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R/M Named Top Workplace 5th Year in a Row!

R/M Named Top Workplace 5th Year in a Row!

Ruekert & Mielke Inc. (R/M) is excited to announce that we’ve been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the fifth year in a row. R/M has grown in size and service offerings since our last Top Workplaces win, but our commitment to our employees and clients remains our top priority.

R/M Named Top Workplace 4th Year in a Row!

R/M Named Top Workplace 4th Year in a Row!

Ruekert & Mielke Inc. (R/M) is excited to announce that we’ve been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the fourth year in a row. R/M has grown in size and service offerings since our last Top Workplaces win, but our commitment to our employees and clients remains our top priority.

That's a Wrap, 2020!

That's a Wrap, 2020!

2020 has been a year unlike any other, and though we’re all ready for 2021 to get here, we think it’s important to pause and reflect on the many highlights this challenging year gave us. From client awards to highway cleanups, here’s what we loved most about 2020 (and a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2021!).

R/M Named Top Workplace 3rd Year in a Row!

R/M Named Top Workplace 3rd Year in a Row!

Ruekert & Mielke Inc. (R/M) is excited to announce that we’ve been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the third year in a row. R/M has grown in size and service offerings since our last Top Workplaces win, but our commitment to our employees and clients remains our top priority.

Meet our Industry Experts

Meet our Industry Experts

Whether you’ve worked with us for years, or you’re just learning about all that R/M has to offer, we’d like you to get to know our industry experts a little better. Learn why they chose their career path, what they wish they’d known when they were younger, what they love about our team, and more.

How to Make Planning, Reporting, and Funding Easier with GIS

How to Make Planning, Reporting, and Funding Easier with GIS

As a municipal decision maker, it can be difficult to manage the time, resources, and funding necessary to navigate the many moving parts involved in making your department (and your community) function effectively and efficiently, Fortunately, there are tools available to help make some of the most difficult tasks a little easier. Tools like your GIS.

Our Best Resources for Storm Water Management

Our Best Resources for Storm Water Management

Navigating the path toward effective storm water management is essential to protecting the health of your residents, preserving your community’s natural resources, and safeguarding local homes, businesses, and infrastructure against the catastrophic damage caused by flooding and erosion. To help guide you in your efforts, we’ve compiled a list of a few of the best resources available for communities at every step of the process.

Funding Your Projects in 2020: Upcoming Grant Opportunities

Funding Your Projects in 2020: Upcoming Grant Opportunities

We know that providing your residents with quality public resources, safe roads, and clean water is essential to creating a thriving community. We also know that locating the funds necessary to make improvements to local infrastructure can be incredibly difficult. This year, consider these financing opportunities to help you maintain, improve, and grow your community resources.

R/M Celebrates Opening of New Green Bay Office

R/M Celebrates Opening of New Green Bay Office

We’re very excited to announce the opening of our new Fox Valley branch office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our team celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony last week Monday with the help of the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce. Attendees included Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and Wisconsin State Representative David Steffen (4th Assembly District).

8 Ways R/M Can Help with Flooding

8 Ways R/M Can Help with Flooding

Much of the Midwest is experiencing a significant amount of rain this Fall, and the potential for flooding in your community may be high. If your staff is carrying a heavy workload, R/M available to assist. Learn how R/M can function as an extension of your team to help during periods with significant rain events.

Preparing for Extreme Weather: How You Can Protect Your Community

Preparing for Extreme Weather: How You Can Protect Your Community

The state of Wisconsin has experienced a record-breaking amount of precipitation over the last decade, resulting in billions of dollars in flood damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. Fortunately, there are resources available and steps you can take to prepare for increasingly severe weather and minimize your municipality’s risk of flood damage.

Upcoming Grant Funding for Your Community

Upcoming Grant Funding for Your Community

The state of Wisconsin’s recent record-breaking precipitation has left many communities struggling to repair significant storm damage. Fortunately, there are a variety of grants available to help ease your municipality’s financial burden. As budget season begins, consider these upcoming grant opportunities.

Storm Water Utilities Likely to Fall Outside Tax Levy Limits Soon

Storm Water Utilities Likely to Fall Outside Tax Levy Limits Soon

Municipalities may soon be allowed to create storm water utilities without storm water fees counting against their tax levy limits. Pending legislation would declassify storm water management as a covered service, meaning that any new or increased storm water fees would no longer require an offsetting levy deduction. Municipalities that would like to take advantage of the change should prepare themselves to create storm water utilities as soon as possible.

Local Impacts of Long-Term Rainfall Pattern Changes

Local Impacts of Long-Term Rainfall Pattern Changes

The amount and type of precipitation we experience on a daily or yearly basis can dramatically impact our lives and communities, and the consensus among experts is that the distribution of the world’s rainfall is shifting as our climate changes. Keep reading to learn how your community can prepare for changing precipitation.