HCC - Hispanic Contractors of Colorado

What HCC - Hispanic Contractors of Colorado does

Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) is a Denver-based, nonprofit trade association founded in 1990 that helps small, diverse contractors — including Hispanic-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, and other disadvantaged business enterprises (MWBE/DBE) — learn how to do business with Colorado's public entities and large corporations. The organization operates as the connective layer between an ecosystem of ~974 MWBE companies and a roster of major prime contractors and public buyers such as Turner Construction, Kiewit, McCarthy Building Companies, GH Phipps, Flatiron, FCI Constructors, Swinerton, Chevron, Xcel Energy, Denver International Airport, Denver Public Schools, and the Colorado Department of Transportation. Its core products are membership (tiered Diamond/Platinum/Gold/Silver annual dues), a calendar of monthly General Membership Meetings and signature events (Golf Tournament, Sporting Clay, Awards Gala, A/E/C Tradeshow & BBQ, Holiday Social/Cake Auction), ten-plus standing committees (Aviation, Infrastructure, Legislative Policy, Women in Leadership, Small Business Round Table, etc.), an education affiliate called the Colorado Contractor Academy, and legislative advocacy services delivered with partner firm Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring tiered membership dues, transactional event registration fees (members pay $75 and non-members $95 per GMM), corporate sponsorships (Diamond/Platinum/Gold/Silver levels across events and programs), and PAC donations that fund legislative advocacy. Distribution runs through a self-serve website membership portal (hcc-diversityleader.org backed by GrowthZone) plus in-person events held across the Denver metro area; marketing reaches prospective members via social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), Constant Contact email, event programming, and member referrals. The organization is governed by a volunteer board and staffed by a small team led by CEO & President Alejandra "Ale" Spray; it has no parent company, no funding rounds, no mobile app, no proprietary technology stack, and no AI/ML capabilities.

Operationally, HCC has documented tangible outcomes for its members, including influencing $210M+ in contract opportunities for small businesses over five years, helping achieve a 24% MWBE participation goal on Denver International Airport's Concourse Expansion Program, and securing the passage of Colorado Senate Bill 22-035 (Occupational Accident Insurance) signed by Governor Polis on May 17, 2022. The organization also runs a curated resource-partner network — including Colorado Enterprise Fund (loans up to $1M), Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute, Colorado PTAC, Connect2DOT/CDOT, Mi Casa Resource Center, and OSHA/NIOSH — that members can access alongside training, certification guidance, mental-health resources, and public bid opportunity listings. HCC operates exclusively within Colorado and has no disclosed plans for geographic expansion beyond the state.

Name

HCC - Hispanic Contractors of Colorado

Legal name

Hispanic Contractors of Colorado

Website

https://hcc-diversityleader.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) is a Denver-based nonprofit trade association founded in 1990 that connects small, diverse (MWBE/DBE) A/E/C contractors in Colorado with prime contractors, public agencies, and corporate sponsors through membership, events, committees, advocacy, and a Contractor Academy education affiliate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at various tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) providing access to networking events, committees, training, and business development resources. Higher-tier members receive complimentary GMM tickets.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from paid events including monthly dinner meetings, golf tournaments, sporting clay events, and the annual Awards Gala. Non-members pay $95 for GMM events while members pay $75.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) for events and programs, providing visibility and brand placement opportunities.
4. PAC Donations: Political action committee donations collected from members to support legislative advocacy efforts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HCC is a non-profit membership association that connects small, diverse (Hispanic-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged) contractors with public entities and large corporations in Colorado's A/E/C industry. It sells annual membership tiers, paid event registrations, and corporate sponsorships, and provides advocacy, certification support, public bid opportunity listings, and contractor training through its Contractor Academy affiliate.

Product overview

HCC - Hispanic Contractors of Colorado is a membership-based diversity organization that helps small, diverse contractors learn how to do business with public entities and large corporations. The organization offers a unified portfolio of services including membership networking, events and programs (GMMs, committee meetings, awards gala, sporting events), the Contractor Academy education affiliate, advocacy and legislative services, certification support, public bid opportunities, and a resource partners network. These services work together to support MWBE/DBE contractors in the Colorado construction industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HCC Contractor Academy: Education affiliate of HCC focusing on education and training for contractors

Products and services

• HCC Membership Program
• Networking & Signature Events
• Colorado Contractor Academy
• Advocacy & Legislative Services

Quantifiable outcome

• $210m+ in contract opportunities influenced for small businesses over 5 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major sponsor, core partner, resource partner and advocacy partner.

• Chevronmajor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor of HCC, providing support for events and programs promoting diversity in construction
• Kiewitmajor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor construction firm sponsor supporting HCC initiatives and diversity programs
• Turner Constructionmajor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational construction firm actively involved in HCC Contractor Academy and board leadership
• Denver Public Schools - Business Diversitycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPS Business Diversity program works with HCC to connect MWBE vendors with procurement opportunities in the 250+ school buildings
• McCarthy Building Companiescore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelped develop and deliver the HCC Contractor Academy program to provide resources to smaller construction businesses
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through Connect2DOT program with Colorado SBDC Network to help small transportation businesses compete for CDOT contracts
• OSHA/NIOSHresource partnerOthersOSHA/NIOSH Small Business Safety and Health Handbook available to members in English and Spanish, covering workplace hazard identification
• Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)resource partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps small businesses with federal, state and local government contracts at no cost
• Mi Casa Resource Centerresource partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducates, trains and supports youth and adults on path to success in education, employment, and business ownership
• Sewald Hanfling Public Affairsadvocacy partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides legislative updates and advocacy services for HCC during Colorado legislative sessions

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association representing the U.S. construction industry across all contractor types. Comparable as a membership-driven construction industry association offering events, training, and advocacy, though it is not niche-focused on MWBE.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): One of the leading national construction trade associations for general contractors and specialty contractors. Comparable to HCC as a membership organization delivering networking, education, and legislative advocacy, but serving the broader industry.

Others

• Colorado SBDC Network: Statewide network of Small Business Development Centers providing no-cost advising and training to Colorado small businesses. Comparable as an enabling partner delivering education, certification, and procurement assistance — and is explicitly referenced as an HCC resource partner.
• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): Federal agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses. Comparable as a resource channel for certification, capital access, and contracts, but operates as a government program rather than a peer association.

Emerging players

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): National organization advancing minority-owned business inclusion in corporate supply chains. Comparable in advancing MWBE supplier development and corporate matchmaking, though broader than construction and oriented toward corporate procurement rather than project contracting.

Direct peers

• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC): Long-standing association serving women in the construction industry with chapters, education, and networking. Mirrors HCC's chapter/committee structure and member-benefit design, even though NAWIC's diversity lens is gender-focused rather than ethnicity.
• National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC): National trade association specifically representing minority contractors in the U.S. construction industry. Directly comparable to HCC in mission (advocacy, networking, certification support) and member profile (MWBE construction firms), but operating at the national level rather than a single state.
• Women Construction Owners & Executives USA (WCOE USA): National association for women owners and executives in construction. Highly comparable to HCC in offering networking events, education, advocacy, and access to public/private contracting opportunities, with a parallel diversity-advocate positioning.

Regional players

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver: Regional Hispanic business chamber operating in the same Denver metro geography as HCC. Comparable in serving Hispanic-owned businesses with networking, advocacy, and capacity-building, but without HCC's exclusive construction-industry focus.
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Denver metro business community, including through minority business development and policy advocacy. Comparable in offering regional advocacy and procurement access, but industry-agnostic rather than construction-specific.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbqvLaH8d4YMoLXi-xqa6nA?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/HCCdiversityleader
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hccolorado
• Instagraminstagram.com/hccolorado/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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