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Runway Re-opened at the Air Force Base

North Wind recently completed a $27.2M demolition and reconstruction of the North-South Runway serving Charleston AFB, South Carolina and Charleston International Airport.  North Wind was the Prime Contractor, with asphalt and concrete paving subcontractors Banks Construction, Summers Concrete Construction and RC Construction, and a Charleston material testing firm, WPC Environmental, providing independent quality control testing of materials.  The project required demolition of an existing 7000’ asphalt surfaced runway, construction of a new 15” thick x 7000’ x 150’ concrete runway, new 25’ asphalt shoulders, addition of 1000’ and 800’ asphalt overruns at the North and South ends of the runway, replacement of a 950’ x 75’ taxiway, replacement of all runway and taxiway lights, electrical manholes, ductbanks and cables, lighted directional signs, new under pavement drainage system, multiple large storm drain structures and stormwater retention basins.  Construction began on 9 April 2009, the schedule was extended several times for design changes and additional work, and the project was completed on time and budget on 23 Feb 2010.  

Program Manager – Rusty Gilbert

Project Manager - Drew Wright

Site Superintendent - Dave Force

Quality Control Manager - Don Kellogg

Project Controls – Darin Craig

Contract Administrator – Cynthia Forbis

 

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North Wind, Inc. Named to Idaho/Nation Top Business List for 2009

Idaho Falls, ID. February 1, – In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, recently named North Wind Inc., as the top women-owned business in the state of Idaho.

“Diversity-owned businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy,” said Kenton Clarke, CEO of Computer Consulting Associates International, the company that built DiversityBusiness.com. “It is no longer just “the right thing” to do business with diversity suppliers. Because of recent economic and demographic trends and changes, major corporations are realizing that having a diverse supplier base positively impacts their business revenue from this sector of buyers.”
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Enterprising Women Magazine Honors North Wind President

Idaho Falls, ID. February 8, – Enterprising Women, the national magazine for women business owners, has announced its annual list of the “Enterprising Women of the Year Award.” This year’s winners include Sylvia Medina, president and founder of North Wind, Inc.

“The Enterprising Women of the Year Award is one of the most prestigious recognition programs in the world for women entrepreneurs. In light of the challenging economy, this year honorees have overcome many obstacles to grow their businesses, give back to others, and really shine as leaders in their communities,” Monica Smiley, publisher/CEO of Enterprising Women, said.
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North Wind Awarded Better Business Bureau 2009 Torch Award

BBB 2009 Torch Award

Idaho Falls, ID.  January 20, 2010—North Wind, Inc. was recently honored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as the recipient of the 2009 Torch Award. The award recognizes companies for their ethics and integrity in working with their customers, and the community.

North Wind Chief Operations Officer, John Law accepted the award, on behalf of President Sylvia Medina, at a ceremony held at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls on January 14.

The award is based on company performance in the following business areas:

    * Company Philosophy
    * Integrity in Action
    * Testimonials
    * External Communication
    * Internal Communication

In presenting the award, Donna Oe, CEO and president of the Better Business Bureau of southeast Idaho and western Wyoming, said “North Wind  exemplifies what a TORCH Award winner should be; a company with uncompromising commitment to ethical business practices, as well as exceptional support for the community.”

BBB 2009 Torch Award Letter “To win an award that places ethics and integrity so high on the scoring criteria is very rewarding” said North Wind President/CEO, Sylvia Medina; “strong principles are vital to the success of North Wind. We focus on this philosophy daily and it drives the work we do and has earned us a reputation for high integrity with our industry peers and clients.”

In his letter of nomination, Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO, Robb Chiles wrote, “…. it’s comforting to know if any community-minded organization needs support, I can make a simple phone call to North Wind and they will rally to troops. While it’s easy to just write checks to any organization that asks, North Wind goes above and beyond with a remarkable total commitment of support and volunteerism-from the staff to the management-that is unmatched in this community.”

CIRI Buys Eagle River Clean Up Company

Tue, January 5, 2010 
Posted in Alaska News

A company that had its modest beginnings in Eagle River a dozen years ago and grew to more than $100 million in revenue this year was just purchased by Cook Inlet Region Incorporated or CIRI, an Alaska Native Corporation. North Wind Incorporated was started by Sylvia Medina in Eagle River in 1997 and now has its main headquarters in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The company specializes in environmental clean up work, engineering and construction for federal contracts with the department of Defense and Energy. Greg Razo is Vice President of government contracting for CIRI. He says North Wind began as an environmental remediation services company with a focus on nuclear waste.

Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage

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