BuildOUT

BuildOUT California LGBT Industry Association

Motive Power, Inc. Founder, President, and CEO Angel Lance was welcomed by the BuildOUT California team to its roster of Founders!

BuildOUT California is the world’s first LGBT Industry Association dedicated to the sustainable growth of LGBT-owned firms. This group focuses on being allies in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Construction Services, Real Estate Development, and related industries. The main focus of BuildOUT California is building meaningful connections, providing dynamic and customized training, advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels, and technical assistance in the areas of Pre- and Post-Award activities connected to the procurement process.

Angel founded Motive Power, Inc. in 2005, which is a certified woman-owned business with the California Public Utilities Commission. Since 2005, Angel has applied her expertise in raising three successful private firms without external investment. With over 20 years of experience, Angel specializes in major public utilities across the United States, such as PG&E, SDG&E, SoCal Gas, SCE, Xcel Energy, and Seattle City Light.

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