Business Opportunity and Exchange
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has a rich history with small business, having a more a than 30 year relationship with our local small business community. GOAA has and remains committed to the inclusion and success of small business in all areas of operations. The Board, Executive Management Team and entire organization believes in, supports and recognizes the many economic, social and innovative benefits provided by small business.
The Small Business Office connects local, small, and historically underutilized businesses to resources and contract opportunities at GOAA by providing personalized, equitable, and diversified solutions to current and future Airport businesses, contractors, and consultants.
Overall Goals
- Ensuring the maximum inclusion of small businesses
- Encouraging growth of small business
- Advocating and promoting the needs and interests of small business
- Building partnerships with prime and majority owned companies
Events
MCO Means Business 2026 – Opportunity Awaits!
Join us for the return of our premier annual event, MCO Means Business, on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Hosted by the Office of Business Opportunity and Exchange, this annual forum demonstrates GOAA’s ongoing commitment to engaging, supporting, and empowering the small business community across Central Florida.
This dynamic networking experience connects small businesses with GOAA leadership, prime contractors, consultants, vendors, and concessionaires serving Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). It is your opportunity to discover how your business can grow by staying innovative, building strategic relationships, and preparing for the future of the aviation industry.
Mark your calendar and get ready to seize new opportunities!
Small Business Programs
DBE and ACDBE Programs
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise & Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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Local Developing Business (LDB) Program
LDB is designed to promote, develop and support local businesses
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Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) Program
Designed to promote the development of businesses owned & operated by Veterans
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Stay informed about Small Business events and opportunities
FY2024-FY2026 ACDBE Goals
In fulfillment of the requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 23 (49 CFR Part 23), GOAA has established an Overall Goal for FY2024-FY2026 for Non-Car Rental and Car-Rental Concessions. A public meeting was held on November 10, 2023 to review the methodology and rationale used to calculate the proposed goals; the meeting’s presentation is available at FY24-26-ACDBE-Goal-Methodology.
Florida Unified Certification Program – Certifying Members
FDOT: Florida Department of Transportation
FDOT
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
GOAA
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County
City of Tallahassee
City of Tallahassee
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Broward County
Broward County
Lee County Port Authority
Lee County Port Authority
Volusia County Transit System
Volusia County Transit System
Contact Information
Office of Business Opportunity & Exchange
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority 5850-B Cargo Road Orlando, FL 32827 Fax (407) 825-3004
