Industry-connection opportunities for certified small businesses

AGC of Washington is committed to supporting certified small businesses. We strive to promote equal opportunities and resources for businesses of all sizes.

If you are part of a small, woman-owned, veteran-owned, minority-owned, or other certified business, there are many opportunities to connect with others in the industry and learn about other project opportunities. Here’s a sample of what we can offer these businesses in our region.

Working with general contractors

We have a specified list of AGC-member general contractors who often work with small and certified businesses, commonly through their small business divisions.

Networking with larger businesses can help a new business, especially a specific specialty, start making its mark in the construction industry. The list of current contractors is available on our website.

Finding out about state resources
Among the organizations that help certified small businesses are: the Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center or PTAC; the Washington Small-Business Development Center, or WSBDC; the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions; and the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises.

There are also federal, county, and state resources for emerging and certified businesses. You can find those listings on our website.

Networking websites for small businesses
It can be daunting to network and find the connections needed for your small or certified business to thrive. AGCW helps with this by providing up-to-date listings on its website for small/certified businesses.

Businesses are grouped by general contracting, specialty contracting, and associate membership. If you want to be a part of the list, the website features the listings as contact details and the process.

Advice from us on how you can make progress
The AGCW has many different ways to optimize your membership with us. We can offer online, and job site classes for all skill sets through our AGC Education Foundation. You can join our online and print directories for marketing and networking purposes. Or, you can some of our meetings – such as the AGC Contractor Exchange or the Three-Year Federal Projects Outlook – to learn about or foster new opportunities.

Supporting everyone who is part of AGCW 


Respect, inclusion, and diversity are all part of our goal to build an economically strong and vibrant community where families and businesses can prosper equally. Having initiatives, supportive benefits, and education for everyone at AGCW can help to achieve this.

To find out more about the resources we offer, go to our website.