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NAMC-Oregon is a 501c3 non-profit organization that serves construction contractors and businesses owned by People of Color in Oregon.
09/12/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Lunch and Learn: Building Success: Swinerton September Roundtable! We’re grateful to our Members for joining us, making connections, and being part of the conversation.
We came together to have a discussion with Swinerton subject-matter experts about what drives successful projects, while exchanging ideas, gaining knowledge, and strengthening professional relationships.
A special thank you to our Partner presenters at Swinerton for sharing their expertise and perspectives:
👤 Jessie Kenner — Senior Project Administrator
👤 Maia Hampson — CPSM, Regional Marketing Director
👤 Jonah Ochoa — Safety Manager
👤 Bill Melrose — Quality Executive
👤 Phillip Thrash — Chief Estimator
👤 Brad Wigh — pe, Project Executive
👤 Caitlin Powell — Senior Project Manager and Aviation Market Lead
We appreciate everyone who continues to come together, share ideas, and help us Build Bridges and Break Barriers.
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About Swinerton
Swinerton provides commercial construction and construction management services throughout the United States and is a 100% employee-owned company. Recognized nationally since 1888, Swinerton is the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market it serves—proudly leading with integrity, passion, and excellence.
www.swinerton.com
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Ready to grow your skills and strengthen your business? Explore NAMC-Oregon’s learning opportunities at www.namc-oregon.org/education.
09/12/2026
🌱 CALLING ALL NAMC-OREGON MEMBERS!
Ready to expand your green building knowledge and get exam-ready for LEED v5?
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) and NAMC-Oregon, in collaboration with LeadingGreen Training and Consulting Inc., are bringing you:
🌿 LEED v5 Green Associate Exam Preparation Training
This 6-hour virtual training is designed to help participants prepare for the LEED v5 Green Associate credential exam while building a stronger foundation in sustainable design and construction.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💻 Virtual Training
🔗 Register & Learn More: www.namc-oregon.org/BuildingGreenFutures
Participants will:
- Explore key LEED v5 concepts and strategies
- Strengthen their understanding of sustainable design and construction
- Learn how the LEED green building system is applied to real-world projects
- Review essential topics and concepts to help prepare for the official exam
⏰ Registration Deadline: September 17, 2026, or when all available spots are filled, whichever comes first.
⚠️ Space is limited! Enrollment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: Completing the training does not automatically award the LEED Green Associate credential. Participants must pass the official LEED Green Associate exam to earn the credential.
🌱 Build your knowledge. Prepare for the exam. Advance your green building journey.
09/12/2026
📣 NAMC-Oregon Members! Is Your Brand Ready to Win More Work?
In today’s competitive construction market, your brand can make the difference between getting considered and getting overlooked.
Join NAMC-Oregon for a Members-only Marketing 101: Strategies to Audit and Elevate Your Brand, featuring Katy Byers and Lauren Jane Peterson of Middle of Six.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Audit your marketing and identify gaps
✅ Strengthen your branding and messaging
✅ Improve your website and social media presence
✅ Build credibility with clients and teaming partners
✅ Position your company to stand out and win more work
📅 September 24, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM
💻 Virtual | Members-only
🗣️ Katy Byers & Lauren Jane Peterson | Middle of Six
Register today! The Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees.
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4cFGGDq
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About Middle of Six
Middle of Six is a team of strategically focused marketing professionals with keen insights into the construction, architecture, and engineering industries.
www.middleofsix.com
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09/12/2026
💚 ONE YEAR OF BUILDING GREEN FUTURES!
You’re invited to celebrate one year of Building Green Futures with NAMC-Oregon!
Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and community as we bring together Building Green Futures participants and alumni, green construction professionals, Members, PCEF-funded organizations, industry Partners, and PCEF representatives.
✨ Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Aztec On Broadway
1501 NE Broadway St., Portland, OR 97232
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4qr2WGD
This special gathering is a chance to celebrate the progress and partnerships built over the past year, reconnect with familiar faces, welcome new professionals, exchange ideas, and build relationships that create lasting opportunities for people, businesses, and our communities.
Whether you’ve been part of the Building Green Futures journey from the beginning or are looking to connect with Oregon’s growing green construction community, this celebration is for you!
Come celebrate the connections, collaboration, and collective impact that are helping build a more sustainable and inclusive construction industry.
Let’s celebrate one year of progress and continue to Build Bridges and Break Barriers together. 💚
🚧 Let's build the future of 82nd Avenue!
Are you a subcontractor, supplier, or industry partner looking for upcoming opportunities? Join the 1st RSJV CMGC Subcontractor Summit and learn how your company can get involved in the TriMet 82nd Avenue Transit Project.
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
At the summit, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Meet members of the RSJV project team
✅ Learn about upcoming scopes of work and procurement opportunities
✅ Understand TriMet’s contracting requirements and participation goals
✅ Connect with potential partners and industry peers
✅ Position your company for future opportunities
Potential subcontracting opportunities include: traffic control, safety management, temporary materials, flagging, landscaping, signage, concrete paving, excavation, electrical, stormwater improvements, water improvements, and more.
📍 Seating is limited and registration is required.
🔗 Register today: https://luma.com/svsreqvo
Be among the first to learn how your company can participate in this landmark project.
🌱 BUILDING GREEN FUTURES: BUILDING BUSINESS WITH LOW-CARBON CONCRETE
The low-carbon concrete market is growing. Is your business ready?
Join NAMC-Oregon and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) for a two-part, in-person training series designed to help contractors and construction professionals understand the market, navigate requirements, and position their businesses for emerging low-carbon concrete opportunities.
What you’ll learn:
🔹 Emerging market and business opportunities
🔹 Strategies to reduce concrete’s carbon impact
🔹 Oregon policies and market drivers
🔹 How to use Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
🔹 Competitive bidding strategies for low-carbon projects
🔹 Tools, resources, and real-world case studies
📅 Class 1: Sept. 22 | 2–4 PM (Registration Deadline: Sept 21)
Low-Carbon Concrete: Market Opportunity & Technical Playbook
📅 Class 2: Sept. 29 | 2–4 PM (Registration Deadline: Sept 28)
Low-Carbon Concrete: Strategies to Win Business in Oregon
✨ Free for current NAMC-Oregon Members and/or their team.
The classes complement each other but are not sequential. Register for one or attend both!
👉 LEARN MORE: www.namc-oregon.org/BuildingGreenFutures
Members! Join us for a Lunch & Learn and meet the Swinerton Team! 🏗️🍽️
Building Success: Swinerton September Roundtable
Join us for an interactive networking event where you’ll get an inside look at how Swinerton operates and what drives successful projects from pre-construction through closeout.
Enjoy lunch, bring your questions, and connect directly with Swinerton experts in safety, quality, estimating, operations, scheduling, and marketing. Whether you’re looking for practical insights, new ideas, or opportunities to build connections, this is a great chance to learn from the people behind the work!
📅 September 10, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 In Person
🗣️ Meet the Swinerton Team:
• Brad Wigh, PE — Project Executive
• Bill Melrose — Quality Executive
• Caitlin Powell — Senior Project Manager and Aviation Market Lead
• Jessie Kenner — Senior Project Administrator
• Jonah Ochoa — Safety Manager
• Maia Hampson, CPSM — Regional Marketing Director
• Phillip Thrash — Chief Estimator
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/namcoregonlunchlearn
Come ready to learn, connect, and build success together! See less
09/10/2026
¡Las Clases 2026 de Universidad de NAMC ya están aquí! 🌟
¿Listo para llevar tu pequeña empresa al siguiente nivel? 🚀
Universidad de NAMC ofrece talleres especializados y apoyo personalizado diseñados para ayudar a los dueños de negocios a aumentar contratos, incrementar ganancias y mejorar habilidades estratégicas.
Qué incluye:
📌 Talleres en español con traducción simultánea al inglés
📌 Acceso a recursos valiosos y una comunidad profesional de apoyo
📌 Asistencia técnica personalizada** para el desarrollo estratégico de tu negocio, 2 horas al mes disponibles para quienes quieran avanzar
💼Conéctate. Aprende. Crece. Tu negocio lo merece.
🔗 Más información: www.namc-oregon.org/universidaddeNAMC
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2026 Universidad de NAMC Classes Are Here! 🌟
Ready to take your small business to the next level? 🚀
Universidad de NAMC offers specialized workshops and personalized support designed to help business owners increase contracts, grow profits, and improve strategic skills.
What’s included:
📌 Workshops in Spanish with simultaneous English translation
📌 Access to valuable resources and a supportive professional community
📌 Personalized technical assistance for the strategic development of your business, 2 hours per month available for those who want to advance
💼 Connect. Learn. Grow. Your business deserves it.
🔗 More information: www.namc-oregon.org/universidaddeNAMC
📣 CALLING ALL NAMC-OREGON MEMBERS!
Looking to strengthen your business, sharpen your skills, and prepare for new opportunities? Check out our upcoming NAMC University Trainings.
Join us for NAMC University, a FREE virtual training series designed to support small contractors and business owners.
Whether you’re growing your business or looking to take on bigger projects, NAMC University is here to help you move forward.
👉 Learn more & register:
https://bit.ly/3UHKkXf
📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]
09/08/2026
Lunch & Learn Q3 Lineup Is Here! 🏗️
NAMC-Oregon is excited to announce our upcoming Lunch & Learn sessions designed to provide Members with practical, industry-focused training and resources to support business growth and success.
Based on Member feedback, requests, and specialized needs, these sessions are tailored to provide relevant education and valuable insights from industry experts.
✨ Upcoming Sessions:
📅 July 24
Beyond the Bid Number: Building Clear and Complete Proposals with JE Dunn
📅 August 28
Building a Strong Safety Culture: Protecting Your Workforce and Your Business with Turner
📅 September 10
Building Success: Swinerton September Roundtable with Swinerton
Join us for these engaging Lunch & Learn sessions and gain knowledge, strategies, and connections to help strengthen your business.
🔗 Register Here:
tinyurl.com/namcoregonlunchlearn
For more information, contact:
📧 [email protected]
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