GOAA Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Event
The Small Business Development Department of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is participating in a national Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Day along with other airports. GOAA is hosting a local, in-person event on Tuesday, May 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Maintenace Shop Building. The event provides an opportunity to meet face-to-face with Orlando International Airport’s Rental Car company buyers and learn how to do business with them.
It is not mandatory to have an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) certification to attend the event. However, if you are interested in becoming a certified vendor, please visit GOAA’s online certification portal at https://goaa.
After the face-to-face event at noon, GOAA will be broadcasting the Rental Car Companies National Webinar on-site.
This year’s event will include a welcome address by John Benison, FAA Assistant Administrator for Civil Rights, and a guest panelist for 2024.
The panelists include:
- Shannetta Griffin, P.E. Associate Administrator FAA Office of Airports
- John Benison, FAA Assistant Administrator for Civil Rights
- Dwayne Norris, Diversity Supply Chain Manager, Enterprise Mobility
- Joshua Blum, Senior Director, Real Estate, The Hertz Corporation
- Jim Akers, Chief Procurement Officer Avis Budget Group
- Izzy Martins, Chief Financial Officer Avis Budget Group
- Alexander Horton, FAA National DBE Team Lead
The Rental Car goods and services include:
Administrative/Office
- Office Supplies
- Uniform Services
- Catering
- Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
- Temporary Help Services
Automotive
- Tires
- Towing
- Auto Transport
- Child Safety Seats
- Automotive Body Shops
- Windshield Repair
- Automotive Oil Change Shops
- Automotive Parts
- Car Automotive Detailing
- Car Wash Equipment and Supplies
- Fuel Management Systems
- Petroleum and Fuel Products
- Keys and Locks Merchant
- Locksmiths
Facilities
- Plumbing, Heating, and AC Contractors
- Electrical – Low Voltage
- Janitorial Services
- Security Equipment and Repair
- Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Pest Control
Representatives from the Rental Car companies listed in the flyer below will attend the event to provide details on their purchasing opportunities and processes. GOAA’s Small Business Development staff will also be present at the event to provide guidance and information on the ACDBE certification process and other small business programs.
- Event Contact: Teresa Smith, 407-825-2470
- RSVP by May 3rd to sbd-events@goaa.org
- Location: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, 8648 Casa Verde Road, Maintenace Shop Building, Orlando, FL 32827
