Featured: YMCA Projects

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A partnership rooted in values.
The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country. Dedicated to creating opportunities that promote growth for all individuals, the ORB and YMCA partnership has connected deeply on the shared values and mission to strengthen the communities in which these infrastructures exist. It is this vision that has been the guiding compass to success throughout every unique YMCA partnership.

20+ years of continued connection.
Since 2002, we have had a connection to YMCA’s through board member and committee participation as volunteers. Throughout these 20+ years of involvement, we have watched the “YMCA Movement” continue to grow, and are honored to be a part of each of our partners' continued journeys.

YMCA project nuances.
The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country. Dedicated to contributing to a stronger, more cohesive community for all, the ORB and YMCA partnership has connected deeply on shared values and mission.

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20+ years

of active YMCA involvement through personal and professional participation.
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18+ YMCA

partnerships throughout the country for over a decade.
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COOK COUNTY, DULUTH YMCA

A collaboration between Cook County, City of Grand Marais, ISD 166 and Duluth YMCA.
This collaborative project started as a dream by the City of Grand Marais to build a community center. It became a reality after an approved Local Sales Tax referendum in Cook County. Chosen among 6 other Owner’s Representative firms, ORB’s growing rapport and knowledge of community centers sealed the partnership. With a need to engage stakeholders, onboard community support, and secure a facility with longevity in mind, ORB stood before the city council and informed them on their options, including the option that was ultimately chosen — the proposed center to be managed under the Duluth YMCA. With a proven track record of success throughout countless communities and supportive facts by ORB, the notion was approved. The post-site analysis resulted in a partnership with ISD 166. During this collaboration, an underutilized portion of the school building was renovated. Ultimately, the county created a lasting structure with security under the Duluth YMCA management, while enabling fiscal benefits for the school, and a holistic haven for community members.

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

Emily Marshall
Branch Executive Director
Cook County Community YMCA

SUE HAKES
Steering Committee Chair
Cook County Community Center

Chris Francis
President & CEO
Duluth Area Association of YMCAs

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“From my first meeting with ORB, I was impressed with their knowledge of the essential elements needed to successfully operate a YMCA. I would strongly recommend ORB to other YMCAs and non-profits that are looking at enhancing a current facility or are thinking of building a new one.”

Chris Francis President & CEO

Duluth Area Association of YMCAs
“ORB has been with us every step of the way: keeping us on track, assuring that decisions are made in a timely manner, making sure the scope of our project meets our budget, maximizing opportunities, following up on all of the many details, and keeping in close communication with leadership.”

Betsy McBride Executive Director

Itasca County Family YMCA

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Alexandria Area YMCA

Alexandria, MN | phase 1 & 2

A collaboration between Lakes Area Recreation Association, Douglas County Hospital, City of Alexandria, Young Peoples Place and YMCA.

ORB provided Construction Management Services for the Alexandria Area YMCA. The YMCA facility includes a full-service day care center, a lap pool, leisure pool with slide, suspended running track and state-of-the-art health center that overlooks the gymnasium, front lobby and pool.

Itasca County Family YMCA

GRAND RAPIDS, MN

A collaboration between ElderCircle, City of Grand Rapids, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital and YMCA.

The Itasca County Family YMCA Advisory Committee named ORB as their Owner’s Representative for the planning, design and construction process of an expansion and renovation of their existing facility. The project includes an Active Living Center, clinic space, Adult Day Stay area and improvements to key YMCA program spaces. The Advisory Committee’s goal is to have the $4MM – $5MM project up and running by fall/winter of 2014.

Cook County Community YMCA

Grand Marais, Minnesota

A collaboration between Cook County, City of Grand Marais, ISD 166 and Duluth YMCA.

The Cook County Community YMCA project began 10 years ago as a dream to build a Community Center in Grand Marais. In 2009, Cook County voters approved by referendum a 1% Local Option Sales Tax to construct and improve community centers and public recreation areas in Grand Marais, Tofte and Lutsen that transformed their dream into a reality.

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