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FOR WOMEN, MEN, AND THOSE WHO WANT TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!

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2023 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
​FALL CONFERENCE

SAFE Convention Center | October 5, 2023 | 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

2023 EVENT PARTNERS

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"Belonging is a necessary ingredient for our performance - individually, in teams and for our organizations -
because we can more effectively engage and bring our best selves to work." - Tracy Brower, PhD, Master of Corporate Real Estate

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SPONSOR THE 2023 CONFERENCE
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
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The construction industry is one of the nation’s (and world’s) largest industries. In 2021, construction accounted for over 4.1 percent of the US gross domestic product*. That ranks ahead of agriculture, mining, transportation, arts and entertainment, and even national defense spending! Despite more than 90 percent of US general contractors listing labor shortages as a concern**, women make up only 10.3 percent*** of those working in the built environment – and that number shrinks to just 2-4 percent when looking at several of the skilled trades. 

As the built environment (architecture, engineering, construction management, and the skilled trades) work to address labor shortages, a key factor must be how we create a sense of belonging and inclusion within our industry.
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While titled the Women in Construction Conference – this is a conference for those who want to be change makers. Join us for a full day of panel discussions, workshops, and best practices and walk away ready to recruit the current and next generations.
​* US Bureau of Economic Analysis, ** US Chamber, *** US Bureau of Labor Statistics
QUESTIONS? Contact Jordan Blair at jblair@cie.foundation or 916.465.8345.
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Dr. Giovanna Brasfield
Chief Executive Officer & Principal Consultant
Brasfield & Associates LLC
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Yuhi Aizawa Combatti
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Associated General
Contractors of CA
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Eric Foster
Chief Executive Officer
Swinerton Builders
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Shannon Gustine
Northern California Vice President & District Manager
Hensel Phelps
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Henry Nutt III
Preconstruction Executive
Southland Industries
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Cathy Orquiola
Vice President,
US West Region Lead
PCL Construction
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Jody Quinton
Northwest Regional Leader &
Leadership Team Member
DPR Construction
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Sasha Reed
Senior Director, Industry Advancement
Procore
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Mary Teichert
President
Teichert, Inc
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 Registration Opens | Continental Breakfast is Served | Exhibitor Space Opens - 8:00 a.m.
 Welcome Address - 9:00 a.m.
Keynote Speaker - 9:05 a.m.
Executive Panel - 9:45 a.m.
Session Speaker - 10:20 a.m.
Break - 10:45 a.m.
Mega Sessions - 11:05 a.m. (NEW in 2023!)
Lunch - 12:15 p.m. (at the Convention Center)
Workshops - 1:30 p.m.

Lived Experiences Panel - 3:15 p.m.
Endnote - 4:00 p.m.
Closing & Happy Hour - 4:30 p.m. (at DPR Construction)

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:
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PREMIER SPONSORS:
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EXHIBITORS:
CREW Sacramento, Frank M. Booth, Tricorp Group, UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
HOST SPONSORS:
CMA Insurance Services, FUSE3, Myers & Sons Construction, LLC, SR Diversified, LLC
STUDENT SPONSOR:
Builders Exchange of San Joaquin
SMALL BUSINESS SPONSOR:
Builders Exchange of San Joaquin

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LUNCH SPONSOR - $5,000 (ONE AVAILABLE)
8 tickets, logo recognition on website, event signage, at lunch, and in Xpress

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SPONSOR - $3,500

6 tickets, logo recognition on the website and breakfast area at the Convention Center

SWAG SPONSOR | WATER BOTTLE - $3,000 (ONE AVAILABLE)

4 tickets, logo recognition on water bottles for attendees, website, event signage, and Xpress

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $2,500
6 tickets, exhibitor booth, and logo recognition on website, event signage, and Xpress

SWAG SPONSOR | WIFI SPONSOR - $2,000 (TWO AVAILABLE)
4 tickets, company name as part of WIFI password, logo recognition on website, event signage, and Xpress

BREAKOUT/WORKSHOP SPONSOR - $1,500 (TWO AVAILABLE)
4 tickets, logo recognition on website and event signage, introduce one Breakout/Workshop Session

PREMIER SPONSOR - $1,000
4 tickets, logo recognition on website and event signage

EXHIBITOR TABLE SPONSOR - $1,000
​2 tickets, logo recognition on event signage

HOST SPONSOR - $500
​2 tickets, logo recognition on event signage

STUDENT SPONSOR - $500
Sponsor 5 students to attend

SMALL BUSINESS SPONSOR - $250
1 ticket, logo recognition on event signage
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR NOW
QUESTIONS? Contact Jordan Blair at jblair@cie.foundation or 916.465.8345.

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Looking back at our 2022 conference...

2022 Event Partners:
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lauren Nunnally | Swinerton Builders
Chief Administrative Officer & Senior VP

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ENDNOTE SPEAKER
Julie Brown | This Shit Works
Networking Expert, Business Strategist, Author

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INSIDE THE CAPITOL
CA Assembly member Buffy Wicks
Representing the East Bay Assembly

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click here to see their individual bios

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Executive Response to DEI Panel:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is at the forefront of discussion in nearly all industries. What does DEI really mean?
​Why is it important to our industry? Who are some of the leaders on this discussion and what can we learn from them?
Moderator:
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Aaron Schwartz
DBIA - Preconstruction Manager

DPR Construction
Panelists:
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Mark Adams
Workforce Development

Teichert Construction
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Pansy Romo
Vice President of Construction
Intech Mechanical
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Dr. Markisha Webster
Interim Chief Diversity Officer
SMUD
SEE INDIVIDUAL BIOS

Lived Experiences Panel:
​Join us to hear the incredible experiences of our panelists on their journey so far…
​from overcoming personal struggles to finding their passions and living their dreams!
Moderator:
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Silas Nigam
President & CEO
S+B James California
Panelists:
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Blue Coble
Ironworker/QA Manager
McCarthy | Dove Spokesmodel
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Susan Rodriguez
Field Representative
​Carpenters Local 152
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Genevieve Vargas
Senior Architect, Facilities Management |
Capital Improvements
​County of Placer
SEE INDIVIDUAL BIOS

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Mentorship: The Cycle of Recruitment, Retention and Give Back
Collaboration: Factors that Hinder High Performing Teams
Overcoming Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Retention
Best Practices: How to Create a Culture that Invites Diversity
Own your supHERpower
Integrating Mental Health and Suicide Awareness into Construction Safety

Breaking Barriers: What an All-Female Leadership Team Brought to a Project
Legal Panel: A range of discussions including COVID-19, Return to Office, Women's Rights, and the Multi-Generational Workforce

BREAKOUT DETAILS

QUESTIONS? Contact Jordan Blair at jblair@cie.foundation or 916.465.8345.
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  • ABOUT
    • Board of Trustees
    • STAFF
    • DEI Statement
    • In The News
    • Job Opportunities
    • Grants
  • Programs
    • CREATE Mentoring Program
    • CREATE Summer Camp
    • Design Build >
      • Northern California
      • Southern California
      • North Texas
      • South Texas
    • NEXT Young Professionals
    • Scholarships
  • Get Involved
    • Committees
    • Mentoring
    • Instructors
    • Volunteer
  • Classes
  • Events
    • Crab Feed
    • St. Patrick's Day Brewfest
    • Spring Golf Tournament
    • Design Build Competition
    • Spring Clay Shoot
    • Golf Invitational
    • Charity Golf Classic
    • Brew Bikes
    • Harvest Fest BBQ
    • Tri-tip Shootout
    • Contractors Caring for Kids
    • Trades Day >
      • California >
        • Chico
        • Humboldt
        • Long Beach
        • Santa Cruz County
        • Riverside
        • Sacramento
        • San Joaquin
        • Tulare & Kings Counties
        • Turlock
      • Texas >
        • Houston
    • Women in Construction Conference
    • CREATE Awards Lunch
  • Calendar
  • Donate