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2013 Construction Forecast
Our February 2013 monthly luncheon provided an insightful presentation on the 2013 Construction Forecast for the Houston commercial construction market. View the 2013 Construction Forecast detailed report.
Honorary Lifetime Membership Recipients
Congratulations to the WCA Honorary Lifetime Membership recipients. As founding members, they are the first to receive this highest honor and recognition. The Honorary Lifetime Membership recognizes these ladies innovation, perseverance and longtime service for the WCA and all women in construction.
Patricia Oakes, Work Zone Products
Karen Patterson, El Dorado Paving
Helen Hodges, Separation Systems Consultants, Inc.
Alicia Jimerson, Jimerson Underground
Frankie Snead, Snead Site, Inc.
WCA responds to the City of Houston Disparity Study results and NERA recommendations
City of Houston (COH) Disparity Study Revealed.
Cowboy Catwalk
Mayor Parker and several of Houston’s top names modeled western-wear fashions by Pinto Ranch at the premier Cowboy Catwalk event sponsored by the Women Contractors Association (WCA). Models included
Mayor Annise Parker
Bette Moser – Executive Director, HomeAid Houston
Carlecia Wright – Director, City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity,
Kellie Vasquez –Vice President, Holes, Incorporated
Jacquie Chaumette, Sugar Land Council Member
Judge Dwight Jefferson – METRO Board of Director
Helena Brown - Council Member District A, City of Houston
Pattie Huey – Director of Marketing & Sales for Corporate Partnerships; Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors
The Cowboy Catwalk was a kick-off to the WCA’s annual fund raiser, “Boots & Bling” held in spring 2012. “Cowboy Catwalk is a fun way to bring attention to a very serious issue in Houston,” said Valerie Delafosse, executive director of WCA. “This mix and mingle/fashion show will bring awareness to the WCA’s commitment to ending homelessness in Houston. Our fund raiser in the spring, “Boots & Bling” raises money for HomeAid Houston, a charity that fights homelessness on a daily basis. We are honored to have the mayor and a host of other industry professionals on the catwalk for this important cause.”
See photos from the event and an article in the Houston Chronicle.