NAMC of Greater Atlanta

Name

NAMC of Greater Atlanta

Legal name

National Association of Minority Contractors Greater Atlanta Inc

Website

https://namcatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta, GA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from General Members (tiered by firm size: Large >$7M at $1,800/yr, Intermediate $1M-$7M at $1,200/yr, Small <$1M at $800/yr), Associate Members at $500/yr, AEC Members at $500/yr, Government Agencies at $600/yr, Local Corporate Partners at $2,500/yr, and Affiliate Members at $5,000/yr. Membership renewals are annual.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorship packages including Gold ($25,000/yr, 3-year commitment), Silver ($15,000/yr), and Bronze ($7,500/yr) tiers, providing sponsors visibility and access to the minority contractor ecosystem.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from event tickets including the annual Hard Hat Awards Gala (individual tickets $250-$450, tables $2,500-$3,500), Prime Meet & Greets (free for members, $20-$25 for non-members), annual golf tournament ($75 individual, up to $5,500 for tournament sponsorship), and the annual Meet The Primes event.
4. Donations and Philanthropy: NAMC of Greater Atlanta is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID 03-0545260) that accepts tax-deductible donations to support workforce development, the Blueprint Your Path initiative, and the Arthur J. Queen Legacy Scholarship for AEC students. The organization explicitly states that philanthropy enables its discounted membership pricing for small firms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NAMC of Greater Atlanta is a nonprofit trade association chapter that delivers tiered membership programs, technical assistance, certification advisory, and structured networking events (Prime Meet & Greets, Hard Hat Awards Gala, Meet The Primes) for minority and diverse-owned construction firms in Greater Atlanta. The organization also runs the Blueprint Your Path workforce development initiative and the Arthur J. Queen Legacy Scholarship for AEC students.

Product overview

NAMC of Greater Atlanta operates as a nonprofit membership organization providing advocacy, business development, and networking services to minority and diverse-owned construction firms. The organization offers a platform of programs including tiered membership levels, the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for operational education, Prime Meet & Greets for contractor networking, annual events including the Hard Hat Awards Gala and Meet The Primes, certification assistance services, scholarship programs, and workforce development initiatives. These services are interconnected to support members across the construction business lifecycle from new firm development through contract procurement and industry engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAP (Technical Assistance Program): NAMC's chapter-specific version of NAMC University, conducting monthly Technical Tuesday educational sessions with subject-matter experts on construction business operations best practices.
• Blueprint Your Path
• Arthur J. Queen Legacy Scholarship

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 member firms generating nearly $1 billion in annual economic impact
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DPR ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPR Construction is a top-ranked, self-performing general contractor and a 2026 Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta. DPR actively participates in NAMC events including Prime Meet & Greets to connect with diverse subcontractors and minority-owned firms, supporting the organization's mission of inclusive contracting.
• Holder ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHolder Construction is a Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta for 2026. The company participates in Prime Meet & Greets hosted by NAMC to engage with minority subcontractors and build diverse project teams.
• Layton ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLayton Construction is a 2026 Local Corporate Partner with expertise in construction management, program management, preconstruction, design-build, virtual design, and development. With 16 offices nationwide including verticals in cold storage, government, healthcare, higher ed, manufacturing, and mission critical, Layton actively engages NAMC members through meet & greets.
• Turner ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurner Construction is a Local Corporate Partner and one of NAMC of Greater Atlanta's most active partners, regularly hosting Prime Meet & Greets at their Atlanta office. Turner is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce and supply chain.
• New South ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew South Construction is a Local Corporate Partner known for major projects at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia Tech, and MARTA. The firm actively engages NAMC members through Prime Meet & Greets to identify subcontracting opportunities.
• Brasfield & GorriecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrasfield & Gorrie is a Local Corporate Partner and one of the Southeast's largest privately-held construction firms, actively engaged with NAMC's diverse subcontractor community through partnership events and programs.
• GilbanecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGilbane Building Company is a Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta, participating in programs and events to connect with minority-owned subcontractors in the Atlanta market.
• The Beck GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Beck Group has operated in Atlanta since 1939 and is a Local Corporate Partner engaging NAMC members through Prime Meet & Greets. The firm welcomes MEP, drywall, and all trades to connect with their pre-construction team.
• JE-DunncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJE Dunn Construction is a Local Corporate Partner providing construction services across multiple market sectors. The firm engages NAMC's member ecosystem through partnership programs.
• VanderlandeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVanderlande is listed as a 2026 Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta. The company provides construction services in the Atlanta market and participates in the NAMC partner ecosystem.
• Structor GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStructor Group is a Local Corporate Partner and premier general contractor delivering new construction and renovation projects in healthcare, education, office, and specialty/restaurant construction. Actively engages NAMC members through Prime Meet & Greets.
• Cooper TaciaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooper Tacia is listed as a 2026 Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta, participating in the organization's diverse contractor ecosystem.
• Atlanta HousingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlanta Housing is a Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta. The organization's Director of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Rholanda Stanberry, serves on the NAMC Board of Directors, strengthening the relationship.
• AFCRA (Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFCRA (Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority) manages major Atlanta recreation facilities including State Farm Arena, Zoo Atlanta, and John A. White Park Golf Course. AFCRA selected the H.J. Russell | FS 360 joint venture — both NAMC member firms — as prime contractors for the $25 million John A. White project, marking a historic milestone facilitated by NAMC.
• Parrish ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParrish Construction is a 2026 Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta, engaging with the organization's diverse subcontractor community through Prime Meet & Greets.
• SkanskaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkanska is listed as a partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta on the About page. The firm is undertaking significant Atlanta projects including the MARTA canopy deconstruction and other infrastructure work.
• SwinertonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwinerton is listed as a partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta. The firm hosted a Prime Meet & Greet with NAMC in February 2026 at its Atlanta office (251 Armour Drive) to connect with subcontractors.
• Whiting-TurnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhiting-Turner is listed as a partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta. The firm participates in the organization's partner ecosystem supporting minority contractor development.
• Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is listed as a venue and partner for NAMC events including the 2026 Construction Inclusion Week Roundtable. RICE is located at 504 Fair Street, Atlanta and supports the organization's mission of inclusive economic growth.
• Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) / H.J. Russell & CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorH.J. Russell & Company (whose founder Herman J. Russell was among the contractors who benefited from Mayor Maynard Jackson's minority business policies) is a NAMC member firm whose CEO Michael B. Russell Sr. is continuing the legacy. The company's founder's innovation center hosts NAMC events, and NAMC Board President Ernest L. Ellis is CEO of FS 360 LLC, the joint venture partner.
• Clark Construction GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClark Construction Group is one of the nation's leading general contractors and an active 2026 Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta. Clark hosted an August 2026 Meet & Greet at their Atlanta office (1175 Peachtree Street NE) and recently won the $800 million Bank of America Stadium renovation project in a joint venture with D.A. Everett.
• ARCO Design|BuildminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARCO Design|Build is a Local Corporate Partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta, hosting a December 2026 Meet & Greet with the organization to engage minority subcontractors.
• Juneau ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJuneau Construction is a sponsor/partner of NAMC of Greater Atlanta. The firm hosted a December 2025 Prime Meet & Greet to connect with NAMC members and share best practices.
• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)coreOthersGDOT is referenced as a key partner for DBE certification and prequalification. NAMC provides resources to help members navigate GDOT vendor registration, prequalification (Forms 477 & 478), and DBE certification. GDOT's interstate certification process and DBE program are critical pathways for NAMC members seeking transportation-sector contracting opportunities.
• Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)coreOthersMARTA is referenced as a DBE certifying agency through the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's DBE program. NAMC guides members through MARTA DBE certification as part of its certification advisory services.
• Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC)minorOthersGMSDC provides MBE certification recognized by NAMC as part of its certification advisory resources. Firms certified through GMSDC can leverage this credential within the NAMC ecosystem and with NAMC's corporate partners.
• City of Atlanta Department of Aviation (HJAIA)minorOthersHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA) is referenced as a resource and certification pathway through the City of Atlanta's purchasing department. NAMC board member Stephanie V. Jones serves as Assistant Director of Business Diversity at HJAIA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): National nonprofit advancing business opportunities for certified minority-owned businesses through corporate matchmakers and MBE certification. Highly analogous in mission, governance, and corporate-sponsorship model, though broader than construction.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC): National trade association providing education, networking, and career advancement for women in construction. Closely comparable as a diversity-focused construction-industry association with chapter structure, events, and corporate partner programs.
• Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC): Regional affiliate of NMSDC providing MBE certification and corporate matchmaking in Georgia. Comparable because NAMC members explicitly leverage GMSDC MBE certification as a credential within NAMC's ecosystem — a tightly overlapping minority-business infrastructure player.
• National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC National): The national parent/umbrella of NAMC of Greater Atlanta; the oldest minority trade construction association in the U.S. with chapters nationwide. Operates the same minority-contractor advocacy, certification, and networking model at a national scale.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBCC): National federation of Black Chambers of Commerce advancing Black business growth. Comparable as a larger, broader-scope umbrella organization with chamber model, advocacy, and corporate partners — similar to NAMC's network-plus-chapter model but industry-agnostic.

Regional players

• Greater Atlanta Chamber of Commerce: The largest regional business convener in metro Atlanta. Comparable as a regional business-membership and advocacy organization with corporate partner programming, though oriented to general regional economic development rather than construction-specific minority contracting.
• Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Georgia: Georgia chapter of the largest U.S. commercial construction trade association. Comparable as a regional membership body serving prime contractors and specialty trades with advocacy, networking, and training — many of NAMC's Local Corporate Partners are also AGC members.
• Atlanta Black Chamber: Regional nonprofit advancing economic development and business growth for Black-owned businesses in metro Atlanta. Comparable as a regional minority-business advocacy and networking organization, though industry-agnostic versus NAMC's construction-specific focus.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Georgia Chapter: Georgia chapter of a major national construction trade association. Comparable as a regional construction-industry membership and advocacy body, though focused on the merit-shop/open-shop segment rather than minority-owned firm development.
• Hispanic Contractors Association de Georgia: Regional peer in the same Atlanta/Georgia market delivering minority-contractor advocacy, networking, and training — focused on Hispanic/Latino-owned construction firms rather than the broader minority population NAMC serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NAMCGreaterAtlanta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/namc-atlanta
• Instagraminstagram.com/namcgreateratl

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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