FMI Partners with the United States Minority Contractors Association (USMCA) to Help Improve Members’ Operations and Strategic Planning

RALEIGH, NC, July 15, 2021 – FMI Corporation, a leading consulting and investment banking firm serving the built environment, announces a strategic partnership with the U.S. Minority Contractors Association (USMCA), a nonprofit that helps and advocates for minority business owners, contractors and subcontractors.

FMI will serve as a strategic partner and consultant to USMCA, helping the association expand member services and position the organization for continued growth. FMI will work with the USMCA board on strategic issues and help the association form new chapters, recruit members and extend their network across the industry.

“As an industry, we must work to expand opportunities for minority-owned businesses to fully participate in all aspects of the AEC industry,” said FMI CEO Chris Daum. “We’re excited to work with USMCA and their members to help them improve operations, expand their networks and compete to win and build America’s infrastructure.”

USMCA will leverage the relationship to reach more members, open new chapters and expand its local presence in key markets.

“We are excited to work with FMI to give our members access to nearly 70 years of experience and industry expertise,” said Larry S. Bullock, President and CEO, USMCA. “Helping our members improve operations, become bid ready and win more work is a critical part of our mission.”

FMI is committed to helping leading companies across the built environment, create better futures for themselves and the communities they serve.

About FMI Corporation

FMI is a leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, offering deep industry research, rich market insights and tangible solutions that drive real results for our clients. We provide strategy, leadership and organizational development, operations improvements, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory services to our clients. For more information, please visit fmicorp.com.

About the US Minority Contractors Association

USMCA serves as an assistance and advocacy agency for minority contractors, subcontractors and business owners in the community, with a mission to provide unique professional, educational, technical, and consulting services to both membership and the community at large. The association aims to provide the best consulting services possible in the construction, environmental, building maintenance, architectural engineering design, and hospitality/entrepreneurial training industries. To learn more, visit usminoritycontractors.org.