AvantGarde News & Insights

AvantGarde LLC (AG) is proud to announce that we have been officially certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)  through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)  – the nation’s leading third-party certifier of women-owned and operated businesses. This certification affirms that AvantGarde is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman  – our founder and CEO, Rebecca Contreras  – and that our business meets WBENC’s rigorous standards for str

As a small-business owner who built a company, AvantGarde, from the ground up, I’ve lived through more than my share of shutdowns.  None has been as devastating as this one. Behind every frozen invoice or stopped contract is a person, a family, a livelihood. At AvantGarde, our people serve 15 different federal agencies in HR, IT, and organizational strategy roles. They show up with pride and professionalism every day - even when Washington doesn’t. When the government shuts d

When the federal government shut down, more than one million contract employees across the U.S. were suddenly left without pay. For many, this wasn’t just a political debate — it was a personal financial crisis. At  AvantGarde, LLC , nearly half of our federal workforce was affected overnight. Projects paused. Invoices froze. Families faced uncertainty. But rather than waiting for Washington to act, our leadership team, led by  Founder and CEO Rebecca Contreras , chose to tak

AvantGarde LLC Responds to 2025 Government Shutdown with Zero-Interest Employee Loan Program

As we close out another federal fiscal year, AvantGarde is proud to reflect on a season that tested the strength of our resilience and...

Reflecting on Success, Building the Future AvantGarde hosted its annual Fall Management Team Meeting in Washington, D.C. on September 18,...

AvantGarde, LLC was honored to have its leaders play a key role at the 2025 GovHR Conference, hosted by the Partnership for Public Service in Washington, D.C. This premier event convened more than 370 attendees from over 75 agencies to explore workforce challenges, share innovative strategies, and shape the future of the public sector.

AvantGarde recognized as a Top 5 minority-owned business in the Austin area!