Industry Social Club | Construction

Industry Social Club presented by PNC Bank continues! Join us on Wednesday, April 15 for a discussion on, Construction.

Construction is the foundation of how cities evolve, rebuild, and reimagine their future. From major development projects to neighborhood-scale revitalization, construction shapes the spaces where we live, work, and gather.

This edition of the Industry Social Club invites builders, planners, designers, and community members to explore how construction impacts Baltimore’s growth, workforce, and neighborhoods. Through an interactive conversation, we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today—from workforce development and equitable investment to sustainable building and the realities of shaping a city, block by block.

Industry Social Club is a free, monthly, after-hours program for local professionals, creatives, and influencers in various industries to cultivate connections that drive success. Topics examine contemporary trends in industry, both locally and nationally. The series explores industries as diverse as fashion and textiles, hospitality, healthcare, and LGBTQIA+ in the workforce, embracing a diverse spectrum of talents and backgrounds. Learn more about Industry Social Club here.

 Joanna Bartholomew is the CEO and Founder of O’Hara Development Partners, a Baltimore-based community development firm focused on restoring and building residential and commercial properties in urban neighborhoods. Known as an economic change agent, she brings a unique blend of social work, financial education, and real estate development to her work, centering community needs in every project. Joanna began her career as a licensed financial coach, supporting small business owners and families in building purpose-driven financial plans, and later founded a financial literacy program to equip young people with essential money management skills. Today, through O’Hara Development Partners, she leads efforts to transform vacant properties into vibrant, mixed-income communities that expand homeownership and improve quality of life. She is also a national educator with Brown Girls Do Invest, empowering women across the country to build wealth through investing.

Tiffany Veney is a Baltimore native, a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, and a first-generation college graduate from Bowie State University. Transitioning from a background in finance to follow her passion for architecture, she became a Property and Project Manager in 2017 before founding Madison Street Build and Design Group two years later. Her firm specializes in commercial build-outs and residential remodels, with a portfolio that includes the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, New Psalmist Baptist Church, and the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum. Madison Street Build and Design Group is dedicated to cultural preservation and cultivating a positive community impact.

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