For Immediate Release
April 20, 2022
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Hartsfield-Jackson to Host First Virtual Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Day
Sessions and panel discussions to highlight opportunities, inclusion
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will host its first virtual Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Day on April 26 at 10 a.m. This free event will provide opportunities for small and minority-owned firms to learn about contracting opportunities with car rental concessionaires, the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) certification process, and connect interested firms with industry leaders. Participants will also learn how to navigate minority and small business opportunities with the world’s busiest airport.
WHO: Balram “B” Bheodari, General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Bruce Bell, Director, Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance, City of Atlanta
Marlene Coleman, Director, Concessions, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Kimberly A. King, Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, Georgia Department of Transportation
Airport Car Rental Companies
WHAT: Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Day
WHEN: Tuesday, April 26
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual (Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atl-airport-rental-car-supplier-diversity-outreach-day-tickets-302680394207?aff=affiliate1)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. Owned and operated by the City of Atlanta, ATL provides nonstop service to 150 U.S. destinations and 70 international locations in more than 50 countries. ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport normally boasts a direct economic impact of $51.5 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $82 billion across the Southeast. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
