Pennsylvania Land Improvement Contractors of America

Name

Pennsylvania Land Improvement Contractors of America

Legal name

Pennsylvania Land Improvement Contractors of America

Website

https://pennsylvanialica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PA LICA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association serving land improvement contractors in Pennsylvania, delivering annual conventions, safety training, legislative advocacy, and a supplier discount program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

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. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues are the primary revenue stream. Active Contractor Members pay $350/year, Associate Members pay $250/year, and Supporting Members pay $50/year. Dues are invoiced before October 1st annually and must be paid by December 31st.
2. Advertising Revenue: Associate members and partners can purchase advertising in the quarterly newsletter and annual directory. Newsletter ad options include full page and half page ads. Directory ads include back cover, front cover, full page, and half page options. A 3% credit card processing fee is added to cover transaction costs.
3. Convention Registration: Revenue generated from convention registration fees for both members and associate members attending the annual PALICA State Conference.
4. Scholarship Donations: Voluntary donations from members fund the scholarship program, which awards up to two $1,000 scholarships annually to members' dependents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pennsylvania Land Improvement Contractors of America (PA LICA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association that provides membership services to land improvement contractors in Pennsylvania. Its core offering is annual membership, including access to industry advocacy, networking at the annual PALICA State Conference, a quarterly newsletter, an annual member directory, a Safety Portal, a scholarship program, and a member benefits program with discounted equipment, supplies, and insurance.

Product overview

Pennsylvania Land Improvement Contractors of America (PA LICA) is a trade association for earth-moving and land improvement contractors. The organization operates as a membership-based association with no unified software platform; instead, it provides a portfolio of member services including annual conventions, quarterly newsletters, an annual member directory, a safety training portal, scholarship programs, advertising services for associate members, and a group purchasing/benefits program through various supplier partnerships. The membership consists of Active Contractors (land improvement, excavation, drainage, landscaping firms), Associate Members (equipment/materials suppliers), and Supporting Members. The association connects members with industry resources, legislative advocacy, training, and networking opportunities across Pennsylvania and through its affiliation with National LICA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PA LICA Membership Annual membership for land improvement contractors in Pennsylvania, with three tiers (Active Contractor, Associate, Supporting) that provide networking, advocacy, training, and access to industry resources and benefits.
• PA LICA State Convention Annual state conference providing educational sessions, networking opportunities, awards, and industry exhibitions for members and associates.
• PA LICA Newsletter Quarterly newsletters (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter editions) keeping members informed about industry news, association updates, and member spotlights.
• PA LICA Annual Directory Annual directory listing all current contractor and associate members, delivered to members each year with advertising options for associate members.
• Safety Portal Online safety training portal providing educational resources, safety manual, and training materials to help members build safer, more compliant businesses.
• PA LICA Scholarship Program Scholarship program awarding up to two $1,000 scholarships annually to eligible family members of contractor members for college or technical education.
• PA LICA Advertising Advertising placements allowing associate members to purchase ads in quarterly newsletters and annual directory, with free business card-sized website ads included.
• Member Benefits Program Group purchasing program offering members discounted pricing on equipment, supplies, and services through partner relationships with suppliers and manufacturers such as GM Fleet, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Caterpillar, and Franconia Insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• GM Fleet Discount Program offering potential savings of up to $7,500 on select makes/models
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• LICA NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational LICA (Land Improvement Contractors of America) is the parent organization for PA LICA. National LICA provides the LICA Portal for member login, Virtual Meeting Schedule, LICA Contractor Magazine, and coordinates national conventions. PA LICA maintains affiliation with national organization and shares membership data with National LICA Office.
• PA One Call SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPA One Call is a critical safety resource for contractors - it provides the 811 one-call system for safe digging notification. PA LICA provides access to PA One Call Resources as a key member benefit, helping contractors comply with safe digging requirements.
• SiteOne Landscape SupplymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiteOne Landscape Supply offers PA LICA members a discount program. They provide materials and supplies to land improvement contractors including products in categories DI, EC, HD, and LS. Located at 2094 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16505.
• DPA AuctionsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPA Auctions provides equipment purchasing opportunities for PA LICA members through their sell.dpaauctions.com/pa-lica-dpa-member-benefits platform. Luke Stamp serves as contact. Located at 900 Bud Blvd, Fremont, NE 68025.
• Eagle Power & Equipment Corp.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment dealer providing equipment and supplies to contractors. Jim Lutz serves as contact. Located at 953 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936.
• Tracey Road EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment dealer providing equipment to contractors. Work categories include SA. Steve Latimer serves as contact. Located at 5846 West Road, McKean, PA 16426.
• Franconia Insurance & Financial ServicesminorOthersInsurance provider offering coverage to PA LICA members. Kyle Zehr serves as contact. Located at 199 Telford Pike, Telford, PA 18944.
• World InsuranceminorOthersInsurance provider offering 401K, Group Health, Payroll & HR Solutions, Surety & Fidelity Bonds, and Commercial Insurance to PA LICA members. Steve Scuilli serves as contact. Located at 2111 N. Franklin Drive, Washington, PA 15301.
• Grinnell MutualminorOthersInsurance provider offering coverage to PA LICA members. Pat Hanisch serves as contact. Located at 24533 471st Ave, Colton, SD 57018.
• Prins InsuranceminorOthersInsurance provider offering coverage to PA LICA members. Bruce Mosier serves as contact. Located at 301 Main Street, Sanborn, IA 51248.
• Purdy Insurance Agency, Inc.minorOthersInsurance provider offering coverage to PA LICA members. William Purdy serves as contact. Located at 136 Market Street, Sunbury, PA 17801.
• Gilberts Risk SolutionsminorOthersRisk solutions provider for PA LICA members. Bradley Mantzell serves as contact. Located at 30 E. State Street, Sharon, PA 16146.
• LB WaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater-related supplies and equipment provider. Work categories include DI, EC, EMC, ODW, SEP, SWU. Ben Reichley serves as contact. Located at 593 S High Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.
• Rock RentalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment rental services provider. Randy Dickens serves as contact. Located at 705 Coralbell Way, Tega Cay, SC 29708. Recently welcomed as newest Associate member.
• Big IronminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment auction platform offering buying and selling opportunities for PA LICA members as part of the National LICA benefits program.
• CAT (Caterpillar)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaterpillar equipment manufacturer offering association discount program through National LICA benefits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA): National trade association for utility construction contractors including excavation, sewer/water, and underground utility work — all core services of LICA's contractor members. Provides similar advocacy, safety, and member benefit programs.
• ABC Keystone Chapter: Pennsylvania chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors, serving commercial and construction trade contractors with similar advocacy, training, and member benefits programs. Directly competes for the same Pennsylvania contractor membership base.
• Associated General Contractors of Pennsylvania (AGC PA): State-level trade association for general and specialty contractors in Pennsylvania. Comparable to PA LICA as a state-chapter construction trade association serving overlapping contractor populations with similar membership dues, advocacy, and benefits model.
• National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP): National trade association serving the landscape industry. Comparable to PA LICA because landscape and hardscape work is a core segment of LICA's contractor membership, and NALP offers overlapping education, certification, and networking services.
• Pennsylvania Builders Association: Statewide trade association for residential and commercial builders in Pennsylvania. Overlaps with PA LICA's membership where builders also perform land improvement and site preparation, and follows a similar state-chapter advocacy model.
• Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association (PLNA): Pennsylvania state trade association for landscape and nursery professionals. Directly comparable as a Pennsylvania-based trade association serving overlapping contractor segments with similar dues structure, conventions, and advocacy focus.
• LICA National: Parent organization of PA LICA. The national LICA body provides the LICA Portal, magazine, and coordinates national conventions for state chapters including PA LICA — directly comparable as the umbrella trade association for land improvement contractors.

Others

• Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): Trade association for equipment distributors and manufacturers serving construction. Connected to PA LICA's ecosystem because PA LICA's associate members include equipment dealers like Tracey Road Equipment and Eagle Power & Equipment.
• PA One Call System: Pennsylvania's 811 safe-digging notification system and PA LICA's strategic safety partner. Not a trade association itself but integral to PA LICA's member value proposition — every excavation contractor member relies on this resource.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): National professional society for civil engineers with broader scope than PA LICA. Adjacent peer because civil engineers frequently work alongside and employ land improvement contractors, and ASCE's standards and advocacy indirectly affect PA LICA members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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