Join the leading minority contractors and industry professionals for three days of networking, insightful discussions, and business opportunities in the construction industry.

Venue

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower, 1360 West Mall Drive, Cleveland, OH 44114

INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS:

Experts Take the Stage

A look back at NAMC 55!

Meet the 2025 Honorees!

Experience three dynamic days of insightful breakout sessions, invaluable networking, engaging discussions, and the chance to explore the beautiful city of Cleveland.

Our theme, Unity: One NAMC – Building Equity and Protecting Our Future, serves as our foundation as we tackle pressing issues in our industry, identify solutions, and strategize ways to foster a more inclusive and opportunity-rich environment for all.

The climate and challenges we face at this hour are certainly not lost on us. As the oldest minority trade association in the country, NAMC, whose leadership and members are trade construction and engineering contractors, is uniquely positioned to move the industry forward on the issue of diversity and inclusion.

NAMC remains committed to championing diversity, empowering emerging leaders, and fostering pathways for success. Your presence and contributions will be vital in propelling this mission forward and catalyzing meaningful progress nationwide. You’ll have the chance to engage with industry pioneers, public officials, and esteemed VIP guests. There will be inspirational keynote addresses, surprise appearances, and a prestigious Hall of Fame Gala that will celebrate our shared achievements.

Meet Our Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Copper Sponsors

Conference Bag Sponsor

DBE, MBE, WBE, FBE Sponsors

NAMC Chapter Sponsors

Contributors

Government Agency Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Innovators in the Spotlight

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The NAMC Mission

National Association of Minority Contractors

Founded in Oakland, California in 1969 by Ray Dones and Joseph Debro, NAMC is the oldest minority construction trade association in the United States. Members include more than 50 Hall of Fame members and Legacy Contractor Builders and a combined annual project capacity of over a billion dollars nationally. The association represents the interests of millions of skilled minority workers across the country. 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, advocacy, and contractor development training.

NAMC is proud to be a leading voice for millions of minority trade workers and an advocate for undocumented veterans in the construction industry. Of the 160 million people employed in the United States, more than 31% (50 million) earn a living in the construction industry. Hispanics and Latinos make up 30%, or 15 million, of these workers, and African Americans represent 17% or 8.5 million workers nationally. Other minorities, totaling about 2 million, make up approximately 2% of the workforce. Together, the construction industry workforce includes 25 million minority workers.

NAMC has a strong foundational history that has established a great legacy for the organization. NAMC’s presence and voice in this industry is of even greater need today than ever before to continue the mission of providing Access (contract & resource opportunities), Advocacy (legislative impact), and Contractor Readiness (training, capacity building, and growth) for our members. The association strives to accomplish its goals in collaboration with major corporate partners, strategic alliances, and public agencies. The presence of NAMC today is a testament to its continuing legacy. The construction market is a relationship-driven industry. Business relationships must be developed; the strategies and approaches for pursuing, winning, and executing business is paramount. The future of NAMC lies in the enhancement of its Student Chapter Program as well as expanding our relationships with corporate partners to deliver the stated benefits of access, advocacy, and contractor readiness to our membership.

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