Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the City of Austin’s Small Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) have launched a new prep program called Gateway 2 Concessions, designed to provide prospective concessionaires with the tools needed to successfully launch airport concepts. The new, three-part series includes courses on understanding the ACDBE program; a workshop with John Gallo, AUS’s deputy chief officer, Jolene Cochran, SMBR’s program manager, and Cassandra Boseman, principal owner at ONE Enterprise Group, on what it takes to run a successful airport concept; and a course on business concepts and revenue contracts.
“We’re building the future of AUS, and we want small businesses to help shape that future,” said AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi. “This is a moment to elevate local brands in front of a global audience.”
“Our upcoming series gives small, local, and diverse businesses a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the airport concessions business from industry experts,” added Edward Campos, director of SMBR. “We’re equipping our community of small businesses with the tools, connections, and confidence they need to secure a successful takeoff at AUS.”
