Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)
ConstructionIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
HACIA, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association, is a nonprofit membership organization based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on increasing equitable participation of diverse businesses and talent in the construction sector. Founded in 1979, it provides technical assistance and business capacity development to minority-, women-, and disadvantaged-owned firms, aiming to build long-term sustainability and capacity within the industry. Representing more than 350 member companies across professional services and construction-related businesses, HACIA supports a workforce of thousands and contributes to an annual economic impact reported as over $400 million. In recent years, HACIA has pursued collaborative initiatives, such as partnerships with Innovation DuPage and ComEd, to advance its training programs and expand access to contractor opportunities.