For many, the signing of an agreement between the National Black Contactor’s Association (NBCA) and the Association of General Contractors (AGC) a few weeks ago was not only a long time coming, but never expected.
Mr. Abdur-Rahim Hameed, President of the San Diego Chapter of the BCA, is founder and President of the National Black Contractors Association (NBCA).
Just a few highlights of the agreement: Twenty (20) AGC contractors will sign with NBCA and employ NBCA apprentices; Training will be enhanced by the Exchange of Trainers and Best Practices; NBCA and AGC will expand opportunities for local San Diego residents and contractors.
“The Memorandum of Agreement between the Black Contractors Association and the local chapter of the Associated General Contractors Association is an immense step in the right direction.
Ensuring that African Americans within the construction industry have equal access to contracting and training opportunities is imperative to the economic sustainability that we seek within our community for contractors as well as Black businesses across every sector,” said Donna DeBerry, President of the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce.
