The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Chapter (WMAC) of NAMC had a banner year in 2005. Reorganizing in February, 2005, NAMC-WMAC recruited an active diverse Board of Directors from among the top business industries in the area.

Assisted NAMC-National to plan and implement the “NAMC Mid-Winter Expo 2005” at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC. One of the highlights of the Conference was the “DC Baseball Panel Discussion” with the Honorable Mayor Anthony Williams as the guest speaker.

Assisted D.C. Councilmember Marion Barry, Ward 8, to host a “Ward 8 Developer’s Roundtable” to discuss the significant development projects planned or underway east of the Anacostia River in Ward 8.

Assisted in the Probiz2005, the largest small business procurement conference in the Mid-Atlantic Region at the Washington Convention Center. The annual event welcomed over 2,000 attendees and nearly 100 exhibitors and speakers. NAMC-WMAC facilitated the workshop on “Construction Opportunities in the Washington Metro Area.”

Rosalind Stephenwoof, President, participated in the NAMC-National Board of Directors Meeting in Washington, DC. At the meeting, Ms. Stephenwoof was voted onto the National Board of Directors.

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Participated in the development of a “White Paper” with NAMC-National in response to an appeal from Congressman Bennie Thompson on the Hurricane Relief Effort on the Gulf Coast. NAMC-WMAC was a part of the entourage that traveled to Mississippi to participate in the Minority Business Conference held by Congressman Thompson, assisted to facilitate the dialog that followed and prepared the draft report at its conclusion.

Assisted the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Clark/Hunt/Smoot team on the planning and implementation of the “DC Ballpark Business and Economic Opportunity Conference.” With over 800 businesses in attendance, businesses learned about exciting opportunities associated with the ballpark construction project. NAMC-WMAC followed up with an exclusive session by the Clark/Hunt/Smoot team on their “Local Business Utilization Plan” for our members.

based on the outstanding efforts of Congressman Thompson, NAMC-WMAC and the DC Democratic State Committee held a business briefing and reception entitled: “Rebuilding the Gulf Region—A Commitment to Diversity in the Recovery Effort.” An award was presented to Congressman Thompson and Willie Nelson, Vice president, NAMC Southern Region in honor of their valiant efforts on behalf of minority business in the Gulf Region. Mr. Nelson’s award was accepted by Vernon Archer, President of the newly-form NAMC Chapter in Mississippi.

Met with the leaders in Washington DC and Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland to foster a partnership geared toward increasing minority participation in their respective jurisdictions