NAMC Benefits
NAMC serves as a catalyst to ensure that minority businesses are actively participating in and benefiting from a variety of construction initiatives. By joining NAMC, members enjoy opportunities that can maximize profitability, productivity, and positive cash flow from construction projects. These opportunities include the use of NAMC contracting and procurement databases and information, networking with Major Corporate Partners, taking part in professional development and training programs, as well as technical and advocacy assistance.
- Receive advance notice of contracting and procurement opportunities
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- Have access to national (profile driven) database of contractors
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- Receive advance notice of contracting and procurement opportunities
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- Have access to national (profile driven) database of contractors
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- Gain access to critical business services (i.e. bonding, insurance, financing, employee benefits, discount supplies, etc.)
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- Receive a comprehensive schedule of meetings, networking sessions and public forums designed to provide cutting-edge information from construction industry experts in areas to increase productivity, develop stronger management skills, and obtain procurement opportunities to grow your business
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- Dissemination of industry-specific marketing information to minority businesses and corporations looking to increase revenue stream
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- Receive referrals to corporations, industry professionals, federal and local government entities of minority businesses capable of providing quality goods and services at competitive prices
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- Exchange ideas, discuss construction industry issues, and make contacts with industry professionals through the Major Corporate Partners (MCP) program
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- Make contacts through NAMC's strategic alliances, joint ventures, partnerships and subcontracting opportunities between member prime contractors, subcontractors, community organizations and construction associations
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- Increase exposure via NAMC conferences, networking sessions, and public forums so that networking provides ROI
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- Professional development and training programs, seminars, and technical assistance designed to develop, build and/or expand the capacity of minority businesses
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- High performance workshops and seminars at the NAMC annual conference, fall retreat, and winter conference; workshops cover such topics as productivity improvement, developing stronger management teams, quality control, affirmative resolution, and procurement opportunities
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- Business development and certification preparation
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- Securing access to capital, bonding, credit services, and other financial tools and resources necessary to succeed
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- Advocacy services via legislative and policy-based representation
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- Coordinated access to elected officials
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NAMC membership includes general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, local minority construction associations, technical assistance organizations, state and local government agencies, engineers, architects, attorneys and accountants.
NAMC Membership
NAMC membership includes program and construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, construction associations, technical assistance organizations, state and local government agencies, engineers, architects, attorneys and accountants.
Membership is established via NAMC's network of local chapters. (Click here for Chapter List) All members are required to complete a universal member profile. (Click here for Profile Form)
NAMC encourages the formation of additional local chapters. A detailed explanation regarding formation is available.
(Click here for Chapter Formation Guideline)
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- Corporate Membership
NAMC recognizes the reciprocal benefits derived from formally partnering with private sector corporations. Three categories—Major Corporate Owner/MCO, Major Corporate Partner/MCP and Surety Industry Partner/SIP—allow for sponsored partnerships.
(Click here for Major Corporate Partner Package)
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- Organization / Association / Non-Profit / Institutional Membership
Strategic alliances are uniquely formed. Please contact NAMC's National Office to initiate the process.
(Call 202-204-3093)
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Members agree to be bound by the Bylaws and the Policies and Procedures of National NAMC as well as those of their local chapter (as adopted by the general membership) and further agree to pay all dues and other assessments owing from their membership.
Good Standing
Any member shall be deemed to be in good standing only if the member's dues, fees, and assessments (and those of its local chapter) are current. Members in good standing may use NAMC name and logo on their stationery, cards, advertising matter, office doors, and signs.
Members in good standing will be able to attend and participate in all NAMC membership meetings, workgroups, seminars, conferences, training programs, etc, are eligible for election to the Board of Directors and/or its Executive Committee and may serve on standing and/or special committees and will be entitled to receive all documentation and materials generated by NAMC. |
