​State Representatives 

2022-25 SFx State Representative
Willard F. Hurd, AIA​
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​​SFx State Rep. Position Description

Mission

The objectives of the AIA SFx are three-fold:

  1. Advocate the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups, both within the AIA and to the public.

  2. Curate and disseminate the most pertinent resources and information, from the AIA & elsewhere, that benefit small firms.

  3. Inform the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.

Resources

  • Small Firm Compensation Report
  • Architects Guide to Business Continuity
  • Framework for Design Excellence in Small Firms
  • Small Firms and the 2030 Commitment
  • AIAU Business Fundamentals Series
  • Access them all here!

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Stats

Small firms represent:
  • 75% of firms
  • 16% of employees (FTE)
  • 12% of the billings in the profession
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 Small Firm Size Breakdown: 
  • Sole proprietors are 26.8% of firms
  • 2-4 employee firms are 33.4%
  • 5-9 employee firms are 15.0%

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