In 2005, the ACDBE Program was initiated after the release of the Final Rule for 49 CFR Part 23: Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport Concessions.

CLT has a long established concessions program that originated with the Part 26 DBE regulation and has transferred seamlessly into the 2005 Final Rule.

To date, CLT has a robust ACDBE Program which includes, but is not limited to, participation from ACDBE firms in food/beverage and retail concessions, advertising, and rental car services. CLT encourages ACDBE participation and actively seeks new and innovative ways to include ACDBE firms in all eligible concession opportunities.

ACDBE Certifications

The USDOT has mandated that all states implement a Unified Certification Program (UCP) to streamline the certification process and eliminate the burden of having to certify with multiple agencies. To certify as an ACDBE firm please visit the NCDOT page for information and certification forms.