15 Jun 2021

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 pm–5:15 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. 2021 AMAC Catalyst Awards Honorees AMAC Advocate of the Year Award Courtney Thornton, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Hudson Group … Read More
21 Apr 2021

#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 Present & Building for the Future from June 14–16, 2021—a virtual conference. AMAC’s Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference goes virtual in June 2021! This virtual experience will be hosted by ATL and will continue to be the driving force of diversity and eliminating barriers for minorities and women in the aviation industry. Our premier … Read More
8 Apr 2021

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, President & CEO, Goldbergs Concessions Corporation; Dwight H. Pullen, Jr., National Core Market Leader, DPR Construction; and Michael E. Washington, President & Co-Owner, Palazzo Concessions. “We are pleased to welcome Alicia, Dwight and Michael to the AMAC Board of Directors”, said Ricky Smith, Chair, AMAC Board of Directors. “They join AMAC at a critical … Read More
23 Nov 2020

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 inclusion in employment at the Airport Director’s Level. In June 2020, Marshall J. Taggart, Jr., C.M. Executive Airport Director, Montgomery Regional Airport was appointed by Ricky Smith, AMAC Board Chair, as the ALC Committee Chair. The ALC’s goals are to establish a community of support for minority airport professionals, leverage unified strength and influence … Read More
19 Oct 2020

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 the organizations to formally collaborate in advancing diversity and promoting opportunities for companies within the aviation industry by leveraging their collective membership and training resources. Both organizations seek to promote best practices and opportunities for their member companies to succeed in airport development pursuits. The MOU states that the organizations “recognize that increased diversity … 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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