Ep.26 – AMAC 360: The Next Era — CLE Positions Itself to Grow Alongside the Growth of the City & Region

“The Land” is due for another transformation. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is joining an industry-wide movement of modernization and expansion to elevate the traveler experience and accommodate growing traffic. Director of Port Control Bryant Francis, C.M. and the CLE team have given this movement a name: CLEvolution. More than simply fusing the airport’s IATA code with a word, CLEvolution is a rallying cry highlighting the airport’s ambitious developments. Francis will share key updates, local impact, and emerging trends shaping the 10-million-plus travelers utilizing CLE. Northeast Ohio is ready!

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Date
Oct 16 2026
Time
(Eastern Time)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Online Event
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AMAC
Phone 703.414.2622
Email info@amac-org.com
Website https://www.amac-org.com/
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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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