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Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.

Networking & Advocacy
Membership Organization

National Association of Home Builders

Provides education, advocacy, market research, contracts, networking, and business resources for home builders and residential construction professionals.

Online; In person

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Capital & Financing

National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)

Founded in 1969, the oldest minority construction trade association in the U.S., supporting minority contractors through advocacy, training, and contract opportunities.

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Networking & Advocacy
Membership Organization

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Supports remodeling professionals through certification, education, ethics standards, networking, and business-development resources.

Online; In person

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Capital & Financing

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

A national network of 6,000+ professionals dedicated to advancing women in the construction industry through community and career development.

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Certifications & Contracting
Organization

National Institute of Minority Economic Development

Strengthens diverse communities through business development, education, policy, capital access, and economic-opportunity programs.

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Networking & Advocacy
Membership Organization

National Kitchen and Bath Association

Provides education, certification, market research, networking, and business resources for kitchen and bath professionals.

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Certifications & Contracting
Certification Program

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce LGBTBE Certification

National supplier-diversity certification for eligible LGBTQ-owned businesses.

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Certifications & Contracting
Certification Program

National Minority Supplier Development Council Certification

Nationally recognized private-sector certification for eligible minority-owned businesses.

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Capital & Financing

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

The national standard for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, connecting certified minority-owned businesses with corporations seeking supplier diversity.

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Upcoming Events

Trade shows and industry happenings worth knowing about.

Trade Show
August 3, 2026

August Atlanta Apparel 2026

A wholesale apparel market featuring permanent showrooms, temporary exhibits, fashion resources, accessories, and buyer programming.

Atlanta, GA

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Conference
August 10, 2026

NAWIC Annual Conference 2026

NAWIC's 71st annual national conference for women in construction, featuring professional development, leadership, networking, exhibits, and recognition.

Reno, NV

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Trade Show
September 15, 2026

Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York 2026

The 2026 New York Kips Bay Decorator Show House transforms a Greenwich Village residence through rooms created by leading interior designers.

New York, NY

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Conference
September 16, 2026

ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture 2026

The largest annual gathering of landscape architects and allied professionals, featuring education, an expo, tours, products, and professional community.

Los Angeles, CA

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Trade Show
September 17, 2026

What's New, What's Next 2026

The 18th annual New York Design Center showcase of new ideas, materials, products, showroom activations, and design-industry programming.

New York, NY

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Conference
September 23, 2026

Design Chicago 2026

The Midwest's largest residential design conference, featuring presentations, CEUs, product features, open houses, and showroom programming.

Chicago, IL

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Trade Show
October 8, 2026

D&D Fall Market 2026

The D&D Building's Fall Market is a trade-focused day of showroom programming, product introductions, professional education, and networking.

New York, NY

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Conference
October 14, 2026

NOMA Annual Conference 2026: The Leading Edge

NOMA's five-day annual conference featuring architecture education, CEUs, an expo, tours, leadership programming, and awards.

Miami, FL

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Trade Show
October 17, 2026

Fall High Point Market 2026

The fall edition of the world's largest home furnishings trade market, connecting qualified buyers, designers, retailers, manufacturers, and showrooms.

Piedmont Triad

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