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Who We Are

A premier trade association representing women business owners in the Minnesota construction industry.

Advocacy

As an active member of several influential committees and advisory groups, AWC continually advocates for equity in contracting and provides input on the issues of our members.

AWC also facilitates the City of Saint Paul’s Construction Partnering Program (CPP): a mentoring program that pairs large established GCs with small businesses.

Peer Support

AWC is not just an association, we are a closely knit group of competent professionals from the Minnesota construction industry. We are passionate about teamwork & helping each other succeed.

Our members are easily searchable through our Membership Directory, we encourage you to use this to find the right member for the job. Just as we encourage our members to use each other as well through our It Starts With Us campaign.

Networking

Within weeks of joining AWC, you’ll be able to expand your professional network thanks to our strong industry connections and event schedule.

View our Events Page to view upcoming networking opportunities, or visit our Membership Page to learn more about our monthly Member Mingles.

Education

Member education is always focused on construction specific trends and proficiency as well as business acumen. All AWC members receive FREE access to educational materials and training as a benefit of membership.

Learn more about our Learning Center.

Upcoming Events

September Member Mingle (Co-Hosted by Froehling Anderson & Ironmark Building Co.)
Wed Sep 16 2026, 3:00pm CDT – 5:00pm CDT

Froehling Anderson
September Newcomer Luncheon
Fri Sep 18 2026, 11:30am CDT – 1:00pm CDT

Burger Moe’s
2026 AWC Retreat
Fri Oct 2 2026, 5:00pm CDT – Sun Oct 4 2026, 11:00am CDT

Roy Lake Cottages

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Our Executive Director shares her industry expertise in a regular feature we like to call Barb’s Blog. Click above to read the most recent installment.