GEN NXT: Julie Fraco

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In this GEN NXT article, we sit down with Julie Rainville, Co-President of FRACO. As a young woman who grew up surrounded by career masons and a father who lived and breathed masonry, it was only a matter of time until Julie joined him and her sister in the family business. Today, Julie and her sister Emanuelle work side by side to preserve their family legacy and serve the masonry and construction communities. Learn more about Julie’s journey and enjoy this installation of GEN NXT!

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Colorado Takes Nation-Leading Steps to Boost Wildfire Resilience

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