On September 29th, Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) had the privilege of joining the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Assembly for their 18th Annual Supplier Diversity En Banc. This exclusive event discussed the benefits of supplier diversity and how CPUC regulated entities implement supplier diversity programs into their supply chain to grow subcontracting businesses of minority backgrounds. Panel participants included board members from major companies like, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, Frontier, T-Mobile, and more.
As a certified Native-American Owned Business, HHCI was invited by Southern California Gas Company to partake on this important event. HHCI’s President and CEO, Kirby Hays, spoke during the event to discuss subcontracting challenges and inclusivity, the lack of contract transparency, and the strain of adopting new business strategies to keep up with advanced technologies and regulated policy changes in the utility industry in the state of California.
As many other events HHCI has been involved with, the CPUC 18th Annual Supplier Diversity En Banc was held virtually to maintain regulated social distancing for the safety of all those involved during this global pandemic. As a minority owned business, this firm has successfully adapted to the shift of industry to meet the changing demands. Our involvements in major events has not been affected during these times.