HCC CA Scaling Program – Contractor Academy

Contractor Academy
Scaling Program

a six-month senior-level leadership & management program

Are you ready to move your company to the next level?

Increase executive effectiveness
Set a strategic vision for sustained success
Establish a solid financial foundation
Build bench strength
Win profitable work
Manage your risk profile

what

The Contractor Academy Scaling Program is a unique six-month program that combines hands-on classroom time, group interaction, discussion series and one-on-one support with a dedicated industry professional.

The objective of this exclusive program is to provide senior-level leadership and management participants with the tools, insights and skills needed to scale their business. The program is limited to 15 participants, which allows extensive collaboration and exploration while offering the time and space for discussions with peers on today’s real-life challenges and opportunities. In addition, each participant is partnered with a C-level executive coach from a matching industry.

The program curriculum is spearheaded by Cynthia Paul, a Partner with FMI Corp, a thought leader in the construction/design industry. The generous contributions from Vistage help cover the costs of paying presenters. Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and mid-size business leaders.

eligibility

Business must:

Be in construction, engineering, architecture, design or related services
Have at least $1,000,000 in annual revenue
Be in operation for at least three years

Participant must:

Be an owner, senior-level manager or executive or president of the company with decision-making authority
Have access to the company’s financial reports and be familiar with the information
Be committed to invest the time and effort to scale the business
Be committed to attend all sessions (in order to graduate, 90% attendance is required)

program dates

The next cohort will run from October 2024 – April 2025. Sessions are typically the second Friday of the month from 8 am – 2 pm following by the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Most sessions are held virtually. See the full schedule, including times and locations, below.

Program Kickoff
Wed., Oct. 30
4:30 pm – 6 pm
Location: AGC Colorado, 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
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Workshop: Setting the Strategic Vision
Fri., Nov. 8
8 am – 2 pm
Virtual

Discussion
Tues., Nov. 12
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Virtual

Workshop: Growing Your Effectiveness
Fri., Dec. 13
8 am – 2 pm
Virtual

Discussion
Tues., Dec. 17
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Virtual

Workshop: Estimating a Financial Foundation
Fri., Jan. 10
8 am – 2 pm
Virtual

Discussion
Tues., Jan. 14
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Virtual

Workshop: Managing Your Risk Profile
Fri., Feb. 7
8 am – 2 pm
Location TBD

Discussion
Tues., Feb. 11
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Virtual

Workshop: Building Your Bench
Fri., Mar. 7
8 am – 2 pm
Virtual

Discussion
Tues., Mar. 11
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Virtual

Workshop: Winning Profitable Work
Fri., Apr. 11
8 am – 2 pm
Virtual

Discussion
Tues., Apr. 15
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Virtual

Graduation
TBD
End of April/Early May
Location TBD

financial investement

The cost to participate is $1,500/person. Payment is required before program starts.

Reimbursable scholarships are available; if interested, please email your request to or call 720-263-6286 for more information.

questions?

Email Lauren Sisneros at or call or text 720-263-6286 with any questions.

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Applications are due September 30.

Name

Company Name

Job Title

Phone

Briefly describe your role in the company.

Company Years in Business

Under 3 Years Over 3 years

Annual Company Revenue

Over $1 Million Under $1 Million

How long have you personally been in this industry?

Do you have regular access to the company's financial statements? This is important for financial analysis and evaluation throughout the course.

Yes No

What is one of the biggest challenges your company is facing right now?

What do you hope to learn or be able to do upon completion of the Scaling program?

Is there any other relevant information about you, your background, your company and/or personal experience you would like to share with us?

How did you hear about this program?

Applications for the next cohort will open on in late summer 2025. To receive a notification when applications open, enter your information below.

"The Scaling Program provided a unique opportunity to learn from successful entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. The small cohort allowed for relationships to develop, facilitating even deeper dives into our subject matter outside of formal sessions. The ideas and insights I gained from this program will have a lasting impact on my business. I'm grateful to have been a part of the HCC Scaling Program, and I believe every budding entrepreneur or seasoned business owner should consider applying to be part of it."

"First of all, I want to thank Cynthia for her time and fantastic facilitation during the session. I am so happy I decided to join the program - it is totally worth it. I want to express my huge admiration towards her work, her facilitation skills and her talent! It is truly a great experience to have her as a facilitator and learn from her."

“The CA Scaling Program was an incredible learning experience. It's been a while since I've felt my brain soak up so much information. The monthly presenters are amazing and truly dominated the subject content of leading small business to the next level. This CA program has a deep understanding and the experience to back up the course material. I would actually take this entire class again, that's how good it was. I entered knowing that I was running my company but after being part of this program I learned how to work on my company! With the coaching member which was assigned through the program, I also feel I have the tools/resources to grow and expend my company.”

“The Scaling Program made a monumental difference in my life and I would love to contribute and see this continue in the future to other small businesses. I would like to support a scholarship initiative so we can offer this opportunity to other small businesses in Colorado."

“The impact that the HCC CA Scaling Program has had on our business has educated us on the inner workings of our business and how to better understand them and shape their direction. The speakers present information that is extremely relevant and in an easily digestible manner. The small groups are often enlightening as they allow interaction between companies that are in similar positions or have gone through the trials and tribulations other companies may be currently facing. We were most surprised by how easily the concepts and formulas presented in the class can be applied to our business. The tools presented in this class are helpful for anyone who has been in business for three or more years. So far, the experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Every class, we come away with another helpful insight or viewpoint at which to examine our company.”

“The Scaling Program that Contractor Academy has put together has provided me with such valuable information for scaling my company. The lessons are extremely well thought out and designed to give applicable steps to grow your business in a strategic manner. I highly recommend this deep dive course if you are interested in taking your company to another level. You won’t regret it.”

"Being part of the CA Scaling Program has been one of the best classes I have ever taken. Being a small company with little knowledge of increasing my company portfolio and entering the larger scale projects, this program has giving me extremely good ideas and information on how to succeed. With this program, I am hoping to exit a better business owner than I have been the last 20 years. If the continuation of this program is anything like it has started, I am sure I am on the right track of a successful program.”