Regional Hispanic Construction Association

OSHA - 10 Hour - Spanish
2026-04-20 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
OSHA – 10 Hour – Spanish
Monday, April 20, 2026 – 8:00 AM-1:00 AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 8:00 AM-1:00 AM
RHCA 2210 Illinois Ave, Dallas, Texas
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OSHA – 10 Hour – English
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-21 13:00 | RHCA Headquarters 2210 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75224, 2210 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, 75224, United States
OSHA – 10 Hour – English
April 20 & 21 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

2210 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75224

https://pci.jotform.com/form/260675234812154

NTTA Business Opportunities Stakeholder Session
2026-04-21 11:30 - 13:00 | 3330 N. Hampton Rd., Dallas, TX 75212, 3330 N. Hampton Rd., Dallas, 75212, United States
Discover upcoming contracting opportunities with NTTA, connect with our leadership as well as industry peers and learn how to grow your business. You will also have the opportunity to network and gain valuable insights on how to do business with NTTA during this focused session.

Dallas College West Dallas Center
3330 N. Hampton Rd., Dallas, TX 75212

Apr 21, 2026 11:30am CT – Apr 21, 2026 01:00pm CT

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Lunch & Learn: Employee vs Contractor: What Business Owners Need to Know
2026-04-22 11:30 - 13:00 | 1144 Airport Boulevard #260 Austin, TX 78702, 144 Airport Boulevard #260, Austin, 78702, United States
By Economic Growth Business Incubator

Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)Austin, TX

Wednesday, Apr 22 from 11:30 am to 1 pm

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Overview

Understand employee vs. independent contractor classification, when and how to categorize, and protect your business from costly mistakes.

La descripción está disponible en español a continuación.
Lunch & Learn: Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
This interactive Lunch & Learn is designed to help business owners understand the key differences between employees and independent contractors and how to properly classify their workforce. Participants will learn when and how to categorize workers, the responsibilities that come with each classification, and the potential risks and consequences of misclassification.
We’ll break down real-world scenarios, explain common mistakes businesses make, and provide practical guidance to help you protect your business, stay compliant, and make informed decisions as you grow.
By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of worker classification and how to apply best practices to their own business operations.
Who should attend?

Business owners who hire or plan to hire employees or independent contractors
Businesses looking to grow their team while avoiding costly compliance issues
Aspiring business owners who plan to add employees in the future

Light lunch will be provided.
About the Speaker:
Vanessa Gonzalez is a partner at her law firm, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP. She has been practicing employment law for over 25 years and is board-certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2005. Ms. Gonzalez is originally from Brownsville, Texas, and after completing her bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University, she received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Ms. Gonzalez gives legal counsel to businesses to comply with all of the state and federal employment laws and represents small businesses when claims are made by their employees, and also in contract preparations, negotiations, and disputes.
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Lunch & Learn: Empleado vs. Contratista Independiente: Lo que los dueños de negocios deben saber
Este Lunch & Learn interactivo está diseñado para ayudar a los dueños de negocios a comprender las diferencias clave entre empleados y contratistas independientes, y cómo clasificar correctamente a su fuerza laboral. Los participantes aprenderán cuándo y cómo categorizar a los trabajadores, las responsabilidades que conlleva cada clasificación y los posibles riesgos y consecuencias de una clasificación incorrecta.
Analizaremos escenarios del mundo real, explicaremos errores comunes que cometen los negocios y brindaremos orientación práctica para ayudarle a proteger su negocio, cumplir con las leyes laborales y tomar decisiones informadas a medida que crece.
Al final de la sesión, los participantes tendrán una comprensión más clara de la clasificación de trabajadores y de cómo aplicar las mejores prácticas en sus propias operaciones comerciales.
¿Quiénes deberían asistir?

Dueños de negocios que contratan o planean contratar empleados o contratistas independientes
Negocios que buscan hacer crecer su equipo evitando penalizaciones de incumplimiento
Personas con intenciones de abrir un negocio que planean agregar empleados a su negocio en el futuro

Se ofrecerá un almuerzo ligero.
Sobre la conferencista:
Vanessa González es socia de su firma legal, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP. Cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia en derecho laboral y de empleo, y está certificada por la Junta de Especialización Legal de Texas en derecho laboral y de empleo desde 2005. La Sra. González es originaria de Brownsville, Texas. Después de completar su licenciatura en la Universidad de Texas A&M, obtuvo su título de abogada en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Texas. La Sra. González asesora legalmente a empresas y negocios para cumplir con las leyes laborales estatales y federales, representa a negocios cuando enfrentan reclamaciones de sus empleados y también apoya en la preparación, negociación y resolución de contratos.
Habrá interpretación simultánea disponible para personas de habla hispana

Port Houston Construction Contractors Forum
2026-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | 111 East Loop North, Houston, Texas 77029, 111 East Loop North, Houston, 77029, United States
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Executive Office Building
111 East Loop North, Houston, Texas 77029
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NAMC DFW Chapter Relaunch HUB Program Update
2026-04-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Spark Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, 1000 Ballpark Way
NAMC DFW Chapter Relaunch HUB Program Update
Friday April 24, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Spark Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way
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OSHA 30 - Hour - English
2026-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
OSHA 30 – Hour – English
Dates
April 27, 28, 29, 30, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT | 2210 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75224

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2026 Bonding Program - City of Houston OBO
2026-04-29 08:00 - 14:00 | McCarthy Building Companies Inc., 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 2200, Houston, TX 77056, 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, 77056, United States
Boost your surety capacity! Join City of Houston OBO & 4 Veteran Experts for an intensive 1-day workshop.
Topics: Underwriting, Accounting, Surety, Claims.
Where:
2200 Post Oak Blvd
When:
April 29 | 8AM-2PM Cost: $50
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Get Contract-Ready. Grow Your Business.
If you’re serious about growing your business in Houston, bonding is the gateway. Too many small businesses miss out on major contracts—not because they aren’t qualified, but because they’re not bond-ready. Join the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity for a 1-day Bonding Program to help you understand bonding, strengthen your financial position, and compete for larger opportunities. Hear from experts covering underwriting, accounting, surety, and claims.

Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training - English - Dallas
2026-05-04 08:00 - 10:00 | 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training – English – Dallas
Monday, May 4, 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am
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Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training - Spanish - Dallas
2026-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training – Spanish – Dallas
Monday, May 4, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training - English - Fort Worth
2026-05-05 08:00 - 10:00 | 1104 S Freeway, Ste 116, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training – English – Fort Worth
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am
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Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training - Spanish - Fort Worth
2026-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 | 1104 S Freeway, Ste 116, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training – Spanish – Fort Worth
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training - English - Austin
2026-05-07 08:00 - 10:00 | TBD, TX, United States
Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training – English – Austin
Thursday, May 7, 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am
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Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training - English - Houston
2026-05-08 08:00 - 10:00 | 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training – English – Houston
Friday, May 8, 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am
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Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training - Spanish - Houston
2026-05-08 14:00 - 16:00 | 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
Safety Stand-Down Fall Protection Training – Spanish – Houston
Friday, May 8, 2026
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Pillar Awards Luncheon & Construction Expo (Postponed)
2026-05-14 08:00 - 14:00
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POSTPONED
We sincerely appreciate everyone who has already registered for the event. Your registration will automatically transfer to the new date, and no further action is required.

NCCER Construction Workforce Training Cohort 8 English
2026-05-15 08:00 - 16:00 | RHCA Headquarters & Training Center, 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75224, United States
NCCER Construction Workforce Training
Cohort 8 – English
Friday May 15, 2026 to Friday, July 17, 2026
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Fridays, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

NCCER Construction Workforce Training Cohort 9 Spanish
2026-05-15 08:00 - 16:00 | RHCA Headquarters & Training Center, 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75224, United States
NCCER Construction Workforce Training
Cohort 9 – Español
Viernes, 15 de Mayo, 2026 a Viernes, 17 de Julio, 2026
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Viernes, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

RHCA Golf Classic 2026
2026-05-18 07:00 - 15:00 | Indian Creek Golf Club, 1650 W. Frankford Rd, Carrollton, Texas, 75007
Join the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) for our Annual Golf Classic at Indian Creek Golf Club — a premier networking event bringing together construction industry professionals, business leaders, contractors, suppliers, and community partners for a day of golf, relationship building, and industry connection.
This annual tournament provides attendees with the opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships, build new business connections, and engage with leaders from across the A/E/C industry in a fun, relaxed environment. Participants will enjoy a full day of golf, networking, contests, sponsor activations, refreshments, and awards while supporting RHCA’s mission to advance the construction industry and workforce development initiatives across Texas.
Whether you are playing, sponsoring, or attending to network, the RHCA Golf Classic is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers and support the continued growth of our construction community.

The Empowered Exchange: Dallas ISD Superintendent, Dr. Stephanie Elizalde
2026-05-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Dallas College, Bill J. Priest Institue, 1402 Corinth St., Dallas, 75215, United States
The Empowered Exchange: Dallas ISD Superintendent, Dr. Stephanie Elizalde
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:30 am – 10:00
Dallas College, Bill J. Priest Institute
1402, Corinth St. Dallas TX 75215
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RHCA Houston Networker
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | 3635 Willowbend Blvd. Houston Texas 77054 Suite 318, 3635 Willowbend Blvd., Houston, 77054, United States
RHCA Houston Networker
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COFFEE | CONTRACTS | CONNECTIONS
Meet, connect, and build relationships with RHCA members!
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am
PuroClean Central Southwest
3665 Willowbend Blvd, Suite 318, Houston, TX 77054

Safety Council Meeting
2026-05-27 08:30 - 10:00 | 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
RHCA Safety Council serves as a subject matter expert panel to advise the RHCA on construction safety issues and health matters by providing health and safety field input and perspective. Develops the RHCA Construction Safety Program, provides guidance, and reviews the resolution of construction safety issues.
The Third Wednesday of the Month 8:30 am to 10:00 am Central Time. Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.
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Committee Functions:

Acts as a resource for Construction Safety instructors
Recommends training topics and speakers
Assists with RHCA Safety activities
Assists with grant research and submittals
Assists with annual events:

OSHA Safety Stand-Down
Texas-wide RHCA Day of the Construction Worker
National Safe + Sound Week

Facilitates sponsors and resources for Committee activities.

DFW Airport Runway to the Future
2026-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | the constellation club
DFW Airport Runway to the Future

Date: May 28, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: The Constellation Club, Irving

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Building Blocks of Business Success
2026-06-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Statwide: Austin | Dallas | El Paso | Houston | Rio Grande Valley | Laredo | Sherman | Tyler, TX, United States
The Building Blocks of Business Success seminars are tailored for small business owners and are designed to equip them with essential tools and strategies for growth and success in the market.
Monthly workshops. First Wednesday of every month.
RHCA Houston HQ & Training Center, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Speakers

Houston City College – Veronica Douglas
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business – Melissa Ngome
Subcontractors USA – Chivon Jones
SouthEast Fabricators and Erector’s LLC – Claudia Baca-Ruiz
City of Houston – Alejandro Guajardo MBA

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The Hispanic Business Advantage: Growth, Scale & Opportunity in North Texas
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | The Westin Dallas Southlake 1200 E State Hwy 114 Southlake TX 76092
Exclusive conversation with the USHCC CEO, Ramiro Cavazos.
Join us on June 4 to discuss entrepreneurship, economic influence and opportunity across North Texas. Don’t miss out
A conversation on entrepreneurship, economic influence, and opportunity across North texas, Featuring USHCC CEO, Ramiro Cavzazos
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June 4, 2026
The Westin Dallas Southlake
1200 E State Hwy 114
Southlake TX 76092
United States

RHCA Ambassadors Happy Hour
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:00 | 5130 Northern Cross Blvd, Haltom City, TX 76117, 5130 Northern Cross Blvd, Haltom City, 76117, United States
Thursday, June 4th, 2026
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
My Stomping Grounds
5130 Northern Cross Blvd, Haltom City, TX 76117

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You Are Invited! Meet Other RHCA Members, Make Connections & Build Foundations

NTTA Business Chat
2026-06-10 10:00 - 23:00 | 5900 W Plano Pkwy, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75093, 5900 W Plano Pkwy, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75093
Join NTTA’s Business Development & Opportunities Department, Procurement and Business Units to learn more about upcoming opportunities and how to do business with the NTTA. Meet and connect with advocacy partners, contractor associations and certifying agencies to gain insight about their unique services and programs.

NTTA Boardroom
5900 W Plano Pkwy, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75093
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Jun 10, 2026 10:00am CT – Jun 10, 2026 11:15am CT

OSHA 10 Hour Training - Spanish
2026-06-11 08:00 - 13:00 | 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
Uses participatory, hands-on learning activities
Trainers customize topics to meet audience needs
Covers hazard recognition, workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and complaint procedures
Highlights the importance of safety and health, especially for young workers

Classes available in English & Spanish

Registration is Required | Class dates are subject to change

Fall Protection Training - English - Houston
2026-06-17 08:00 - 10:00 | 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
Fall Protection Training – English – Houston
Program Benefits

Uses participatory, hands-on learning activities
Trainers customize topics to meet audience needs
Covers hazard recognition, workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and complaint procedure
Highlights the importance of safety and health, especially for young workers

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am
7047 Harrisburg Blvd, 2nd Floor
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RHCA Austin Networker
2026-06-18 09:00 - 11:00 | TBD, TX, United States
Join the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) for our upcoming RHCA Networker in Austin, TX — a morning focused on coffee, connections, and opportunities within the construction industry.
This networking event will bring together contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, industry professionals, and community partners to build meaningful relationships and strengthen connections across the A/E/C industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with RHCA members, expand their professional networks, and learn more about upcoming opportunities and initiatives across Texas.
Whether you are looking to grow your business, meet new industry partners, or become more involved with RHCA, this event provides a welcoming environment to connect and collaborate with construction professionals from across the region.
