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Celebrating Catholic Sisters in America details
FEBRUARY 25th, 2011
Hoffman joined over 300 Sisters from the Tri-State area in experiencing the Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America touring exhibit. The traveling exhibit, on display at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa until May 22nd, celebrates the contributions of women religious to society and the culture of the United States.
Hoffman Tabbed DESIGN 2011 Merit Winner details
APRIL 4th, 2011
DESIGN/Environments for Aging has named Hoffman a Citation of Merit winner for their design of Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh's new skilled nursing care campus, Eden Rehabilitation Suites and Green House® Homes. Hoffman was one of only five firms to receive a 2011 Citation by the national long-term and senior care design competition.
Eden Rehabilitation Suites and Green House Homes, completed in 2010, was the first new skilled nursing facility in Wisconsin to open under the state’s new Property Incentive Program, which was geared toward skilled nursing construction that was innovative in design, had 50 beds or fewer, and promoted resident-centered care.
Girouard to Speak at WAHSA Spring Conference details
MAY 4th, 2011
Miles Girouard, Hoffman’s director of architectural services, will be speaking at the 2011 Wisconsin Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (WAHSA) Spring Conference on Friday, May 6th, at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. Girouard, joined by Pinnacle Innovative Healthcare Solutions, LLC founder and president Amy Ruedinger, will discuss the process of successfully implementing culture change in assisted living facilities.
Hoffman Named 2011 Small Business of the Year details
JUNE 8th, 2011
Hoffman was named the 2011 Small Business of the Year in the Service category by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Announced at the Chamber's Annual Award Program at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton, Hoffman was among 54 companies that were nominated.
"All of us at Hoffman extend a deep sense of gratitude to the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry for selecting us as Small Business of the Year in the Service category. Receiving this award would not be possible without our nomination by Leonard & Finco; the support of our families; the outstanding partnership with our consultants, subcontractors, and vendors; and the privilege of making a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their businesses. The important contributions that small businesses make every day is critical to strengthening, bringing vitality, and improving the quality of life for all of us in the Fox Cities. We share this award with each of you as a tribute to your business."
–Paul J. Hoffman, Hoffman LLC Owner and President
Cenacle Sisters Dedicate New Retreat Center & Convent details
SEPTEMBER 24th, 2011
Hoffman was proud to help the Cenacle Sisters celebrate the dedication of their new retreat center and convent on Long Island on Saturday, September 24th. Committed to sustainability, the Sisters are pursuing LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for their new facility.
Sisters of St. Francis Dedicate Clare House details
OCTOBER 9th, 2011
Hoffman was honored to help the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque celebrate the dedication of Clare House, their new, energy-efficient home. The dedication ceremony took place on Sunday, Oct. 9th.
Having decided that Holy Family Hall, their institutional infirmary, could not be remodeled to meet their vision of resident-centered care, the Sisters hired Hoffman to design and build a new facility that would provide them with a more homelike environment.
Affinity Medical Group Breaks Ground on Clinic details
OCTOBER 27th, 2011
Affinity Medical Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new, two-story clinic located in Neenah, Wisconsin. The 31,500 square foot facility that will be pursuing LEED certification is being built by Hoffman. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2012.
Hoffman, ACA Wrap 4th Annual Design Challenge details
NOVEMBER 23rd, 2011
Hoffman and the Appleton Career Academy (ACA) have completed their fourth annual marketing challenge geared toward educating students on the business world. Designed to place ACA students in real-world marketing situations, the challenge offers them the opportunity to enhance their business “soft skills”—such as communicating effectively and presenting to a client—in addition to honing their design capabilities. This year’s challenge asked students to design Hoffman’s 2011 holiday card.
Congratulations to the team of Justin Kruse, Samantha Pankratz, Kate Drankoff, and Bruce Purdy, whose design was selected for the cards. You can see their design at our Facebook page.
Marketing challenges in past years have seen the students design a logo, a brochure, and a calendar.
Hoffman Earns AGC of Wisconsin Honor details
DECEMBER 1st, 2011
Hoffman was named a 2011 BUILD Wisconsin Award winner by The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin for their work on Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh's (LHO) newest campus, Eden Meadows. The project was recognized in the Design Build – New Construction category at the award presentation last night in Madison.
Hoffman teamed with LHO on the planning, design, and construction of two Eden Green House® Homes—the first facilities of their kind in Wisconsin. The Green House Homes are part of the 77-acre Eden Meadow campus, which also includes Eden Rehabilitation Suites, a state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility for short-term rehabilitation.
“With Hoffman, it’s all about listening and understanding first, and I think that’s why we received a successful project,” explained Craig Ubbelohde, LHO President/CEO. “They were able to transform our vision of a truly unique campus that offers a combination of services into a reality, which in turn helps set us apart from others in the market.”