Tampa International Airport Concessions Redevelopment Webinar

Join us to receive updates on the TPA Concessions Redevelopment Program with a focus on Preliminary Floor Plans, Small Business Enterprise Concessions/ACDBE and Procurement Procedures.

Learn More: https://www.tampaairport.com/tpaconcessions

Speakers

Laurie G. Noyes, Vice President of Airport Concessions and Commercial Parking, TPA

Laurie Noyes is a seasoned professional with over twenty years’ experience in Shopping Center and Airport Management.  Ms. Noyes is currently the Vice President of Airport Concessions and Commercial Parking at Tampa International Airport (TPA) where her primary focus is Airport Concessions, Rental Cars, Commercial Parking, identifying new sources of non-aviation revenues, and bringing additional focus to the quality of the customer experience.  In 2018, Ms. Noyes was the first person to win both the Airport Experience News Property Manager of the Year and the Airport Council International Concessions Person of the Year.

Before joining TPA, Ms. Noyes served as Senior General Manager for Westfield Corp. Inc. Earlier in her career, she held various positions with Westfield in the Greater Washington, D.C., area, working her way up from Customer Service Representative. During her tenure, Ms. Noyes gained experience in managing revenue, customer experience, marketing, capital planning and budgeting, day-to-day operations and team leadership. Ms. Noyes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Delaware.

 

 

 

Stacey Nance, Director of Airport Concessions, TPA

Stacey Nance is a highly accomplished leader in commercial real estate, retail, and destination development with more than twenty-five years of experience guiding strategic growth and delivering impactful commercial environments. She currently serves as the Director of Airport Concessions at Tampa International Airport (TPA), where she leads the airport’s concessions strategy with a focus on partnerships, sponsorship development, revenue growth, and enhancing the guest experience.

Before joining TPA, Ms. Nance spent twenty-three years with Simon Property Group in roles of increasing responsibility, building deep expertise in retail operations, revenue generation, customer experience, marketing, budgeting, capital planning, and team leadership. She later joined Strategic Property Partners in downtown Tampa, where she helped develop and support the success of Water Street Tampa and other transformative mixed-use projects. Ms. Nance holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing from Ball State University.

 

 

 

 

Elita McMillon, Assistant General Counsel, TPA

Elita McMillon is a legal professional with nearly 24 years of experience at Tampa International Airport. As Assistant General Counsel and leader of TPA’s Business Opportunity programs, she oversees efforts that connect small businesses with airport contracting opportunities, helping create pathways for broader participation in the airport’s growth.

In addition to her legal responsibilities, Elita has served in leadership roles across human resources, risk management, and organizational administration, giving her a broad perspective on developing practical and effective solutions. Through her leadership, Elita has helped design and strengthen programs that engage small businesses and help ensure TPA’s projects contribute to broader community impact.
Elita holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.

 

 

Date
Oct 13 2026
Expired!
Time
Eastern Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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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