National Association of Minority Contractors

What National Association of Minority Contractors does

National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) – Upper Midwest Chapter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit trade association operating as a regional chapter of the national NAMC organization. The Upper Midwest chapter was founded in 1983 by seven minority business owners from Minneapolis and St. Paul to address inequities in federal and private-sector construction contracting; the parent NAMC was established in 1969. The organization serves minority contractors (African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American, alongside members of all backgrounds) across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, delivering advocacy, education, and procurement matchmaking services.

The chapter's product surface is built around a tiered membership program (Startup/Mini at $400/year after a free first year, Small at $600, Medium at $1,000, Large at $2,000, and Gold Card at $5,000) and three partnership tiers (Public Organization at $2,500, Corporate Construction at $5,000, and Corporate Non-Construction at $10,000). Members receive access to project postings, a member directory, quarterly general membership meetings, and monthly newsletters; corporate partners gain access to a pipeline of certified minority contractors for subcontracting opportunities. The technology foundation is a WordPress-based website (namc-um.org) used for member management, directory, event registration, and communications — there is no proprietary technology stack, app, or API.

Go-to-market is community-led: the organization acquires members through its website, networking events, and direct engagement with contractors, owners, developers, and chambers of commerce. Revenue is entirely subscription-based on annual dues and partnership fees, with no disclosed headcount, financials, or growth metrics beyond select member recognition such as the 1996 Supplier of the Year and the 2007 MNDOT DBE Contractor of the Year Award.

Name

National Association of Minority Contractors

Legal name

National Association of Minority Contractors, Inc.

Website

https://namc-um.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAMC Upper Midwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit trade association, founded in 1983, that serves minority contractors across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa through advocacy, education, and procurement matchmaking supported by tiered memberships and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues from contractor members at various tier levels (Startup/Mini $400, Small $600, Medium $1,000, Large $2,000, Gold Card $5,000 per year). Revenue is recurring based on annual subscriptions.
2. Partnership Fees: Annual partnership fees from organizations: Public Organization Partnership at $2,500/year, Corporate Partnership (Construction) at $5,000/year, and Corporate Partnership (Non-Construction) at $10,000/year. These provide access to NAMC's network of minority contractors for contracting opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NAMC Upper Midwest is a nonprofit trade association that sells annual memberships and partnerships to minority-owned construction contractors, government agencies, and corporations. It delivers advocacy, education, and procurement-support services through tiered membership programs (Startup/Mini through Gold Card) and partnership programs (Public Organization and Corporate Construction/Non-Construction), connecting members to contract opportunities, networks, and resources in the Upper Midwest.

Product overview

NAMC Upper Midwest is a non-profit trade association established in 1983 that serves as a membership organization for minority contractors. The organization offers a tiered membership program (Startup/Mini, Small, Medium, Large, and Gold Card) providing access to advocacy services, educational programs, procurement opportunities, and a member directory. The association also manages partnership programs for public organizations and corporate partners at various contribution levels. Services focus on helping minority contractors find contract opportunities and advocate for equitable treatment through relationships with private sector organizations, government entities, and legislation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAMC Membership Program Trade association membership program providing minority contractors with advocacy, education, procurement opportunities, and networking access. Includes tiered levels based on business size and revenue.
• Startup/Mini Membership Entry-level membership tier for small businesses with annual revenue less than $500K. Includes 1 year free trial, then $400/year.
• Small Membership Membership tier for growing businesses with annual revenue between $500K and $2M. Priced at $600/year.
• Medium Membership Membership tier for advanced companies with annual revenue between $2M and $7M. Priced at $1,000/year.
• Large Membership Membership tier for large companies with annual revenue of $7M or more. Priced at $2,000/year.
• Gold Card Membership Premium membership for companies contributing $5,000+ per year, offering the highest tier of benefits.
• Public Organization Partnership Partnership tier for government and public organizations with dedicated capital budgets for building, maintenance, and repair projects. Priced at $2,500/year.
• Corporate Partnership (Construction) Partnership for corporations engaged in construction or development market and capable of awarding subcontracting work. Priced at $5,000/year.
• Corporate Partnership (Non-Construction) Partnership for corporations whose primary trade is not construction-related but have capital budgets for building and infrastructure projects. Priced at $10,000/year.
• Advocacy Services Advocacy and third-party mediation services for member firms, nurturing relationships with private sector organizations like NCMSDC and the Billion Dollar Round Table to resolve issues and concerns affecting minority contractors.
• Educational Programs Monthly educational information delivered through newsletters and educational training provided during quarterly general membership meetings.
• Procurement Services Dissemination of information about upcoming projects through newsletter communications and networking opportunities with contractors, owners, developers, and chambers of commerce.
• Member Directory Searchable directory of NAMC Upper Midwest member contractors providing contact information and company details for networking and business opportunities.

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NCMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMC continues to nurture relationships with private sector organizations including NCMSDC, working collaboratively to advocate for minority contractors and support business development through education and training.
• Billion Dollar Round TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMC maintains relationships with the Billion Dollar Round Table, a private sector organization, to advocate for minority contractors and facilitate contract opportunities for members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• National Black Chamber of Commerce: Advocacy organization for Black-owned businesses across industries, including construction. Comparable in its focus on minority business development and policy advocacy, but with broader industry coverage than NAMC's construction specialization.
• Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE): National trade association supporting women-owned construction firms with advocacy, education, and networking. Operates a similar membership-driven model but targets a different minority segment within construction.
• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): Federal agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce dedicated to promoting minority-owned business growth. Provides overlapping advocacy, access to capital, and contracting support but as a government program rather than a membership trade association.

Direct peers

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): The leading national MBE certification and corporate supplier diversity body. NAMC partners with its regional council NCMSDC; both serve minority-owned businesses seeking corporate and government contracts through certification, advocacy, and networking.
• National Association of Minority Contractors (National): The national parent organization of the Upper Midwest chapter. Operates as the same trade association model (membership, advocacy, training) for minority contractors but at the national level, setting chapter strategy and brand standards.
• U.S. Minority Contractors Association (USMCA): Trade association serving minority contractors with similar advocacy, training, and networking services. Directly comparable mission, membership model, and target customer base of minority-owned construction firms.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): One of the largest construction industry trade associations in the U.S. While not focused on minority contractors, AGC offers overlapping advocacy, education, and procurement services and competes for the same contractor audience in the Upper Midwest.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): Major national construction trade association representing all merit-shop contractors. Provides overlapping services (advocacy, training, networking) but does not focus specifically on minority contractor advocacy, making it a broader incumbent in the same industry.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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