AMCA - Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona

What AMCA - Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona does

AMCA - Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona is a 501(c)-style nonprofit trade association founded in 1999 and headquartered at 1402 S. Central Ave., Ste. 15, Phoenix, Arizona. It operates as Arizona's principal trade association advocating for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned contractors across the state's construction industry, providing advocacy, training, networking, and facilitated access to contracting opportunities with prime contractors, utilities, and government agencies that have DBE participation requirements.

The organization's core offerings are membership services, paid training programs (notably the 2026 Supervisor Development Series and the Build Your Construction Business Financial Literacy Series), a job board, an AMCA Business Video Series, and a calendar of recurring events including the annual Contractors Expo, Clay Shoot Competition, Contractor Golf Classic, Day of Celebration, and member mixers. The technology substrate is a standard association website with member login, event registration, and community partner calendar; no proprietary platform, mobile app, API, or AI-enabled features are disclosed.

AMCA generates revenue through a combination of membership dues, tiered corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze partners led by Hensel Phelps with Sundt and SRP at Gold tier), and event registrations priced from $75 (single financial literacy sessions) up to $2,700 (premium Clay Shoot packages). Its go-to-market is regional and membership-based, relying on direct outreach to Arizona SMB contractors, partnerships with major construction primes and public agencies (City of Phoenix, Valley Metro), and community alliances with peer associations (ARCA, ALCA, ASA of Arizona). Operating geographies are confined to Arizona, with no disclosed expansion outside the state.

Name

AMCA - Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona

Legal name

Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona

Website

https://amcaaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMCA is a Phoenix-based nonprofit trade association founded in 1999 that advocates for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned construction contractors across Arizona through membership services, training programs, networking events, and corporate sponsorship partnerships with major primes and public agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Contractor advocacy
• Construction training programs
• Minority business support
• Professional networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AMCA is a nonprofit trade association that advocates for and serves minority, women, and veteran-owned contractors in Arizona's construction industry. Its core offerings include membership-based advocacy, professional training programs (Supervisor Development Series, Financial Literacy Series), networking events with prime contractors, an industry job board, and access to contracting opportunities with DBE compliance requirements. The organization also runs a corporate partnership sponsorship program connecting member contractors with major construction firms.

Product overview

AMCA is a trade association serving as Arizona's principal advocate for minority, women, and veteran-owned contractors in the construction industry. The organization operates a unified membership platform offering advocacy services, professional training programs (including the Supervisor Development Series and Financial Literacy Series), a job board, and networking events. The portfolio includes event management capabilities, video content resources, and a community partner calendar that connects members with related industry associations. AMCA functions as an association rather than a technology product company, with its primary offerings centered on member services, education, and networking rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMCA Membership Services Trade association membership program providing advocacy, networking opportunities, and access to contracting opportunities for minority, women, and veteran-owned contractors in Arizona's construction industry.
• AMCA Training and Events Program
• AMCA Job Board Employment listing platform connecting member contractors with job opportunities from industry employers and prime contractors.
• Supervisor Development Series 2026 A 4-session training program for construction supervisors offered at member and non-member pricing, covering leadership and management skills for the construction industry.
• 2026 Financial Literacy Series 6-session virtual course covering financial strategies for construction business leaders including cashflow management, payment applications, and banking relationships.
• AMCA Business Video Series Video content series providing business insights, industry updates, and professional development resources for member contractors.
• AMCA Community Partner Calendar Aggregated event calendar linking to partner organizations including Arizona Roofing Contractors Association, Arizona Landscape Contractors Association, and American Subcontractors Association of Arizona.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Hensel PhelpsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Partner - Major construction firm providing venue for Supervisor Development Series and member mixers. Active supporter of AMCA and diverse contractor community.
• SundtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Partner - Major construction company supporting AMCA's mission to promote diverse contracting opportunities in Arizona.
• SRP (Salt River Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Partner - Utility company supporting AMCA and diverse contractor development initiatives.
• McCarthy Building CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Partner and venue provider for AMCA events including Semi Annual Mixer at McCarthy's Innovation & Craft Workforce Center in Chandler.
• DP ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Partner - Electrical contractor providing venue for Supervisor Development Series training sessions.
• DPR ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Partner and venue provider for Supervisor Development Series. SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business supporting public sector clients.
• Valley MetrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze Partner - Regional public transit agency supporting AMCA and connecting contractors to transit infrastructure projects.
• City of PhoenixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze Partner - Municipal government supporting diverse contractor development.
• Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Partner - Industry association providing complementary event calendar and networking opportunities.
• Arizona Landscape Contractors Association (ALCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Partner - Industry association with shared calendar and member benefits.
• American Subcontractors Association of Arizona (ASA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Partner - Trade association for subcontractors supporting AMCA members and industry professionals.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association representing subcontractors in the construction industry. Comparable as a peer subcontractor-focused association; AMCA is a formal community partner with ASA's Arizona chapter.
• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): Federal U.S. agency promoting the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises, including contractors. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the minority-business-ecosystem space that overlaps with AMCA's advocacy mission.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): One of the leading national construction trade associations, representing general contractors and specialty contractors. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the construction association space, though its focus skews to prime contractors rather than minority subcontractors.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction industry trade association with a much broader scope than AMCA. Comparable as a broad industry peer offering training, networking, and advocacy programs that overlap with AMCA's construction-focused member services.

Direct peers

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): National organization expanding business opportunities for minority-owned companies, including those in construction. Comparable as a peer advocacy body for minority-owned businesses seeking corporate and institutional contracts.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): National organization certifying and advocating for women-owned businesses, including in construction. Comparable to AMCA's women-owned contractor segment and overlapping mission of connecting diverse suppliers to contracting opportunities.
• Veteran-Owned Business Association / NVBDC: National organization certifying veteran-owned businesses, including in construction. Comparable as a peer advocacy body serving the veteran-owned contractor segment that AMCA also represents.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC): Trade association supporting women in the construction industry with education, networking, and professional development. Closely comparable mission and programming to AMCA's women contractor support and Supervisor Development / Financial Literacy training.
• National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC): National trade association advocating for minority contractors in the construction industry. Directly comparable as a peer membership organization serving the same minority-contractor constituency AMCA serves, just at a national scale.

Regional players

• Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce in Arizona supporting Hispanic-owned and minority businesses across multiple industries. Comparable as a regional advocacy organization serving a portion of AMCA's minority-business constituency in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/amcaaz
• Facebookfacebook.com/amcaaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/associated-minority-contractors-of-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/amca_buildsfutures

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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