Airport Minority Advisory Council’s Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum hosted by BWI-Marshall Airport at the Washington Marriott Metro Center from September 11-12, 2019

The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and BWI Marshall Airport partnered to host the AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum at the Washington Marriott Metro Center from September 11-12, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Day one focused on economic opportunities with the Maryland Aviation Administration and the surrounding Eastern Region and day two focused on AMAC’s legislative agenda where attendees had the opportunity to engage with lawmakers and regulators to discuss the importance of the DBE program.

This forum was filled with optimal networking and advocacy opportunities to voice opinions to decision makers who can impact real change and help policymakers understand the challenges and opportunities of operating in the aviation industry. Additionally, there were panels and presentations on key topics by a range of Congressional and Administration leaders.

• Bakari Sellers at AMAC 2019: [WOMEN]: “Make sure you’re the first, not the last!”

  By bmorenews on September 23, 2019Sellers encourages Black women to help other Black women at Airport Minority Advisory Council’s 2019 Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum, 9.11.19, Wash., D.C.

• Bakari Sellers: Puffy doesn’t believe in illusion of inclusion (AMAC 2019)

  By bmorenews on September 23, 2019Sellers shares jewels of wisdom at Airport Minority Advisory Council Forum 2019 hosted by BWI-Marshall Airport at Washington Marriott Metro Center, 9.11.19

• Dean Robateau, Sr. Vice Pres. of Strategic Development & Operations, McKissack at AMAC 2019

  By bmorenews on September 23, 2019Robateau shares insight at Airport Minority Advisory Committee’s 2019 Forum, 9.11.19, hosted by BWI-Marshall Airport

• BWI CEO Ricky Smith Interviews Emerging Leader Mori Russell at AMAC 2019, 9.11.19

  By bmorenews on September 23, 2019Event is the Airport Minority Advisory Council’s 2019 Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum at Washington Marriott Metro Center, 9.11.19

• Bakari Sellers Speaks to AMAC 2019 by BWI-MARSHALL: Lack of wealthy African Americans in US

  By bmorenews on September 23, 2019Political pundit Sellers speaks on wealth creation; hold people accountable; pay it forward.

• James Wilson VP, New Business Development, Delaware North Speaks at AMAC 2019

  By bmorenews on September 23, 2019Wilson shares about 35-year history of Airport Minority Advisory Council and its members, as well as business opportunities, 9.11.19.

• Jeff Johnson Addresses Jay Z-Kaepernick NFL Situation at AMAC Hosted by BWI-Marshall, 9.11.19

  By bmorenews on September 21, 2019BET’s Jeff Johnson gives his take on Jay Z-Kaepernick situation relating to Jay’s ownership of an NFL team at Airport Minority Advisory Council’s 2019 Economic…

• AMAC 2019: BWI-Marshall’s CEO Ricky Smith Speaks about UMES Internship for HBCU Students

  By bmorenews on September 18, 2019Smith stated at Airport Minority Advisory Council’s Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum 2019 in D.C. that a new relationship has been established between BWI-Marshall Airport…

• Mori Russell, Board Member, AMAC & Business Development Manager, Concessions International, LLC

  By bmorenews on September 18, 2019Lauryn Mangum, Strategy and Planning Analyst, Stellar Partners, Inc., speaks on Mori Russell’s tenacity and determination to help make the Airport Minority Advisory Council the…

• Carolyn Ellison, Marketing/Community & Citizenship Director for Turner Construction, at AMAC 2019, Wash., D.C.

  By bmorenews on September 18, 2019Proper preparation prevents poor performance. Ellison speaks on panel at Airport Minority Advisory Council’s 2019 Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum, 9.11.19, Wash., D.C.

• Angela Martin, Office of Fair Practices at the Maryland Aviation Administration, Speaks at AMAC 2019

  By bmorenews on September 18, 2019Martin, Director of Office of Fair Practices at MAA, is a seasoned veteran in the aviation industry. She uplifts emerging leaders in this clip at…

• Review contract with your lawyer; before you sign contract, be sure of what you’re agreeing to do

  By bmorenews on September 18, 2019Mahogany’s Jeff Hargrave advises AMAC attendees at Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum 2019.

 

• Lisa Williams, Principal, Cap8 Doors & Hardware Speaks at AMAC 2019, Wash., D.C.

  By bmorenews on September 18, 2019Airport Minority Advisory Council’s Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum 2019: Lisa Williams reiterates the need to know the dollar value of every member of her…

• David Fisher, Manager of Supplier Diversity for Hensel Phelps, on contract management at AMAC 2019

  By bmorenews on September 16, 2019David Fisher shares his expertise at Airport Minority Advisory Council’s 2019 Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum in D.C. on understanding a contract’s requirements and managing…

• Beverly Thomas Speaks on ANAC 2019 Contracting Panel: Local hiring requirements; sub-contractors

  By bmorenews on September 16, 2019Thomas is the President of Regional Contracting Services. Here she speaks on local hiring requirements and impact on sub-contractors.

• Simeon Stewart Attends AMAC 2019 in Wash., D.C., 9.11-9.12.19

  By bmorenews on September 16, 2019Stewart, who works in Los Angeles, speaks on AMAC 2019 Economic Opportunity and Policy; next generation interest; mentoring youth to get into industry.

• Anthony Barnes, COO of AMAC, Interviewed at Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum, 9.12.19

  By bmorenews on September 16, 2019Barnes is Chief Operating Officer of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC). AMAC hosted their Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum in Washington DC 9.10.19-9.11.19.

• Marques Warren Discusses Airport Concession Loans at AMAC’s 2019 Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum, 9.11.19, Wash., D.C.

  By bmorenews on September 15, 2019Warren attended 2019 Airport Minority Advisory Council’s Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. on 9.11.19.

• Terry Owens Attends AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum 2019

  By bmorenews on September 15, 2019Terry Owens is a big fan of BWI Marshall Airport CEO Ricky Smith; also speaks about one of MDOT’s latest projects in Maryland. “Do your…

• Lauryn Mangum speaks at AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum, 9.11.19

  By bmorenews on September 15, 2019Lauryn Mangum speaks at Airport Minority Advisory Council’s 2019 Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum at Washington Marriott Metro Center in DC. The event was hosted…

• Ms. Prity Speaks about AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum 2019

  By bmorenews on September 13, 2019Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall Airport) hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council’s (AMAC) Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum from September 11 – 12,…

• Jeff Johnson speaks at AMAC Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum, 9.11.19

  By bmorenews on September 13, 2019“They don’t make music that will last forever!” – Jeff Johnson

   

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