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The latest edition of CAGC’s podcast series features Patrice Gilmore, National Supplier Diversity Lead for DPR Construction and President of United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC). Gilmore discusses what connections and relationships can do to grow and strengthen minority-owned businesses. She also discusses opportunities for our member companies to work together in mentoring relationships. Listen in!
United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC) hosted its first Partners Breakfast on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton at Research Triangle Park. Partners Breakfast is designed to celebrate UMCNC’s partnership with members, sponsors, public agencies, business and community leaders, as well as other non-profit organizations. At the event, UMCNC kicked off its 2019…
Patrice Gilmore, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Raleigh-based Holt Brothers Construction, will be presented with the Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award at WTS International’s NC Triangle chapter’s annual scholarship and awards gala on Thursday, May 3, 2018. The event will be held at the Park Alumni Center Ballroom in Raleigh. WTS is a…
United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC) will hold its annual Statewide Industry Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The venue is N.C. State University’s (NCSU) McKimmon Conference and Training Center located at 1101 Gorman Street in Raleigh. Industry Day offers attendees an excellent forum to share information and…
“The Diversity Challenge” was the focus of an interactive morning panel discussion during Clemson University’s Second Annual Construction Industry Symposium on October 12, 2017, in Greenville, South Carolina. Two well-respected individuals from our region — both with years of experience in the construction industry — shared their own unique perspectives on the subject, providing advice…
Cities across North Carolina will be participating in the 35th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, set for October 3-7, 2017. Seven cities have a variety of special events planned for consecutive weeks — from late September through early November. The observance of a National MED Week was proclaimed by Ronald Reagan in 1982…
“The Diversity Challenge” will be the focus of an interactive morning panel discussion during Clemson University’s Second Annual Construction Industry Symposium scheduled for October 12, 2017, at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Two well-respected individuals from our region — both with years of experience in the construction…
