28 Jun 2023

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, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Delaware North Director: Khalia Moore, Senior Manager of Airport Dining & Retail, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Dawn Hunter, Vice President of Development for SSP America, served as the Chair from 2021–2023 and has transitioned to the role of Vice Chair. ###   About the AMAC Foundation The AMAC Foundation works … Read More
26 Jun 2023

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 AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference in San Antonio, TX. Airport Design Innovation and Inclusion Award: Hudson Design & Construction Group​ Airport Concessions Innovation and Inclusion Award: Khalia Moore​, Senior Manager, Airport Dining & Retail,​ Seattle-Tacoma International Airport​ Advocate of the Year: Nick Crews​, CEO and Managing Partner, Crews ​ Small Business Partner Award: Kurt and … Read More
26 Jun 2023

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, Owner & President, Business Traveler Services, Inc. Secretary: Lauryn Mangum Reed, Executive Vice President, TMG Hospitality USA Midwest Regional Director: Tonja Pastorelle, President, Pastorelle Marketing Group Central Regional Director: Shelia Hudson, Principal & CEO, Hudson and Associates Northwest Regional Director: Jeannie Killebrew, President, Killebrew | Killebrew, Inc. At-Large Director: Marlene Coleman, Director of Strategic … Read More
23 Jun 2023

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, advocacy and networking opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation and aerospace industries. AMAC thanks the conference host, the San Antonio International Airport, and the City of San Antonio for their generous support. We also extend special thanks to all the attendees, speakers and sponsors; without their support, the conference couldn’t have … Read More
16 Jun 2023

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 Diversity Conference’s Catalyst Awards in San Antonio, SAT was recognized for its contributions to furthering the goals of AMAC – which include advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. “We are honored to earn this prestigious award. Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts … Read More
11 May 2023

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, AMAC seeks to procure a Learning Management System (LMS) to incorporate into our current business structure to facilitate AMAC University. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select a specialist vendor of an LMS and related services per the requirements identified in the RFP. Please review the AMAC Learning Management System RFP in detail. … Read More
19 Jan 2023

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 and one hybrid) throughout the year.             The AMAC Build Careers Fellowship Program selected seven aviation executives to lead the program’s Fellows as the next generation of executives and senior managers in the aviation industry.             AMAC hosted the first in-person AMAC Economic Opportunity … Read More
16 Aug 2022

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, Vice President/Program Manager for AECOM; and Sade Olanipekun-Lewis, Vice President, Operating & Community Partnerships for Vantage Airport Group. “The AMAC Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Sade and Andres to the AMAC Foundation Board. Their expertise and excitement for our mission make them great additions,” said Dawn Hunter, Chair, AMAC Foundation Board … Read More
9 Aug 2022

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 new and four returning members to the AMAC Board of Directors: Karen Ellis, Chief Customer Experience Officer, San Antonio Airport System Nikki T. Harland, Chief Operating Officer, Paradies Lagardère Tosin Kasali, Vice President, Business Development, HMSHost Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Aviation, Port of Seattle Gonzalo de la Melena Jr., Founder & CEO, Emerging Airport … Read More

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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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