30 Dec 2021

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 membership Experienced a 24% increase in membership through new members and renewals Grew the AMAC digital imprint by 34% on LinkedIn and 38% on Instagram Engaged over 1,600 participants through the AMAC Legends & Leapers monthly virtual speaker series Celebrated AMAC members’ inclusion in the Biden-Harris Administration transition team for the U.S. Department of … Read More
28 Dec 2021

FAA Challenge: Smart Connected Aviation Student Competition

Announcing the 2022 FAA Challenge: Smart Connected Aviation Student Competition $25,000 Top Prize! Finalists receive $10,000 and will be invited to demonstrate their concepts at the 2022 FAA Challenge Forum to compete for Best Overall and an additional $15,000! This year’s FAA Challenge focuses on Smart Connected Aviation, providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to design, build, and test smart technology that has the ability to improve travelers’ transportation experiences and the efficiency of the national aviation ecosystem. The … Read More
24 Dec 2021

AMAC Members Win Big at the ACI-NA Airport Concessions Awards

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) announced the winners of the 2021 ACI-NA Airport Concessions Awards, which celebrate the resilience of airports, concessionaires and business partners. Congratulations to AMAC members who won awards! Adaptability Awards: This category recognizes airports, concessionaires, and/or service providers that have demonstrated adaptability and versatility to maintain a safe concessions program while preserving the customer experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adaptability Award (Large Airport): Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Adaptability Award (Medium Airport): Indianapolis International Airport Retail Operator Adaptability Award: Hudson … Read More
23 Dec 2021

FAA Announces First-Year Airport Funding Amounts from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $2.89 billion made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 3,075 airports around the nation. Airports can submit proposals to the FAA for review in the coming weeks. The FAA encourages applicants to prioritize projects that increase airport safety, equity and sustainability. The FAA also plans to conduct outreach to the minority business community about these opportunities at airports across the nation. Airports can submit proposals to the FAA for review in the … Read More
15 Dec 2021

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 airport contracting and employment. “My passion lies in creating a social impact, which led me to the only aviation trade organization focused on promoting women and minorities in an industry where they are underrepresented,” said Barnes. Before serving as AMAC’s chief operating officer, he served as AMAC’s business development and membership director. In addition … Read More
11 Nov 2021

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 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 … Read More
6 Oct 2021

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 (AMAC) is proud to announce Eboni Wimbush as its President & CEO. She will begin her new role at the end of this month. “I am honored to be selected as AMAC’s next President & CEO at such a pivotal moment in history. The organization connects my early passion, interest and education in aviation … Read More
25 Jun 2021

AMAC Member Success Story: Charles Aguirre, CEP, Managing Member, Aguirre Project Resources

In 2015, Charles founded Aguirre Project Resources (APR) as a professional services practice with a corporate base in the Dallas Fort Worth metropolitan area and support offices in Houston, San Antonio, Atlanta and Washington, DC. Charles is a Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) with over three decades of experience in the industry working on multi-million and multi-billion-dollar programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. His passion is providing clients—in particular owners, agencies and developers—with a sense of confidence and trust … Read More
22 Jun 2021

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 COVID-19 pandemic impacts. This issue also features a story on the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs with Chair H. Jerome Russell Jr. and CEO James “Jay” Bailey and its promising impact on minority businesses. Other feature stories include: SANDAG’s success in increasing opportunities for DBEs in transit projects; Hensel Phelps’ Head Start Bonding Program … Read More
16 Jun 2021

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 Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm EDT during the 36th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference: Honoring the Legacy, Perfecting the Present & Building for the Future—a virtual event hosted by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. “We are excited to welcome new members to the AMAC Board of Directors who will bring diverse expertise … Read More

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