National Association of Minority Contractors - Wisconsin

National Association of Minority Contractors 4388 N. Green Bay Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Phone: 414-263-5800

 

Background and history

The National Association of Minority Contractors - Wisconsin Chapter is a chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors headquartered in Washington, D.C.

NAMC is the national, full-service trade association representing the interests of minority contractors. NAMC has more than 3,500 members in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The association also advocates for the interests of approximately 50,000 minority businesses seeking greater participation in the construction and environmental industries nationwide.

NAMC-WI represents a cross section of the diverse ethnic and social communities found in Wisconsin. The board of directors, officers and committee members represent the entire rainbow of nationalities and more than 100 construction, environmental and manufacturing industries.

NAMC-WI Aims to:

• promote contract procurement opportunities for minority business enterprise, or MBE, contractors in the public and private sectors;
• provide local advocacy for legislation and government actions concerning MBEs;
• provide education and training to the MBEs and their current and potential employees; and
• work toward improving the economic and natural environments of the communities where its members and their employees live.

NAMC-WI membership

Membership in NAMC-WI will allow you to network with other minority contractors, procurement officials and others in the public and private sectors that have an interest in working with minority contractors. Who should join NAMC? Disadvantaged, minority, small-business and women-owned construction business and any person or business with an interest in the construction industry, including majority-led contracting firms, suppliers, lenders, developers, manufacturers and others.

We encourage our members to participate by joining a committee.

Committees include:

• Membership. Responsible for planning membership recruiting efforts. Defines and establishes the chapter's membership criteria.
• Finance and budget. Responsible for funding and reporting duties connected to the operational needs of NAMC-WI chapter. Planning, approval and implementation of fund-raising efforts, grant solicitation and proposal development.
• Legislation. Monitoring and reporting on legislation affecting the concerns and interests of NAMC-WI members. Promotes and advocates for laws and other government actions on behalf of equitable business opportunities.
• Nominating. Responsible for selecting NAMC-WI members to represent the local chapter at national association functions.
• Procurement. Responsible for exploring, identifying and/or creating contract procurement and business opportunities for MBEs. Assists with marketing member firms statewide.
• Major corporation program. Solicits major Wisconsin-area corporations to enhance opportunities for minority contractors.
• Education/marketing. Provides education and assistance to member firms in business development, administrative and financial management, estimating, project management, information systems and technical training for employees of member firms.
• Mentor/protégé program. Develops and cultivates affiliations with majority-owned firms for the purpose of promoting relationships and joint ventures with chapter members.

Ten reasons to join NAMC-WI:

• Capitalization/bonding program and technical assistance
• Computer and information systems
• Education workshops for managers and owners
• Contract procurement information and opportunities
• Marketing and business development assistance
• Construction management information and services
• Industry networking opportunities
• Information/updates on MBE issues locally and nationwide
• Mentor/protégé and joint-venture opportunities
• Minority business advocacy and support

For membership rates contact NAMC at 4388 N. Green Bay Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209, 414-263-5800.

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