The Igiugig Village Council formed Iliamna Lake Contractors in July 1998. Faced with accruing regional economics disaster in the fishing industry, it became the primary goal of the Village Council to create more economic opportunities for the local residents. Fishing season lasts one month with unpredictable income, while construction season lasts from May to October. The Council believed it could train and use local talent and a limited amount of equipment to obtain jobs in the Lake Iliamna Region. Additionally, it contracted with tribal programs to create training for the local residents, acquiring more equipment of its own, and begun to bid for larger projects.

Since inception ILC has completed several large projects, most recent being the Phase 1 of the Big Mountain Clean Sweep (2.8m) and the Igiugig Road Project (4.4m). ILC will continue to work for the Air Force during the 2004 construction season with the Phase 2 demolition activities scheduled at Big Mountain.

Iliamna Lake Contractors aims to provide high quality construction services with a continuing commitment to quality, professionalism, safety, and on time project completion.  We will achieve this by consistently exceeding the expectations of customers, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors and the community at large.  These services will be delivered by a team oriented, responsive, innovative, ethical and skilled staff who participate in training and development programs that enhance personal growth and the ability to serve our clients.

Iliamna Lake Contractors meets the eligibility requirements to participate in the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) program. As an 8(a) firm, ILC qualifies to receive sole-source contracts from certain clients with no limits on the dollar amount of the contract. All 8(a) firms are subject to rigorous review of their ownership, management, operating structure, experience, and financial standing. ILC submits a detailed annual report to maintain eligibility in the program.