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RHCA Executive SummaryDallas Mayor Mike Rawlings

MISSION STATEMENT1,700 MEMBERS STRONGThe mission of the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association isto promote and support the advancement and economicgrowth of diverse contractors and consultants in Texas. We arecommitted to developing programs and facilitating theresources needed to help minority and women contractors andconsultants reach their potential.CharterWe are committed to developing programs and facilitating the resources tohelp RHCA members reach their potential.

1995-1999Valentine Arreguin2000-2001Javier Arias2006-2007Chris EscobedoPhillips/MayCorp.2011-2013Elizabeth PoncePonceContractors, Inc.2002-2003Adam TreviñoVortexConstruction2004-2005Luis SpinolaAztecaEnterprises, Inc.2008-2009Patricia R. GormanThe Rodriguez Group2010-2011Mike Treviño, Sr.InnovationMechanical2014-2015Ben MuroACME Brick2016-2018Juan F. RodriguezStructure ToneSouthwest

RHCA Board of DirectorsChairmanRuben LandaWSP USA, Inc.Vice ChairmanBianca SandovalAustin CommercialTreasurerYesenia GarciaNTD Mechanical ContractorsSecretarySheena MorganAtmos EnergyCorporationImmediate Past ChairJuan RodriguezStructure Tone SouthwestParliamentarianChris MontezThe Law Firm of Christopher D.Montez, PLLCHector BassATCI ContractingShenita ClevelandDiverse GlobalStrategiesScott FinleyJackie LeeTaylor Construction ManagementDave RendonDMR Global CorpHonorable MonicaAlonzoFormer Mayor ProTem, City of DallasRHCA PresidentJohn H. Martinez-D.

RHCA Board of Directors

Executive Summary:Contractors build your world, the RHCA builds contractors with over 1,700 member companies, the RegionalHispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) serves as a “Hispanic Chamber of Commerce” for the architectural,engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry.The RHCA is unique in that the Chamber not only works with the owners and management, but with the frontlineconstruction worker. The RHCA often provides the only Construction Safety training for these workers as well asserving as the outsourced safety division of many small contractors.Members range from general contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, sub-consultants, construction workers,educators, students and non-construction industry members that find the RHCA a resource for economicopportunities and training.The RHCA now has three offices to serve the A/E/C industry in North Texas. The first purchase was the RHCAHeadquarters and Contractor Business Center with over 11,000 square feet dedicated to training anddevelopment in the heart of the Hispanic Community called Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas. The second is a leased officeminutes from downtown Fort Worth and as of July 2015 the RHCA purchased its second building to house theRHCA Women’s Contractor Business Center.

RHCA Dallas HeadquarterDallas Office2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75224-1636RHCA Women’s CenterWest Dallas Office3918 N. Hampton Rd, Dallas, Texas 75212RHCA Fort Worth BACFort Worth Office1150 S. Freeway, Suite 114, Fort Worth, TX 76104Phone: 972-786-0909 Fax: 972-786-0910 www.regionalhca.org

2210 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, Texas 75224

3918 N. Hampton Rd, Dallas, Texas 75212

“Lease Office”1150 S. Freeway, Suite 114, Fort Worth, TX 76104

RHCA Corporate Partners"Exclusive Home Improvement Partner of the RHCA"“RHCA Preferred Partner"Fort Worth Chapter #1Dallas Chapter #2

RHCA Chambers of Commerce & Professional Association PartnersAsian American Contractors Association of Texas (AACA)D/FW Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC)Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC)Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce(FWMBCC)Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC)Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)LiftFundOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Regional Black Contractors Association (RBCA)Safety Professional & the Latino WorkforceTEXO AssociationUniversity CrossroadsUTA/Cross Timbers Procurement

RHCA Women Partner AssociationsDallas Women's FoundationNational Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC-Fort Worth Chapter)National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC-Dallas Chapter)Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE Dallas)Women of Williams (WOW) – The Williams Family FoundationWomen's Business Council SouthwestWomen's Transportation Seminar (Greater Dallas-Fort Worth WTS Chapter)

Proclamation from the Mayor – Day of the Construction Worker 2015Proclamation from Dallas County – Day of the Construction Worker 2015West Dallas Elementary - Toy DonationsDallas Community Code Conference – Partner RecognitionGovernment Procurement Conference – Partner RecognitionDallas Business Journal 2015 Minority Business Leader Awards – (RHCA President Awarded)University of Notre Dame Mendoza College – Winner of the most attendees in Miami, FL Chamber Training

RHCA Member Profile9%16%51%7%1%51% 0- 500K9% 500k- 2 million7% 2- 5 million1% 5- 10 million7% 10 million16%Associate Members9%Individual Members7%9%

Member/Non-MemberParticipationBusiness AssistanceCenter How To Start ABusiness Clients525RHCA ProgrammingTraining, Networking,Events and BusinessDevelopment5676Total Participation6,201Events39%43%18%Safety/Craft TrainingBusinessDevelopmentSeminars/Workshops

RHCA Historical OverviewDallas Mayor Pro TemMonica R. Alonzo

RHCA Programming

City of DallasBusiness Diversity Task Force CouncilCity of Fort WorthM/WBE Advisory CommitteeDallas CountySmall Business Advocacy CouncilDallas ISDM/WBE Advisory CommitteeNational Hispanic Contractors AssociationRHCA President John Martinez, ChairNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityBusiness Development Advisory CouncilParkland Health & Hospital SystemSupplier Diversity External Advisory BoardTrinity River Vision AuthorityFair Contracting CommitteeTxDOTCooperative Inclusion Plan (CIP) Committee

No. 1: RHCA Construction Safety Training:Texas is in the OSHA region with the highest number of work injuries and worker fatalities.RHCA is committed to train the members and other contractors to provide a safe working environment. The RHCA Safety Councilwhose members include renowned Safety Directors and Managers representing leading General Contractors such as KPost Company,Capform, NOW Specialties Inc., Balfour Beatty Construction, Webber and one of the top Hispanic own construction companiesPhillips/May Corporation have provided training and awareness throughout North Texas. The RHCA Safety Council manages the RHCAConstruction Safety Program and Services and works closely with the local OSHA office and the U.S. Department of Labor.Along with one-on-one consulting the following courses have been offered in the last 12 months:OSHA Focus Four – English (5 hour training)OSHA Focus Four Train the Trainer – English (5 hour training)OSHA Focus Four – Spanish (5 hour training)OSHA Focus Four Train the Trainer – Spanish (5 hour training)OSHA 10 Hr – English (2 day course / 5 hour each day)OSHA 10 Hr – Spanish (2 day course / 5 hour each day)OSHA 30 – English (6 day course / 5 hour each day)OSHA 30 – Spanish (6 day course / 5 hour each day)FlaggerScaffoldConfine SpaceFall ProtectionConfined SpaceFirst Aid, CPR & AED

No. 2: RHCA Contractor Business Assistance Center in partnership with the City of Dallas,Wells Fargo and Lowes Pro Services:The Contractor Business Assistance Center promotes and supports the advancement and growth of small andemerging contractors and sub-contractors with an emphasis on starting Hispanic-owned businesses in theDallas/Fort Worth area, the target market is construction, the program is open to other industries as well asHispanics and non-Hispanics.Contractor Business Assistance Program Services: One-on-One ConsultationsIndividual and Group TrainingBusiness Contacts /NetworkingSmall Business Assessment ToolsIncubator ProgramAccounting/QBWebsite/Email DevelopmentProposal WritingBidding and Proposal Writing ClassesSafety ClassesAccess to CapitalAccounting for small Business

Contractor Business Assistance Program Services: continue . Blue Print Reading – Class 1 EnglishBlue Print Reading – Class 1 SpanishBlue Print Reading II with Electrical component (Electrical) – English (5 day course)Business PlanBuying Insurance: What Every Contractor Needs To Know.BeforeCIP Professional Services WorkshopCIP University - A WINNING SEASONContracts / AttorneyEstimating Class – (6 weeks / 2 days per week / evening course)Finance Seminar - What A Start Up Business Needs To KnowFinancial Basics SeminarFinancial Seminar: Understanding & Using Your Financial Statements toGrow Your BusinessFinancial StatementsHow to Start a Contractor Business – Monthly sessionsHuman ResourcesInsurances and investments in the futureIntroduction to QuickBooks as payroll toolLeasing a Commercial SpaceLien & Bond Seminar

Contractor Business Assistance Program Services: continue . Marketing for small businessObligations as employer or contractorIntro to OSHAPermits, licenses, and regulationsPrimavera P6 Project ManagementProduct and Service PricingSales and effective communication skillsScaffold TrainingSigning A Contract: What Every Contractor Needs To Know. BeforeTechnology for Start UpsTop IRS Pitfalls and Reasons Small Businesses FailUTA/Cross Timbers: Bid MatchingUTA/Cross Timbers: How to Assemble a Technical ProposalUTA/Cross Timbers: Understanding Government ContractingWhat is WBE, MBE, and other certifications

No. 3: RHCA Women’s Contractor Business Assistance CenterThe Guardian Small Business Research Institute projects that women-owned businesses will generate 5 million new jobs by the year2018, because 1 out of every 10 employees works for a women-owned business and because of women owned businesses exceed 3trillion dollars the RHCA has established the RHCA Women’s Contractor Business Assistance Center with its own building andmanagement.The program includes a Construction Business Management Certificate: Financial planning to expand the company Supplier diversity; how do I participate? Bonding; best practices, does & don’ts Blueprint reading & cost estimating Project planning & scheduling Contract management Legal Considerations Job cost accounting Safety training; OSHA 10