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Unity in Diversity 2019 Award Ceremony Gala
On October 18, 2019, the NAMC NY Tri-State Diversity Award was honored to both public/private sector construction industry partners that have demonstrated innovative and creative strategies to remove barriers for under-represented groups; that support women, the disadvantaged and small businesses and allowed for increased public and private construction contract opportunities. |
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Meet and Greet with Wayne Benjamin, DASNY
On August 7th, 2019, The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Tri-State chapter hosted its monthly business networking event at Mezquite Restaurant, located in Astoria, Queens. These events are designed to create matchmaking opportunities between NAMC members, Agencies, and the Construction industry. Construction is a relationship driven business - so this platform is designed for NAMC member to meet and greet both public and private entities to build a long-term relationship. Chapter President, Mr. Nayan Parikh urged everyone in attendance to join the organization and stressed the importance of networking. On behalf of the organization, we send a special thank you to all the speakers and attendees. Board Member and Gala Chair, Mr. Abner Larrieux spoke about the Unity in Diversity Awards Ceremony Gala set for Friday, October 18, 2019 where NAMC will be honoring both public/private sector construction industry partners that have demonstrated innovative and creative strategies to remove barriers for under-represented groups; that support women, the disadvantaged and small businesses and allowed for increased public and private construction contract opportunities. Key invited guests included NAMC Advisory Board Members, Members of the NAMC Board of Directors, NYS Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, Former Senator Ruth- Hassell-Thompson, and STV, Inc. Project Executives. The event was co-hosted by The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York where attendees heard from Wayne Benjamin, Chief, Job Order Contracting and Assistant Director of Opportunity Programs Group who provided a detailed report about the procurement opportunities available through the agency. Charles Croskey, MWBE Business Dev. & Outreach Coordinator and Dennis Williams, Program Analyst provided additional representation from DASNY. Several topics were discussed including Mega Project Construction opportunities with DASNY, NYS Article-15 A extension, Small Business Capacity Building Program and NAMC’s Unity in Diversity upcoming gala on 10/18/2019 at the Grand Hyatt. |
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Meet and Greet with Bomi Kim, NYC EDC, Suzette Bather-Taylor, PANYNJ, and Doreen Taveras, AECOM - NY Metro
At the chapters next monthly meeting the chapter will host a meet and greet with; Bomi Kim, Senior Vice President Opportunity M/W/DBE from New York City Economic Development Corporation Suzzette Bather-Taylor, Senior Program Director Strategic Capital Initiatives from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Dorreen Taveras, Director of Diversity Programs NY Metro Region from Aecom. This is a great networking event to ask one and on questions and learn about procurement opportunities. See attached event flyer and link https://conta.cc/2HoLz4e. Feel free to invites others and share on your socials. It is $20 to purchase a seat. Seating is limit, please RSVP early. May 22, 2019 at 05:00 PM Mezquite Restaurant 45-06 30th Ave Astoria NY 11103 |
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Meet and Greet: Susan Veira
At the chapters next monthly meeting the chapter will host a meet and greet with NYC School Construction Authority with Ms. Susanne Veira, Chief Diversity Officer; Gregory Glasgow, Director of Operations Business Development and Colin Albert, Chief Project Officer of the Brooklyn Division. This is a great networking event to ask questions and learn about procurement opportunities. See attached event flyer and link https://conta.cc/2ELgy9x . Feel free to invites others and share on your socials. It is $20 to purchase a seat. Seating is limit, please RSVP early. March 29th, 2019 at 5pm Mezquite Restaurant 45-06 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103 |
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Meet and Greet: Magalie D. Austine
At the chapters next monthly meeting the chapter will host a meet and greet with Ms. Magalie Austin, Chief Diversity and Industry Relations Officer from the NYC Department of Design and Construction. This is a great networking event to ask questions and learn about procurement opportunities. See attached event flyer and link https://conta.cc/2SvuLAR . Feel free to invites others and share on your socials. It is $20 to purchase a seat. Seating is limit, please RSVP early. February 28th, 2019 at 5pm Mezquite Restaurant 45-06 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103 |
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Meet and Greet: Nadir Jones
At the chapters next monthly meeting the chapter will host a meet and greet with Mr. Nadir Jones, Small Business Development Officer from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This is a great networking event to ask questions and learn about procurement opportunities. It is $20 to purchase a seat. Seating is limit, please RSVP early. January 28th, 2019 at 5pm Mezquite Restaurant 45-06 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103 |
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NAMC 50th Anniversary National Conference
The NAMC 50th National Conference will be held June 12 – 14, 2019 at the Pullman San Francisco Bay Hotel, Redwood City, California. The Conference offers entrepreneurs in all sectors of the construction and construction support industries, the federal government and corporations, the opportunity to cultivate new relationships and expand their national presence through two and half days of engaging and relevant educational and networking events. The event culminates in a black tie Hall of Fame Gala & Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding achievements by NAMC members. |