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Red Wing Academy returns for First Friday

Red Wing Academy returns for First Friday

We absolutely love supporting and partnering with Red Wing Academy each year. The students get the amazing ...
First Friday Artist, Lynn Adams

First Friday Artist, Lynn Adams

Next in our lineup of creators participating the First Friday holiday gallery opening is Lynn Adams. Lynn is ...
First Friday Artist, Laurence Heine

First Friday Artist, Laurence Heine

Laurence Heine is among the talented group of creators contributing to our First Friday holiday event and gallery ...
Ring in the Holidays at the Depot!

Ring in the Holidays at the Depot!

It's that time of year and we are excited to join forces with our Depot neighbors, R.S. Monger and Sons and Herr ...
Welcome to the Team, Mariya Chesnov!

Welcome to the Team, Mariya Chesnov!

There is a new face around the Gaines Group and we are happy to introduce our newest team member, Mariya Chesnov. ...
Hope in the Future of Sustainable Design

Hope in the Future of Sustainable Design

Charles has the pleasure of speaking about building science and sustainable design in a variety of venues and to ...
Remembering Trevor Jones

Remembering Trevor Jones

Trevor Jones It is with very heavy hearts we share that our team member and friend, Trevor ...
CSI National Conference

CSI National Conference

The Construction Specification Institute's National Conference was recently held in Denver, Colorado where Ray ...
Celebrating Universal Music Day

Celebrating Universal Music Day

Check out the Gaines Group Spotify playlist. It’s common to catch our team members focused on work while ...