Latin Builders Association

What Latin Builders Association does

The Latin Builders Association (LBA) is a Coral Gables, Florida-based nonprofit trade association founded in 1971 that serves as a networking, advocacy, and professional development forum for South Florida's Hispanic construction industry. Its core customer base consists of approximately 430 member companies spanning builders, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, lawyers, real estate agents, insurance professionals, and finance specialists, each paying flat annual membership dues of $1,000. The LBA does not develop proprietary technology products; its offering is a membership-based service bundle centered on event access, legislative representation at the state and local levels, a member directory, a weekly newsletter (Que Pasa LBA), and a wholly owned official trade publication (Proyecto Magazine, launched 1974) that is distributed at LBA events and at external venues such as banks and municipalities.

The association's revenue model is built on recurring annual membership dues supplemented by event-based income from a recurring calendar of signature gatherings — monthly luncheons featuring public officials (Congressman Byron Donalds, HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Mayor Eileen Higgins), the Annual Golf Tournament (28th edition at Trump National Doral Miami), the Annual Fishing Tournament (39th year at Playa Largo Resort), the Awards Ceremony (44th edition with 800+ attendees), and the President's Installation Gala (26th edition at InterContinental Miami). Go-to-market is direct-sales-led: applications are submitted online, reviewed by the Director of Membership, and converted through referral-driven recruitment by existing members. The organization is led by 26th President Rafael Cabrera (installed 2026) alongside President-Elect Michelle Pradere Noriega and Immediate Past President Anthony R. Gomez, with a lean staff of 1–10 employees including a Director of Operations, Director of Membership, and Accounting Manager.

Strategically, the LBA pursues no external funding, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond the South Florida and broader Southeast US market, and instead compounds its value through high-profile event sponsorships (Solvo Global, Housing Trust Group, Hotwire Communications, VisualScape, CREI Holdings, Core Construction) and continued federal-level political access for members. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, no parent company or institutional backing exists, and the association operates as an autonomous, self-governed trade body with no software platform or technology product layer.

Name

Latin Builders Association

Legal name

The Latin Builders Association

Website

https://lbaorg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Latin Builders Association is a 54-year-old Coral Gables, Florida nonprofit trade association serving approximately 430 South Florida construction industry member companies through $1,000 annual memberships, legislative advocacy, networking events, and its official Proyecto Magazine trade publication.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Gables

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream is annual membership dues at $1,000 per member company. Members receive networking opportunities, discounted event admission, legislative advocacy, access to the member directory, Proyecto Magazine, and other exclusive benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Latin Builders Association (LBA) is a nonprofit trade association that sells annual memberships ($1,000/year) to construction industry companies and professionals in South Florida. Members gain access to networking events (monthly luncheons, Golf Tournament, Fishing Tournament, Awards Ceremony, Installation Gala), legislative advocacy at the state and local level, the Proyecto Magazine publication, the electronic member directory, and the weekly Que Pasa LBA newsletter. The association operates as a forum and advocacy body for builders, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, lawyers, and related professionals.

Product overview

The Latin Builders Association (LBA) is a nonprofit construction industry association offering membership-based services and signature events. The core offering is the Annual Membership Subscription ($1,000) providing networking opportunities, legislative representation, and event access. Supporting offerings include Proyecto Magazine (official publication since 1974) and signature events including monthly Luncheons, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Fishing Tournament (39th year), Awards Ceremony (44th edition), and President's Installation Gala. The association does not offer a technology platform or software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Proyecto Magazine: Official Magazine of the Latin Builders Association, founded in 1974. A trade publication covering South Florida's construction industry, distributed at LBA events and various locations throughout the region.

Products and services

• Annual Membership Subscription Annual membership providing construction industry companies and professionals access to networking opportunities, exclusive event access with discounted admissions, legislative representation at state and local levels, an electronic membership directory, the Proyecto Magazine, the weekly Que Pasa LBA newsletter, and the ability to join committees. Sold at $1,000 per year.
• Proyecto Magazine Official trade publication of the Latin Builders Association, distributed to member and non-member companies at LBA events and at locations such as banks, municipalities, and restaurants throughout South Florida. Covers the construction industry and serves as a marketing and networking resource for advertisers.
• Monthly Luncheon Events Monthly luncheons featuring prominent keynote speakers (including U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds, Miami-Dade Mayor Eileen Higgins, and Jackson Health System CEO Carlos Migoya), offering members and guests networking opportunities and industry insights.
• Annual LBA Golf Tournament Signature annual golf tournament bringing together members, sponsors, and guests for networking and competition. The 28th Annual Golf Tournament was held at Trump National Doral Miami.
• Annual LBA Fishing Tournament Annual fishing tournament held at Playa Largo Resort in Key Largo, with boat registration at $1,300 per boat (up to 4 anglers) and additional anglers at $150/person. Includes networking, social passes, and boat slip accommodations.
• LBA Annual Awards Ceremony Annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence across South Florida's construction community. The 44th LBA Awards Ceremony brought together over 800 attendees and recognized 70 companies with various award categories.
• President's Installation Gala Annual gala celebrating leadership transition and installing the new executive board and board of directors. The 26th President's Installation Gala was held at InterContinental Miami to install Rafael Cabrera as the 26th President.

Quantifiable outcome

• 430 member companies representing the South Florida construction industry
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Core ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Title Sponsor for the April Luncheon 2026 featuring Mayor Eileen Higgins. Core Construction is a general contractor serving as the title sponsor.
• CREI Holdings LLCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 January 2026Title Sponsor for the January Luncheon 2026 featuring U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds. CREI Holdings is a real estate development company serving as the title sponsor.
• Solvo GlobalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2025Title Sponsor of the 44th LBA Awards Ceremony. Solvo Global is a logistics and supply chain solutions provider serving as the primary sponsor for the association's premier awards event.
• GGA Insurance & BondscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2025Platinum Sponsor of the 44th LBA Awards Ceremony. GGA Insurance & Bonds is an insurance and bonding company led by CEO Joe Avetrani, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Plaza & AssociatescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2025Title Sponsor for the LBA Awards Luncheon 2024. Plaza & Associates is a law firm specializing in construction law serving as a major sponsor.
• USA GTEminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2025Title sponsor for the August Legislative Luncheon 2025. USA GTE is a telecommunications company serving as sponsor for a legislative-focused event.
• Arc DialysisminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2025Title Sponsor for the October Luncheon 2025 featuring Jackson Health System CEO Carlos Migoya. Arc Dialysis is a healthcare services company.
• Hotwire CommunicationscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2025Title Sponsor of the 27th Annual LBA Golf Tournament in May 2025. Hotwire Communications is a technology and communications company serving as a major sponsor for one of the association's signature events.
• Housing Trust GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2025Title Sponsor for the April Luncheon 2025 featuring U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner. A major affordable housing developer in Florida serving as a key sponsor.
• VisualScapecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Presenting sponsor for the LBA Awards Luncheon 2024 and January Luncheon 2025. VisualScape is a technology and visual solutions company led by Juan Carlos Vila, a member of the LBA Executive Board.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Associated Builders and Contractors: National construction trade association representing merit-shop contractors, builders, and suppliers. Comparable in its core mission of construction-industry advocacy, networking events, and member services, but operates at national scale with a broader (non-Hispanic-specific) membership base.
• National Association of Home Builders: Major US trade association representing home builders, developers, and affiliated professionals. Comparable in serving residential and commercial construction members with advocacy, networking, and events; differs in being a larger, national-scale organization without Hispanic-specific positioning.
• Associated General Contractors of America: One of the leading national trade associations for the construction industry, serving general contractors, specialty contractors, and service providers. Highly comparable in offering networking, advocacy, and events, though it is not Hispanic-focused and has a broader geographic footprint.
• Building Industry Association of South Florida: Regional construction trade association serving South Florida builders, developers, and contractors. Highly comparable in geography, member composition (builders, developers, trades), and service offering (networking, advocacy, events), making it LBA's closest local peer.

Regional players

• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: Regional business chamber serving the broader Miami-Dade business community. Comparable as a South Florida networking, advocacy, and event-driven business association, though it is cross-industry rather than construction-specific and competes for overlapping members (developers, lawyers, financiers).

Emerging players

• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility: National Hispanic advocacy organization focused on corporate inclusion and Hispanic workforce advancement. Comparable in advocating for the Hispanic business community, but operates more as an advocacy/Education nonprofit than a construction trade association.

Broad incumbents

• Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL): Hispanic-focused business chamber serving Latino-owned and Latino-serving businesses in the US. Comparable in targeting Hispanic business professionals and offering networking and advocacy; overlaps with LBA's Hispanic business positioning but is not construction-specific.
• National Association of Women in Construction: National construction trade association offering networking, professional development, and advocacy to women in the construction industry. Comparable in operating as a construction-focused membership association with events and chapter-based governance; differs in demographic focus.
• Florida Home Builders Association: State-level home builders association affiliated with NAHB, representing residential construction professionals across Florida. Comparable in serving Florida-based builders and contractors with advocacy and events; not Hispanic-specific but directly competitive for the same local member base.
• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella organization for the Hispanic business community, including a network of local Hispanic chambers. Overlaps with LBA's Hispanic business positioning and advocacy role, but is broader than construction and operates at national rather than regional scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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