NAMC-Oregon University

📅 When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
🕑 Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
📍Where: VIRTUAL
🗣️Speaker: Dave Foster | IndeHR

Managing people on a jobsite doesn’t have to be complicated. The Contractor’s HR Toolkit provides practical strategies and simple systems to help contractors streamline HR processes, reduce conflicts, and support employee success. From hiring and onboarding to compliance, communication, and performance management, this session equips you with actionable tools to keep your teams motivated, organized, and focused on getting the job done safely and efficiently. Walk away with easy-to-implement practices that make HR a supportive part of your jobsite operations, not a headache.

📅 When: April 30, 2026
🕑 Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
📍Where: VIRTUAL
🗣️Speaker: Jill Batiuk | Hoffman Construction

As sustainability becomes a larger priority in the construction industry, expectations are expanding beyond project teams to include the broader supply chain. These requests can disproportionately affect small businesses, and with the introduction of LEED v5, these expectations will grow as the rating system places greater emphasis on carbon reduction, material transparency, and lifecycle impacts. This session will provide an overview of LEED v5 and how its requirements may affect small businesses in the construction supply chain, including what new requests vendors may encounter from project teams and how smaller companies can prepare to remain competitive as the industry evolves.

📅 When: May 21, 2026
🕑 Time: 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
📍Where: VIRTUAL
🗣️Speaker: Melisa Murguia | US Bank

This session equips contractors with the knowledge and tools to protect their business from financial, operational, and digital risks. Participants will explore strategies to prevent fraud, strengthen cybersecurity, and safeguard sensitive information. The class will also cover essential insurance types and bonding requirements, helping contractors minimize liability and maintain compliance. By the end of the course, attendees will have actionable steps to proactively manage risk, protect assets, and ensure business continuity.

📅 When: May 28, 2026
🕑 Time: 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
📍Where: VIRTUAL
🗣️Speaker: Luis Benítez-Alicea Smith | OSHA

Creating a safe workplace is not just good practice, it is an OSHA requirement. In this session, we will break down the role of safety committees, how to conduct effective safety meetings that meet OSHA standards, and the key responsibilities employers have under OSHA regulations. Participants will gain practical tools to improve communication, ensure compliance, reduce workplace hazards, and build a proactive safety culture that protects both workers and the business.

📅 When: June 18, 2026
🕑 Time: 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
📍Where: VIRTUAL /IN-PERSON
🗣️Speaker: Melisa Murguia | US Bank

This class is designed to help contractors take control of their cash flow, ensuring that their businesses stay profitable, resilient, and ready for growth. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing accounts receivable and payable, forecasting cash needs, and using financial management tools to make smarter decisions. The session will also cover treasury services, banking solutions, and payment systems that can streamline operations and improve liquidity. By the end of the class, contractors will have actionable techniques to optimize cash flow, reduce financial stress, and strengthen the overall health of their business.