National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)

NAMC NY TRI-STATE | UNITY GALA
2023-11-02 18:00 UTC | Sheraton Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue, W 53rd Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
NAMC New York Tri-State Chapter Awards Ceremony and Gala

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This year’s black-tie event, the Unity Gala, highlights not only unity in thought, but unity in action. NAMC creates awareness about the fact that Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) deserve inclusion, but we take it one step further to stress that concrete action is necessary to achieve full participation. Action from support networks like NAMC, action from influential leaders, and action from every single business owner in our community.
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Date & Time:
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Registration closes: October 31st at 5pm ET

Gala Co-Chairs
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Nayan Parikh
NAMC New York Tri-State Chapter / Ashnu International
President, NAMC NY Tri-State Chapter

Cheryl McKissack Daniel
NAMC New York Tri-State Chapter / McKissack & McKissack
Vice President, NAMC NY Tri-State Chapter

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NAMC OREGON | 2023 MEMBERS TRADESHOW
2023-11-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Lloyd Center, 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
📢 Attention NAMC-Oregon Members, Partners and Friends!
Join us as NAMC-Oregon Members are taking center stage at our inaugural Members Tradeshow, where they will share valuable insights and proudly showcase their exceptional projects and businesses. **Exhibitor slots are filled!
Please note that this event will replace our usual Monthly General Meeting for November. Get ready to network!
We are thrilled to announce a special appearance by Commissioner Carmen Rubio of the City of Portland, Oregon!
This is a FREE event – open to the public.
REGISTER HERE

NAMC WI | Eighth Annual Construction Industry Business to Business Forum
2023-10-18 07:30 - 17:00 | Potawatomi Hotel & Casino – Serenity Room, 1721 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Thank you for your continued efforts to support the quality advancement and growth of diversity in the local construction industry.
On behalf of the National Association of Minority Contractors – Wisconsin, we are proud to announce the Eighth Annual Construction Industry Business to Business Forum on October 18th at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino – Milwaukee.
NAMC WI Events

Last year’s event was a tremendous success underscored with overwhelming positive feedback. This year’s event will again feature The Forum Panel Discussions on the largest local construction projects, education and one-on-one business matchmaker sessions between corporate leaders in the construction space, the region’s top general contractors, developers and the region’s top minority-owned construction industry firms.
Please register today at:
NAMC WI Events
Thank you in advance for your consideration and continued support.

“There is Always Light, If Only We are Brave Enough to See It. If Only, We’re Brave Enough to BE It.”
Amanda Gorman

NAMC ATLANTA | MEET THE PRIME: TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO.
2023-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Turner Construction Company, 3495 Piedmont Road NE, Building 11 Suite 700, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
For additional information contact:
Keona Jones, M.Ed., Executive Director
Office 678-943-9667 • Mobile 678-683-8946
keona.jones@namcatlanta.org
or
Kerry Stewart
kstewart@afcra.com

NAMC WASHINGTON | 1st THURSDAY GENERAL MEETINGS
2023-10-05 17:00 - 18:00 | ZOOM Virtual Meeting
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NAMC OREGON | NAMC UNIVERSITY 2023 Qtr. 4
2023-10-05 - 2023-11-02 | Virtual Event
NAMC University Training
The mission of NAMC University-Oregon is to empower members by providing a learning platform that enhances business development, strengthens business acumen, and expands knowledge of the ever-evolving construction industry.
NAMC-Oregon is a Continuing Education (CE) Provider. Each NAMC University counts as two (2) CE credits toward a contractor’s yearly continuing education required for the Oregon CCB license.

Q4 2023 Training

Access to Capital – 9/21/23
Commercial Property 101 – 10/05/23
Access to Business Loans – 10/19/23
NAMC-Oregon Members Tradeshow – 11/02/23
Contracts – 11/16/23

NAMC UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
To learn more about NAMC University contact: kevin@namc-oregon.org

NAMC OREGON | GENERAL MEETING
2023-10-04 15:30 - 16:30 | DC
We would like to remind you of our upcoming VIRTUAL General Meeting Wednesday, October 4th, from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. If you have not already registered, please click on the green “register here” button below; you still have time!
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you (VIRTUALLY) Wednesday, October 4th, from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

Copyright (C) 2023 NAMC-Oregon. All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
NAMC-Oregon
Lloyd Center
Suite 2027
Portland, OR 97232

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NAMC DFW | Fast Flicks: Lean Integration
2023-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson, 100 S Central Expressway #14, Richardson, TX, 75080, United States
JOIN Lean Construction Institute on September 27, 2023, to enjoy a private screening (on the BIG SCREEN) of short videos that will SHOW — not just TELL — you how local Lean leaders have implemented Lean tools and practices into their jobsites and project workflows.
Examples include:

Daily huddles
Constraint management
Visual communication tools
Takt planning
Plus/Delta

Use the “CLICK ME” button below to register for Fast Flicks: Lean Integration!

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson
100 S Central Expressway #14
Richardson, TX 75080 USA
Don’t forget to attend the pre-bid meeting for JPS Parking Garage! This will be a virtual meeting; to RSVP contact ScottHildebrand@beckgroup.com.

NAMC DFW | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PRE-BID MEETING INVITATION
2023-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM Virtual Meeting
JPS PARKING GARAGE – Package #2
The Beck Potere Joint Venture invites you to attend a pre-bid meeting to learn more about the JPS Parking Garage and the available bidding opportunities. The parking garage will be a 2,517 space, 8 story, garage that will sit at the corner of Magnolia Avenue and St. Louis Street in downtown Ft. Worth.
Package Scopes
Site Demolition, Excavation, Site Utilities and Retention
Pre-Bid Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM
Please RSVP to ScottHildebrand@beckgroup.com for Zoom link information to Wednesday’s pre-bid meeting.

Are you an approved subcontractor? Get qualified here at www.beckgroup.com/subcontractors.

BIDDING OPPORTUNITIES
Arlington ISD – Bond 2019 » Arlington ISD (aisd.net)
City of Arlington – Bidding & Procurement – City of Arlington (arlingtontx.gov)
City of Dallas – Procurement Services (dallascityhall.com)
City of Fort Worth – Purchasing – Welcome to the City of Fort Worth (fortworthtexas.gov)
Dallas County – Purchasing Department | Bidding Opportunities (dallascounty.org)
DISD Bond Vendor – Construction Services/Bond Office / Bond Vendor Opportunities (dallasisd.org)
DART – DART Procurement
DCCCD – Advertised Bids and Proposals – Procurement – Dallas College
DFW Airport – DFW International Airport | Official Website (dfwairport.com)
Fort Worth ISD – Procurement Services / Current Business Opportunities (fwisd.org)
JPS Hospital – Open RFPs/RFBs/RFQs | JPS Health Network
NTTA – NTTAMarketplace.org
Parkland Health & Hospital – Supplier Portal (inforcloudsuite.com)
Tarrant County – Solicitations (tarrantcountytx.gov)
Tarrant County College – Business – Tarrant County College (tccd.edu)
University of Houston – ESBD (txsmartbuy.com)
University of Texas at Austin – Minor Project Solicitations | Welcome to PMCS | The University of Texas at Austin (utexas.edu)
UNT Systems – Procurement (untsystem.edu)

NAMC | 54TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
2023-09-06 - 2023-09-08 | Live! by Loews Hotel, 1600 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
54th Annual National Conference
Wednesday, September 6 – Friday, September 8, 2023
Live! by Loews Hotel
1600 E Randol Mill Road
Arlington, Texas 76011
Theme: I am NAMC!
Join us for two days of star-studded speaker panels, engaging networking, and a can’t miss vendor exposition.
The National Conference is hosted by NAMC Dallas/Fort Worth.
Click here to register.
Click here to reserve your hotel room at Live! by Loews in Arlington, TX.
For more information, contact Doreen Littlejohn (National Office) at (202) 296-1600.

NAMC OREGON | FAMILY REUNION BBQ
2023-07-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Wilshire Park, 4116 Northeast 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97212, United States
NAMC Oregon Family Reunion BBQ
Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM PDT
Wilshire Park
4116 Northeast 33rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
NAMC-Oregon is excited to host our second Family Reunion BBQ celebrating the growing cooperation between the communities of color that NAMC-Oregon serves and our Partners.
For more information, please contact events@namc-oregon.org.

NAMC DALLAS/FORT WORTH | BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MEETING
2023-07-11 14:30 - 16:00 | 101 South Royal Lane, 101 South Royal Lane, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
NAMC Dallas/Fort Worth Business Opportunities Meeting
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM CST
101 South Royal Lane
Coppell, TX 75019
Presenting…
Austin, Azteca, and Alpha & Omega Joint Venture (AAA-JV) DFW Airport Terminal A & C Expansion and Construction Education Foundation
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NAMC OREGON | JULY GENERAL MEETING
2023-07-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Lloyd Center, 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
NAMC Oregon July General Meeting
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM PDT
Lloyd Center
1405 Lloyd Center
Portland, OR 97232
Please join us at the Lloyd Center for our General Meeting.
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NAMC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2023-06-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Truxton’s American Bistro, 8611 Truxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, United States
NAMC Southern California Membership Meeting
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM PDT
Truxton’s American Bistro
8611 Truxton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Our meetings brings members together to share knowledge, network with industry professionals to expand and maintain business relationships. We also feature industry leaders who present information about upcoming projects and topics of interest to our membership.
Register here.

NAMC OREGON | PROJECT BACKEND SNAPSHOT
2023-06-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
NAMC University: Project Backend Snapshot
Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM PDT
The mission of NAMC University is to provide a learning platform for NAMC-Oregon members to enhance business development, strengthen business acumen, and expand knowledge of the ever evolving construction industry.
NAMC-Oregon is a Continuing Education (CE) Provider. Each NAMC University Training counts as two (2) CE credits towards a contractor’s yearly continuing education requirements required for the Oregon CCB license.
For more information contact Jarrelle Marshall at Jarrelle@namc-oregon.org.
Click here to register.

2023 NAMC NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING & LEGISLATIVE FORUM
2023-06-20 09:00 - 2023-06-21 14:00 | Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20515, United States
NAMC National Board of Director Meeting & Legislative Forum
Tuesday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
NAMC National Directors, Chapter Presidents and Chairpersons, and NAMC General Members are invited to attend the NAMC Annual National Board of Director Meeting and Legislative Forum. The NAMC National Board will meet on Tuesday, June 20, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, on Capitol Hill, and again on Wednesday, June 21, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at the Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC.
For more than 53 years, the National Association of Minority Contractors, the oldest minority construction trade association in the United States, has been a major voice and advocate for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned construction contractor small businesses as well as millions of minority trade workers in the construction industry. Through a network of local chapters and in collaboration with strategic and corporate partnerships, NAMC assists members with building capacity by providing access to opportunity, legislative advocacy, and contractor development training.
Key Legislative Concerns

Overutilization of non-minority WBE companies and underutilization of minority-owned construction firms, especially Black and minority women-owned companies

The impact of Bruckner and Project Management Corporation v. Biden et al. and claims that Section 11101(e)(3) of the Infrastructure Act violates the equal protection clause guarantee of the United States Constitution.

Workforce development and job readiness training in the transportation industry

SBA vs. USDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program participation in strengthening American businesses and rebuilding American communities

USDOT DBE program reform for consistency with the SBA via much-needed SBA size standard reform. Certified DBEs are limited when competing because certified DBEs are constrained to the lower size standard of the DBE program. SBA allows participating companies a size standard limit of more than $40M; the USDOT DBE program allows only up to $20M.

Limited workforce development and on-the-job readiness training in state DOT projects. Allowed in federal projects, but not at the state level.

Significant improvement in the enforcement and compliance of the USDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Inclusion of minority-owned businesses in the procurement process

We look forward to seeing you in person in Washington, DC. Please contact the NAMC national office as soon as possible with any questions. Via phone at 202.296.1600 or email at events@namcnational.org.
Click here to register.

NAMC OREGON | MEMBERS QUARTERLY KICKBACK
2023-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Lloyd Center, 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
NAMC University: Members Quarterly Kickback
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM PDT
Lloyd Center
1259 Lloyd Center
Portland, Oregon 97232
Please join us for an evening of networking and socialization. For more info and sponsorship email events@namc-oregon.org.
Click here to register.

CHOP, LF DRISCOLL & DPR CONSTRUCTION | OUTREACH EVENT
2023-06-14 15:00 | Virtual Event
CHOP, LF Driscoll & DPR Construction Outreach Event
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 3:00 PM ET
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, LF Driscoll & DPR are holding an outreach event to connect with M/W/DBE trade firms specializing in carpentry. Join us to talk about upcoming work that might be a match for your firm.
Register here.

NAMC DALLAS/FORT WORTH | BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MEETING
2023-06-13 14:30 - 16:00 | JT Vaughn Construction Training Center, 9160 Sterling Street, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
NAMC Dallas/Fort Worth Business Opportunity Meeting
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM CDT
JT Vaughn Construction Training Center
9160 Sterling Street
Suite 100
Irving, Texas 75063
Come hear from joint venture partners about how to build capacity by forming strategic alliances and making a partnership work. Also, learn about upcoming construction opportunities for trade contractors and suppliers.
Click here to register.

NAMC OREGON | UNDERSTANDING QUICKBOOKS & PNLS
2023-06-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
NAMC University: Understanding QuickBooks & your PNLs
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM PDT
The mission of NAMC University is to provide a learning platform for NAMC-Oregon members to enhance business development, strengthen business acumen, and expand knowledge of the ever evolving construction industry.
NAMC-Oregon is a Continuing Education (CE) Provider. Each NAMC University Training counts as two (2) CE credits towards a contractor’s yearly continuing education requirements required for the Oregon CCB license.
For more information contact Jarrelle Marshall at Jarrelle@namc-oregon.org.
Click here to register.

NAMC OREGON | JUNE GENERAL MEETING
2023-06-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
NAMC Oregon General Meeting
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM PDT
NAMC Oregon will be hosting a VIRTUAL General Meeting hosted by President & CEO, Nate McCoy.
NAMC-Oregon holds meetings every other month that include, Members and Partners as well as any other companies in the construction industry or those companies tangential to construction. In these meetings, NAMC-Oregon Members learn about NAMC-Oregon’s current work, upcoming project opportunities presented by Partners, and continue to build community and relationships.
Register here.

NAMC WISCONSIN | UTILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPLIER DIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM
2023-05-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Potawatomi Hotel & Casino – Serenity Room, 1721 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Utilities Infrastructure Supplier Diversity Symposium
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CDT
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino – Serenity Room
1721 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Symposium will feature the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation and the region’s leading Utilities, Utility Contractors and industry organizations providing Utility Industry Updates, Major Project Presentation, Business Opportunities, and conducting Strategic Business Matchmaking sessions to increase diverse business participation and build strategic diverse business relationships in the region’s utility industry.
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NAMC DALLAS/FORT WORTH | BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MEETING
2023-05-09 14:30 | NAMC DFW Chapter, 1000 Ballpark Way #310, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
NAMC Dallas/Fort Worth Business Opportunity Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 2:30 p.m.
624 Six Flags Drive, #200
Arlington, Texas 76011
Come out to discuss construction projects and learn how to win business with Dallas County.
Click here to register.

NAMC DALLAS/FORT WORTH | BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MEETING
2023-04-11 14:30 - 16:30 | McCarthy Building Companies – Atlanta, 2727 Paces Ferry Road SE, Bldg 2, 3rd Floor, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
NAMC Dallas/Fort Worth – Business Opportunity Meeting
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM CST
McCarthy Building Companies Offices
3400 N Central Expressway Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75080
Come out and learn about McCarthy’s current contracting opportunities and what they look for in contracting partners. Lendistry and Insurica will discuss their funding and bonding/insurance programs.
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NAMC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2023-04-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Airport Police Facility, 9160 Loyola Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, United States
NAMC Southern California | LAX $30B Capital Improvement Program
Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM PDT
Airport Police Facility
9160 Loyola Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
It’s time for lift off with LAX! Get ready to participate in upcoming project opportunities.
Speaker: Terri Mestas, Chief Development Officer
Come learn about LAWA’s:

On-Call Construction Contracts
New Mentor Protégé Program
Prompt Payment
Network with some of LAWA’s Primes
Share Your Statement of Qualifications

Free parking will be located on site as well as additional parking across from the station.
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UNITED MINORITY CONTRACTORS OF NORTH CAROLINA | JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-04-06 16:00 | Wooden Robot Brewery, 1440 South Tryon Street #110, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
UMCNC & NC Bar Association Joint Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 4:00 PM ET
Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 South Tryon Street #110
Charlotte, NC 28203
UMCNC & NCBA presents Keeping Things Critical… Scheduling and Delay Claims for Contractors and Counsel
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NAMC WASHINGTON STATE | CONTRACTOR'S DAY
2023-03-30 07:30 - 17:00 | Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel, 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA, 98188, United States
Contractor’s Day: Tradeshow & Plenum
Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT
Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel
3201 South 176th Street
Seattle, Washington 98188
Theme: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The purpose of this event is to provide the Northwest region comprehensive information about upcoming opportunities of the recently passed Bipartisan Bill Infrastructure and Jobs Act.
The deadline to register, sponsor, and purchase a booth or ticket is March 10th by 5pm.
Click here to register.

NAMC UNIVERSITY WEBINAR: MANAGING & PERFECTING CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
NAMC University: Managing & Perfecting Construction Claims
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM EDT
This webinar covers understanding the legal and contractual framework surrounding claims, developing effective claims management strategies, and negotiating settlements and avoiding disputes altogether. You’ll learn the ins and outs of claim preparation, evaluation, and resolution, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex and often contentious world of construction claims. Whether you’re a project manager, contractor, engineer, or other construction professional, this webinar will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to successfully manage claims and keep your projects on track.
Presenter: Y. Lisa Colon, Esq., Partner, Saul Ewing, LLP
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NAMC OREGON | NAMC UNIVERSITY: UNDERSTANDING INFLATION
2023-03-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
NAMC University: Understanding Inflation
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM PDT
Join NAMC-Oregon as we host a virtual training on “Understanding Inflation” facilitated by Joshua Dennis, JD of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt as we examine material escalation provisions in contracts from a legal standpoint, as well as discuss non-legal tools that contractors can use.
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NAMC DALLAS/FORT WORTH | MARCH BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MEETING
2023-03-14 14:30 - 16:00 | NAMC-DFW Office, 1000 Ballpark Way #310, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
NAMC Dallas/Fort Worth March Business Opportunity Meeting
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Join us for our monthly business meeting and engage in an insightful discussion with Hoar Construction.
Click here to register.
