National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)

NAMC OREGON | NAMC UNIVERSITY: UNDERSTANDING INFLATION
2023-03-23 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | 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 UTC | 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.
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NAMC OREGON | MEMBERS QUARTERLY KICKBACK NETWORKING EVENT
2023-03-09 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Lloyd Center, 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Members Quarterly Kickback Networking Event
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Lloyd Center
1259 Lloyd Center
Portland, OR 97232
Join us for an evening of networking and socialization with fellow NAMC-Oregon Members.
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NAMC OREGON | MARCH GENERAL MEETING
2023-03-01 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Lloyd Center, 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
NAMC Oregon – March General Meeting
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Lloyd Center
1259 Lloyd Center
Portland, OR 97232
Please join us at the Lloyd Center for our General Meeting!
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NAMC OREGON | NAMC UNIVERSITY: BIDDING AND ESTIMATING
2023-02-23 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual Event
NAMC University: Bidding and Estimating
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Join us for our upcoming NAMC University training: Bidding & Estimating hosted by Raimore Construction. This event will be held virtually on Zoom.
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NAMC | 2023 MIDWINTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
2023-02-22 11:00 - 2023-02-23 17:00 UTC | MGM Grand, 3799 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109-4319, United States
2023 Midwinter Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, February 22 – Thursday, February 23, 2023
MGM Grand
3799 South Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Join the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) and the NAMC Las Vegas Chapter for the upcoming 2023 Midwinter Board of Directors Meeting.
This year’s meeting includes confirmed speakers from MGM, Whiting Turner, McCarthy, Kiewit, Layton Construction, Home Depot PRO, the FHWA Civil Rights program office, and the Honorable Pamela A. Goynes-Brown, Mayor, North Las Vegas. Speakers will talk about the 2023 project outlook, how to do business, bonding, and other topics important to NAMC contractor members and partners.
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NAMC GREATER AUSTIN | HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING EVENT
2023-02-21 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Holiday Inn Express, 180 Carlos G Parker Boulevard Northwest, Taylor, TX, 76574, United States
NAMC Greater Austin Happy Hour Networking Event
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Holiday Inn Express
180 Carlos G Parker Boulevard Northwest
Taylor, TX 76574
Mr. Jemerell Rogers, VP Commercial Relationship Manager of Cadence Bank, will be discussing minority owned and women owned business financial resources.
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NAMC DALLAS/FORT WORTH | MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2023-02-14 14:30 - 16:00 UTC | NAMC DFW Chapter, 1000 Ballpark Way #310, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
NAMC Dallas/Fort Worth Monthly Membership Meeting
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
NAMC DFW
624 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200
Arlington, TX 76011
Come out to learn about DPR Construction and how to work with them on current/future projects. Arrive early for networking. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
$25 – Non-Members
Free for Members
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NAMC OREGON | NAMC UNIVERSITY: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 101
2023-02-09 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual Event
NAMC University: Construction Contracts 101
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Join us for our next NAMC University Training: Construction Contracts 101 with Molly Washington, J.D., NAMC-Oregon’s Chief Programs Officer. As a seasoned attorney, Molly Washington, J.D. examines typical provisions in a construction contract, explains what they mean, the risks, and recommended language for negotiations. This training will be virtual and over Zoom.
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NAMC GREATER ATLANTA | 2023 KICK OFF MEETING
2023-02-07 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | One Flew South, 670 DeKalb Avenue, NE, Ste. 102, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
2023 Kick Off Meeting
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
One Flew South
670 DeKalb Avenue, NE
Ste. 102
Atlanta, GA 30312
Join NAMC Atlanta to hear about successes, our vision for 2023…focused on construction, opportunities and connections, and become a member! Space is limited, and garage parking is available.
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NAMC OREGON | LUNCH AND LEARN WITH MORTENSON
2023-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual Event
NAMC Oregon – Lunch and Learn With Mortenson
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Join us for a virtual lunch and learn session with Mortenson.
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NAMC GREATER AUSTIN | HAPPY HOUR EVENT
2023-01-31 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Slackers Brewing Co., 12233 North FM 620 #204, Austin, TX, 78750, United States
NAMC & McCarthy Happy Hour Event
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Slackers Brewing Co.
12233 North FM 620 #204
Austin, TX 78750
NAMC Greater Austin/Central Texas and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. presents an informative happy hour. McCarthy will present “How to work with McCarthy” among many other projects in Texas. Examples of McCarthy’s work include the Austin Children’s Hospital. This event will be informative, full of opportunities, and then you’ll have a chance to relax and network together!
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NAMC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2023-01-25 17:00 UTC | Truxton’s American Bistro, 8611 Truxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, United States
2023 General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Truxton’s American Bistro
8611 Truxton Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90045
Join us for our general membership meeting. This is an in-person event.

NAMC UNIVERSITY WEBINAR SERIES
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Virtual Event
NAMC Webinar: Pay-If-Paid, Pay-When-Paid Construction Contract Clauses
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
12:00 PM EST
Construction contractors are encouraged to attend this free 90-minute session to learn ways to avoid nonpayment and other key issues.
The webinar will include the following:

Understanding the difference between PIP and PWP clauses
The current jurisdictional treatment of PIP and PWP clauses
Best practices for the precise drafting of payment provisions

A Q&A will be held at the end of the session.
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NAMC NEW YORK TRI-STATE | RESTORATION OPPORTUNITIES IN 2023
2023-01-17 15:00 - 15:45 UTC | Virtual Event
Restoration Opportunities in 2023
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Nature Conservancy is seeking to increase the number and diversity of firms interested and experienced in doing river restoration. Join this session for more information.
Click here to register for Webex access.

NAMC OREGON | GENERAL MEETING
2023-01-04 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Lloyd Center, 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
NAMC Oregon General Meeting
Thursday, January 4, 2023
1259 Lloyd Center
Portland, Oregon 97232
NAMC Oregon will be hosting a hybrid General Meeting hosted by our Chief Executive Officer, Nate McCoy. This meeting will be hybrid and recorded for all those who are unable to attend in-person; however, this will be our first attempt at a large hybrid meeting, so please forgive the technical hiccups we might experience!
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NAMC GREATER HOUSTON | HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
2022-12-20 17:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Cadillac Bar, 1802 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Holiday Celebration
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Cadillac Bar
1802 Shepherd Drive
Houston, Texas 77007
Join us for our holiday celebration. Entertainment by The Original Mambo Jazz Kings.
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NAMC DALLAS/FORT WORTH | HOLIDAY NETWORKER
2022-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Texas Live! Rangers Republic, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Ste 129, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
Holiday Networker
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Texas Live! at Rangers Republic
1650 E. Randol Mill Rd Suite 120
Arlington, TX 76011
Join us for our Holiday Networker! Free parking in Lot B.
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NAMC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | PUTTING ON THE GLITZ
2022-12-08 18:00 UTC | Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 9620 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, United States
Annual Leadership Awards Gala: Putting on the Glitz
Thursday, December 8, 2022
You are cordially invited to NAMC Southern California’s Annual Leadership Awards Gala
6:00 p.m. – Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. – Dinner and Awards Program
Reserve your seat!

UNITED MINORITY CONTRACTORS OF NORTH CAROLINA | HOLIDAY EVENT
2022-12-08 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | DPR Construction, Durham, 3029 East Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC, 27703, United States
Year-End Holiday Celebration
Thursday, December 8, 2022
DPR Construction
3029 East Cornwallis Road
Durham, North Carolina 27703
Join us for great food and conversation at our annual celebration of the season. Network with industry colleagues, diverse business partners, and general contractors.
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NAMC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA | ANNUAL MEET AND GREET
2022-12-07 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | East Bay Mud, 375 11th Street - 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
NAMC NC and EBMUD – Annual Meet and Greet
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
375 11th Street – 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
Join local primes and other trade professionals to discuss potential opportunities for 2023. Establish partnerships that promote increased capacity. Register no later than 12/2/2022.
Register here.

NAMC GREATER HOUSTON | VIP MIXER
2022-11-30 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Cadillac Bar, 1802 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
NAMC Greater Houston VIP Mixer
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Cadillac Bar
1802 Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77007
Join us for our evening networking event. New place, same great connections.
$20.00 – Nonmembers
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NAMC GREATER HOUSTON | BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST
2022-11-22 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Alamo Tamale/La Mansion, 809 Berry Road, Houston, TX, 77022, United States
NAMC Business Networking Breakfast
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Alamo Tamale/La Mansion
809 Berry Road
Houston, TX 77022
Join us for our Breakfast Networking Event. New place, same great connections!
For more information, or to become a sponsor, Contact Abel at (832) 797-1842.
Register here.

NAMC NEW YORK TRI-STATE | AFFIRMATION GALA
2022-11-03 18:00 UTC | Sheraton Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue, W 53rd Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Affirmation Gala
Tuesday, November 3, 2022
Sheraton Times Square | Metropolitan Ballroom
811 7th Avenue, W 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
This year’s black-tie event, aptly named the Affirmation Gala, celebrates our dedication to diversity and inclusion. We are passionate about the success of our business community and continue to partner with trailblazers like you to plant seeds for greater success. Please join us to celebrate along with special guest Don Peebles, Chairman and CEO of The Peebles Corporation.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or tickets, visit namctristate.org or email sachiya@glowglobalevents.com.
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NAMC OREGON | GENERAL MEETING
2022-11-02 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual Event
November General Meeting
November 2, 2022
We look forward to (virtually) seeing our Members, Partners, and the wider NAMC Family for our November General Meeting. Please click the link below to register for our General Meeting if you have not already!
This will be a jam-packed meeting filled with interesting projects and exciting new opportunities. However, we still have limited space on the agenda! If you would like a spot on the agenda, please reach out to james@namc-oregon.org as soon as possible, as the slots will be filled quickly.
If you would like to be on the list for 2023’s first General Meeting, or if you would like to schedule a Lunch and Learn, please reach out to James.
Thank you, and we’re looking forward to (virtually) seeing you Wednesday, November 2nd, from 3:30 – 5:00!
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NAMC DALLAS/FORT WORTH | 3rd ANNUAL GOLDEN SHOVEL AWARDS & BUSINESS EXPO
2022-10-27 15:00 - 21:45 UTC | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
SAVE THE DATE: October 23, 2022 | 3:00 PM CDT
3rd Annual Golden Shovel Awards
734 Stadium Drive
Arlington, Texas 76011
Come out to the top construction awards event in Texas. Partnership opportunities available. For tickets, tables, and vendors visit namcdfw.org.
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NAMC ATLANTA | ANNUAL GOLF CHALLENGE AND FUNDRAISER
2022-10-24 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | White Columns Country Club, 300 Clubhouse Drive, Milton, GA, 30004, United States
Annual Golf Challenge and Fundraiser
Monday, October 24, 2022
White Columns Country Club
300 Clubhouse Drive
Milton, GA 30004
Individual and corporate sponsorships are available.
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NAMC DMV | BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH BALFOUR BEATTY
2022-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | 3180 Fairview Park Dr, 3180 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States
Business Opportunities with Balfour Beatty
Friday, October 21, 2022
3180 Fairview Park Drive
Lower Level Auditorium
Falls Church, VA 22042
In partnership with NAMC-DMV and the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association (MDCHCA), Balfour Beatty would like to welcome Membership to join us to discuss how to do business with Balfour Beatty and share upcoming opportunities.
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NAMC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | PRIME INCUBATOR 3.0
2022-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Virtual Event
Save the Date
Real Talk Extended: Tips on Securing That Bond
Thursday, October 20, 2022
This virtual session will cover the ins and outs of securing a bond. Building on the success of Prime Incubator 2.1 – Real Talk Sessions, the conversations will deepen the dialogue towards actively seeking successful bid opportunities. The Prime Incubator 3.0 – Real Talk Series will expand to include real dialogue with Subject Matter Experts, Our Members and our Major Corporate Partners.
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NAMC ATLANTA | ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
2022-10-19 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, 504 Fair Street SW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
NAMC Roundtable Discussion: “The State of Minority Contracting in Atlanta”
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
504 Fair Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
In Partnership with the upcoming 2022 Annual National Construction Inclusion Week
This is a Free event compliments of NAMC Atlanta.
Some COVID PROTOCOLS will be observed. Everyone’s safety is important.

People may choose to wear mask at any time.
Masks are recommended indoors if you are not vaccinated.
Please do not attend if you are sick or showing signs of symptoms.

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