Philadelphia International Airport – prepared ACDBE program (FY06-08) and update (FY09-11); trained UCP certification staff; prepared DBE program update (FY09, FY10); preparing FY11-13 DBE program update.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport – assisted with certification file review and site visits; prepared ACDBE program and update.

Nashville International Airport – serves as DBE/ACDBE and SMWBE consultant; prepared ACDBE program (FY06-08) and update (FY09-11); trained DBE staff; prepared DBE program update (FY09, FY10); preparing FY11-13 DBE program update.

NCDOT – serves as DBE consultant; prepared DBE goals for Aviation, Highways and Transit departments; trained UCP staff; assisted with DBE utilization study; conducted state outreach program.

Westfield Concession Management – Provided direct assistance to new ACDBE and DBE applicants for certification including providing UCP application forms, assistance with supporting documentation, tracking applications, and troubleshooting application issues.  Assisted Westfield Management with required reporting documentation.

Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise - Provided professional consultation and program services to assist in the proper documentation and/or certification of DBEs.

• July 10-13, 2010 – Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, Cleveland OH

• July 28-30, 2010 - National DBE Training Institute, Baltimore MD

• August 8-11, 2010 – Florida Airports Council conference, Tampa FL

• August 18-20, 2010 – Tennessee Airports conference, Nashville TN

• August 18-20, 2010 – Virginia Aviation Association conference, Virginia Beach VA

• September 23-25 - Maryland Regional Aviation conference,  Columbia MD
• October 13-15, 2010 - Georgia Airports Association conference, Savannah GA

• October 19-21, 2010 - National DBE Training Institute, Nashville TN

• November 3-5, 2010 - National DBE Training Institute, Ft. Lauderdale FL
   

Spotlight on Memphis
The Memphis International Airport is a world-class facility that serves more than 10 million passengers a year. The airport is considered to be an "Aerotropolis", an airport-integrated region extending outward from the airport in strings and clusters of airport-linked businesses and their associate residential complexes. The Memphis International Airport and the concept of America’s Aerotropolis are at the forefront of the Memphis Fast Forward initiative that has been launched by a partnership of Memphis Tomorrow, the Greater Memphis Chamber, and both the City of Memphis and Shelby County.

The Memphis International Airport is also a leader among concessions. According to an article appearing online for The Commercial Appeal; “Jaunted”, a website affiliated with Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, has just ranked the airport among the top five airports for fancy fast food. The award came with special regard to Interstate Bar-B-Que located in the Concourse B Rotunda at the airport. In 2006, the airport received the prestigious Griesbach Award of Excellence from the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) for its top-rated food and beverage shops as well as its specialty shops.

Along with great food, Memphis International Airport provides its patrons with art for their viewing pleasure. The art is a product of a great cause and community initiative. The airport holds an annual student art contest titled: “Memphis, Its Music Sights and Sounds.” The contest provides students with the opportunity to showcase their talent, creativity and potential. The airport partnered with several area businesses, local artists, Memphis city and Shelby County schools, the Art Department at the University of Memphis and several others to bring this contest to life. 250 students submitted museum-quality original paintings for the contest, and 45 were chosen to have their artwork displayed in passenger walkway connectors between Concourses A, B and C. 

The excellence does not stop there. Memphis International Airport has been rated number one in North American cargo service by the airlines. This most recent win marks the airport’s fourth win in five years. The airport also provides live classical music performances once a month in one of its passenger connectors. The “cell phone lot” is yet another new patron-friendly feature of the airport. Friends and family of passengers can wait in their vehicles, free of charge, for their party to deplane, collect their baggage, and then make a phone call to notify them that they are ready for pick up. The lot is located less than a minute’s drive from the terminal and eliminates the hassle of trying to wait curbside and deal with airport congestion.

Memphis International Airport is leading the way in innovations, food, culture and service.  They strive to provide the best possible experience for their passengers, and are doing a commendable job. Their presence in the community is admirable and we are proud to have them as a client. All of these things make Memphis an exemplary airport and truly deserving of our spotlight.