Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport launches small business program

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is launching a new program to help small businesses operate within the airport.

The ATL Concessions Small Business Academy participants will engage in workshops and panel discussions covering topics to help navigate operating within an airport, representatives said.

The initiative is set to kick off in February 2025, and the graduation ceremony is scheduled for National Small Business Week, which is May 4-10, 2025.

The airport will collaborate with the Department of Procurement (DOP) and the Atlanta mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) to host information sessions leading up to the official launch, representatives said.

The city will issue its first request for qualifications under the program in May 2025, according to representatives.

A pool of qualified small businesses will be identified as eligible for upcoming concession opportunities; those selected will present proposals and may be awarded short-term leases for available spaces within the airport.

“This program also builds on Mayor Andre Dickens’ initiative to foster innovation and economic growth for small businesses across Atlanta, ensuring they have the support and resources needed to thrive,” said Hartsfield-Jackson Interim General Manager Jan Lennon. “Hartsfield-Jackson is more than a gateway to the world — it’s a gateway to opportunity.”

More information about the program will be available here in December 2024.

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