Michelle Forte Young was selected from over 250 nominees
as part of the Class of 2010 in Orlando Business Journal's
annual competition, "Forty Under 40". It recognizes forty top
business and civic leaders in Orlando under the age of 40.
06.11 - 06.17.2010 | OBJ | p.20
06.07.10 | Summer Internship
FORTE YOUNG INC. welcomes Melissa Perez to the team!
Melissa is studying for her Associate's Degree in Construction
Management at Seminole State College of Florida, and will be
interning with us for the Summer. W e l c o m e M e l i s s a !
Michelle Forte Young was one of the Nominees in Orlando Business Journal for
Women Who Mean Business in the category "Up and Comer" for 2010.
04.09 - 04.15.2010 | OBJ | p.15
12.11.2009 | Orlando VA Medical Center
Brasfield & Gorrie brings FORTE YOUNG INC.
on board as part of their construction team for the
Orlando VA Medical Center @ Lake Nona.
12.03.2009 | EA GAMES/EA SPORTS/TIBURON (Electronic Arts, Inc.)
FORTE YOUNG INC. was awarded the contract to renovate the interior of Maitland Summit
Building I, a six-story Class A office building in Maitland, FL. A highlight to this project:
all new plumbing fixtures specified for installation in the men's and women's restrooms
are low flow, dual-flush, and touch free "green" fixtures that will reduce potable
water useage, saving thousands of gallons (and dollars) annually. www.ea.com
Quarterly Newsletter SIGHTLINES | Q4 Fall 09
07.15.2009 | OBJ | online
City of Orlando moves forward with pre-construction services
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 07.15.09-OBJ_DPAC.pdf
03.23.2009 | U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Accredited Professional (AP) | Michelle Forte Young attains LEED®AP status
05.15 - 05.21.2009 | OBJ | p.26
04.25 - 05.01.2008 | OBJ | p.32
Michelle Forte Young was one of the Nominees in Orlando Business Journal for
Women Who Mean Business in the category "Up and Comer" for both 2008 and 2009.
Orange & Blueprints | Spring 2009 | p.22
Michelle Forte Young met the BCN seniors while a guest speaker in their
Capstone and Scheduling classes at M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
BCN Lecturer, Dr. Richard Smailes
Guest Speaker, Michelle Forte Young
BCN Director, Dr. Abdol Chini
09.24.2008 | CNBC | The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch
Michelle Forte Young was one of the featured guests on the talk show
The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch discussing the current economy
and impacts on her up-and-coming small business, FORTE YOUNG INC. The show aired weeknights at 10 PM on news channel CNBC and offered success stories that outlined a "Roadmap to the American Dream."
02.22.2001 | Armstrong World Industries
"Reclamation of Nearly 25 Tons of Old Acoustical Ceiling Panels
Highlights Remodeling of Facility for Florida Financial Institution"