Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky

What Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky does

Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association headquartered at 2201 McCracken Blvd., Paducah, Kentucky, chartered in June 1953 as the 122nd chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. It serves approximately 400 member firms in Western Kentucky's commercial construction industry, spanning general contractors, residential/light commercial builders, construction managers, design/builders, specialty contractors, service providers, and suppliers. The association is governed by an elected board of member contractors (2025 officers include President Rory Toombs of Bass Maintenance, Vice President Craig Schwettman of Pinnacle Inc., Treasurer Brian McReynolds of Jim Smith Contracting, and Immediate Past President David Black of Ray Black & Son) and operates with a small staff (11-50 employees) led by Executive Vice President Chris Nelson (with the association since 1997), Membership Director Christy Dawes, Safety Director Scott Thomas, and Workforce Coordinator Joel Crider.

The core product surface is a membership portal and online planroom that gives members 24/7 access to project plans, bid tabulations, and contractor directory tools (100+ projects listed in 2023 with 99%+ bid-opening attendance). Member-facing services include state-approved continuing education for electricians, HVAC technicians, and plumbers (delivered both in-person and online via Live & Learn Training's Teachable platform); OSHA-aligned safety training, audits, and citation assistance delivered by Kentucky's only full-time construction-association safety professional; workforce development programs including Technical Student of the Week across seven regional technical centers, an annual Construction Career Day reaching roughly 1,500 students from ~20 schools, and Boy Scout Badge Day; insurance products via the AGC/SIF Self-Insurers Fund (the largest construction self-insured workers' comp fund in Kentucky, returning $278M to members over 28 consecutive years) and group health through KCIT; advocacy via a dual-chapter PAC with AGC of Kentucky representing ~1,000 firms statewide; labor relations support through the West Kentucky Construction Employers Association; the weekly Blueprint newsletter; and a Construction Leadership Council for younger professionals. Technology is third-party SaaS: Naylor Association Solutions for AMS, Stripe for payment processing, and calendar/email integrations, with no proprietary platform or AI capability built in-house.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues that scale with member construction volume ($1,000-$10,000 tiers, plus $850 flat fees for service providers and $500 for support members), supplemented by per-seat training fees ($50 for members, $75-$100 for non-members), insurance program participation, PAC contributions, and discount-program affiliation through National Purchasing Partners. The organization does not publish revenue and operates as a member-controlled non-profit with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Operating geographies are explicitly limited to Western Kentucky, with national resources accessed only through AGC of America's parent affiliation.

Name

Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky

Legal name

Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky, Inc.

Website

https://agcwky.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky is a 501(c)(6) trade association serving roughly 400 construction firms in Western Kentucky through advocacy, safety training, continuing education, workforce development, workers' compensation insurance, and member services under volume-based annual dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paducah

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues based on volume of work completed, ranging from $1,000 for firms with $0-$1M volume to $10,000 for multi-hold companies. Service providers pay $850/year flat fee, support members pay $500/year flat fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky is a membership-based construction trade association that delivers advocacy, safety training, continuing education, workforce development, and group insurance programs to approximately 400 member construction firms in Western Kentucky. The core offering centers on an online Member Portal that provides access to project plans, bid tabulations, member directories, and member-only resources, supplemented by a full-time safety director delivering OSHA training and audits, state-approved continuing education for licensed trades, and a self-insured workers compensation fund.

Product overview

AGC of Western Kentucky offers a membership-based service portfolio centered on its online Member Portal platform, which provides access to an online planroom, bidding information, and member directory tools. The association delivers continuing education courses for licensed contractors (electrical, HVAC, plumbing) through both in-person and online formats. Safety services include a full-time safety director providing training, audits, and OSHA compliance assistance. Workforce development programs include the Technical Student of the Week, MSU Construction Career Day, Boy Scout Badge Day, and AGC One Application job portal. Insurance offerings include workers' compensation through the AGC/SIF Self-Insurers Fund and group health insurance through KCIT. Additional member services encompass a weekly newsletter (The Blueprint), labor contract information, advocacy through a dual-chapter PAC, and the Construction Leadership Council for young professionals. The association was chartered in June 1953 and serves approximately 400 member firms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Member Portal Online platform providing 24/7 access for member firms to manage company profiles, update contact information, add employees as affiliates or representatives, select directory categories, and access member-only content including the online planroom and bidding information. Hosted on Naylor Association Solutions.
• Online Planroom & Bidding Information Members-only service providing access to construction project plans, bid tabulations, and project listings. AGC staff attends over 99% of regional bid openings to deliver immediate results to members.
• Safety Services Program Full-time Safety Director delivers safety training courses, on-site jobsite and shop safety talks, safety audits, OSHA compliance assistance, and KOSHA/OSHA citation support to member firms. Training programs include OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, Fall Protection, Confined Space, CPR/First Aid, and equipment-specific courses; 58 safety courses conducted for 60 chapter members through end of November 2023.
• Master Electricians and Electricians Continuing Education Courses Six-hour NEC codes update continuing education course approved by the State of Kentucky, offered both in-person at the AGC office and online through Live & Learn Training. Covers 6 hours of CE credit for license renewal.
• Plumbers Continuing Education Courses Six-hour continuing education courses for Master and Journeyman plumbers approved by the State of Kentucky, offered in-person at AGC office and online through Live & Learn Training. Includes Contractor 3-in-1 class providing 6 hours of CE credit.
• HVAC Continuing Education Courses Continuing education courses for HVAC Master and Journeyman license holders. Six-hour courses offered in-person and online, approved by the State of Kentucky for license renewal.
• Electrical Contractors Continuing Education Courses Six-hour continuing education courses for electrical contractors, offered in-person and online through Live & Learn Training. Covers business practices, safety, and code updates.
• Electrical Exam Prep Course Hybrid electrical exam preparation course offered by Joel Crider, including a free pre-test and a la carte video or Zoom sessions. Based on 2020 NEC. Materials include Master Electrician's Exam Preparation book and NEC code book.
• CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Courses OSHA-required certification courses covering CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Two-year certification cards provided upon completion. Offered at the AGC office in Paducah and at Springhill Suites in Murray.
• Technical Center Student of the Week Program Weekly recognition program sponsored by AGC members to highlight achievements of students enrolled in regional technical and trade programs. Runs 29 weeks during the school year across seven technical centers, connecting students with potential employers.
• MSU Construction Career Day Annual event hosted by Murray State University and AGC of Western Kentucky showcasing the local construction industry. Approximately 1,500 technical and agricultural students attend for hands-on experience with construction trades and networking with contractors.
• Boy Scout Badge Day Annual event where Boy Scouts earn merit badges in construction-related fields including architecture, engineering, computer-aided drafting, electrical, and welding under professional guidance.
• AGC One Application Single job application system allowing job seekers to submit one application that is viewed by all 400+ AGC member companies, connecting job seekers with potential employers across the construction industry.
• Workforce Student Roadmap Resource guide helping students explore vocational school programs and career pathways in construction following high school or GED completion.
• Kentucky AGC-SIF Workers' Compensation Program Self-insured workers' compensation fund providing coverage to AGC members with a guaranteed advance discount of up to 15% on premiums and potential year-end distributions. The largest construction self-insured workers compensation fund in the state, returning premium dollars to participating members for 28 consecutive years (total $278 million; $1.6 million returned to chapter members in 2023).
• Group Health Insurance Program Health care benefits available to members through the AGC of Western Kentucky Health Plan, administered in partnership with Kentucky Construction Industry Trust (KCIT).
• Political Action Committee (PAC) Advocacy
• The Blueprint Newsletter Weekly email newsletter keeping members informed about industry alerts, plans and bidding information, upcoming events, safety training, and association news. Free two-week trial available for non-members.
• Labor Contract & Wage Information Members-only access to current labor contract and wage information, available through the West Kentucky Construction Employers Association. AGC assists with NLRB charges, dual gate usage, and open shop or union status matters.
• Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Young constructors group for early to mid-career professionals (typically age 40 and under) focusing on community service, professional development, social activities/networking, and workforce development/industry outreach.
• NPP Member Discount Program National Purchasing Partners program providing AGC members with reduced rates on various products and services through member discounts.
• Contract Documents Access to construction industry contract documents and forms for members.

Quantifiable outcome

• $278 million returned to members over 28 years through AGC/SIF Workers Compensation Fund
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGC of KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Dual chapter Political Action Committee (PAC) partnership established in fall 2022 with AGC of Kentucky to grow advocacy efforts. Approximately 1,000 construction firms represented statewide through this partnership for legislative activities including grassroots efforts, monitoring legislative issues, and influencing public policy. Dennis Smith (Pinnacle, Inc.) and J.P. Kelly (Triangle Enterprises) represent the Western Kentucky chapter on the AGC of KY PAC board.
• Murray State University Construction Management ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Partnership spanning over 40 years with MSU Construction Management program. AGC and the program work together to recruit students, provide scholarships, support faculty with job site visits or industry speakers, provide internship and employment opportunities, and participate on advisory committees to keep the program current with industry changes. This partnership has led to record enrollment within the construction management program.
• Regional Technical SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with regional technical schools including Ballard County Career and Technical Center, Marshall County Technical Center, Paducah ATC, Fulton County ATC, Mayfield-Graves County ATC, Murray-Calloway County ATC, and Caldwell County ATC for workforce development programs including Technical Student of the Week, career fairs, and student recruitment.
• Associated General Contractors of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation as a chapter of AGC of America. Provides access to AGC Edge virtual learning programs, national conventions, educational resources, and national advocacy representation. AGC is the oldest and largest construction trade association in the U.S.
• Kentucky AGC Self-Insurers Fund (AGC/SIF)coreOthersWorkers compensation insurance program providing coverage to AGC members. Established on nonprofit basis with guaranteed advance discount of up to 15% on premiums. Has returned $278 million in premium dollars to participating members over 28 consecutive years.
• Kentucky Construction Industry Trust (KCIT)minorOthersGroup health insurance program available to members through the AGC of Western Kentucky Health Plan
• National Purchasing Products (NPP)minorOthersMember discount program providing reduced rates on various products and services for AGC members
• West Kentucky Construction Employers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation handles contract negotiations for labor relations through this organization

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AGC of Indiana (or other neighboring AGC chapter): Sibling AGC chapter providing comparable membership services, advocacy, training, and workforce development in an adjacent state. Useful structural and operational comparator for AGC of Western Kentucky's chapter operations.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National competing construction trade association offering similar advocacy, training, insurance, and member services to commercial contractors. Represents the most direct alternative trade association model for AGC of Western Kentucky's prospective members.
• Associated General Contractors of Kentucky: The state-level AGC chapter that AGC of Western Kentucky partnered with in fall 2022 to form the dual-chapter PAC. Operates as a parallel construction trade association in Kentucky with overlapping membership categories and joint advocacy work.
• AGC of Missouri: Another regional AGC chapter delivering the same chapter-level service model (advocacy, safety, training, insurance access). Provides a directly comparable peer in terms of operating model, scale, and revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America: The national parent organization of which AGC of Western Kentucky is a chapter. Provides AGC Edge virtual learning, national conventions, and federal advocacy — setting the strategic, brand, and service framework the chapter delivers locally.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National residential construction trade association with state and local affiliates that overlap with AGC of Western Kentucky's residential/light commercial builder segment, particularly on workforce development and code/regulatory advocacy.
• Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: Broader statewide business membership organization engaging in advocacy, workforce policy, and benefits programs that overlap with several AGC of Western Kentucky member offerings, particularly around legislative and workforce issues.

Regional players

• Home Builders Association of Kentucky: Kentucky state-level association serving residential builders, paralleling AGC of Western Kentucky's role for commercial contractors. Represents the residential counter-part trade association competing for overlapping service-provider and supplier members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AgcWestern
• Facebookfacebook.com/AGCWesternKY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agc-of-western-kentucky

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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