MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
OFFICE: MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
2491 WINCHESTER RD. SUITE 113
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38116-3856
OFFICE: 901-922-8000 / FAX 901-922-8099
INTERNET WEB ADDRESS http://www.mscaa.com
October 30, 2012
Dear Business Owner:
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) invites you to a focus group of business owners who provide the types of goods and services typically procured by MSCAA. These focus groups are being conducted as part of MSCAA’s BE/MBE/WBE Disparity Study.
Our Business Diversity Development Program (BDDP) will be discussed, as well as the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE Program (ACDBE). These important sessions provide an opportunity to relate your experiences in doing business in both the public and private marketplace and your experiences with the Airport’s contracting and procurement policies and practices. Your insights and experiences will help to identify recommendations for improvements to MSCAA’s BDDP, DBE, and ACDBE programs.
MSCAA has engaged NERA Economic Consulting as the prime consultant to conduct the disparity study. The focus groups will be moderated by NERA sub-consultant Colette Holt, a specialist in DBE/MBE/WBE programs. The focus groups will be held at the Memphis International Airport; please see below for dates and locations. Each session will last approximately two hours. Refreshments will be provided.
Location:
Human Resources Training Room on the second floor of the Airport Administration
Building, 3505 Tchulahoma Road, Memphis, TN 38118
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Architectural, engineering & other constructionrelated consulting firms
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers & related firms
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
Goods & Services providers
Thursday, December 13, 2012 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Airport Concessions providers
To reserve your space at the appropriate session and to receive parking details, please contact NERA at 866-756-NERA (866-756-6372) or businessinterviews@nera.com. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations should contact NERA no later than one week prior to the session. If you would like general information about the study, please see our Disparity Study FAQ available at www.mscaa.com/business/development_program at reginam@mscaa.com.
Larry D. Cox, A.A.E.
Chief Executive Officer