The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) and the AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF) announced a new partnership with the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and its Regional Small Business Utilization Center (RSBUC).

This collaboration is designed to strengthen and expand support for small, underrepresented, and diverse construction businesses across the Greater Sacramento region, including Sacramento, Yolo and Placer counties.

Through this joint initiative, AGC CEF and RSBUC will provide small construction businesses with comprehensive resources tailored to the unique demands of the industry. These include targeted education and training, mentorship and technical assistance, access to matchmaking opportunities with AGC general contractors, and ongoing business development support.

By focusing on practical, high-impact programming, the partnership aims to increase procurement readiness and help diverse contractors compete for — and secure — major construction contracts.

"This partnership reflects our shared commitment to creating more inclusive and equitable economic opportunities within the construction industry," said Erin Volk, executive director of AGC CEF and senior vice president, workforce and community development at AGC of California.

This project is funded in part through a grant from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, which includes a $100,000 subgrant from RSBUC to AGC CEF in recognition of the foundation's subject matter expertise and capacity to deliver construction-specific training and support.

Founded in 2001, the AGC CEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit benefit corporation created by construction industry leaders to address California's workforce needs and systemic barriers to entry for underserved communities.

The Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (SacAsian Chamber) is dedicated to advancing the business, economic, and policy interests of the region's diverse communities.

For details, visit agc-ca.org.