THE NAMC STORY

Building on the Legacy

The Story of The National Association of Minority Contractors

For more than half a century, the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) has been at the forefront of supporting and advancing minority-owned construction companies across the country. Since their establishment in 1969, NAMC's unwavering commitment to promoting equity and increasing opportunities for minority contractors has shaped an impressive legacy.

Our History. Our Progress. Our Future. Our Legacy..

  • In 1969 Raymon Dones (right) and business partner Joe Debro founded the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC), which today is the oldest minority construction trade association in the United States.

  • Raymon Dones speaking at a NAMC awards event. NAMC works with major corporate partners, strategic alliances, and public agencies.

  • Left to right: industry legends Hal Ellis (of Grubb & Ellis) and John Williams with Mayor John Reading in front of the newly completed Oakland City Center Office Building Phase I. The City Center project achieved unprecedented levels of minority contractor and local minority workforce participation, a strategy that was copied in urban areas throughout the US.

  • Raymon Dones at the City Center Clorox headquarters. Dones left a lasting legacy in construction as well as in advocacy for contractor and workforce equity.

Through advocacy, education, and networking, NAMC has helped countless minority businesses thrive in a competitive and often unequal industry. Their efforts have paved the way for increased representation in public and private construction projects, ensuring that minority-owned firms have equal access to opportunities that were once inaccessible.

The legacy of NAMC today reaches across the country as a beacon of hope and inspiration, not just for minority contractors but also for aspiring entrepreneurs in all industries. As we continue to move towards a more inclusive and diverse society, NAMC remains an indispensable partner and advocate for minority contractors, ensuring that their voices are heard and their contributions are valued.