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Leading the Way
Change isn’t always easy, but oftentimes, change is just what we need. In Leading the Way, NAMC’s
founder and President Aldrica Lattimore, announces a organizational change that raises the bar.
From the Publisher - President’s Perspective
NAMC President Aldrica Lattimore directs her attention to the importance of diversity and equity in
building alliances in this issue’s President’s Perspective column.
President Michael Peevy Talks to Aldrica Lattimore about the CPUC
California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) President Michael R. Peevey talks candidly with DyNAMC
Publisher Aldrica Lattimore about the need for businesses to reflect their communities, the importance of
larger business entities to mentor smaller businesses, and the critical role of commitment and hard work
for any business owner.
Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never - Emeritus Commissioner Timothy Alan Simon, DyNAMC’s first cover feature,
answers questions to allow our readers a glimpse into his experiences, insights, and values as a leader.
Diversity Award Nominations
Call for Nominations and Judges for the DyNAMC Top Business and Top Influential People Walk the Walk
Diversity Award. See how you can be recognized or participate for your spirit of diversity and inclusion.
Strange Bedfellows - Unions & Black Politicians
Harry Alford, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, and Dorothy Leavell, Chair of
the National Black Chamber of Commerce, opine on the historically rocky relationship between construction unions and minority contractors.
Reducing Stress
Stress is a part of everyone’s lives, but there are things that business owners can do to ease the stress in
the workplace. Dr. Martin L. Kabongo, Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of California
San Diego, sets out stress-reducing tips.
GO 156 - Supplier Diversity is an Imperative
Douglas Phason of the California Public Utilities Commission details GO 156, the policy that governs
participation of W/M/DVBEs in procuring contracts with California’s utility companies.
Be Strategic
Nina A. Martinez, CDCR Statewide SB/DVBE Advocate, writes about what small business owners can do
to achieve rewarding strategic alliances.
Factors to Consider in Selecting an Insurance Broker
NAMC Member Michael G. Keeley J.D., CEO of MGK Risk and Insurance Services, Inc., offers guidelines to
help businesses select a qualified insurance professional.
Major Victory Scored in 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights (LCCR) of the San Francisco Bay Area scores a major victory for
civil rights. Read all about it in the story by Candice Francis.
Filing In Time: A Basic Guide to Statutes of Limitation in Construction Defect Litigation
California law has specific, and sometimes confusing, guidelines for filing a legal claim alleging design
and/or construction defects. NAMC Member Patrick Dodger, Esq., explains what the rules are and how
they apply to different situations.
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