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The Development Group

Industry Partners

Building thriving communities and transforming infrastructure investment into local economic impact through quality career jobs and contracting with small, diverse businesses.

Small Business Roundtable​

The Small Business Roundtable, comprised of small business owners, provide feedback about LAWA policies and procedures, and to offer solutions that promote inclusion and foster economic growth. The feedback generated through these candid conversations inform LAWA’s approach to be the “Owner of Choice”.

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​HireLAX Youth Engagement Alliance​

The HireLAX Youth Engagement Alliance is comprised of industry, community and academic partners to inform, plan and execute programs, events and initiatives that increase awareness and exposure to design and construction careers. 

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LAWA Construction Industry Leadership Alliance

LAWA established the Construction Industry Leaders Alliance (CILA) in partnership with the Associated General Contractors-CA (AGC-CA), United Contractors Association (UCON) and Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA).  CILA will strengthen LAWA’s partnership with major construction industry association members to help improve project delivery through best practices, increase inclusivity and local hiring performance, and enable LAWA to become the region’s owner of choice.  

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Mentor Protege Program​

The Mentor Protégé Program is designed to create a positive measurable impact for participating Los Angeles businesses by providing meaningful learning and growth opportunities to enhance the competitive capacity and core capabilities of XBE firms. All CIP-related procurements require proposers to define a Mentor Protégé Program that is specific to the project or scope of services, including cohort size and frequency; participation agreement that defines roles and responsibilities, objectives and metrics; and development of technical skills and professional development.

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