Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.
Provides education, advocacy, market research, contracts, networking, and business resources for home builders and residential construction professionals.
Online; In person
Founded in 1969, the oldest minority construction trade association in the U.S., supporting minority contractors through advocacy, training, and contract opportunities.
Supports remodeling professionals through certification, education, ethics standards, networking, and business-development resources.
Online; In person
A national network of 6,000+ professionals dedicated to advancing women in the construction industry through community and career development.
Strengthens diverse communities through business development, education, policy, capital access, and economic-opportunity programs.
Online; In person
Provides education, certification, market research, networking, and business resources for kitchen and bath professionals.
Online; In person
National supplier-diversity certification for eligible LGBTQ-owned businesses.
Online; In person
Nationally recognized private-sector certification for eligible minority-owned businesses.
Online; In person
The national standard for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, connecting certified minority-owned businesses with corporations seeking supplier diversity.
Trade shows and industry happenings worth knowing about.
A wholesale apparel market featuring permanent showrooms, temporary exhibits, fashion resources, accessories, and buyer programming.
Atlanta, GA
NAWIC's 71st annual national conference for women in construction, featuring professional development, leadership, networking, exhibits, and recognition.
Reno, NV
The 2026 New York Kips Bay Decorator Show House transforms a Greenwich Village residence through rooms created by leading interior designers.
New York, NY
The largest annual gathering of landscape architects and allied professionals, featuring education, an expo, tours, products, and professional community.
Los Angeles, CA
The 18th annual New York Design Center showcase of new ideas, materials, products, showroom activations, and design-industry programming.
New York, NY
The Midwest's largest residential design conference, featuring presentations, CEUs, product features, open houses, and showroom programming.
Chicago, IL
The D&D Building's Fall Market is a trade-focused day of showroom programming, product introductions, professional education, and networking.
New York, NY
NOMA's five-day annual conference featuring architecture education, CEUs, an expo, tours, leadership programming, and awards.
Miami, FL
The fall edition of the world's largest home furnishings trade market, connecting qualified buyers, designers, retailers, manufacturers, and showrooms.
Piedmont Triad
Brands and suppliers connecting with our community of design and trade professionals.