Recap: Inaugural She SOARS — Women in Aviation Summit
Thank you for participating in and supporting the inaugural She SOARS—Women in Aviation Summit. Nearly 50 speakers and over 300 attendees in the aviation industry, including … Read More
STATEMENT: Business & Civil Rights Leaders Applaud the Congressional Black Caucus’s Report on Corporate Accountability
WASHINGTON, DC (September 10, 2024) – Today, business and civil rights leaders are reacting to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) report on corporate accountability. A group … Read More
39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference Draws Over 1,500 Attendees to Nashville, TN to Promote DEI in the Aviation Industry
The 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, which took place August 3–7, 2024, in Nashville, TN connected over 1,500 attendees who engaged in education, advocacy … Read More
2024 AMAC Board of Directors Elections Winners
WASHINGTON, DC (August 13, 2024) —The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is pleased to announce the 2024 AMAC Board of Directors Election results. Chair: Ricky Smith, … Read More
2024 AMAC Catalyst Awards Honorees
WASHINGTON, DC (August 12, 2024)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) announced the honorees of the AMAC Catalyst Awards on August 6, 2024, during the 39th Annual … Read More
Dwayne Norris of Enterprise Mobility Joins the AMAC Foundation Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (August 9, 2024)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Foundation is pleased to announce that Dwayne Norris, Corporate Supplier Diversity Manager for Enterprise Mobility, has … Read More
David Cerione of AECOM Joins the AMAC Foundation Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2024) —The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Foundation is pleased to announce the following appointment to its Board of Directors: David Cerione, … Read More
Recap: 2024 AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum
The AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum is a crucial platform for our members to convene annually in the nation’s capital. This gathering is not just … Read More
AMAC and ReachTV Partner to Expand Existing and New Content Celebrating Industry Businesses and Executives
Washington, DC (March 18, 2024)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) has entered into a partnership with ReachTV, the largest airport television network in North America. ReachTV … Read More
AMAC, Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Partner to Increase Learning Opportunities & Facilitate Capacity Building for Future Minority and Women-Owned Airport Concessionaires
Washington, DC (March 14, 2024)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is partnering with Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) to … Read More
AMAC Statement on Nuziard v. MBDA Ruling
WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2024)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) issued the following statement on the recent Nuziard v. MBDA Ruling. Last week, a Texas federal … Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: Aviation/Airport Industry Leaders to Sign the Equity in Infrastructure Project Pledge During the 2024 AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum
WHAT: The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) and Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) leadership will sign the EIP Pledge … Read More
Business Leaders Urge Fortune 500 CEOs to Maintain and Expand Business Diversity Initiatives for the Good of Bottom Lines and the Economy
In an open letter to CEOs of the country’s largest businesses, leading business advocacy organizations cite evidence of the value of business diversity and say that … Read More
AMAC and Lendistry Partner to Provide Minority and Women-Owned Small Businesses with Airport Concessions Lending Opportunities
Washington, DC (January 30, 2024)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) has partnered with Lendistry, a minority-led small business lender and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Preferred … Read More
Just Released! AMAC 2024–2027 Strategic Plan
Click Here to Read the 2024–2027 AMAC Strategic Plan BACKGROUND For AMAC’s 40th anniversary, the organization embarked on a strategic planning process to advance its … Read More
RFI: AMAC Executive Search Firm Partner
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is interested in providing executive search services to connect minorities and women to leadership, management, and professional roles within the … Read More
2023 Year in Review: Our Top Achievements
AMAC increased membership by 44% through new members and renewals. Nearly 4,000 individuals participated in AMAC’s events throughout the year. AMAC launched a new member portal to provide improved navigation and expanded … Read More
WTS Philadelphia Breaking Barriers for Women in Aviation
On December 5, 2023, WTS Philadelphia hosted our final program of the year: Breaking Barriers for Women in Aviation. Over 120 people from across the country … Read More
Devon Ray of HMSHost and Erik Ward of Bambuza Hospitality Group Join the AMAC Foundation Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (October 31, 2023) —The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Foundation is pleased to announce the following appointments to its Board of Directors: Devon Ray, … Read More
AMAC Presents: Journey with AUS Reception
Immediately following the Journey with AUS Program Update & Business Matchmaker, AMAC hosted a bustling Networking Reception. Jetsetter Sponsored Videos (5 Videos):
AUS & AMAC’s Journey with AUS Program Update & Business Matchmaker
Event Overview: In partnership with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), we welcomed nearly 300 participants to the third and final session of the Journey with AUS Pre-Industry … Read More
AMAC President & CEO Eboni Wimbush Appointed by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Buttigieg to the DOT Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity
Please join us in congratulating AMAC President & CEO Eboni Wimbush on her appointment by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Buttigieg to the Advisory Committee … Read More
AMAC Contracted as the Research Agency for a Nearly $800,000-Funded ACRP Project to Study Women and Minority Representation at Airports
Washington, DC (August 2, 2023)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) was contracted as the research agency by the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of the Transportation … Read More
AMAC Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Attempts to Remove and End Business Supplier Diversity and Workplace DEI Programs
WASHINGTON, DC (August 1, 2023)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s attempts to remove and end business supplier diversity … Read More
AMAC Praises the Biden-Harris Administration Record-Breaking $163 Billion in Federal Procurement Opportunities to Small Businesses
Washington, DC (July 24, 2023)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration exceeding its small business contracting goal of 23% … Read More
Nicholas Crews of Crews Hospitality and Daniel Halpern of Jackmont Hospitality Join the AMAC PAC Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (June 30, 2023)—The AMAC PAC is pleased to announce the following appointments to its Board of Directors: Nicholas Crews, CEO/Managing Partner, Crews Hospitality Daniel … Read More
Sunshine White of Delaware North and Khalia Moore of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Join the AMAC Foundation Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2023)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Foundation is pleased to announce the following appointments to its Board of Directors: Chair: Sunshine White, … Read More
2023 AMAC Catalyst Awards
WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2023)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) announced the honorees of the 2023 AMAC Catalyst Awards on June 13, 2023 during the 38th … Read More
AMAC Welcomes New and Returning Members to Its Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (June 26, 2023)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is pleased to announce the 2023 AMAC Board of Directors Election results. Treasurer: William H. Swift, … Read More
38th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference Draws Over 1,200 Attendees to San Antonio, TX to Promote DEI in the Aviation Industry
The 38th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, which took place June 10–14, 2023, in San Antonio, TX, connected over 1,200 attendees who engaged in education, … Read More
AMAC Names San Antonio International Airport ‘Airport of the Year’
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has been named Airport of the Year by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC). At the 38th Annual AMAC Airport Business … Read More
RFP Notice: AMAC Learning Management System
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) will soon launch AMAC University—a medium to offer world-class learning solutions to our collective AMAC community. To drive this effort, … Read More
AMAC Submits Comments on Behalf of AMAC Members for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
On February 28, 2023, the AMAC Government Affairs Committee submitted comments on behalf of AMAC members for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American … Read More
2022 Year in Review: Our Top Achievements
AMAC increased membership by 46% through new members and renewals. Over 7,300 participants attended AMAC’s events (eight virtual, nine in-person … Read More
Andres Garcia of AECOM and Sade Olanipekun-Lewis of Vantage Airport Group Join the AMAC Foundation Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (August 22, 2022) —The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Foundation is pleased to announce the following appointments to its Board of Directors: Andres Garcia, … Read More
AMAC Announces Newly Appointed Board Leadership
WASHINGTON, DC (August 11, 2022)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors appointed a new slate of At-Large Directors—welcoming three … Read More
AMAC Launches Eight Chapters to Expand the Organization’s Local Reach to Women & Minorities Operating in the Aviation Industry
WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2022)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) announced its first-ever local chapters at the AMAC Chapters Development Update Meeting on June 22, 2022 … Read More
2022 AMAC Board of Directors Election Winners
WASHINGTON, DC (July 13, 2022)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) announced its 2022 Board of Directors Election winners at the AMAC Business Meeting & Election Ratification … Read More
2022 AMAC Catalyst Awards
WASHINGTON, DC (July 7, 2022)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) announced the honorees of the 2022 AMAC Catalyst Awards on June 22, 2022 during the 37th … Read More
AMAC Receives a Nearly $400,000 Award to Help Airports Increase and Maintain Meaningful ACDBE/DBE Participation
WASHINGTON, DC (July 5, 2022)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) was awarded nearly $400,000 and selected by the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of the Transportation … Read More
AMAC and CDA Partner to Redefine Aviation Opportunities and Provide Access to Disadvantaged Groups (Women and Minorities) in the Aviation Industry
Robust Programming and Networking Opportunities to Occur at the 37th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference Occurs June 20–23, 2022 in Chicago, IL WASHINGTON, DC … Read More
In Photos: 2022 AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum
Our AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum, which took place March 20–21, 2022, at the Washington Marriott Metro Center, in Washington, DC, was a success! AMAC … Read More
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Celebrates Accomplishments of Aviators on Black Aviation Professionals Day
On February 16, 2022, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) celebrated Black excellence in the field of aviation on International Black Aviation Professionals Day. “I applaud Representative Nikema … Read More
BWI Marshall to Host the 2022 AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum
Forum Connects Aviation Professionals to Exchange Economic and Policy Insights to Elevate Women and Minorities WASHINGTON, DC (January 27, 2022)—Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) … Read More
Cleve Dunn, Jr. of Dunn Enterprises, Sean Fitzgerald of Enterprise Holdings and Shonda Scott of 360 Total Concept Join the AMAC Foundation Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (January 26, 2022) —The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Foundation is pleased to announce the following appointments to its Board of Directors: Cleve Dunn, … Read More
Eboni Wimbush Takes the Helm of AMAC as President & CEO
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2021 Year in Review: Our Top Achievements
Refreshed our key initiatives and priorities in collaboration with AMAC Committees to be more aligned to our strategic agenda and enhance the value of AMAC … Read More
2021 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Anthony W. Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Airport Minority Advisory Council
Anthony W. Barnes is the Chief Operating Officer at the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), which is the only trade association dedicated to increasing diversity in … Read More
AMAC Praises the Passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal as a Monumental Opportunity for Minorities and Women to Receive Equity Through This Investment in U.S. Airports
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 … Read More
AMAC Announces Eboni Wimbush as Its Next President & CEO
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ricky Smith, AMAC rsmith@amac-org.com Washington, DC (October 6, 2021)—After a prolonged national search and vetting process, the Airport Minority Advisory Council … Read More
American DBE Magazine Spring 2021 Issue
American DBE Magazine recently published its Spring 2021 Issue, which features an article spread on how AMAC stepped up to support airport industry firms endure the … Read More
AMAC Announces New Elected Board Leadership
Washington, DC (June 16, 2021)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) announced newly elected AMAC Board of Directors leadership at the AMAC Business Meeting & Election Ratification on … Read More
2021 AMAC Catalyst Awards Honorees
WASHINGTON, DC (June 15, 2021)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) announced the honorees of the 2021 AMAC Catalyst Awards on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 4:30 … Read More
#AMAC2021 Exhibit, Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) present the 36th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference: Honoring the Legacy, Perfecting the … Read More
Alicia M. Ivey of Goldbergs Concessions Corporation, Dwight H. Pullen, Jr. of DPR Construction and Michael E. Washington of Palazzo Concessions Join the AMAC Board of Directors
Washington, DC (April 8, 2021)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is pleased to announce the following appointments to the AMAC Board of Directors: Alicia M. Ivey, … Read More
Announcing the AMAC Airport Leadership Collective
AMAC is proud to announce the AMAC Airport Leadership Collective (ALC), which consists of nearly thirty minority Airport CEOs and Directors, who seek to promote diversity, equity and … Read More
AMAC and ACC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate in Advancing Diversity and Business Opportunities in Aviation
Washington, DC (October 19, 2020) – The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that commits … Read More
AMAC Remains Sky High, Our Top 10 Moments
AMAC Remains Sky High, Our Top 10 Moments
Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity
AMAC congratulates our President & CEO, Krystal J. Brumfield, on being named #1 in DiversityPlus Magazine’s Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity! Read the full … Read More
AAAE Interviews AMAC President & CEO
In AAAE’s latest One on One video, Krystal Brumfield, President and CEO of the Airport Minority Advisory Council, visits with AAAE’s Melissa Sabatine to offer a … Read More
‘Miami’s merchant to the millions’ began by breaking boundaries
Carole Ann Taylor is walking through Miami International Airport’s Terminal E on her way to security wearing a colorful tunic dress and matching jacket in a … Read More
The Challenge of Entrepreneurship Drives Tillage Construction’s Keith Tillage to Success
For energetic entrepreneur Keith Tillage, 47, principal of Tillage Construction Company, LLC, life has been like a train ride with the next stop eagerly anticipated, and … Read More
Nominate a Small Business for 2017 Small Business Awards
Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for … Read More
Airport Planning Firm, Jacobsen|Daniels Associates, Announces Job Openings
Jacobsen|Daniels Associates is seeking individuals with excellent organizational, technical, written and verbal communication skills interested in design, planning and consulting for airports and the aviation industry.
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ACRP Issues New RFPs for Program Projects
A Request for Proposals for the following Airport Cooperative Research Program projects are now available:… Read More