INSIGHTs & INTUITION

What is something business related that you and your team hope to accomplish in 2021 that you were not able to in 2020?

Spencer Hilde

Senior Project Manager

McGough Construction Fargo, N.D.

At McGough Construction, we are hopeful in 2021 we will be able to safely gather once again to celebrate project milestones and successes with our clients, project stakeholders, and team members.

We have been fortunate this past year to continue with our work, building and providing construction services throughout the region. However, our traditional project events and gatherings such as groundbreaking ceremonies, group site visits and walkthroughs, project milestone celebrations, and grand openings have needed to be scaled back significantly or eliminated entirely.

While events and celebrations are not why we strive to deliver our projects safely, on time, and on budget to our clients, they are a great opportunity for project teams to stop and reflect on the progress and positive impacts of their hard work. It is our hope that in 2021 we can safely return to enjoying and participating in these events with our clients and partners.

Gate City Bank provides a welcoming atmosphere and commitment to making the lives of our customers and team members better by investing in them and their communities for a better way of life. While the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges for everyone in 2020, I’m thankful to say that our team members persevered by continuing to not only deliver innovative products and services but show incredible support for the communities where we live and work. This support came in many forms: surprise food deliveries to health professionals and other essential workers, blue tote bag donations to schools to support at-home learning, and financial assistance to customers, to name a few. Giving back is at the core of Gate City Bank’s culture and key to providing a better way of life for our communities. Gate City Bank is incredibly optimistic about 2021, during which we will continue to find new and safe ways for our team members to get involved and volunteer.