Message from the President

Dear Members and Friends:

Did you miss any of our content-packed workshops during our most recent Annual Conference? If so, now is your chance to get engaged by participating in our various upcoming events, particularly the FREE online webinars. 

On Thursday, October 25 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET), the AMAC Academy presents Show Me the Money - ACDBE Financing Options Lessons Learned webinar where DBE Loans, H&H Hospitality and Palazzo Concessions will discuss their experience obtaining financing for airport concessions deals. All three ACDBEs will share lessons learned to assist you in selecting the best financing option for your organization. 

On Thursday, November 8 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET), the AMAC Academy presents Recruiting Advice that Every Small Business Owner Should Know webinar where Vital Business Solutions  will highlight recruiting advice for small businesses. You will learn the best hiring practices to attract and obtain stellar candidates such as: when to hire; popular job boards; interviewing tips; records management and more!

Please click on the below links for more information and to register for the upcoming webinars:
Sincerely,

Krystal J. Brumfield
President & CEO
Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
EVENTS
Show Me the Money - ACDBE Financing Options Lessons Learned

In this online webinar, three ACDBEs will discuss their experience obtaining financing for airport concessions deals. First learn about funding sources such as community banks, friends and family, traditional banks and alternative resources. October 25, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)

REGISTER HERE 
Great Lakes Regional Mixer

Join fellow ACDBE, DBE, MBE and WBE firms and Chicago Department of Aviation representatives in a networking event following our Business Leadership Workshop in partnership with Aviation Career Services (ACS). We will also celebrate new AMAC members Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports!
October 29, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CT)

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Teaming to Build Airports of the Future

Join AMAC, ACC, MBDA and Massport on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Boston Logan International Airport Rental Car Facility from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (ET) for a seminar designed for companies interested in airport Architecture, Engineer and Construction (AEC) opportunities.

REGISTER HERE
Recruiting Advice that Every Small Business Owner Should Know

Small businesses have to compete with large companies on many fronts, including recruiting and hiring great employees. Fortunately, Vital Business Solutions has partnered with the AMAC Academy to host an online webinar that will highlight recruiting advice for small businesses.
November 8, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)

REGISTER HERE
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