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HCAC presents the Hispanic Construction Trade Show Charlotte 2013
- The Hispanic Construction Trade Show is the only event of its kind aimed at Hispanic contractors and workers in the Carolinas.
- Different exhibitors will have the unique opportunity to present their products and services to hundreds of small Hispanic-owned construction businesses.
- Hispanic contractors and their families can enjoy a day of information, entertainment for adults and children, and education.
Charlotte, NC. August 2, 2013. The Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC), the organization that represents the interests of Hispanic-owned construction business in the region, announced a new version of the Hispanic Construction Trade Show, which will take place on October 19, from 11AM to 4PM, at the Lowe's store in Dilworth, located at 217 Iverson Way, Charlotte, NC 28203.
The Hispanic Construction Trade Show, the only event of its kind in the region, is a unique opportunity where manufacturers of building materials and tools, as well as service providers of the construction industry, can develop relationships with the growing Hispanic construction market. Hispanics now comprise about 75% of the total construction workforce in the state and we expect event participation and attendance to continue increase this year.
The Hispanic Construction Trade Show, organized by the Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC), Lowe’s and La Noticia (Hispanic newspaper in the Carolinas) will include companies such as:
| • National Gypsum Company | • DeWalt | • Valspar Paints | • Builders Mutual Insurance Company |
| • Olympic Paints | • Onduvilla | • Hitachi Power Tools | • James Hardie |
| • Sunbelt Rentals | • Quikrete | • Owens Corning | • Tremron |
| • Lowe's | • Kobalt Tools |
• Moen |
The event will also include local service providers such as:
| • La Noticia Newspaper | • Latorre Insurance Group | • Law Office of Stefan Latorre | • El Progreso Hispano Newspaper |
| • Mundo Latino Newspaper | • Que Pasa Newspaper | • Borealis | • La Ley Radio Station |
| • Chips & Salsa Restaurant | • NCDOT | • SC 811 | • NC 811 |
| • Piedmont Natural Gas | • SouthEnd Exteriors |
"We want to invite every Hispanic construction entrepreneur to join us at the 2013 HCAC Hispanic Construction Trade Show. At this event, information is targeted towards Hispanics in construction, as well as their families. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the latest product and material releases that our exhibitors have to share. There will be also entertainment and activities for kids and adults, men and women, so it will be a great day for our community", said Julian Arcila, Executive Director of the HCAC.
The entertaining and educational event will also include short workshops and trainings in areas related to construction. The training topics are being developed to meet the needs of the local construction community.
For further information about sponsoring or attending the Hispanic Construction Trade Show, please contact HCAC at 704 583 4184 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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About HCAC
The Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) is a nonprofit organization established to provide the necessary resources to ensure the continued progress of its members while promoting the success of Hispanic-owned construction businesses in the Carolinas. Opened in 2006, the organization represents today more than 250 Hispanic construction business owners in the region, offering services such as access to business opportunities, education, networking sessions, business development assistance and advocacy. For more information about HCAC visit www.hcacarolinas.org.
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