18 Aug 2023

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 on Transportation Equity (ACTE) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Eboni is among ACTE’s 24 leading experts who will advise DOT Secretary Buttigieg on issues related to civil rights, job access expansion and economic opportunity in transportation for all communities. ACTE is integral to implementing the DOT Equity Action and Strategic Plan. Secretary Buttigieg … Read More
2 Aug 2023

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 Research Board, a program unit of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, to lead the nearly $800,000 funded-research project ACRP 06-09: Equitable Workforce Outcomes: A Study of Women and Minority Representation at Airports. “This research is an exciting opportunity for AMAC and the industry. Our ability to collect robust data on the representation … Read More
1 Aug 2023

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 and workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. “There is no doubt that the recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in education will have trickle-down impacts on business supplier diversity and workplace DEI programs. From the letter undersigned by Attorney Generals of 13 States threatening Fortune 100 CEOs with … Read More
24 Jul 2023

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% in fiscal year (FY) 2022, awarding an all-time high 26.5% of federal contract dollars to small businesses: “This wonderful news speaks to the importance of investing in small, minority and women-owned businesses and the critical role they play in our economy. AMAC celebrates these achievements, and, per our mission, we aim to build upon … Read More
29 Jun 2023

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 Halpern, President/CEO and Co-Founder, Jackmont Hospitality Darryl Daniels, Managing Partner of Jacobsen|Daniels, transitioned from Vice Chair to Chair. The AMAC PAC thanks its former Chair, Nancy West, Founder & Managing Member of Exstare Federal Services Group, LLC, and former Secretary Leslie Bensen, Founder & CEO of Departure Media Airport Advertising, for their service. ### … Read More
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

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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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