NAMC Atlanta

FRIDAY RECAP: NAMC of Greater Atlanta spotlights Virginia Murphy, as a Devoted Christian, she is committed to ethical living and passionate about helping others! In her own words, Ms. Murphy decribes ow her beliefs impact decisions about life and work. “ My faith is at the core of who I am in all aspects of my life. My beliefs guide my actions, decisions, and interactions with others. This means being honest, fair, and just in both my personal and professional relationships... and treating others with respect and kindness. I believe that we are called to serve one another and to make a meaningful difference in our communities.” "The opportunities and resources offered by NAMC Atlanta have enabled my company to achieve growth and success in ways that would have been impossible to accomplish on our own. Through NAMC's initiatives, we have gained access to crucial networking events, educational programs, and business opportunities that have significantly expanded our reach and capabilities. The mentorship and guidance provided by the NAMC Greater Atlanta community have been instrumental in navigating the challenges of the industry and seizing new opportunities for growth. Given the profound impact that NAMC has had on my business, I am eager to give back to the organization that has contributed so much to our success. I am committed to supporting their mission and initiatives, whether through volunteering, financial contributions, or sharing my experiences and insights with other members. Thank you, NAMC Atlanta for your unwavering dedication to supporting minority contractors and fostering a thriving, inclusive business environment. I look forward to contributing to the continued success and growth of this remarkable organization.” Virginia Murphy *CEO of WWIS *Recipient of the Community Impact Award from MIEC *NAMC Greater Atlanta Board of Directors

𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: Greg Ford, MBA NAMC of Greater Atlanta spotlights board member Greg Ford, MBA for his leadership within the construction industry. He is passionate about creating opportunities and developing our diverse businesses since entering this industry over 20 years ago. Greg describes the importance of serving on a board (in general), and specifically, why he choose to serve on the NAMC's board? "NAMC Atlanta's purpose and existence provides that opportunity to work on the behalf of making this industry inclusive. It has been an absolute honor to work alongside some of our industry titans and influencers to help cultivate the change that I want to see in the construction industry and leverage relationships and network to accomplish that for our members and generations to follow! The quote that I live by at the moment: Leadership is the capacity to influence others through inspiration motivated by a passion, generated by a vision, produced by a conviction, and ignited by a purpose. - Dr. Myles Munroe" #futureleaders #motivation #creatingopportunities

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? By Johnny Bradigan - November 22, 2024  What’s the construction economy outlook for 2025? Experts are cautiously optimistic CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEWS The U.S. is spending more on commercial construction this year, but economists view the outlook for 2025 with cautious optimism. Several leading economists offered their insights on the state of the industry, including Michael Guckes, ConstructConnect's Chief Economist; Kermit Baker, Chief Economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA); and Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). They were also joined by Kristy O’Brien, ConstructConnect’s Director of Content Acquisition. Here are the top five takeaways... 𝟭. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗽, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝟮. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝟯. 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗴 𝟰. 𝗕𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝟱.𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Visit, https://lnkd.in/eDuncHxc and click 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 for complete article and other resource links. #constructionnews

𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘 𝗩. 𝗝𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 NAMC of Greater Atlanta celebrates Stephanie V. Jones. As Board member of the NAMC Greater Atlanta Chapter, Stephanie’s unwavering dedication has been instrumental in advancing our local chapter's programming and reach.  Stephanie explains the importance of serving on the board, "Serving on a board is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a particular industry or community. Serving on the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Greater Atlanta Chapter’s board allows me to be an engaged voice advocating for diverse companies and firms in the construction sector. It is a way to actively contribute towards influencing more equitable opportunities and bridging the gaps often existing for minority-owned businesses. As a NAMC board member, I can connect with and learn from other diverse business leaders in construction. It provides a platform to cultivate relationships between minority contractors and public and private sector entities. My role is about being a unifying force—fostering collaboration, opening doors, and ensuring the construction community becomes increasingly inclusive. Serving on the board ultimately extends my work promoting diversity and inclusion. I remain inspired by respected fellow board members, friends, and mentors like Jan Prisby Bryson and the late Arthur Queen, who embody the power of service and leadership. It is an opportunity to pay it forward by creating pathways for the next generation of minority contractors to thrive. Supporting diverse companies and firms as a NAMC Atlanta board member is fundamentally about engaging in meaningful work, making a difference in the construction community, and being an agent of positive change in an industry that shapes our built environment. 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓- 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘 𝗩. 𝗝𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦: Airport Assistant Director, Business Diversity at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Entrepreneur and Business owner, Recipient of 2022 NAMC Greater Atlanta President's Award To learn more about Stephanie V. Jones, and her accomplishments, visit https://lnkd.in/eDMe7d7N #advocacy #minoritycontractors #leaderships

Mid-Week Check In: How do you prepare for year end? Running a construction company requires various efforts. These efforts include hiring, managing work, and finding projects. Practical tips for trade construction firm owners in getting ready for a new year 12 Tips to Grow Your Construction Business By: Kendall Jones on April 19, 2024  Is it time to grow your construction business? Are you looking to expand into new markets or territories? Growing your construction business, regardless of whether you're just starting out or have been in the industry for years, requires careful planning. In order to strategically scale up your operations, you must ensure you will have the resources (workers, equipment, etc.) to handle the additional work. Click here for 12 tips to help you successfully grow your construction business: https://lnkd.in/eZK4B-m #minorityconstruction #resources #connect

“Celebrating Diversity in Construction: Why Minority Contractors are Critical to the Future of the Industry” 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 17, 2024 - 𝘉𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥 Engaging with underrepresented subs and distributors can give you a business edge and strengthen the depth of your procurement channels… As the construction industry continues to evolve and grow domestically and abroad, savvy firms are seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge and drive growth. Particularly for publicly-funded projects, construction firms are tasked with providing their clients with the best value, while supporting the local communities and workforce. Focusing on supplier diversity helps do just that. In practice more local, small and underrepresented subcontractors and suppliers broadens a firm’s supply chain. That has real business advantages by creating other procurement options that go beyond traditional channels. NAMC Atlanta four pillars: 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 are the basis for programs and events to help construction firms and contractors connect. #minoritycontruction #diversityandinclusion #womeninconstruction Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/gjGF8KzB

On behalf of NAMC of Greater Atlanta, we are thankful for each of you — every member, partner, sponsor, and supporter.

𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 𝐁𝐑𝐘𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒 NAMC of Greater Atlanta congratulates Bryson Barnes on being elected to serve on the NAMC National Board of Directors!

𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐒 NAMC of Greater Atlanta congratulates Ernest Ellis on being elected to serve on the NAMC National Board of Directors! As Board President of the NAMC Greater Atlanta Chapter, Ernest’s outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication has been instrumental in advancing our local chapter's programming and reach. We know he will bring the same dedication and brilliance to the National Board.  𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐒: Ernest Ellis is Founder, President, and CEO of FS 360, LLC. 2024 Most Admired CEO List, Atlanta Business Chronicle.  To learn more about Ernest Ellis, his company, and his accomplishments, visit https://www.fs360.com/ #advocacy #minoritycontractors #leadership

This is your Monday reminder, "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂!" This week offers you two exciting events: PRIME Meet and Greet: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and Carroll Daniel Construction: PRIME Meet and Greet. Visit NAMC Atlanta for upcoming events, construction news, resources and to learn about the advantages of membership. #advocacy #equityandinslusion #networking #opportunity