Spotlight

Project Spotlight: Prairie’s Edge Commercial B

November 5, 2025

Greenfire is managing construction of Commercial Building B at Prairie’s Edge in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Developed by Black Cap Halcyon, this new two-tenant commercial structure totals approximately 7,500 SF and adds more amenities to the growing mixed-use community along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The building includes a 5,700 SF space leased for a future fitness center and an 1,800 SF space planned for a future physical therapy space. Located at the corner of
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The Spark | December 2025

December 1, 2025

November marked a month of reflection, connection and celebration. From honoring Native American Heritage Month, groundbreakings and continued momentum on our projects, we're feeling very thankful for our team, our clients, our partners and our friends. Let's finish 2025 out
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F Street Axis Apartments

F Street Breaks Ground in West Allis

November 24, 2025

F Street has broken ground on The Axis Apartments, a new residential development planned for the corner of 92nd and Greenfield in West Allis. Greenfire will manage construction of the project, continuing our work with F Street on multi-family developments
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Reflecting on Native American History Month

November 19, 2025

Greenfire participated in activities recognizing Native American Heritage Month, joining colleagues across Potawatomi Ventures in celebrating the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Nations. Team members attended the Native American Heritage Month Luncheon hosted by Potawatomi Casino | Hotel inside
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Greenfire Gives Back to our Veterans

November 18, 2025

Greenfire, together with Potawatomi Ventures and Data Holdings, completed its fourth annual Heroes Market Drive in support of the Center for Veterans Issues (CVI). The drive continued the team’s commitment to Veterans living in the neighborhoods surrounding the Wgema Campus.
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Emler Swim School Taking Shape

November 10, 2025

Construction is underway on the new Emler Swim School at the Shoppes at the Corridor in Brookfield. Its first Wisconsin location, the new facility will support Emler’s model of structured swim instruction which uses progressive levels, low student ratios, and
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Greenfire Reflection

The Spark | November 2025

October 31, 2025

As October turns to November, we take a moment to reflect and celebrate. This month’s Spark recaps a busy October while looking ahead to Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the roots that ground our work. From
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A Summer of Building Skills and Connections

October 31, 2025

The following is written by Kenedy Van Zile In June 2025, I embarked on my summer internship with Greenfire after completing a previous internship at Potawatomi Ventures. I was excited to concentrate on in-house marketing for a single brand, which
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Ho-Chunk Cloud Village

Ho-Chunk Celebrates Cloud Village

October 24, 2025

Cloud Village, the Ho-Chunk Nation’s newest affordable housing development in Baraboo, Wisconsin, recently marked its official ribbon cutting with tribal leaders, project partners, and community members in attendance. The 65,000 SF development delivers 40 apartment units in a mix of
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Recognized for Blazing Trails

Over the years, Greenfire has been recognized for leading the way in construction management. Greenfire started from the ground up by managing projects for the Forest County Potawatomi Community and is now a leading firm for large, mixed-use developments. Expansion throughout Wisconsin and in various markets makes Greenfire a firm to watch. We are proud of each and every award that features our people, our projects, our services and our heritage.

Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2022
The Locklyn

NAIOP Wisconsin 2023 Chapter Awards
– Community Within the Corridor: Thrive Award

Mayor’s Design Awards
– Tribute Apartments
– The Wheatley

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – # 12

Wisconsin Masonry Alliance’s Excellence in Masonry Awards
– Waukesha City Hall: Best of Show & Excellence in Natural Stone Masonry
– Chiswick at Dunwood: Excellence in Concrete Masonry

2023 Appleton Downtown, Inc. Award

– The Residences at Zuelke

 

Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2020
– Gold Medal Lofts
– St. James 1868

Midwest Real Estate News Magazine’s 2021 Best of the Best Top Construction Companies – #41

Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2021 Real Estate Award winners
– Badger Mutual Insurance Headquarters
– St. James 1868

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – # 11

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-area Based Minority-owned Businesses  – #4

Daily Reporter Newsmakers of the Year – Estimator of the Year – Joe Kolavo

Daily Reporter 2020 Diversity in Business

Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2019
– No Studios
– Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Phase II and Casino Infill Project
– Vim + Vigor
– Wgemas

Mayor’s Design Award
– Vim + Vigor

Midwest Real Estate News Magazine’s 2020 Best of the Best Top Construction Companies – #52

Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2020 Real Estate Award winners
– No Studios

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – # 22

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Minority-Owned Business – # 5

Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women 2020 Showcase Awards
– St. James 1868 – Project of the Year Award Winner
– No Studios

USGBC Wisconsin 2020 Leadership Award, Innovative Project – Interiors – Wgemas Building Renovation

Daily Reporter‘s Top Projects of 2016
– Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus

Daily Reporter‘s Top Projects of 2016
– Wgetthta Renovation at Wgema Campus

Mayor’s Design Awards
Paper Box Lofts

Milwaukee Business Journal‘s Largest Milwaukee-area based Minority Owned Businesses – #3

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Firms – #3

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #16

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Real Estate Awards
– Beaumont Place

Tribal Business Journal‘s Top 100 Awards –Top 25 Fastest Growing Tribal Companies

Daily Reporter’s Top Projects
– Beaumont Place & Ward 4

Mayor’s Design Award
Potawatomi Hotel

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-area based Minority Owned Businesses – #6

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #21

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Real Estate Awards
– Potawatomi Business Development Corp./Data Holdings

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #20

Daily Reporter’s Top Projects
– Data Holdings Data Center & FCPC Renewable Generation Biodigester

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