Build California – #IYouWe “Out, Proud & Building California“
Click here to view Abigail’s interview with Thereza Peña.
Check out Build California’s recent #IYouWe series interview with sixth Stage Carpenter Thereza Peña! Thereza shared her personal story with Senior Build California Manager Abigail Palomares, celebrating pride in the construction industry. Click the link to head to our YouTube channel and learn about her experience coming out, advice for LGBTQ+ considering entering the industry, mentors who’ve had a strong influence, and more!Have an inspiring story to tell about your experience in the construction industry? Contact Jaye Van Wormer at VanWormerJ@agc-ca.org to get involved.
Grow your business at the SoCal Small Business Construction Expo (SBCX)
Build your network at the upcoming Southern California Small Business Construction Expo (SBCX) on Aug. 25 in Long Beach! This expo is presented in partnership with BuildOUT California, DGS, LA Metro, LAWA, Metropolitan Water District, and the Port of Long Beach to bring together public and government agencies, prime contractors, and specialty trades from across the state, and aims to build relationships, create opportunities, and strengthen our industry.
We encourage prime contractors, specialty trades, and local agencies to sponsor the event and reserve an expo booth to connect with SUB contractors that are looking for opportunities to advance their business. As an added bonus, sponsors will receive a discount code to access member pricing to AGC of California’s Hot Summer Night event on Aug. 24. Gold and Silver sponsors will receive two free tickets, and Bronze sponsors will receive one.
Don’t wait until August to network with other small/underrepresented businesses (SUBs)! Join our next SUB Forum taking place on July 25!
Donate to the AGC Construction Education Foundation (CEF)
Our sincere gratitude goes out to our donors and sponsors – your generous support ensures AGC of California’s Workforce Development programs have a strong future and impact. We’d like to acknowledge our newest program sponsors:
- Granite Construction – $20,000 donation to the AGC of California Inclusive Leaders Institute.
- Webcor – $5,000 to Build California, and $5,000 towards both a SUB Forum and DE&I Forum.
Through innovative programs such as Build California, Emerging Leaders, AGC of California Student Chapters, and Scholarships & Giving, CEF is able to attract underrepresented populations to the construction industry and provide the necessary support, training and education which ensures advancement. CEF is 100% dependent on charitable donations and grant funds to successfully operate these programs and support the industry.
Find out more about sponsorship opportunities and donate today to be featured in AGC marketing as a CEF sponsor.
Build your legacy with us at our 2023 CONSTRUCT annual conference
AGC of California’s 2023 CONSTRUCT Annual Conference, presented by Autodesk Construction Cloud, is the California construction industry’s premier educational and networking conference.
This year’s event, October 10-13 at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, will include the Student Chapter Career Fair and the new NextGen Celebration featuring a CEF Silent Auction!
To register for our CONSTRUCT annual conference, click here. To view the full agenda, click here. For sponsorship opportunities for the NextGen Celebration, click here.
Register for our CONSTRUCT annual conference
Let AGC of California know how we can best serve you!
AGC of California’s annual Member Needs Survey is now open!
This brief survey helps us understand where we can improve to make sure we meet the needs of the industry and our members. We appreciate your feedback so we can best provide you with the tools and resources you need.
