AMAC2026 Business Matchmaking Webinar: Strengthening Your Capabilities Statement

A strong Capabilities Statement sets the tone for productive Business Matchmaking Meetings. This pre-conference #AMAC2026 webinar equips supplier businesses to show up prepared, confident and ready to meet with airport and industry buyers.

Hear from two small business leaders with complementary perspectives. Iva Chen, an ACDBE-certified airport operator, shares how buyers and bidders evaluate Capabilities Statements in real decision-making scenarios. Jan Farris, Founder and CEO of Jan Farris Consulting, breaks down essential elements, best practices and common pitfalls from a proposal and business development lens.

Walk away with clear strategies to strengthen your Capabilities Statement, avoid common mistakes and tailor your message for Business Matchmaking and procurement opportunities.

Open to all AMAC members and highly recommended for registered Business Matchmaking suppliers. The session will be recorded and available for on-demand access.

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Date

May 11 2026

Time

Eastern Time
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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AMAC
Phone
703.414.2622
Email
info@amac-org.com
Website
https://www.amac-org.com/
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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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