Founded in Oakland, California in 1969 by Ray Dones and Joseph Debro, The National Association of Minority Contractors (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.

NAMC is uniquely positioned in the market due to the caliber of craftsmen among our membership. We are the creative, agile, and professional connection to building. The develop-design-build industry here in Northern California needs you even more. We believe that business flourishes when the entire construction team unites to expand their networks, develop their people and empower the communities it serves.

• Gain full members-only access to Chapter services, resources and programs
• Network with the top suppliers and service companies supporting the industry
  
• Enhance your firm’s stature and reputation by affiliating with the most respected and oldest industry association
  
• Increase your marketing effectiveness by tapping into our Association’s broad industry network
  
• Affiliate with top general contractors and specialty contractors, architects, engineers and developers
  
• Affiliate with government agencies
  
• Build personal relationships with other leading industry professionals
  
• Stay ahead of your competitors on important industry issues, legislative changes and best practices
  
• Affordable annual dues between $400 – 1,800
  
• Demonstrate to customers your commitment to supporting the industry
  
• Increase your accessibility and exposure to architects, developers and top general contractors in Northern California

Questions or interested in joining NAMC Northern California? Please contact Bruce Giron NAMC-NC President at (510) 912-4206 or bagiron@gironcms.com.

The National Association of Minority Contractors, Northern California Chapter, Inc. (NAMC-NC) strives to continually advance its legacy of setting new standards of leadership, collaboration, and business excellence to effectively advocate the issues of an ethnically and gender-diverse constituency. NAMC is a construction trade association dedicated to advocacy of “minority” ethnic construction business owners, their employees and those who serve the construction industry. Through training, legislative initiatives, and partnerships, NAMC-NC seeks to increase construction capacity and economic inclusion, serving as a key resource for minority businesses in the construction industry.

Once you and your company become a member in the NAMC organization, there are numerous services, programs and opportunities for you to learn about, benefit from, and participate in.

Members often choose to volunteer time and expertise by serving on one of our committees, task forces or boards. These types of opportunities are available to members at both the state and national chapter level. In some instances, members volunteer to teach association classes or play a major role in developing special
programs. Contact our office at (510) 912-4206 for more information.

While much of what NAMC offers in the way of services are for members only, non-members can participate in or attend some of our programs as guests, or they will be asked to pay a higher non-member fee.

Whether you are a new member, a 30+ year member or checking us out for the first time, this “Suiting Up to Get More Involved in NAMC Northern California” infographic below will help you quickly learn about much of what we offer. Active members can also use this as a check-list to make sure you aren’t missing opportunities to get involved or benefit from what is available.

Keep in mind, the best way to maximize your NAMC Northern California member experience and get a strong return on your dues investment is finding multiple ways to participate and stay involved!