Florence Cement Company, a third-generation, family-owned, women-led, union contractor specializing in heavy civil and infrastructure construction throughout Southeastern Michigan and beyond, is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC.) The WBENC is the nation’s leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women.
This prestigious certification affirms that Florence Cement Company is at least 51 percent owned, operated, and controlled by a woman CEO, Doreen Lanni. The WBENC certification is a nationally recognized designation that validates women-owned businesses and supports supplier diversity across industries.
For Florence Cement Company, this milestone represents more than a certification. As the first women-led, WBENC-certified civil construction firm of its kind in the region, the designation marks a new chapter in the company’s continued growth and leadership within the heavy civil construction industry.
Under Lanni’s leadership, Florence Cement Company fosters a culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but viewed as essential to long-term success. This certification reflects those values in action and underscores the importance of inclusive leadership in building resilient infrastructure and stronger communities.
Florence Cement Company is a proud member of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), the Michigan Concrete Paving Association (MCA), the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) and the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan (APAM).
For more information about Florence Cement Company. and its services, visit www.florencecement.com.
