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SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity Summit
DESCRIPTION:AGC MA's Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (CFDI) Presents the 2026\n\nSUPPLIER DIVERSITY SUMMIT\n\nCompete. Scale. Deliver.\n\nBuilding High-Performing Partnerships in Today's Construction Market\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nSuccess in construction depends on strong partnerships. The 2026 AGC MA Diversity Summit is designed to help small and local businesses\, general contractors\, construction managers\, owners\, and industry partners build meaningful relationships\, strengthen their businesses\, and prepare for future opportunities.\n\n\n\nThrough educational workshops\, structured supplier matchmaking\, and networking with industry leaders\, participants will leave with practical strategies\, new connections\, and actionable next steps to help their businesses compete\, scale\, and succeed\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n\nNetwork with Industry Leaders\n\nConnect with general contractors\, construction managers\, trade partners\, owners\, and industry professionals while expanding your professional network and exploring future business opportunities.\n\n\n\nHear Industry Perspectives\n\nKick off the afternoon with a keynote conversation focused on market trends\, partnership\, and the evolving opportunities shaping the construction industry.\n\n\n\nNEW THIS YEAR - Featured Experience: Structured Supplier Matchmaking\n\nAs part of this year's enhanced Diversity Summit\, we're excited to introduce Structured Supplier Matchmaking?a new facilitated networking experience designed to move beyond traditional networking and create meaningful business partnerships.\n\nAll registered UBE firms will participate in structured matchmaking sessions with general contractors and construction managers participating as CIW Champion or CIW Ally sponsors. Participants will be thoughtfully matched based on trade\, capabilities\, and business goals to maximize valuable business conversations.\n\nParticipation in Structured Supplier Matchmaking is available exclusively to registered UBE attendees and registered CIW Champion and CIW Ally sponsors. To participate\, eligible attendees must register for the Diversity Summit and complete the Supplier Matchmaking Survey by September 14. The survey\, which will be sent upon registration\, is required to create meaningful and productive matches.\n\nUnlike traditional networking\, these intentional meetings are designed to help participants:\n\n\n Build meaningful business relationships\n Learn about upcoming project opportunities\n Showcase their firm's capabilities\n Identify potential partners for future work\n Establish next steps for continued engagement\n\n\nWhether you're looking to expand your network\, find qualified trade partners\, or position your company for future projects\, these curated conversations are designed to create connections that continue long after the Summit ends.\n\nThis isn't just networking\, it's relationship building with purpose.\n\n\n\nNEW THIS YEAR - Educational Workshops\n\nAttendees will now get to select two of three practical workshops designed to provide tools and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen their business.\n\n\n\nCHOOSE TWO:\n\n Bidding Best Practices\n\nWinning work starts long before a bid is submitted. Learn how to prepare more competitive bids\, understand what general contractors and construction managers look for in trade partners\, and avoid common pitfalls that can prevent firms from being considered. Participants will also explore how bonding capacity influences growth opportunities and how to prepare for larger\, more complex projects.\n\n Prequalification & EMR\n\nGain a clearer understanding of the prequalification process\, including safety metrics\, financial documentation\, insurance requirements\, and other key factors owners and contractors use to evaluate trade partners. Leave with practical strategies to strengthen your qualifications and improve your competitiveness.\n\n Clean Energy Opportunities\n\nSignificant investments in clean energy\, sustainability\, and decarbonization are creating new opportunities across the construction industry. Learn about emerging market sectors\, the types of projects being developed\, and how your business can position itself to compete in this rapidly growing market.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you're looking to grow your business\, build new partnerships\, or gain a competitive edge\, the 2026 AGC MA Diversity Summit will provide the connections\, insights\, and opportunities to help you compete\, scale\, and deliver.\n\n \n\n- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -\n\n\n\n \n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\n\n\n\nSponsor the Supplier Diversity Summit. Gain visibility throughout Construction Inclusion Week.\n\nThe AGC MA Diversity Summit is the featured event of Construction Inclusion Week. Your sponsorship not only supports this premier gathering but also includes recognition and visibility across all Construction Inclusion Week events.\n\n\n\nCIW CHAMPION - $5\,000\n\nIncluded with Sponsorship:\n\nGeneral Marketing Features - Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing\, including event webpages\, e-blasts\, social media promotions\, on-site event signage\, and logo placement on Diversity Summit giveaways.\n\nDiversity Summit Features - Premier sponsorship recognition and signage at event\, 4 tickets to the Diversity Summit\, preferred table placement during the Supplier Networking portion of the Summit\, inclusion in the NEW Structured Supplier Matchmaking experience\, and logo placement on event swag.\n\n\n\nCIW ALLY - $3\,000\n\nIncluded with Sponsorship:\n\nGeneral Marketing Features - Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing\, including event webpages\, e-blasts\, social media promotions\, and on-site event signage.\n\nDiversity Summit Features - Sponsorship recognition and signage at event\, 2 tickets to the Diversity Summit\, table during the Supplier Networking portion of the Summit\, and inclusion in the NEW Structured Supplier Matchmaking experience.\n\n\n\nCIW SUPPORTER - $1\,500\n\nIncluded with Sponsorship:\n\nGeneral Marketing Features - Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing\, including event webpages\, e-blasts\, and on-site event signage.\n\nDiversity Summit Features - Sponsorship recognition\,signage at event\, and 1 ticket to the Diversity Summit.\n\n\n\nVENDOR TABLE SPONSORSHIP (Exclusive to the Supplier Diversity Summit) - $2\,500\n\nSecure exclusive representation for your industry at the AGC MA Construction Inclusion Week Diversity Summit and connect directly with contractors\, construction managers\, and diverse business partners.\n\n\n\nAvailable Industries: One exclusive sponsorship is available for each of the following industries: Banking & Financial Services\, Insurance\, Surety & Risk Management\, Construction Technology & AI Solutions\, Accounting & Advisory Services\, Legal Services\, Wealth Management\, and Safety & Risk Management.\n\n\n\nFeatures:\n\n\n Exclusive vendor table (one per industry)\n Direct access to key industry decision-makers\n Curated networking opportunities\n Company recognition on Diversity Summit related ebalsts\, webpage and social media recognition.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREADY TO SPONSOR?\n\nLock in your sponsorship by clicking register at the top of this event page.\n\n\n\nHAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT SPONSORSHIP?\n\nContact AGC MA Marketing & Communications Manager - Henry Kruger at kruger@agcmass.org.\n\n\n\n- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -\n\n\n\n\n\nAGC MA CONSTRUCTION INCLUSION WEEK EVENTS\n\n\n\nConstruction Inclusion Week is the first effort to harness the collective power of general contractors\, specialty contractors\, subcontractors\, and suppliers. This week aims to build awareness of the need to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction industry by providing content and resources.\n\n\n\nBelow you'll soon find a number of different events AGC MA is hosting during Construction Inclusion Week to help build awareness and improve diversity in the industry.\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n BWiC/CFDI Open House\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n TBA\n \n \n Stand Down for Respect\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n TBA\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Student Chapter Event\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n TBA
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:AGC MA'\;s Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (CFDI) Presents the 2026
\n\nSUPPLIER DIVERSITY SUMMIT
\n\nCompete. Scale. Deliver.
\nBuilding High-Performing Partnerships in Today'\;s Construction Market
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\n\nSuccess in construction depends on strong partnerships. The 2026 AGC MA Diversity Summit is designed to help small and local businesses\, general contractors\, construction managers\, owners\, and industry partners build meaningful relationships\, strengthen their businesses\, and prepare for future opportunities.
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\nThrough educational workshops\, structured supplier matchmaking\, and networking with industry leaders\, participants will leave with practical strategies\, new connections\, and actionable next steps to help their businesses compete\, scale\, and succeed
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\nWHAT TO EXPECT
\n
\nNetwork with Industry Leaders
\nConnect with general contractors\, construction managers\, trade partners\, owners\, and industry professionals while expanding your professional network and exploring future business opportunities.
\n
\nHear Industry Perspectives
\nKick off the afternoon with a keynote conversation focused on market trends\, partnership\, and the evolving opportunities shaping the construction industry.
\n
\nNEW THIS YEAR - Featured Experience: Structured Supplier Matchmaking
\nAs part of this year'\;s enhanced Diversity Summit\, we'\;re excited to introduce Structured Supplier Matchmaking?a new facilitated networking experience designed to move beyond traditional networking and create meaningful business partnerships.
\n\nAll registered UBE firms will participate in structured matchmaking sessions with general contractors and construction managers participating as CIW Champion or CIW Ally sponsors. Participants will be thoughtfully matched based on trade\, capabilities\, and business goals to maximize valuable business conversations.
\n\nParticipation in Structured Supplier Matchmaking is available exclusively to registered UBE attendees and registered CIW Champion and CIW Ally sponsors. To participate\, eligible attendees must register for the Diversity Summit and complete the Supplier Matchmaking Survey by September 14. The survey\, which will be sent upon registration\, is required to create meaningful and productive matches.
\n\nUnlike traditional networking\, these intentional meetings are designed to help participants:
\n\n\n - Build meaningful business relationships
\n - Learn about upcoming project opportunities
\n - Showcase their firm'\;s capabilities
\n - Identify potential partners for future work
\n - Establish next steps for continued engagement
\n
\n\nWhether you'\;re looking to expand your network\, find qualified trade partners\, or position your company for future projects\, these curated conversations are designed to create connections that continue long after the Summit ends.
\n\nThis isn'\;t just networking\, it'\;s relationship building with purpose.
\n
\nNEW THIS YEAR - \;Educational Workshops
\nAttendees will now get to select two of three practical workshops designed to provide tools and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen their business.
\n
\nCHOOSE TWO:
\n☐\; Bidding Best Practices
\nWinning work starts long before a bid is submitted. Learn how to prepare more competitive bids\, understand what general contractors and construction managers look for in trade partners\, and avoid common pitfalls that can prevent firms from being considered. Participants will also explore how bonding capacity influences growth opportunities and how to prepare for larger\, more complex projects.
\n☐\; Prequalification &\; EMR
\nGain a clearer understanding of the prequalification process\, including safety metrics\, financial documentation\, insurance requirements\, and other key factors owners and contractors use to evaluate trade partners. Leave with practical strategies to strengthen your qualifications and improve your competitiveness.
\n☐\; Clean Energy Opportunities
\nSignificant investments in clean energy\, sustainability\, and decarbonization are creating new opportunities across the construction industry. Learn about emerging market sectors\, the types of projects being developed\, and how your business can position itself to compete in this rapidly growing market.
\n
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\nWhether you'\;re looking to grow your business\, build new partnerships\, or gain a competitive edge\, the 2026 AGC MA Diversity Summit will provide the connections\, insights\, and opportunities to help you compete\, scale\, and deliver.
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\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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\nSponsor the Supplier Diversity Summit. Gain visibility throughout Construction Inclusion Week.
\nThe AGC MA Diversity Summit is the featured event of Construction Inclusion Week. Your sponsorship not only supports this premier gathering but also includes recognition and visibility across all Construction Inclusion Week events.
\n\n
\nCIW CHAMPION \;- \;$5\,000
\nIncluded with Sponsorship:
\nGeneral Marketing Features - \;Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing\, including event webpages\, e-blasts\, social media promotions\, on-site event signage\, and logo placement on Diversity Summit giveaways.
\nDiversity Summit Features - \;Premier sponsorship recognition and signage at event\, 4 tickets to the Diversity Summit\, preferred table placement during the Supplier Networking portion of the Summit\, inclusion in the NEW Structured Supplier Matchmaking experience\, and logo placement on event swag.
\n
\nCIW ALLY \;- \;$3\,000
\nIncluded with Sponsorship:
\nGeneral Marketing Features - \;Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing\, including event webpages\, e-blasts\, social media promotions\, and on-site event signage.
\nDiversity Summit Features - \; Sponsorship recognition and signage at event\, 2 tickets to the Diversity Summit\, \; table \;during the Supplier Networking portion of the Summit\, and inclusion in the NEW Structured Supplier Matchmaking experience.
\n
\nCIW SUPPORTER \;- \;$1\,500
\nIncluded with Sponsorship:
\nGeneral Marketing Features - Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing\, including event webpages\, e-blasts\, and on-site event signage.
\nDiversity Summit Features - \;Sponsorship recognition\,signage at event\, and 1 ticket to the Diversity Summit.
\n
\nVENDOR TABLE SPONSORSHIP (Exclusive \;to the Supplier Diversity Summit) \;- \; $2\,500
\nSecure exclusive representation for your industry at the AGC MA Construction Inclusion Week Diversity Summit and connect directly with contractors\, construction managers\, and diverse business partners.
\n
\nAvailable Industries: One exclusive sponsorship is available for each of the following industries: Banking &\; Financial Services\, Insurance\, Surety &\; Risk Management\, Construction Technology &\; AI Solutions\, Accounting &\; Advisory Services\, Legal Services\, Wealth Management\, and Safety &\; Risk Management.
\n
\nFeatures:
\n\n\n - Exclusive vendor table (one per industry)
\n - Direct access to key industry decision-makers
\n - Curated networking opportunities
\n - Company recognition on Diversity Summit related ebalsts\, webpage and social media recognition.
\n
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\nREADY TO SPONSOR?
\nLock in your sponsorship by clicking register at the top of this event page.
\n
\nHAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT SPONSORSHIP?
\nContact AGC MA Marketing &\; Communications Manager - Henry Kruger at kruger@agcmass.org.
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\nAGC MA CONSTRUCTION INCLUSION WEEK EVENTS
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\nConstruction Inclusion Week is the first effort to harness the collective power of general contractors\, specialty contractors\, subcontractors\, and suppliers. This week aims to build awareness of the need to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction industry by providing content and resources.
\n
\nBelow you'\;ll soon find a number of different events AGC MA is hosting during Construction Inclusion Week to help build awareness and improve diversity in the industry.
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\n BWiC/CFDI Open House
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\n TBA
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LOCATION:Bentley University 175 Forest St\, Waltham\, MA 02452
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DTSTAMP:20260730T053731Z
URL:https://members.agcmass.org/events/details/supplier-diversity-summit-4571
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