For Immediate Release
June 21, 2006
Leopardo Construction Awarded “Contractor Of The Year” By The Coalition For United Community Action
CHICAGOLAND, Illinois (June 21, 2006) – Leopardo Construction, a leading construction services firm, was awarded 2006 “Contractor of the Year” by The Coalition For United Community Action, a group of organizations dedicated to training minorities and women for employment in the construction industry. Leopardo Construction President Richard Mattioda was honored at the ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the company.
The prestigious honor recognizes Leopardo Construction’s consistent demonstration of superior construction leadership qualities and contributions to the minority construction community above and beyond the call of duty.
“Leopardo Construction is extremely proud to receive this award,” said Mattioda. “Our company regularly works with minority- and women-owned business enterprises as well as contributes to the development of the greater Chicago community via the Leopardo Charitable Foundation.”
Every year, the Leopardo Charitable Foundation aids more than 100 deserving charities that promote education, health, technology and support the well being of citizens. Recently, the Foundation has contributed to The Greater Chicago Food Depository, City of Hope, The Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Tabitha House, Special Olympics and many others.
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 has specialized capabilities in healthcare, senior housing, retail, office, industrial, tenant interiors, residential condominium, aviation and community-related projects such as libraries, churches and educational 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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