Spotlight

Potawatomi Carter Casino | Hotel Project Rise

Project Spotlight: Potawatomi Carter Casino | Hotel Project Rise

June 30, 2025

Greenfire recently completed Project Rise: a two-part renovation project at Potawatomi Carter Casino | Hotel in Carter, WI. The scope included hotel room finish upgrades and a new smoking gaming area on the casino’s main floor. The hotel renovation updated 39 guest rooms, including two specialty rock & roll-themed suites. These suites feature custom finishes, fireplace installations, and fenced-in patios with pergolas. The new finishes extended themes from the recently completed Rock &
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River House II

July 2024 Project Spotlight | River House Phase II

June 6, 2024

Progress on phase II of the River House development along the shores of the Milwaukee River continues! The walls are starting to rise on the second phase of construction for the next two podium-style, new construction towers along the East
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Urbane424

June 2024 Project Spotlight | Merge Urbane424

June 4, 2024

Merge Urban Development's latest mixed use apartment development that offers wonderful views of the Mississippi River is now open! Greenfire's project team worked towards the completion of this five-story mixed use development that features 52 residential units. Floorplans come in
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The Spark | June 2024

June 1, 2024

Summer is almost here! The month of May certainly was busy at Greenfire. As our projects march on, we celebrated groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and received multiple project awards. We welcomed new members to our growing team and recognized Chief Simon
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Lakeside Alliance Church

Lakeside Alliance Church Ribbon Cutting

May 24, 2024

Lakeside Alliance Church celebrated the opening of services in their new space with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. The church leadership welcomed members of the congregation, newcomers and neighbors to their newly opened 6,000 SF worship space. Nestled
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Ribbon Cutting for Laona Rescue Unit

May 23, 2024

Laona Rescue Unit, Inc. celebrated the opening of their new EMS building with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The weather couldn't have been better on the day to commemorate the culmination of the hard work of many involved to make the
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JFS Woodale Crossing

Groundbreaking Ceremony for JFS Woodale Crossing

May 16, 2024

It was a momentous occasion in Brown Deer for the groundbreaking ceremony of Jewish Family Services' Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing. Woodale Crossing will be a supportive housing community, featuring 56 units of affordable and supportive senior
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PCH Sportsbook Grand Opening

Potawatomi Sportsbook Grand Opening

May 4, 2024

As renovations at Potawatomi Casino | Hotel in Milwaukee roll on, the next exciting addition to the Casino is now open: The brand-new, state-of-the-art sportsbook. Formerly in the space of the Northern Lights theatre, Gilbane | Greenfire completed the transformation
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The Spark | May 2024

May 1, 2024

Spring has sprung at Greenfire! This past month has been filled with project progress, award ceremonies and jobsite tours! We welcomed our new team members into the fold, celebrated project milestones, and are looking to keep the momentum going into
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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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