NAMC-Oregon, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation, is dedicated to serving construction contractors owned by People of Color in the State of Oregon.
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NAMC-Oregon and the Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon (DJC Oregon) collaborate on the NAMC-Oregon Quarterly Newsletter, offering a unique opportunity to feature Partner and Member Spotlights, highlighting recent projects and achievements.
The NAMC-Oregon Small Business & Workforce HUB offers a flexible, community-centered space designed to support connection, collaboration, and growth.
All events hosted at the HUB must align with NAMC-Oregon’s mission and values, with a focus on equity, community empowerment, and uplifting Communities of Color.
Our Services:
✓ Free high-speed WiFi
✓ Complimentary on-site parking
✓ ADA-accessible spaces
✓ Affordable rental rates
✓ Evening and weekend rental availability
✓ Event promotion support
✓ Member discount
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Attention NAMC-Oregon Members! Small Business Grant Applications is NOW OPEN! Missed the first round of grants? Here’s your second chance!
NAMC-Oregon, in collaboration with Business Oregon and Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO PDX), is excited to offer financial resources designed to support the growth and capacity building on active and engaged NAMC-Oregon Members.
Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!
For grant application update contact: 📧 grants@mesopdx.org
NAMC-Oregon and Knife River have collaborated to create and provide a scholarship for Members and their employees in accessing supplementary workforce training opportunities.
For referral information, contact
📧 ralen@namc-oregon.org
NAMC-Oregon currently serves as an advisor and contract consultant for regional agencies and the private sector on a variety of services. These include procurement assessment, business development, and relationship building on projects, with a focus on establishing inclusive contracting strategies and reducing barriers to participation.
As a consultant, NAMC-Oregon is able to provide equity analysis in capital improvement projects and housing development (public and private). This includes policies, project forecasting, procurement, equity plan creation and implementation, project administration, and reporting.
As the Owner’s Representative, NAMC-Oregon assists with project development, creation of Request for Proposals and contract documents, review of proposals and creation of proposer assessment processes, contract negotiations, equity plan creation, and implementation, project monitoring and committee representation, contract administration, and close out.
NAMC-Oregon previously served as the General Contractor’s Representative for the Oregon Convention Center Project. As the Contractor’s Representative, NAMC-Oregon assists with project scoping, solicitation processes, barrier identification and mitigation, engagement of DMWESB firms, technical assistance to DMWESB firms, diverse workforce marketing, outreach, and partnership, project management coordination and mediation, reporting assistance, and performance satisfaction.
NAMC-Oregon is committed to empowering our Members and the broader community through learning and professional growth. We offer a variety of programs, including NAMC University, Universidad de NAMC, Building Green Futures, Lunch & Learn, Back to Basics and Project Showcase designed to provide valuable insights, skills, and connections.
NAMC-Oregon’s One-on-One Technical Assistance provides individualized, hands-on support tailored to each business’s unique needs and stage of growth. Our uniquely qualified team meets members where they are, offering guidance that is practical, relevant, and aligned with real-time industry demands. This work is directly informed by the trainings we deliver and the feedback we receive from members, ensuring a seamless connection between learning and application. Through this approach, businesses build capacity, strengthen operations, and position themselves to successfully pursue and secure contract opportunities.
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