For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Chermaina Roundtree
croundtree@amac-org.com
Washington, DC (November 10, 2021)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) issued the following statement on the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal:
“This historic and highly-anticipated investment into our nation’s infrastructure, particularly airports, marks a monumental opportunity to fuel AMAC’s mission of advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. AMAC is diligently working on behalf of our diverse membership through our advocacy efforts, critical programming and vast networking opportunities to position our members to receive equity throughout this transformation of America’s infrastructure that is to come from this generational investment,” said Eboni Wimbush, President & CEO, AMAC.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act addresses provisions related to airports, federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials and rail programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Fact Sheet provides an overview of the bill, including the $25 billion investment to upgrade our nation’s airports.
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About the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is the only national, non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. Since 1984, AMAC has been at the forefront of nearly every national policy initiative impacting the participation of disadvantaged businesses in airport contracting. AMAC works consistently with Congress, the federal government, aviation trade associations and strategic partners as resources for information, education and guidance on business and employment matters. AMAC represents a diverse membership of airports, corporations, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises, and professionals within the aviation and aerospace industries. For more information, visit www.amac-org.com.