31 May 2024

AMAC Los Angeles Chapter President Martha Valenzuela Invited by Federal Highway Administration to Join Distinguished Cadre

AMAC Los Angeles Chapter President Martha Valenzuela was invited by the Federal Highway Administration to join a distinguished cadre focusing on rethinking Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in Design-Build Projects. The cadre discussed new tools and innovative practices to increase DBE Program participation in design-build contracting. As states and other project sponsors increasingly utilize design-build for project delivery, ensuring equitable opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms has become challenging.
24 Apr 2024

AMAC Los Angeles Chapter, LAX Coastal Chamber and NAMC SoCal Economic Inclusion Mixer

We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent collaboration at the Economic Inclusion Mixer, held last Tuesday, April 16th, at the AC Hotel by Marriott Los Angeles South Bay. This event marked a significant milestone as three great organizations, including AMAC LA, NAMC Southern California, and LAX Coastal Chamber, came together to champion economic inclusion and sustainable opportunity in the Los Angeles region. At the heart of our alliance is a shared vision of catalyzing economic prosperity for all members of our … Read More
29 Mar 2024

Los Angeles Business Journal | Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Symposium and Awards

Our chapter’s official airport sponsor, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), received the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ) prestigious DEI Large Enterprise of the Year award. In recognizing LAWA’s achievement, LABJ specifically noted LAWA’s support for establishing the Los Angeles regional chapter of AMAC as an outstanding contribution. “LAWA has been a recognized leader in developing and adopting DE&I initiatives and has paved the way for airports and other large agencies across the country to follow in their footsteps. Not only … Read More
28 Nov 2023

AMAC Los Angeles Business Diversity Event

Last month the AMAC Los Angeles Chapter celebrated its Inaugural AMAC Los Angeles Business Diversity Event and ceremonial ribbon cutting in partnership with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports—powered by the URW Advanced Network. The event program focused on growing opportunities for minority businesses throughout Southern California. From aspiring entrepreneurs to seasoned professionals and local officials, this event offered a platform for connecting with a wide array of individuals across different sectors within the aviation industry. 🤝 … 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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