Aviation View | Volume 2, Issue 1

24 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 that everything will just fall into place.” Hansen’s goal is to look back and see that this was a sustainable project and that the airport will become a real motivator for the county. He shares, “I hope that we can respond appropriately to the needs, be they educational, commercial, or just about travel. And I hope the way we do things ends up being as responsible as possible, while laying the foundation to support this airport for many years to come. The community is starting to get excited about the possibilities and that is a really good thing – because the benefits of this airport will outweigh the costs.” “That’s just the thing” Morris concludes, “we want to be able to look back and see how much good the airport has done. We want to be able to see it as an economic driver not just to Gallatin County, but to our region as a whole, with all of its counties and communities. I know it will be.” PREFERRED VENDORS/PARTNERS n Gallatin County Tourism www.visitgallatincountyky.com The greatest attraction of Gallatin County is the diversity of its places. From historic places to relax, to regional recognized eateries, Moonshine to wine. From Ohio River to Hartig Park, nature is part of the atmosphere. Centrally located in the Tri-state, it’s a quiet, peaceful place to stay. n Bizzack Construction 859 - 299 - 8001 Bizzack Construction, LLC is a heavy highway, paving, and quarry construction company. Our mission is to construct the highest quality infrastructure and improvement projects with a hardworking team committed to safe working environments and environmentally sound practices using efficient and productive methods to minimize disruption and offering best value to our customers. n Schueler Group schuelergroup.com n Mike Parker; Parker Real Estate Group/ HUFF Realty Mike@MikeParker.com | http://searchnkyhomes.com along I-71 that it would be very attractive as a location. We chose this site partly because of how strategically located it is. We also want to work with the local high school and school board to try and come up with some programs that would help local students. We could offer things like aircraft maintenance and flight training. As for cargo flights, there is a distribution center for Amazon in Cincinnati, and Fed Ex and DHL also have centers nearby. Corporate flight is a big deal around here and we can help our county take advantage of the possibilities in so many ways.” Looking three to five years down the road, when the airport is up and running, the hope is to have 50 to 60 aircraft based on the field and new businesses moving to the area because of it. There are so many options for corporations nearby that could, hopefully, take advantage of a more local and less congested airport. “I am confident though that we have spent a lot of time laying the groundwork,” adds Morris, “and