The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is a non-profit minority business, trade, educational and advocacy association headquartered in Washington, DC. Established in 1969 to address the needs and concerns of minority contractors, NAMC’s membership consists of 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.
In February 2005, the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC-WMAC), a non-profit 501©(6) tax-exempt membership organization was founded. NAMC-WMAC is governed by a Board of Directors; the President manages its day-to-day operation. NAMC-WMAC’s service area encompasses Washington, DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in Maryland and Northern Virginia. NAMC-WMAC has as its focus a “commitment to diversity,” which is the theme of our annual awards eventand awards.