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Bryan Paulsen believed architecture should bring people together.

That philosophy shaped a career spanning more than 40 years and influenced countless people along the way. Today, his legacy lives on through the Bryan Paulsen Legacy Scholarship, created to inspire future architects who share that same passion.

Read more about Bryan's lasting impact.
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The best way to explore a career is to experience it.

This spring, 10 Mankato Area Public Schools students stepped beyond the classroom to visit project sites, job shadow ISG employee owners, and see how ideas become places that serve communities.

Take a look at what they learned and why the partnership continues to grow.
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🏆 Two awards. One reason.

Our people.

ISG has been recognized by Zweig Group as both a 2026 Best Firm to Work For and a 2026 Hot Firm. One award reflects where we're headed. The other reflects how we get there.

A huge thank you to our employee owners, clients, and partners for making it possible.

View rankings: https://bit.ly/4eLLbxw

A place to learn. A place to explore.

Game, Fish & Parks Outdoor Campus-Rapid City was designed to connect people with the outdoors through hands-on learning experiences and public programs while providing a long-term home for South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks operations in western South Dakota.

Take a look at the project: https://bit.ly/43uzcy9

A strong downtown happens with intention.

It takes a shared vision, long-term investment, and partners committed to building for the future.

The latest feature in Connect Business Magazine highlights how Hotel Mankato fits into a broader effort to strengthen downtown Mankato and create a place where people want to live, gather, work, and stay.

Read the full story.
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Each new childcare center represents an investment in families and the long-term success of a community.

Childcare is more than a family resource. It's a critical piece of economic development that helps communities support employers, attract workers, and plan for growth.

See how O2B Kids is expanding access to childcare through facilities serving communities across the country. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gbsyEl

Congratulations to Lauren Vande Griend, recipient of the 2026 Bryan Paulsen Legacy Scholarship.

Lauren was selected for her commitment to community, mentorship, and thoughtful design. Her application reflected a belief that architecture can bring people together and create lasting impact.

After reviewing her submission, Bryan's wife, Tami, shared, "I could actually hear Bryan's voice" in Lauren's passion for design and its community impact.

We're excited to support Lauren as she pursues her goals and carries those values forward.

Big moves in recreation are taking shape across the Midwest.

The latest Rec Report features:
🌳 Mill Towns State Trail in the City of Northfield, Minnesota
🏟️ Dakota State University's Indoor Practice Facility
🌊 River Point Park in the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
⚙️ Synthetic turf vs. natural grass considerations

Take a look: https://bit.ly/3QrStNI