People are sitting more than ever. While technology has made things more convenient, it has also made us more sedentary. The effect of this type of stationary lifestyle doesn’t just impact us physically, with weakened muscles, weight gain/obesity, and chronic diseases, but also emotionally, putting […] Read more
A group of about a hundred volunteers have taught thousands of people in Outagamie, Calumet and Winnebago counties a technique meant to help prevent suicide. The technique is called QPR, which stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. The instructors got together Tuesday at Miron Construction, […] Read more
Recent advancements in LEED and sustainable construction are focusing more and more on people’s health and well-being. This means constructing spaces that are healthier environments for people, which aligns perfectly with Miron’s mission to affect the triple bottom line: PEOPLE, Planet, and Payback. This focus […] Read more
Lace ’em up: 15 favorite runs in or near the Fox Cities. It’s time to circle the dates on the calendar for your favorite race days. To help you get organized, we’ve pulled together 15 favorite races in or near the Fox Cities. There are […] Read more
Local company efforts run the gamut — from wellness programs to the design of physical workspaces. “On every job site at every Miron project, we stretch in the morning,” Steve Tyink, vice president of business innovation at Miron Construction Co. Inc. who frequently collaborates with […] Read more
Orthopedic & Sports Institute of the Fox Valley (OSI) and Miron Construction Co., Inc. will host the eighth annual April Fools’ 5K Run/Walk on Friday, March 23, 2018. The event begins at OSI, 2105 E. Enterprise Ave., in Appleton, at 6 p.m. and finishes at Appleton North […] Read more
Miron Construction Co., Inc. was recently honored as the inaugural recipient of the 2017 Employ Humanity Excellence Award. The purpose of the award is to provide appropriate recognition to employers that are committed to the comprehensive well-being of employees, industry and community. The selection process, […] Read more
The holidays are supposed to be a time of happiness and good cheer. While that often is the case, it’s also a time of year that can cause a lot of stress, depression, and anxiety. I read an article recently that describes a few of […] Read more
This isn’t your father’s farm. Or anyone’s vision of a farm, really, outside of a science fiction novel. This “farm” of indoor plastic growing modules looks like it came off a spaceship. Fork Farms is a small, young, agriculture technology company that manufactures plastic hydroponic […] Read more
When is the last time you walked outside? Near trees? Without a phone or electronic device? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends 93% of their life indoors (87% of this time is spent […] Read more