The Great Pivot: Growing Your Business Amidst an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Through this virtual workshop, participants will receive a dynamic, results-driven plan to fuel business growth despite the challenges posed by regulatory changes in 49 CFR 26 and 49 CFR 23. They’ll gain a clear, actionable roadmap covering certifications, contracting opportunities, advocacy and strategic expansion—equipping them to thrive in an evolving regulatory landscape.

Presented by Angela Booker, President & Founder, ISFAC, LLC

Angela Booker is a certified Contract Compliance Administrator and the President and Founder of ISFAC, LLC, a full-service Contract Compliance company dedicated to serving U.S. Department of Transportation grant recipients. With over 35 years of extensive experience in the aviation industry, Angela has been pivotal in developing and implementing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs for airports and other DOT Transportation-related agencies since the 1990s.

Angela’s work has been instrumental in increasing ACDBE participation through innovative strategies, including the establishment of Power Universities specifically designed for small businesses, ensuring a level playing field for competition among small businesses. In 2024 Angela was nominated as AMAC Advocate of the Year. She has served as a Contract Compliance Officer and Equal Opportunity Specialist at several airports, most notably the $500M ACDBE program at Phoenix Sky Harbor, which was recognized as the top airport for newly certified small businesses in 2014 by the Office of Inspector General.

Additionally, Angela’s expertise extends to her previous role as Account Director for the nation’s largest diversity software company and as Executive Director of the East Tennessee Minority Purchasing Council, where she fostered economic opportunities for minority firms by collaborating with various agencies, including DOTs and airports.

A proud graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Angela also has a commendable service record with the US Army. She is actively engaged in her community, serving on multiple boards, and is a proud grandmother of four wonderful grandsons.