Profile: National Association of Minority Contractors

ABOUT NAMC

The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is a nonprofit trade association that was established in 1969 to address the needs and concerns of minority contractors. While membership is open to people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, the organization's mandate, "Building Bridges - Crossing Barriers," focuses on construction industry concerns common to African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.


OUR MISSION

• Provide education and training to minority contractors in construction.
• Promote the economic and legal interest of minority contracting firms.
• Advocate law and government actions for minority contractors.
• Bring about wider procurement and business opportunities for minority contractors.
• Reduce and remove the barriers to full equality for minority contractors.
• Build bridges between minority contractors and the entities they work.
• Create a forum for sharing information and mutual support.