personnel to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.  All financial aid and matching contributions will be donated to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. 

In addition to financial assistance, Leopardo Construction is also collecting new and gently-used clothing and shoes from its 500 Chicagoland employees to help those suffering from the natural disaster.

About Leopardo Construction

Leopardo Construction is a leading construction firm providing pre-construction, general contracting, construction management, design-build and development services.  The company’s team of 500 experts offers specialized capabilities in healthcare, retail, tenant interiors, office, industrial, residential condominium, senior housing, aviation and community-related projects such as libraries, churches, educational and municipal institutions. 

For more than a quarter century, Leopardo’s family of employees has been committed to quality construction, superior client service and tremendous value.  In addition to its corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Leopardo Construction also has a Chicago Loop office and job sites across Chicagoland.  For more information, please visit www.leopardo.com.

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