Events
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DBE Stakeholder Meeting – Sept. 4, 2025
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department is in the process of setting its overall DBE triennial goal for U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) funded projects to be awarded during federal fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028).
To support this effort, the Aviation and Equal Opportunity Departments will host a virtual DBE Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, September 4 from 9-10 a.m. Interested parties are invited to attend this stakeholder meeting to review the proposed goal and methodology and provide any information that may assist in the development of the final DBE goal for federally funded projects at the city’s 3 airports, Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Phoenix Deer Valley (DVT) and Phoenix Goodyear (GYR).
To register for this event, please see the attached flyer or visit: https://avndbetriennial.eventbrite.com
For questions or reasonable accommodations requests, email busopps.aviation@phoenix.gov or call (602) 273-3390
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona (AICCAZ) Annual Business Conference – Sept. 11 & 12, 2025
Join the City of Phoenix Aviation Department as we attend and exhibit at the upcoming AICCAZ Annual Business Conference on September 11 & 12, 2025, at Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde, AZ. This two-day conference will include transformative conversations, invaluable networking, and insights focused on Indigenous business empowerment. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry experts with panel discussions on:
- Navigating Entrepreneurship: Thriving in Today’s Market
- Tribal Procurement Strategies: Unlocking Opportunities for Your Business
- Mastering Business Finances: Budgeting and Financing Priorities for Small Businesses
- Brand Power: Marketing and Storytelling for Business Visibility
- From Idea to Launch: Essential Steps to Start Your Business Right
- Tribal Leadership Panel: Guiding the Future of Business and Economic Growth
Registration link: https://aiccaz.regfox.com/2025-aiccaz-business-conference [aiccaz.regfox.com]
Business Education Series: Certification Programs – Sept. 18, 2025
The City of Phoenix Aviation and Equal Opportunity Departments are teaming up! Explore the application process for the City’s three small business certification programs: Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE). Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow, this session will give you insight on how these certifications can help you unlock new runways to growth, visibility, and success!
To register for this event, please see the attached flyer or visit: https://cityofphoenix.webex.com/weblink/register/r969d6b1e3e1c3396201beac76f7d219b
For questions or reasonable accommodations requests, email busopps.aviation@phoenix.gov or call (602) 273-3390