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by Amanda Marek on
Congratulations to those whom received their well deserved service awards last night. The service awards dinner was held at Sullivan's where employees and their spouses were invited to honor and congratulate those individuals whom have been with the company and devoted their time and hard work to Marek Brothers. We greatly appreciate all that you… read moreby Amanda Marek on
[[{"fid":"428","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]] Efrian Vega, shown here, is working on a lift on the site of the U.S. Courthouse. He is being… read moreby Amanda Marek on
Congratulations to our newly qualified Field Coaches! [[{"fid":"429","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]] Top Row: Chad Trunnel (ceilings and… read moreby Marek Brothers on
By DANIELLE ALTENBURG/Valley Morning Star
HARLINGEN — Half of the subcontractors building the multimillion-dollar, 150,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops store are from the Rio Grande Valley or have offices here.
Of 20 subcontractors hired by Bass Pro for the job, 10 are located in cities from Harlingen to McAllen.
These businesses… read moreby Marek Brothers on
by Amanda Marek on
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As you may know we have been giving our journeymen the opportunity to take the NCCER exam. In doing this we were working towards a proud and educated workforce. Our mission is to build a safe, productive, and sustainable workforce of craft professionals. I am happy to update everyone and let them know that now 30% of our workforce is NCCER… read moreby Amanda Marek on
[[{"fid":"436","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]Thanks to the hard work of Ed Cheney - Super. and Heutimo Moreno - Foreman, Westwood High School now… read moreby Christel Qualls-Rhineberger on
[[{"fid":"448","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]MBS Dallas will start on the construction of a new regional headquarters for EnCana Oil & Gas in… read moreby Amanda Marek on
Congratulations to Jay D. Nicholson for his hard work on the Tarrytown Pharmacy job. His hard work paid off and he was awarded an AGC plaque for his outstanding work. Also congratulations to Chase McNeil for his hard work with the UT Norman Hackerman Building. He was also awarded a plaque for his outstanding work. [[{"… read moreby Amanda Marek on
Marek - Austin would like to recognize the members of our apprentice program. [[{"fid":"439","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]] Bottom row… read moreby Amanda Marek on
Marek Brothers Company - Austin will be working with Riverside Homes to build new, modern-style homes located in central Austin close to Zilker Park. This development will be a 10-home development built on a one acre tract in the Zilker neighborhood. The homes are new and modern. They will offer downtown views and easy access to some of… read moreby Marek Brothers on
MBS San Antonio held its 21st annual customer appreciation golf tournament on October 15th at Canyon Springs Golf Club. The tournament is appropriately named "The Dewitt Churchwell Memorial Invitational". We were pleased to host over ninety customers and friends. The weather was excellent, our staff did a nice job of welcoming our guests and… read moreby Marek Brothers on
Our Service Awards Banquest for our employees was held on September 1, 2010 at the Barn Door. We would like to thank those awarded for their years of service and their hard work and dedication. They truly are a great example and we are happy to have them be apart of our team at The Marek Family of Companies. This years awards included: … read moreby Marek Brothers on
In 2010 we partnered with San Antonio Independent School District to establish an ESL class for our employees. We have run through two successful semesters this year with 33 of our employees taking advantage of this opportunity. We are currently signing up for our 3rd semester which begins in January. [[{"fid":"486","view_mode":"default… read moreby Marek Brothers on
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by Amanda Marek on
A group of employees took the NCCER test in order to become a certified NCCER Mechanics. Congratulations to those who received their certification. [[{"fid":"440","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","… read moreby Amanda Marek on
Congratulations to our Service Award recipients this year!![[{"fid":"352","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Julio Martinez","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]Jose Fong - 20 years on… read more