Houston Airports partnered with the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) on its inaugural “Day of the Construction Worker” that was held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the Houston Dynamo’s BBVA Compass Stadium.

"The event honored and recognized the hard work and enormous contributions of the men and women that build the world around us," said Houston Airports Chief Community Relations Officer Rhonda Arnold. "

Houston Aviation Director Mario Diaz and  Ruben Mercado, President of Houston Chapter of NAMC, led this community effort. The day of celebration included Safety, Health and Education exhibits, activities, food and entertainment for the construction workers and their families, capping the day with an outstanding soccer match between Houston Dynamo and the San Jose Earthquakes, won 3-2 by the Dynamo.

NAMC is a nonprofit trade association that was established in 1969 to address the needs and concerns of minority contractors. While membership is open to people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, the organization’s mandate, “Building Bridges – Crossing Barriers,” focuses on construction industry concerns common to African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.