Register for Construction Accelerator Conference
Date: May 22, 2025 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
YCDA invites our Construction Industry businesses to join us at our upcoming Construction Accelerator Conference.
What to Expect
Industry keynote: Kick off the day with speaker Jimmy Mata, sharing insights on “Building for Success: Navigating Challenges in the Construction Industry.” Jimmy brings decades of experience as a contractor, business owner owner, and a mentor to new entrepreneurs.
Workshops: Gain real-world strategies for your construction business.
- Marketing & Networking for Construction Businesses
- Bidding, Contracts, and Schedules of Value
- Business Law and Contract Enforcement
Breakout Sessions: Choose from three different tracks including:
- Workforce Development & HR
- Project Management Basics
- Permitting, Real Estate, and Technology in Construction
Who Should Attend?
- Licensed contractors
- Construction Entrepreneurs
- Builders, remodelers, and subcontractors
- Project managers and office support staff
- Anyone interested in growing a construction business in Yakima County
Resource Connections: Opportunity to meet on-on-one with local experts and agency partners who can help your business thrive–from permitting and compliance to financing and hiring.
The Construction Accelerator Conference is presented by YCDA and Funded by YCDA’s investors, the Community Reinvestment Project funded through South Central Workforce and grants from the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA), and the Washington State Microenterprise Association.
