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The construction industry added more than $900 billion to the US economy in the first quarter of 2020—its highest level since the 2008 recession. It employed 7.64 million people in February 2020, also the highest levels since 2008. Then, COVID-19 reached the United...

Are you looking for your next opportunity, one with long-term stability and growth? Are you intrigued with the thought of traveling for your job, but also having a lot of freedom in your role? Are you ready to take control of your destiny? Choosing a career as a...

According to an analysis by mortgage-finance company Freddie Mac, the U.S. housing market is 3.8 million single-family homes short of what is needed to meet the country’s demand. The shortage is especially affecting the supply of entry-level homes, making it more...

Trust 1 : firm belief in the character, strength, or truth of someone or something 2 : a person or thing in which confidence is placed. 3 : a property interest held by one person or organization (as a bank) for the benefit of another. Brand trust 1 : how confident...

Community involvement is ingrained in how Chief does business. Our founder, Virgil Eihusen, was passionate about community involvement and maintaining strong collaboration with local leaders (https://chiefcorp.wpengine.com/leading-like-a-chief-entrepreneur/). This...

When it comes to seeking opportunities to start or further your career and build confidence, it pays to seek out an internship opportunity and mentor. Landing an internship and finding a mentor can happen simultaneously or independently. An internship is a...

Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Creating a Resume Are you just entering the workforce? Are you looking to make a change in your career? Are you searching for the career opportunity that is right for you? When seeking out your first career or your fifth, it is important to...

Buying from a company that offers the exact product that you are in search of is a no-brainer. However, what happens when dozens of companies offer the same product? What are the key differentiators that make one company more attractive? What are the added benefits...

Leadership: The action of leading a group of people or an organization. Leadership looks different, translates differently, and feels different in every organization. This is also true of leadership in family-owned businesses versus publicly traded businesses. A...

Entrepreneur is a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. This definition of an entrepreneur is an accurate depiction of Chief Industries Inc.’s founder, Virgil Eihusen, who built two...