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_______ Orlando International Airport December 9, 2013 20 th Annual Airports Economic Opportunity and Policy Forum
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Our Objective: Drive Opportunities 2 We must create a foundation of support! How? Continue to Build AMAC’s Brand with Congress and the Administration Drive AMAC’s Policy Priorities Form Strategic Alliances on Common Goals Why? To Create More Opportunities for AMAC’s Membership
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The Issue: Airports Rely on the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for Federal Funds Federal Belt-Tightening May Cause a Shift to Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) for Funding PFCs are NOT subject to M/W/DBE Rules Bottom Line: PFC Increases Should be Tied to Expansion of M/W/DBE Rules We also need stronger local M/W/DBE programs The Airport M/W/DBE Program 3 Key: The M/W/DBE Program Supports the Local Communities! Local Jobs and Supports Local Development Supports a Fair and Even Playing Field Supports an Environment where Business Has a Direct Stake in the Airport and the Community
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How to Get this Done? 4 Create Grassroots Pressure Align Industry Allies Educate Drive Change
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Call To Action 5 Educating Our Policymakers Reach Out to Your Airport Officials! Contact Your Member of Congress Locally! Messaging Points Supports Local Jobs Supports Local Development Supports Our Communities We Will Provide the Proper Contacts M/W/DBE Policies Rain Opportunity on the Community
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Congress: How Things Stand 6 113 th Congress – 1 st Session Government Shutdown FY14 Budget Unclear Sequestration Continues Polarization on Funding and Revenue Continues 113 th Congress – 2 nd Session Continued Debate on the Budget Begin Looking at Next FAA Reauthorization (Expires September 30, 2015) The Debate on the Budget and FAA Reauthorization could Provide Openings
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In Summary 7 Engage with officials locally! Airport and local officials. Congressional representatives’ district offices. Continue to push for strong M/W/DBE programs! Create local jobs and opportunities. Ensures businesses are stakeholders in the community. Strengthens local economies.
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