26 Aug 2024

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 and networking opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation and aerospace industries. We thank the conference host, the Nashville International Airport, and the City of Nashville for their generous support. We also extend special thanks to all the attendees, speakers and sponsors; without their support, the conference couldn’t have occurred. We hope … Read More
13 Aug 2024

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, CEO, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Second Vice Chair: Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Aviation Division, Port of Seattle Eastern Regional Director: Robin Gibson, Director, Quality Assurance, Fraport USA, Inc. Southeast Regional Director: Thiane Carter, Director, Small Business Programs, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Southwest Regional Director: J. Goodwille Pierre, Owner, Goodwille Pierre LLC Western Regional Director: … Read More
12 Aug 2024

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 AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference in Nashville, TN. Catalyst Award: Raymond Christy, Airport Planning DBE Manager – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Coordinator, Salt Lake City Department of Airports Airport Design Innovation and Inclusion Award: Api Appulingam, Chief Development Officer, City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation Airport Concessions Innovation and Inclusion Award: Paradies Lagardère at Charlotte … Read More
9 Aug 2024

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 been appointed to its Board of Directors. “The AMAC Foundation is thrilled to welcome Dwayne as the newest member of our Board of Directors. Dwayne brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in supply chain and supplier diversity initiatives, making him a valuable addition to our team,” said Sunshine White, Chair, … Read More
23 May 2024

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, Senior Vice President & Program Management Director of Global Aviation for AECOM. “We are excited to welcome David to the AMAC Foundation Board of Directors! We look forward to leveraging his extensive experience in driving results as we focus on long-term objectives and navigate short-term challenges to fulfill our vision of providing minorities and … Read More
26 Mar 2024

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 a mere event but a significant opportunity for us to engage with lawmakers and address our economic challenges. Headlines reflect the ongoing struggle to protect policies that safeguard the interests of working Americans. With the recent overturn of affirmative action protections, the time is ripe for us to unite and influence lawmakers to uphold … Read More
18 Mar 2024

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 will serve as an official AMAC media partner. “Lynnwood Bibbens and ReachTV have long been members and supporters of AMAC and our mission. We’re excited to turn this working relationship into a creative partnership,” says Eboni Wimbush, President & CEO of AMAC. “The AMAC team looks forward to leveraging ReachTV’s platform, especially its Ticket … Read More
14 Mar 2024

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 pilot AMAC’s new Business Capacity Accelerator Program. The initiative will increase training opportunities and capacity-building for minority and women-owned business enterprises interested in launching airport concessions. Apply here by April 9, 2024: https://morehouse.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AH1o7n3ezJjKQK. The partnership is being managed by the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC), a global model in higher education and industry … Read More

12 Mar 2024

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 court judge ruled that the U.S. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) must be open to all businesses and races. This is yet another example of how critical diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives continue to be under attack despite government evidence that minority businesses have far less access to capital and credit than their white … Read More
27 Feb 2024

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 on Thursday, March 14, 2024, during the AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum. WHO: Phil Washington, Denver International Airport CEO/Equity in Infrastructure Project Co-Founder; John Porcari, Former U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary/Equity in Infrastructure Project Co-Founder; Ricky Smith, AMAC Board of Directors Chair / Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport CEO and Eboni Wimbush, … 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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