Entrepreneur Field Days: Southeast Constructors, Building an Inclusive Community Through Construction
Join us for the 2024 Entrepreneur Field Days series hosted across Greater Des Moines
It all started with the idea that entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs. Take someone's hard-earned lessons and shared skills to jump-start business success. Seed the next generation of entrepreneurs. Cover a broad range of industries and subject knowledge expertise. Grow your perspective and see new areas across the community.
Building an Inclusive Community Through Construction
Southeast Constructors is owned and operated by Perlla Deluca. Specializing in heavy construction, SEC is a women-owned small business that has worked on several diverse trades, including historic renovations for national parks and historic buildings, masonry restoration, waterproofing, demolition, site contractors, and excavation.
Originally from Brazil, Deluca immigrated to the US when she was 20 to start a real estate and construction career in Florida. She later moved to Iowa to acquire more experience in heavy construction. Some of her proudest projects are the Women of Achievement bridge in Des Moines and the restoration of former President Truman's House. Her passion for helping other women and minorities entering the construction industry led her to start the Iowa School of Construction.
Speakers: Perlla Deluca, owner of Southeast Constructors and Iowa School of Construction
Learn & Discuss:
- Building a service-based in the trades, including large construction projects
- Procurement and landing deals with cities, state and federal government agencies
- Creating a mission-driven business
Open to Everyone! All Entrepreneur Field Days are free and open to the public, with registration required. Not an entrepreneur? No problem – you're invited too! If you’re a creative, mentor, educator, corporate leader, economic developer, investor, or simply curious about how things work – all play a role in building a strong community of support for entrepreneurs across Iowa.
Champion a Spirit of Curiosity! Entrepreneur Field Days is a space to learn from each other first and foremost! Bring a spirit of curiosity, shared respect, a notepad to capture your next idea, and the mindset to make new connections.
