For Immediate Release
March 20, 2023
Contact:
Communications and Public Affairs
(678) 920-0857
media@atl.com
Hartsfield-Jackson to Host 2023 ATL Industry Day and Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. Legacy Awards
Annual event supports small businesses, diversity and inclusion
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will host its eighth annual Industry Day and the fifth annual Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. Legacy Awards on Tuesday, March 21. Designed to educate and inspire the small business community, the event will include updates to ATLNext, the Airport’s multibillion-dollar capital improvement program, provide information about upcoming projects, contracting opportunities, and tips on doing business with ATL, and will conclude with the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Legacy Awards ceremony.
WHO: Mayor Andre Dickens, City of Atlanta (providing welcome remarks at 10:00 a.m.)
Michael Smith, Deputy General Manager, Sr., Administration, ATL
WHAT: ATL Industry Day and Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. Legacy Awards
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Media to arrive: 9:30 a.m.
Welcome remarks: 10:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 12:15 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia International Convention Center
Salons 3 and 4
2000 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337
NOTES TO MEDIA: Please arrive by 9:30 a.m.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL is 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 boasts a direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. 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.
