--- title: CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0 Draws Nearly 800 Industry Partners | CLEvolution --- [![Clevolution-light](https://itsaclevolution.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLEvolution_Logo_Gold%26White_RGB_R1.0_042825-800.png?width=800&height=75&name=CLEvolution_Logo_Gold%26White_RGB_R1.0_042825-800.png "Clevolution-light")](https://itsaclevolution.com?hsLang=en) [![Clevolution-light](https://itsaclevolution.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLEvolution_Logo_Gold%26White_RGB_R1.0_042825-800.png?width=800&height=75&name=CLEvolution_Logo_Gold%26White_RGB_R1.0_042825-800.png "Clevolution-light")](https://itsaclevolution.com/?hsLang=en) [![Clevolution-light](https://itsaclevolution.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLEvolution_Logo_Gold%26White_RGB_R1.0_042825-800.png?width=800&height=75&name=CLEvolution_Logo_Gold%26White_RGB_R1.0_042825-800.png "Clevolution-light")](https://itsaclevolution.com/?hsLang=en) - [About CLEvolution](https://itsaclevolution.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Projects & Progress](https://itsaclevolution.com/progress?hsLang=en) - [Community Impact](https://itsaclevolution.com/community-impact?hsLang=en) - [Doing Business](https://itsaclevolution.com/business?hsLang=en) - [News & Media](https://itsaclevolution.com/press-media?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://itsaclevolution.com/contact?hsLang=en) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## A Bold Departure. ## CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0 Draws Nearly 800 Industry Partners, Highlights Future Opportunities ---   ![CLEvolution3](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution3.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution3.jpg) ![CLEvolution6](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution6.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution6.jpg) ![CLEvolution11](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution11.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution11.jpg) ![CLEvolution1](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution1.jpg) ![CLEvolution12](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution12.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution12.jpg) ![CLEvolution10](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution10.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution10.jpg) ![CLEvolution14](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution14.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution14.jpg) ![CLEvolution13](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution13.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution13.jpg) ![CLEvolution8](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution8.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution8.jpg) ![CLEvolution7](https://49718389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49718389/hubfs/Industry%20Day%202.0/CLEvolution7.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CLEvolution7.jpg) CLEVELAND – October 13, 2026 — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport welcomed nearly 800 contractors, consultants, suppliers, and industry partners to CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0, highlighting continued momentum behind CLEvolution, the plan to reimagine the guest experience at Ohio’s busiest passenger airport. Building on the success of the inaugural Industry Day, this year’s event provided: - A look at future plans - Updated CLEvolution information and upcoming project milestones - Future procurement opportunities for contractors, consultants, and other firms - Guidance on inclusive participation and resources available to local and diverse businesses - Networking opportunities to connect prime firms, specialty firms, and potential partners “Industry Day 2.0 reflects the incredible interest and enthusiasm surrounding the future of CLE,” said Bryant L. Francis, C.M., Director of Port Control. “The continued engagement from both local and national industry partners demonstrates the shared commitment to advancing a transformation that will serve our community for generations.” Officials shared updates on CLEvolution projects and outlined next steps in the program. Representatives from the Office of Equal Opportunity also discussed participation requirements and resources for local, small, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The event also created opportunities for firms to build relationships and explore potential partnerships as CLE advances its long-term modernization efforts. Interested in future opportunities? Businesses are encouraged to monitor procurement announcements through: - The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport website - The CLEvolution website - OpenGov, where vendors can register for solicitation notifications Stay up to date on CLEvolution project updates, upcoming opportunities, and stories you may want to cover by subscribing to the [CLEvolution newsletter](https://itsaclevolution.com/newsletter?hsLang=en) and visiting [ItsACLEvolution.com](https://itsaclevolution.com/?hsLang=en). 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