AGC of Mississippi

What AGC of Mississippi does

AGC of Mississippi (Associated General Contractors of Mississippi) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1946 that serves as the leading voice of the commercial construction industry in Mississippi. The organization operates as one of 87 chartered chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, providing members with dual access to statewide representation and national resources including coordination with 27,000+ member firms nationwide. AGC of Mississippi is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, and serves general contractors, utility infrastructure contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, equipment providers, and professional services firms across the state.

The association's core product portfolio includes AGC EDGE education programs covering project management, BIM, and Lean construction; safety training delivered through a partnership with Magnolia Safety Group (OSHA certifications, forklift, CPR/First Aid); a 401(k) pooled employer plan; legislative advocacy at state and federal levels; the AGC-PAC political action committee; workforce development partnerships with FORGE and Build Mississippi; networking events including the annual convention and Build Mississippi Awards; and partner discounts on insurance, equipment, and supplies. The underlying technology consists of a standard association management platform supporting membership applications, a member portal, and digital communications infrastructure.

AGC of Mississippi generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring membership dues (General Contractors at $1,500 annually, Utility Infrastructure at $1,000, and Associate members), transaction-based job fees calculated at 1/5 of 1% of awarded contracts (with $1,500 minimum and $8,500 maximum for general contractors), and tiered event sponsorships ($10,000 Title, $5,000 Partner, $2,500 Supporter). The organization employs a lean three-person staff including an Executive Director, Assistant Director, and Director of Member Services, and reaches members through a multi-channel approach spanning the website, email newsletters, social media, advocacy action alerts, and in-person events.

Name

AGC of Mississippi

Legal name

Associated General Contractors of Mississippi

Website

https://msagc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGC of Mississippi is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1946 that advocates for and serves commercial construction industry members in Mississippi, including general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers. It operates as a chartered chapter of AGC of America.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from general contractors ($1,500), utility infrastructure contractors ($1,000), and associate members. Additional job fees based on contract values.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Annual sponsorships at three tiers: Title Sponsor ($10,000), Partner Sponsor ($5,000), and Supporter Sponsor ($2,500). Additional event-specific sponsorship opportunities available.
3. Job Fees: Fees calculated at 1/5 of 1% of awarded contracts for general contractors, with minimum annual job fees of $1,500 and maximum of $8,500. Utility infrastructure members pay $1,050 annual job fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AGC of Mississippi is a nonprofit trade association that delivers advocacy, education, safety training, workforce development, networking, and member benefit services to commercial construction companies across Mississippi. Its core offering centers on three membership tiers (General Contractor, Utility Infrastructure, Associate) that grant access to AGC EDGE education programs, OSHA-compliant safety training, a 401(k) pooled employer plan, legislative advocacy, and the Build Mississippi Awards program.

Product overview

AGC of Mississippi is a membership-based trade association offering a portfolio of services to commercial construction industry professionals. The core offering consists of membership tiers (General Contractor, Utility Infrastructure, and Associate) providing access to: AGC EDGE education programs covering project management, BIM, and Lean construction; safety training including OSHA certifications; a 401(k) pooled employer plan for retirement benefits; legislative advocacy at state and federal levels; a political action committee (AGC-PAC); workforce development partnerships with FORGE and Build Mississippi; networking events including the annual convention and Build Mississippi Awards; and partner discounts on insurance, equipment, and supplies. The organization also provides a member portal for access to these services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGC EDGE Education Programs Nationally recognized construction education programs providing training in project management, supervisory skills, Lean construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), safety and risk management, and leadership development for construction professionals.

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• AnderCorp (Title Sponsor)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Title Sponsor for 2026 with $10,000 annual sponsorship. Receives four convention registrations, website listing with link, social media recognition, logo on event materials, and increased visibility with contractors and industry decision-makers.
• Roy Anderson RAC, Delta Industries, MMC, Aladdin Construction, JEM, Birdsong, Gnarly, BIS Biggs Ingram Solop (Partner Sponsors)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner Sponsors at $5,000 annually with two convention registrations. Includes Roy Anderson RAC, Delta Industries, MMC Materials, Aladdin Construction, JEM Mechanical, Birdsong Construction, Gnarly Construction, and BIS Biggs Ingram Solop.
• Alliant, Thrash Commercial Contractors, Blackline, Fountain Construction, Matthews Cutrer, Fletcher Construction, F.L. Crane (Supporter Sponsors)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Supporter Sponsors at $2,500 annually with one convention registration. Includes Alliant Construction, Thrash Commercial Contractors, Blackline, Fountain Construction, Matthews Cutrer, Fletcher Construction, and F.L. Crane.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1946AGC of Mississippi is one of 87 chartered chapters that make up AGC of America. Founded in 1918, AGC of America represents more than 27,000 member firms nationwide. Dual membership provides access to professional development, industry information, and national advocacy resources. AGC of America maintains permanent presence in Washington, D.C.
• FORGEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFORGE connects young professionals with career pathways in the skilled trades, providing training resources and mentorship to build a stronger workforce pipeline. AGC of Mississippi actively promotes and collaborates with FORGE to strengthen the industry's future talent pipeline.
• Build MississippicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild Mississippi raises awareness of construction careers and connects students to opportunities across the state. AGC of Mississippi partners with Build Mississippi to help grow the next generation of skilled workers and give members opportunities to invest in the industry's future.
• Magnolia Safety Group (Sherry Dunlap)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC of Mississippi partners with Magnolia Safety Group for on-site safety training. Sherry Dunlap brings 45+ years of experience in OSHA compliance, hazard recognition, and workforce training. Services include OSHA 30-Hour, forklift certification, aerial lift training, CPR/First Aid, and custom safety programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National trade association for the broader building industry with state/local affiliates. While focused on residential builders rather than AGC's commercial contractors, it competes for the same construction-industry advocacy, training, and member-service wallet.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America): National parent federation of which AGC of Mississippi is a chartered chapter. Operates the same trade-association model (advocacy, education, networking) but at the federal/national level with 27,000+ member firms. Direct strategic parent, not a competitor.

Direct peers

• AGC of California: Another large AGC state chapter operating under the same AGC of America charter framework with analogous dues tiers, advocacy, training, and workforce-development programs. Direct peer in chapter operating model.
• AGC of Texas: Sister state AGC chapter operating the identical chapter structure, dues/job-fee model, and service portfolio as AGC of Mississippi, but at much larger scale in a more populous state. Direct structural peer for benchmarking services and revenue model.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National competing construction trade association with state chapters (including Mississippi). Offers overlapping services — training, advocacy, networking, safety — to the same commercial contractor pool, making it AGC of Mississippi's primary substitute.
• Associated Builders & Contractors of Mississippi: Mississippi state chapter of the ABC national federation. Most direct substitute for AGC of Mississippi, offering training, advocacy, and networking to the same Mississippi commercial contractors. Key head-to-head competitor.

Regional players

• AGC of Louisiana: Neighboring Gulf South AGC chapter operating the same state-chapter trade-association model for Louisiana commercial contractors. Geographic and structural peer, though it does not compete directly in Mississippi.
• AGC of Alabama: Neighboring Southeast AGC chapter serving Alabama commercial contractors under the same AGC of America charter. Useful peer for cross-state comparison of dues, job-fee structures, and member services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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