March 2024
Aviation Business Summit Recap
On Feb. 22, 2024, the Aviation Department hosted its sixth Aviation Business Summit. This year, the event returned to an in-person format and was hosted at Warehouse215 in the historic warehouse district of Phoenix. The event was open to businesses interested in learning about how to do business with Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports. Many attendees at this event were small and diverse businesses interested in information about upcoming opportunities and tips for success at doing business. This year saw a record 380 attendees, 303 of which were non-City attendees. The summit included four presentations, two panel sessions, 27 different exhibitors, and many opportunities to engage with city staff and fellow attendees. This year also marked the first ever Aviation Business Summit Recognition Program. This program recognized current Aviation Department business partners for the excellent work they have done over the last year supporting the three airports. Please see below for a full list of recognition categories and honored business partners.
Business Service Champion
Honoree: ACE Parking
ACE Parking consistently goes above and beyond as a reliable service partner.
ACDBE Retail Champion
Honoree: Casa Unlimited Enterprises
Casa Unlimited Enterprises has forged new partnerships with major brands and continues to excel at delivering exceptional customer service.
ACDBE Food & Beverage Champion
Honoree: Carpe Dulce
Facilities & Services Business Champion
Honoree: KONE
KONE is recognized as our Facilities & Services Business Champion for improving operational efficiency.
Deer Valley Airport Business Champion
Honoree: Cutter Aviation
For more than 25 years, Cutter Aviation has provided exceptional customer service to Deer Valley tenants and visitors
Goodyear Airport Business Champion
Honoree: United Aviate Academy
United Aviate Academy has demonstrated excellence in various aspects of flight training.
Spirit of Security Champion
Honoree: Prospect Airport Services
Prospect Airport Services is recognized for their commitment to the security process.
Innovation Champion
Honoree: Waymo
In December 2022, Waymo launched service at PHX, making us the first airport in the world to offer customers the ability to take an autonomous vehicle to or from the airport.
Purple Passion Champion
Honoree: Paradies Lagardère
Guest experience goes hand in hand with being America’s Friendliest Airport® and Paradies Lagardère excels at just that.
Design Excellence Champion
Honoree: TRACE Consulting
TRACE Consulting earned this award for creating meaningful, functional, and innovative designs that enhance peoples’ lives and leave a lasting impact.
Responsiveness Champion
Honoree: ViaSun Corporation
ViaSun is recognized for their ability to listen, adapt, and act with empathy and effectiveness.
Aviation Phenomenal Champion of the Year
Honoree: Kind Hospitality
