Airport Minority Advisory Council - LA Chapter

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who joined us at the?AMAC LA Second Annual Aviation Excellence Summit & Awards:?Going for the Gold. Your presence and active participation made this gathering an incredible success! ?? A SPECIAL shoutout to our outstanding panelists, moderators and speakers whose insights made this event truly unforgettable. Your contributions added depth and value, shaping the event into a meaningful experience for everyone. ?? Thank you to our Program Partners for making this event possible! Your support was crucial in the success of our event! ? Jetstream Platinum: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports ? Runway Bronze: Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services; Ontario International Airport ? First Class Friends: O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management; SCA Strategies Inc. ? Event Co-Sponsors: Los Angeles World Airports; Modern Times, Inc (MTI) ?? We would like to take a moment to show GRATITUDE to the AMAC LA Board for your continued support and dedication! Click the link below to access the continuously updated event photos! We encourage you to share about the event on your social media. Don't forget to tag us and use #AMACLA2024 in your posts! ?? https://lnkd.in/gw3CTB9n ?? Photo Credit: Renee Cascia Photography

?? Exciting Opportunity for XBEs in Aviation Design-Build! ?? Our friends at PCL Construction, in collaboration with ZGF Architects and Kimley-Horn, are hosting a Meet & Greet to connect with XBEs for the Design-Build Vertical Bench for the LAWA MATOC RFQ. At AMAC LA, we proudly support opportunities that foster collaboration and advance diversity in the aviation and construction industries. This event is a fantastic chance for XBEs to learn more about upcoming opportunities with these firms and how to engage in meaningful partnerships. ?? Event Details: ??? Date: November 20, 2024 ? Time: 9 AM ?? Location: The Proud Bird We encourage our members and networks to take advantage of this opportunity. Let’s continue building a stronger, more inclusive industry together! #Aviation #XBEs #DiversityInConstruction #DesignBuild #NetworkingEvent

?? Big congratulations to our CEO, Atif E.! We’re proud to share that Atif has been honored with the Karen Bass Champion of Justice and Equity Award by the Airport Minority Advisory Council - LA Chapter (AMAC). ?? This award reflects Atif’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity, equity and opportunity within the aviation industry. His leadership continues to make a meaningful impact, not only at ONT but across the entire sector. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! ??

?? TOMORROW!! ?? The world is eager to explore again, and commercial managers, operators, and their partners are leading the charge in transforming the travel experience. This panel is enhancing the guest experience at LAX and pioneering new and innovative approaches to make U.S. airports more inclusive and representative of their communities. What does it take to succeed? Collaboration, curiosity, and persistence. Join these visionary leaders, thinkers, and diverse entrepreneurs as they share their insights on creating success, building lasting legacies, and shaping the future of airport hospitality and retail. ?? Don't miss this chance to hear from these industry leaders! Register now to secure your spot at this impactful discussion: https://lnkd.in/gWAJtsRs Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of aviation and transportation in Southern California!

?? 2 DAYS AWAY! REGISTER TODAY! ?? ?? Airport modernization and transportation infrastructure projects drive the creation of new opportunities of all types. There, diverse businesses are succeeding in architecture, engineering, construction, concessions redevelopments, information technology, and beyond. ???????? Join these business leaders and entrepreneurs as they discuss how they identified and took on opportunities in sectors that are contributing to the modernization and future-proofing of our transportation and tourism sectors. ?? Don't miss this chance to hear from these industry leaders! Register now to secure your spot at this impactful discussion: https://lnkd.in/gWAJtsRs Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of aviation and transportation in Southern California!

?? Be Part of AMAC LA's Second Annual Aviation Excellence Summit & Awards – Don’t Miss the "Impact Labs - Going for the Gold"! ?? We're thrilled to present a powerful session featuring top leaders in Southern California’s aviation and transportation sectors, discussing the critical role of our airports in driving regional progress and inclusivity. Impact Lab Part 1: Airports Leading Regional Change John Wayne Airport , Orange County Los Angeles World Airports Ontario International Airport Impact Lab Part 2: Regional Transportation - An Executive View Palm Springs International Airport Long Beach Airport Los Angeles Metro ?? Conversation Highlights: - 2028 and Beyond: Insights into how each airport is tackling today’s challenges to create a future-ready infrastructure and ensure a successful 2028 Olympics. - Economic Inclusion: A deep dive into the strategies that drive diversity, equity, and inclusion amidst changing policies. - Regional Growth & Modernization: How airport modernization plans are shaping the region’s economy, with a focus on diverse business and workforce opportunities. ?? Don't miss this chance to hear from those at the helm of our regional transportation network! Register now to secure your spot at this impactful discussion: https://lnkd.in/gWAJtsRs Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of aviation and transportation in Southern California!

?? A heartfelt thank you to Modern Times, Inc (MTI), our Event Co-Sponsor! ?? Your commitment to AMAC LA helps champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in aviation and aerospace, empowering women and people of color to reach new heights in these industries. Join AMAC LA in advancing inclusive excellence by becoming a Program Partner! ?? With your support, enjoy year-round visibility, impactful networking, and the chance to fuel real change. Ready to take off with us? Click here to learn more and help shape a more inclusive future in aviation. Let’s soar together! ? https://lnkd.in/grtFsAwv Don’t miss our upcoming Aviation Excellence Summit & Awards on November 14th—a day of inspiration, recognition, and connection. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gWAJtsRs

?? A heartfelt thank you to Los Angeles World Airports, our Event Co-Sponsor! ?? Your commitment to AMAC LA helps champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in aviation and aerospace, empowering women and people of color to reach new heights in these industries. Join AMAC LA in advancing inclusive excellence by becoming a Program Partner! ?? With your support, enjoy year-round visibility, impactful networking, and the chance to fuel real change. Ready to take off with us? Click here to learn more and help shape a more inclusive future in aviation. Let’s soar together! ? https://lnkd.in/grtFsAwv Don’t miss our upcoming Aviation Excellence Summit & Awards on November 14th—a day of inspiration, recognition, and connection. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gWAJtsRs

?? A heartfelt thank you to Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, our Runway Bronze Program Partner! ?? Your commitment to AMAC LA helps champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in aviation and aerospace, empowering women and people of color to reach new heights in these industries. Join AMAC LA in advancing inclusive excellence by becoming a Program Partner! ?? With your support, enjoy year-round visibility, impactful networking, and the chance to fuel real change. Ready to take off with us? Click here to learn more and help shape a more inclusive future in aviation. Let’s soar together! ? https://lnkd.in/grtFsAwv Don’t miss our upcoming Aviation Excellence Summit & Awards on November 14th—a day of inspiration, recognition, and connection. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gWAJtsRs

?? Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on their incredible World Series victory! ?? AMAC LA is thrilled to celebrate this historic win with our community. For any AMAC LA members heading out to the upcoming parade in support of the Dodgers, lets organize a casual meet-up to enjoy the energy together and cheer on the blue and white! ???? The parade is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Friday at Gloria Molina Grand Park on Spring Street in front of City Hall. Mayor Karen Bass will kick off the roughly 45-minute route, and Dodger players will travel on double-decker buses from 1st Street, to Grand Avenue, to 5th and Flower streets. Let us know in the comments if you’ll be attending, and stay tuned for details. Let’s show up, connect, and keep the winning spirit alive! #AMACLA #DodgersWin #WorldSeries #MeetUp #AviationNetworking #Community https://lnkd.in/gknRNAnY