Nov
5
to Nov 7
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Oct
7
to Oct 9
Missouri Regional Certification Committee (MRCC) Unified Certification Program (UCP) Training
Missouri Regional Certification Committee (MRCC) Unified Certification Program (UCP) Training
The MRCC is comprised of five DBE certifying agencies in Missouri, including the City of Kansas City, Bi-State Development, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Lambert Airport Authority, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. The Committee is committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities that promote consistent certification practices, improve program administration, and support uniform eligibility determinations across partner agencies.
Legal Session Speaker: David Maher, Griffin & Strong
This year's training will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center, located at 1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
Sep
10
10:00 AM10:00
Statewide Business Leadership Summit
The Hub Office Is Gone. Now What?
A critical conversation for North Carolina’s HUB‑certified businesses, business leaders, policymakers, advocates, and community partners.
Purpose
To examine the impact of eliminating the State HUB Office, understand what the change means for minority‑ and women‑owned businesses, and build a unified strategy for what comes next.
RSVP required: https://gonenowwhat.eventbrite.com
Outcomes
Straight answers on where certification, contracts, and compliance stand today
A slate of legislative and policy priorities the business community supports
A coalition structure with named leads, working groups, and a first meeting scheduled
A published readout circulated to every attendee within two weeks
A room full of business owners who each make three constituent calls within the following week
Location
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Aug
10
to Aug 14
2026 ACCA National Training Institute
2026 ACCA National Training Institute
Registration is now open
Atlanta, Georgia
Classes:
Bonding
Capacity Building
Certification
Certified Payrolls
Compliance Monitoring
Disparity Studies
Economic Development
Fair Housing Act
Industry Legal Update
Investigations
Goal Setting
Good Faith Efforts
Large Project Management
Leadership Development
Mentor/Protégé Programs
Project Labor Agreements
Race-Neutral Initiatives
Title VI
U.S. DOT DBE & ACDBE Programs
Early Bird – Cutoff: June 1, 2026
– Member Rate – $950
– Nonmember Rate – $1,100
Standard Rate as of June 2, 2026
– Member Rate – $1,150
– Nonmember Rate – $1,300
$25 off each registration of three (3) or more from the same organization.
Email info@accaweb.org with all registration questions and requests
Jun
16
to Jun 18
NAMC 57th Annual National Conference
NAMC National President, Wendell Stemley and NAMC Nevada Chapter President, Timothy Brooks welcomes Rodney K. Strong, CEO and Chairman of Griffin & Strong as speaker/panelist at the upcoming 2026 NAMC 57th Annual National Conference, June 16-18, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This three-day gathering brings together contractors, business leaders, and industry partners from across the nation for networking, education, and celebration, with a focus on advancing opportunity and equity in the construction industry.
Purpose and Audience
The conference will feature:
Educational sessions on industry trends, best practices, and business development
Networking events connecting minority contractors with major corporate and public agency partners
A Black-Tie Hall of Fame Gala and Awards Ceremony honoring outstanding achievements NAMC or National Association of Minority Contractors
Opportunities for panel discussions, workshops, and roundtable conversations with industry leaders
The audience will include entrepreneurs from all sectors of construction and construction support, federal government representatives, corporate leaders, and other stakeholders committed to diversity and inclusion in the industry.
May
4
11:00 AM11:00
Griffin & Strong Webinar
Attention ACCA Members, Procurement Officials, Compliance Professionals, and Legal Counsel
Join industry experts for a timely discussion on how the USDOT’s Interim Final Rule shaped the future of DBE programs and why robust disparity studies are essential for program compliance and defensibility.
Key Discussion Points:
Why disparity studies are more important than ever
Overview of the USDOT IFR and its implications for state and local programs
Understanding the capacity analysis and its role in disparity studies
Race-conscious vs. race-neutral tools: when and how it is applied
Protecting DBE programs through defensible, data-driven evidence
Practical best practices