Here are links to useful information and business resources. . .

USDOT/FAA Information and Regulations

FAA Contacts and Email Addresses Nationwide directory of FAA Civil Rights and Diversity Contacts   FAA's Searchable Database of DBEs/ACDBEs and Business Opportunities The Federal Aviation Administration's national directories to identify DBEs/ACDBEs and Business Opportunities    State DOT and DBE Program Web Pages   Departments of Transportation and DBE programs in each state and Puerto Rico, including access to state DBE directories.     49 CFR Part 23    USDOT Regulations - Participation of disadvantaged business enterprises in airport concessions.       Frequently Asked Questions - 49 CFR Part 23   USDOT's official questions and answers on DBE participation in the airport concessions program.       ACDBE Joint Venture Guidance   Information and guidance on the structure, implementation and counting of joint venture arrangements in the ACDBE Program.        49 CFR Part 26   USDOT Regulations - Participation of disadvantaged business enterprises in Department of Transportation financial assistance programs.    Frequently Asked Questions - 49 CFR Part 26 USDOT's official questions and answers on DBE participation in its financial assistance programs.       DBE Appeal Decisions    USDOT's Office of Civil Rights appeal decisions concerning firms denied certification or whose certification eligibility was removed by a recipient of federal funds.

Concessions Only Disparity Studies

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Concessions Disparity Study

The White House and Congress

Contact Your Congressional Representative  Contact Your Senator Contact The White House Political News

Aviation and Business Trade Associations

Air Transport Association (ATA)    The nation's oldest and largest airline trade association.   Airport Consultants Council (ACC) The international trade association of consultant firms and related businesses that provide airport development and operations expertise.     Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)    The only national non-profit trade association dedicated solely to promoting the full participation of minorities and women in airport contracting and employment.        Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA)   The oldest international airport owners and operators organization in the world.     American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) The world's largest professional organization for airport executives.       Council of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)    The nation's only multi-modal advocacy organization for minority professionals and businesses in the transportation industry.       International Franchise Association (IFA) The world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide.        Latin Business Association (LBA)   A leading business membership association delivering innovative programs and services to enhance the success and growth of Latino entrepreneurs.        National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)   A national organization dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship.        National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)   One of the country's leading business membership organizations that provides a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses. United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)   A national membership organization that represents the interests of the Hispanic business community before the public and private sectors.       U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce    A membership organization that works with and for its members to grow successful businesses and careers.       Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)    The largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled and operated by women in the United States.

Publications

Air Transport News    A key online source of worldwide air transport industry information, from all sectors of the industry.        Airport Revenue News A monthly magazine primarily focused on revenue trends, noteworthy developments, and other pertinent airport issues.   Equal Opportunity Publications Career guidance and recruitment magazines for women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities.     Minorities & Women In Business Magazine A national magazine that serves as a media forum for discussion of issues that impact minority- women- and veteran-owned businesses.        Minority Business Entrepreneur Magazine A bi-monthly magazine that serves as a nationwide forum for minority and women business owners, corporations and government agencies.

Other Useful Resources

Thank Our Troops   The Federal Reserve Board's Guide to Business Credit for Minorities, Women and Small Businesses   IRS Small Business Information Small Business Planner State of the U.S. Economy State and County Economic Profiles Current Travel Warnings Currency Converter