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Insurance Commissioner Lara Supports our 1.5% Goal for CPUC
BuildOUT California is pleased to hear of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's call to establish aspirational procurement goals for LGBT...
Aug 2, 2021


State Controller Yee calls for 1.5% LGBT goal at CPUC
Statewide, elected officials are vocalizing their support to establish a 1.5% procurement goal for the California Public Utilities...
Aug 2, 2021


CA LGBTQ Caucus Agrees: Minimum 1.5% Goal at CPUC
LGBTQ businesses contribute more than $1.7 trillion to the US economy, yet biases within some industry sectors still create barriers to...
Jul 30, 2021


Senator Alex Padilla Support 1.5% LGBT Utilization Goal with California Utilities
BuildOUT California is elated to see a growing chorus of support from elected officials statewide in calling for the California Public...
Jul 29, 2021


BuildOUT Founders join ACG of California Board in Yountville
BuildOUT California’s founders Sandra Escalante (Laner Electric), Nick Colina (ANCO Iron & Construction) and Paul Pendergast (Pendergast...
Jul 29, 2021


Senator Dianne Feinstein's Support of our 1.5% LGBT utilization goal
BuildOUT California is thrilled to have the support of Senator Dianne Feinstein in championing our efforts to achieve a 1.5% LGBT...
Jul 28, 2021


BuildOUT California: Speaking with Authority
On Wednesday, July 21 2021, BuildOUT California’s President Paul Pendergast provided remarks at the California Public Utilities...
Jul 28, 2021


Darren Kettle appointed CEO of Metrolink
BuildOUT California wishes to congratulate Mr. Darren Kettle on newly being appointed as CEO of Metrolink. Support from public agencies...
Jul 26, 2021


The Heart of the Farm: Growing with Pride: Meet Leon Etchepare
Meet Leon Etchepare: a Northern California farmer who works 60-80 hour weeks planting, harvesting, and managing the family farm where he...
Jul 23, 2021


California High-Speed Rail Program Delivery Support Contract - Virtual Industry Forum
With the upcoming expiration of the Rail Delivery Partner contract, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) anticipates...
Jul 20, 2021


Invitation for Bid: California High-Speed Rail Authority
California High-Speed Rail Authority are soliciting bidders for Freestanding Modular Systems Furniture Moving / Transportation / Storage...
Jul 19, 2021


UCSF Partners with BuildOUT California on our 100 in 100 Days Campaign
The University of California San Francisco is taking a leadership role statewide in their engagement with minority, women and LGBT-owned...
Jul 16, 2021


LA Metro joins our 100 in 100 Days Campaign
Continuing our efforts to collaborate with key public agencies across California providing vital services and procurement opportunities,...
Jul 13, 2021


Riverside County Transportation Commission joins our 100 in 100 Days Campaign
BuildOUT California is thrilled to announce the support of Riverside County Transportation Commission - marking a significant milestone...
Jul 13, 2021


Flatiron’s INSIGHTS Series: LGBTQIA+ Workplace Challenges and Successes with Sandra Escalante
In recognition of #PrideMonth, recently BuildOUT California Founder Sandra Escalante, President at Laner Electric Supply, sat with Sean...
Jul 1, 2021


BOC Founder Lonnie Coplen featured in VTA Newsletter Feature
Check out this small business success story on BuildOut California Founder Lonnie Coplen, President at @ARC Alternative and Renewable...
Jul 1, 2021


RICS + BuildOUT California: The Power of Networks in LGBTQ+ Inclusion
As Pride Month comes to a close, BuildOUT California’s Sandra Escalante and Paul Pendergast were thrilled to participate in a recent...
Jun 30, 2021


San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) joins our 100 in 100 Campaign
BuildOUT California is honored to have the support of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as a Partner in our 100 in 100 Days...
Jun 21, 2021


BuildOUT California 100 in 100 Days Campaign - This is Our Time!
Join Build OUT California in a historic 100 day-long outreach and engagement program with LGBTQ/Allied Construction Contractors &...
Jun 5, 2021


Happy Birthday BuildOUT California!
June 1st is not only the official start of LGBTQ Pride Month – but it is also BuildOUT California’s birthday! Thank you to all our...
Jun 1, 2021
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