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Paradies Lagardère works hard to not only meet, but exceed Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals in the airports we operate throughout North America. Identifying companies who both qualify for the ACDBE program and bring added strength to the retail program through exciting concepts, unique local understanding, and strong business acumen is vital to our Business Diversity philosophy.
Paradies Lagardère launched two recognition programs for our ACDBE partners during the Airport Minority Advisory Council’s (AMAC) Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference in Houston in 2017. We recognize two ACDBE partners each year at AMAC with The Berta Banta Innovation Award and The Jethro Pugh Community Initiative Award, highlighting the best in business and philanthropic efforts among our partners.
The Berta Banta Innovation Award recognizes a Partner who changed, elevated or enhanced the traveler experience, or the success of the internal business operations, by introducing a new product or service; upgrading an existing product or service or developing new innovations to existing products and services.
The Jethro Pugh Community Initiative Award recognizes a Paradies Lagardère ACDBE partner who has coordinated or executed an initiative or project on behalf of the Joint Venture partnership that has or will significantly benefit, improve or assist the quality of life for members of the communities surrounding the airports we serve.
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