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October 2026

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Presents: Industry Day 2.0

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) invites contractors, consultants, suppliers and business partners to join us for CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0, an opportunity to learn more about upcoming work and opportunities within CLEvolution, the airport’s Terminal Modernization Development Program (TMDP). Attendees will hear updates on planned program areas and upcoming opportunities while connecting with airport leadership, project partners and industry professionals helping shape the future of Cleveland Hopkins. Planned areas of discussion include: Headhouse Site/Utilities/Roadway Landside Airside Additional program details and the full … Read More
13 Oct
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue E Cleveland, OH 44114

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 … Read More
13 Oct
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online Event

AECOM Aviation Exchange Webinar: Enabling Infrastructure for the Next Generation of Aviation: Preparing for Regional Air Mobility

What the session will cover: A new generation of smaller electric, hybrid-electric and advanced aircraft could make shorter regional routes viable from places commercial aviation largely bypasses today. This webinar will explore what airports and regions need to plan for now, including where existing airport infrastructure could support early operations, where new investment may be needed and what can be phased as demand grows. Speakers: David Rottblatt, SVP, Global Head of Private Aviation, AECOM Tom Carto, Director of Market Development, … Read More
13 Oct
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online Event

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 … Read More
16 Oct
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online Event

USDOT National Bonding Education Program

On October 21–22, 2026, the USDOT is hosting the inaugural National Bonding Education Program at Temple University Student Center in Philadelphia, PA. This 2-day training program helps participants better understand surety bonding requirements, increase bond readiness, and connect directly with resource partners. Topics Covered Bonding and Insurance for New and Emerging Transportation-Related Small Businesses Fiscal Fitness and Strength Construction Accounting & Financial Management Business Planning and Management for Construction Project Management and Field Operations Past Performance Teaming/Joint Venturing Legal and … Read More
21 - 22 Oct
All Day
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA

MCO Means Business 2026

We’re excited to announce the return of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s annual event, “MCO Means Business,” taking place on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Hosted by the Office of Business Opportunity and Exchange, this signature event represents a new chapter in how we engage and empower the small business community. Join us at this free, one-day dynamic networking forum designed to connect small businesses with GOAA leadership, prime contractors, consultants, vendors, and concessionaires working … Read More
23 Oct
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, Florida, US, 32819

Runway to Opportunity: Doing Business with MSCAA

Learn how your business can grow alongside the Airport. Network with key decision-makers and discover upcoming projects. Opportunities are taking off at MSCAA. Join us for an exclusive networking and informational event designed to help local businesses scale alongside the Airport. Discover upcoming projects and meet the leaders driving them. 💼 Who Should Attend? Local contractors and subcontractors Small business owners looking to scale Goods and service providers in the Mid-South 🚀 What to Expect Direct Access: Meet face-to-face with … Read More
28 Oct
8:30 am - 11:15 am
Guest House at Graceland
Guest House at Graceland, 3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116

AMAC Legends & Leapers: October 2026

AMAC Legends & Leapers is a virtual conversation series featuring an aviation industry legend and leaper. Coming Soon Moderators Lauryn Mangum Reed is the Executive Vice President for TMG Hospitality USA, the Phoenix-based parent company, comprised of LAM Holdings, TMG Services, PMCS, and TMG Development; Award-winning Food and Beverage and Retail operations within airports, real estate and land development Lauryn is also the owner of Lauryn Ashley Management and Consulting, a boutique company that lends its expertise to individuals and … Read More
28 Oct
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online Event

AMAC Members-Only Webinar: The IFR a Year Later

Join AMAC for an exclusive, members-only webinar examining the Interim Final Rule (IFR) one year later and what it means for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs. This timely briefing will review key provisions of 49 CFR Parts 26 and 23, explore the rule’s impact on businesses and program administrators and examine emerging developments that could shape a future Final Rule. Attendees will also gain practical insights into steps administrators and DBE/ACDBE businesses can … Read More
29 Oct
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Online Event
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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

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.