Regional Hispanic Construction Association

Economic and Business Development Committee Meeting 09 17 2024
2024-09-17 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
The RHCA Economic and Business Development Committee is a standing committee. The Committee supports the RHCA mission to increase contractor business capacity, efficiency, and profitability through project opportunities and building relationships with key industry contacts.
The Committee develops programming and relationships with major general contractors, owners and developers to use RHCA members and small, minority, and women-owned contractors; and to help members to contract with each other.
Economic and Business Development Committee Meetings are held on The third Tuesday of the Month from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. CST.
Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.
Interested in presenting a project opportunity or topic please get in touch with Julio Florez (julio@regionalhca.org)

Soy Votante-Networking & Voter Engagement
2024-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Choctaw Lounge, Texas Live 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011, Choctaw Lounge, Texas Live 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, 76011, United States
Soy Votante-Networking & Voter Engagement

Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Choctaw Lounge, Texas Live
1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011
RSVP: https://business.fwhcc.org/events/details/soy-votante-networking-voter-engagement-5117645

In a collaborative effort to empower and mobilize the Hispanic community, Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in North Texas are joining forces to host the “Soy Votante” voter engagement event. This free event will take place on September 24th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Choctaw Lounge in Texas Live, and is organized by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Grand Prairie, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Latino Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association.
The “Soy Votante” event is a powerful initiative to encourage voter registration, voter planning, and political engagement within the Hispanic business community. It reflects a growing movement to dispel the misconception that the Hispanic community is not engaged at the polls. The event aims to serve as a platform for local business owners, community leaders, and members of the public to come together and advocate for an increased voter turnout in local and national elections.
Event Highlights Include:

Mayor Jim Ross of Arlington will deliver brief remarks at 7:00 PM on the importance of voting and civic engagement within the Hispanic community.
Somos Tejas and Jolt will host a voter registration booth on-site to assist attendees with registering to vote.
Raise Your Hand Texas will sponsor and distribute voter planning cards to help attendees organize their voting efforts.
Univision will share marketing materials for their #VotaConmigo initiative, encouraging voter participation across the state.

Fall Protection Training (English)
2024-09-27 08:00 - 10:00
Fall Protection Training (English)
September 27, 2024 – 8:00 am – 10:00 am CT
Location: Fort Worth Business Assistance Center (BAC) 1150 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Check-in: 7:30 am CT | Class will start promptly at 8:00 am

Fall Protection Training (Spanish)
2024-09-27 13:00 - 15:00
Fall Protection Training (Spanish)
September 27, 2024 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT
Location: Fort Worth Business Assistance Center (BAC) 1150 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Check-in: 12:30 pm CT | Class will start promptly at 1:00 pm

Safety Council Meeting 10 02 2024
2024-10-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
RHCA Safety Council is an advisory body formed to provide the RHCA, Health and Safety field input and perspective in the development and maintenance of construction safety program guidance and in the review and resolution of construction safety issues. The Safety Council also serves as a topical committee to provide advice and support on safety-related construction issues. It serves as a subject matter expert panel to advise the RHCA in construction safety and health matters.
The RHCA Safety Council Functions:

Resource for training instructors

Training topics and speakers

Assists with RHCA Safety events (Safety Stand-Down, DIA and Safe + Sound)

Assists with the development of grants and training

RHCA Safety Council Meetings
The first Wednesday of the Month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. CST
Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.
Interested in presenting a project opportunity or topic please get in touch with Marina Castro (marina@regionalhca.org) or Julio Florez (julio@regionalhca.org)

Houston Luna Awards Luncheon
2024-10-03 11:30 - 13:30
Houston Luna Awards Luncheon
Thursday, October 3, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Architecture • Engineering • Construction
The Luna Awards celebrates the achievements of women, women-owned businesses, and advocates who promote and develop women at all levels in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/240514850816152

AEC Roundtable Committee Meeting 10 09 2024
2024-10-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
Architecture, Engineering and Construction – AEC The RHCA Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Committee (AEC). The Committee supports the RHCA mission to increase architecture, engineering and contractor business capacity, efficiency, and profitability through civil, heavy highway and infrastructure project opportunities. The Committee develops programming and relationships with major general contractors, owners and developers to use RHCA members and small, minority, and women-owned contractors; and to help members to contract with each other.
AEC Roundtable Committee Meetings
The second Wednesday of the month from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.
Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.
Interested in presenting a project opportunity or topic please contact Julio Florez (julio@regionalhca.org)

San Antonio Luna Awards Luncheon
2024-10-10 11:30 - 13:30
San Antonio Luna Awards Luncheon
Thursday, October 10, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Architecture • Engineering • Construction
The Luna Awards celebrates the achievements of women, women-owned businesses, and advocates who promote and develop women at all levels in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/240514850816152

Legislative and Public Policy Committee 10 11 2024
2024-10-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
The RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee is a standing committee. It serves as a public policy advocacy body on issues impacting the business and economic climate. The Committee provides a forum and structure for cooperative educational and informational programs to keep members in the architecture, engineering, and construction community informed on local, state, and federal issues having a local impact.
The Committee provides leadership in identifying and taking action on local, state, and federal issues of specific interest to RHCA members and of concern to the architecture, engineering, and construction community. Committee members are responsible for seeking sponsors for events and activities.

RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee Meetings
The second Friday of the month is from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Central Time
Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.
Interested in presenting a project opportunity or topic please get in touch with Julio Florez (julio@regionalhca.org)

Austin Luna Awards Luncheon
2024-10-11 11:30 - 13:30
Austin Luna Awards Luncheon
Friday, October 11, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Architecture • Engineering • Construction
The Luna Awards celebrates the achievements of women, women-owned businesses, and advocates who promote and develop women at all levels in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/240514850816152

Economic and Business Development Committee Meeting 10 15 2024
2024-10-15 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual

El Paso Luna Awards Luncheon
2024-10-18 11:30 - 13:30
El Paso Luna Awards Luncheon
Friday, October 18, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Architecture • Engineering • Construction
The Luna Awards celebrates the achievements of women, women-owned businesses, and advocates who promote and develop women at all levels in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/241375131966156

NTTA Business Opportunities Stakeholders Session
2024-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 | South Campus Technology Center, 1102 Fusion Auditorium, 2537 Joe. B. Rushing Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76119.
NTTA Business Opportunities Stakeholders Session
Meet and connect with NTT executive leadership, engage with stakeholders, learn how to do business with NTTA, learn about current and future opportunities, network and promote your business.
When:
Tuesday, October 22
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where:
Tarrant County College, South Campus Technology Center, 1102 Fusion Auditorium, 2537 Joe. B. Rushing Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76119.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3AQlomy

Rio Grande Valley Luna Awards Luncheon
2024-10-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Doubletree Hotel Citrus Ballroom 1800 S 2nd Street McAllen, Texas 78503
Rio Grande Valley Luna Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Doubletree Hotel
Citrus Ballroom
1800 S 2nd Street
McAllen, Texas 78503
Architecture • Engineering • Construction
The Luna Awards celebrates the achievements of women, women-owned businesses, and advocates who promote and develop women at all levels in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/241375131966156

Dallas/Fort Worth Luna Awards Luncheon
2024-11-01 11:30 - 13:30
Dallas/Fort Worth Luna Awards Luncheon
Friday, November 1, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Architecture • Engineering • Construction
The Luna Awards celebrates the achievements of women, women-owned businesses, and advocates who promote and develop women at all levels in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.
RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/240514850816152

Safety Council Meeting 11 06 2024
2024-11-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual

RHCA Clay Shoot Classic
2024-11-08 08:00 - 14:00 | Elm Fork Shooting Sports, 10751 Luna Rd, Dallas, 75220, United States
RHCA Clay Shoot Classic
Friday, Nov 8, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Elm Fork Shooting Sports
10751 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX 75220
Presented by Equipment Share
RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/241913755423154

Legislative and Public Policy Committee 11 08 2024
2024-11-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual

AEC Roundtable Committee Meeting 11 13 2024
2024-11-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual

RHCA Ambassador Meeting
2024-11-13 11:30 - 13:00 | RHCA Headquarters & Training Center, 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75224, United States

Heavy Highway & Transportation Forum | Austin & San Antonio
2024-11-14 08:00 - 13:00
Heavy Highway & Transportation Forum | Austin & San Antonio
Thursday, November 14, 2024
RSVP Here
The RHCA invites consultants, engineers, and contractors, as well as any professional services or construction services companies interested in or currently working in the Heavy Highway and Transportation industry, to participate in this upcoming Forum.
Join us to hear from key decision makers, including TxDOT leadership and technical experts, as they discuss the State of the Industry and upcoming opportunities.
Speakers:
Tucker Ferguson, P.E.,
Austin District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation
Charles Benavidez, P.E.,
San Antonio District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation
Lea Jacobson, P.E.,
Director of Construction, Texas Department of Transportation, SAT

Economic and Business Development Committee Meeting 11 19 2024
2024-11-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual

Heavy Highway & Transportation Forum | Houston & Beaumont
2024-11-22 08:00 - 13:00
Heavy Highway & Transportation Forum | Houston & Beaumont
Friday, November 22, 2024
RSVP Here
The RHCA invites consultants, engineers, and contractors, as well as any professional services or construction services companies interested in or currently working in the Heavy Highway and Transportation industry, to participate in this upcoming Forum.
Join us to hear from key decision makers, including TxDOT leadership and technical experts, as they discuss the State of the Industry and upcoming opportunities.
Speakers:
Martin Gonzalez, P.E.
Beaumont District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation
Greg Snider, P.E.
Alternate Delivery Director, Texas Department of Transportation
Varuna A. Singh, P.E.
Houston Deputy District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation

Safety Council Meeting 12 04 2024
2024-12-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual

AEC Roundtable Committee Meeting 12 11 2024
2024-12-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual

Legislative and Public Committee 12 13 2024
2024-12-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual

Economic and Business Development Committee Meeting 12 17 2024
2024-12-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual

Heavy Highway & Transportation Forum | Dallas & Fort Worth
2024-12-19 08:00 - 13:00
Heavy Highway & Transportation Forum | Dallas & Fort Worth
Thursday, December 19 2024
RSVP Here
The RHCA invites consultants, engineers, and contractors, as well as any professional services or construction services companies interested in or currently working in the Heavy Highway and Transportation industry, to participate in this upcoming Forum.
Join us to hear from key decision makers, including TxDOT leadership and technical experts, as they discuss the State of the Industry and upcoming opportunities.
Speaker:
Greg Snider, P.E.
Alternate Delivery Director, Texas Department of Transportation

RHCA Houston - Small Business Certification Series
2025-01-13 11:00 - 13:30 | 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
The RHCA Houston chapter invites you to join the Building Contractor Success seminars.
Monday, January 13th, 2025
RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/250066804755863
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
These 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.

Legislative & Public Policy Committee Meeting
2025-01-17 08:30 - 22:00 | Virtual
Texas Legislative 101
Join our online meeting to refresh your knowledge of the legislative process and prepare for the RHCA’s Capitol visits. Learn effective advocacy and communication tips to influence decisions that impact the A/E/C industry. Don’t miss out!
VIRTUAL EVENT
JANUARY 17, 2025
8:30 – 10:00 AM CT
RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/243474062014145
