AUG 2025 VOL 12 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JOYINC. THE ART OF REDEFINING EXCELLENCE IN DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ALSO IN THIS ISSUE NESTFRESH • ROMAN ROOFING • FOUR CORNERS REGIONAL AIRPORT
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EDITOR’S NOTES Dear Readers, The news around the world seems to be changing at a dizzying pace these days. From interest rate volatility to political strife, it may seem that this period is a tough one, if not unpredictable. Interestingly, however, despite world events that have left many of us uncertain about the future, organizations are performing very well, and cities and their valued airports are ramping up for continued success as they expand their operations. We have learned that the fiscal signs are all positive as we wrap up another issue with our finger firmly on the pulse of all things business, aviation, and municipal. Against what seems as a somewhat uncertain backdrop, we have witnessed only positive things for the entities that we were fortunate to profile in our August issue. For our August issue, we touched down at Elko Regional Airport, Four Corners Regional Airport, as well as Gary/Chicago International Airport. We had the opportunity to speak at length with all three of these dynamic Airport Directors to talk about all things aviation. With a firm navigational map in hand, each airport has produced results that signal growth on the horizon as capital outlay projects bring continued aviation success. From aviation to civic government, we had the opportunity to profile some thriving and dynamic municipalities for our August issue. We uncovered what initiatives go into each municipality’s and county’s recipe for continued growth and success. Business View’s pages are filled with engaging features with city officials from Coolidge, Arizona; Depew, New York; East Bay, Michigan; Fernley, Nevada; Lancaster, Ohio; Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; Pawling, New York; and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, among other fast-growing municipalities. Turning to business growth, we also covered impressive and fast-growing companies and organizations, including Will-Burt Company, Roman Roofing, Paramont EO, Nest Fresh, Midwest Industrial Supply Inc., Longs Drugs, Huffmaster, Joy Inc., and Deltec Homes, among others. These companies show leadership and produce noteworthy projects to strengthen their business foothold and point their economic GPS towards further growth. Our August issue also continues to bring you our popular school district series. We had the opportunity to sit down with school officials from several leading school districts to discuss the pivot to the changing demands of the economy and their innovative approaches to ensure students are college and career-ready while always being put first. We spoke with Decatur County Community Schools in Indiana, Hawley Independent School District, Kaukauna Area School District, Middleton- Cross Plains Area School District, and School District of Superior, among others. Providing students with hands-on educational opportunities and real-world experiences is propelling these school districts into leading roles within their communities and beyond. As we continue to bring you sector and industryfocused features, we will keep a keen eye on current economic developments and business readiness to provide the best business view. Karen Surca Editor in Chief 2 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION 21 NESTFRESH Conscience Cultivation and Humane Egg Production 31 WAIALUA FRESH Keeping It Fresh CONSTRUCTION 39 BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII Addressing the Housing Crunch 45 NEVADA BUILDERS ALLIANCE Building a Great Future Together 51 B LAB Setting the Bar Higher 57 DELTEC HOMES Building Beyond Boundaries 67 ROMAN ROOFING Putting a Lid on Storm Damage 57 VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 COVER JOYINC. 2 EDITOR’S NOTES 7 OPENING LINES DELTEC HOMES NESTFRESH 21 3 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
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167 ELKO REGIONAL AIRPORT A Small but Mighty Airport in One of the Largest Counties in the Country 177 FOUR CORNERS REGIONAL AIRPORT Expertly Landing Commercial Service With a View to Economic Development Taking off 187 GARY/CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A Nod to Resuming Commercial Airline Routes BUSINESS VIEW CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL View these features in our newest magazine The articles in this publication are for information purposes only. Business View Publishing assumes no liability or responsibility for any inaccurate, delayed, or incomplete information, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. The information contained about each individual or organization has been provided by such individual or organization without verification by us. The opinion expressed in each article is that of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Business View Publishing. AVIATION VIEW View these features in our newest magazine CITY VIEW CHINCOTEAGUE, VA COOLIDGE, AZ DEPEW, NY NIAGARA FALLS, NY PAWLING, NY EAST BAY TOWNSHIP, MI REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI WIXOM, MI FERNLEY, NV LANCASTER, OH LAWRENCE COUNTY, PA UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP, PA MEAFORD, ON PITTSFIELD, MA RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA SUN PRAIRIE, WI WENATCHEE, WA EDUCATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS DECATUR COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, IN HAWLEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT KAUKAUNA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT KEWASKUM SCHOOL DISTRICT LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT RANDOLPH FIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SLINGER SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SUPERIOR SUNRISE SCHOOL DIVISION ELKO REGIONAL AIRPORT 167 6 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
TACOMA TESTS AI-ENABLED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CAMERAS Source: www.smartcitiesdive.com, Megan Quinn, Senior Editor, First Published Aug 14th, 2025 DIVE BRIEF: • Prairie Robotics, a Canadian firm that offers artificial intelligence-enabled camera systems for recycling collection trucks, is expanding its partnerships with municipalities in North America that want to reduce contamination in their curbside streams.The company works with about 40 cities in the U.S. and Canada. • The company recently partnered with the City of Tacoma, Washington, on a two-year project to help educate residents on what can and cannot be recycled in the city’s curbside program. It’s funded by a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. EPA, announced in 2023 as part of the agency’s Recycling Education and Outreach grant program. • Prairie has also recently launched partnerships in Centerville, Ohio; Livermore, California; and Springdale, Arkansas, “with more that are in the pipeline,” said CEO Sam Dietrich. The company also works with haulers such as GFL Environmental and Waste Connections, who use the tech’s data to track metrics including bin setouts or overfilled containers. DIVE INSIGHT: Collection vehicles have long had cameras meant for safety and fleet management reasons, but Prairie is among the companies capitalizing on a newer use for AI-enabled on-truck cameras: measuring recycling contamination in real time. The system can detect contamination, such as food waste or trash, at the moment the material enters the recycling truck.Then, it determines the origin of that contamination and can send customized messages or postcards to residents at the associated address with pointers on how to recycle correctly. The technology has gathered momentum in the last few years as municipalities and private haulers both grapple with contamination-related costs and seek better ways to achieve cleaner, higher-value recycled commodities, Dietrich said. Through its use of Prairie’s cameras,Tacoma aims to gain insight into residents’ recycling habits and use the data to better tailor recycling and contamination messaging “Contamination impacts how we can deliver services and the cost of those services for all residents,” said Lewis Griffith, Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management Opening Lines 7 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
Some municipalities mainly want Prairie’s services as a way to send personalized postcards to the households with the highest contamination rates, while other cities have added a feature that sends a formal warning letter after three strikes. “It gives municipalities the ability to, through our platform, automatically escalate that education,” he said. Some municipalities are more interested in tracking specific kinds of recycling, organics or green waste diversion, or tracking such diversion rates during set periods of time, he said. In Olympia, Washington, the city accesses that data from a mobile app, which helps determine where employees will go to conduct in-person “lid lift” audits. These audits are for households “with those repeat, continuous issues that don’t improve with a postcard alone,” he said. “I think a lot of people see our technology is fully automated... But for communities that explicitly want to continue that feedback [in person], we’re happy to support that, too.” Haulers with commercial contracts have also used the technology to help narrow down where specific contamination might originate from on a building to building basis, he said. “What we’ve seen is that waste haulers want to see this data in real time. They want to be able to have their teams engage commercial clients the same day to resolve these issues,” he said. Many of the projects start as a pilot. Dietrich said the majority of the cities where Prairie operates are now on a long-term, recurring contract. It still operates in Regina, Saskatchewan, the location of Prairie’s first project. Prairie is also expanding its technology to be more integrated with other recycling technologies and apps, he said. The company can now sync its technology with apps like Recycle Coach, which helps residents set up collection day reminders and offers sortation pointers for a particular region. In the Okanagan region of British Columbia, for example, Recycle Coach subscribers will receive inapp notifications from Prairie based on contamination data from their address. division manager, in a news release announcing the program.“Educating residents on what is accepted in our curbside program, and reducing contamination, can have positive impacts on the program for all residents of Tacoma.” The pilot will roll out to residential recycling routes in phases over the next year. Tacoma officials say some neighborhoods will begin receiving postcards starting this month, but residents won’t face fines or other penalties for contamination during the pilot. The project will continue “through the life of the grant” and is expected to be reviewed in June 2027, according to the city’s Environmental Services Department. Dietrich said Prairie Robotics can tailor its “toolbox” of services for each municipality’s needs. Tacoma wanted the ability for its route supervisors to manage and monitor contamination within the areas they’re assigned, as opposed to some other cities that examine the data on a citywide or regional basis, he said. “Every municipality is running a very similar program in terms of what the deliverables are, but they’re all running it in their own unique way and use case,” Dietrich said. 8 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
OPENING LINES OHIO MANDATE REQUIRES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS Source: www.smartcitiesdive.com, Ryan Kushner, Editor, First Published Aug 14th, 2025 DIVE BRIEF: • Ohio passed a law that requires local governments, school districts and water authorities in the state to establish cybersecurity programs to prevent, detect and respond to cyberattacks. Localities must also report cyberattacks to the state’s Department of Public Safety within seven days of the breach. • The new regulations restrict local governments from paying ransoms from cyberattacks without first getting approval from their legislative authority and publicly outlining why compliance with the ransom “is in the best interest” of the local government. • The legislature approved the mandate, which goes into effect Sept. 30, without any state funding for local governments to implement the measures. There were 859,532 complaints of suspected cyber crimes in the U.S. last year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest Internet Crime Report. That number is down 2.4% from the year before. However, reported losses from internet crimes last year were $16 billion — a 33% surge year over year. Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated with the help of generative AI, according to the FBI. And with fewer resources and outdated systems, local governments are becoming a popular target. “In minor cases, criminals leverage unauthorized 9 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
As local governments across the country attempt to strengthen cybersecurity measures, however, many must do so within tight budget constraints. In an executive order earlier this year, the Trump administration placed more responsibility on state and local governments to handle cybercrimes. While Ohio is not offering additional state funding for municipalities to implement cybersecurity programs, it is offering free annual cybersecurity training. CyberOhio, a government agency that coordinates all cybersecurity activities in the state, said this is “a foundational component of cyber risk reduction.” email access to redirect an employee’s paycheck,” Phillip Harmon, an associate in Woods Rogers’ Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice, recently wrote in American City & County. “Catastrophic ransomware attacks, perpetuated by established criminal enterprises, can grind all operations to a complete halt, sometimes impacting critical health and safety systems like 911 dispatch centers.” A ransomware attack in Columbus, Ohio, compromised the data of half a million people last year, and a cyberattack on an Ohio health system in May caused a system-wide tech outage. In July, Columbus approved a $23 million investment in its IT infrastructure to bolster its cybersecurity measures. 10 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
GREEN SPACES TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE OPENING LINES TEXAS CITY PIONEERS TECH THAT USES WASTE HEAT TO GENERATE DRINKING WATER Source: www.smartcitiesdive.com, Robyn Griggs Lawarence, Editor, First Published Aug 13th, 2025 DIVE BRIEF: • Hubbard,Texas, will be the first U.S. city to deploy an AirJoule Technologies system that generates water from air using “any readily available lowgrade waste heat,” the company said in a press release Thursday. • The company’s first field deployment of AirJoule, which it expects will be installed by the end of Q1 2026, will recover heat from a geothermal water well to produce distilled, potable water from the air. • “Like many communities … we’re facing growing concerns about water quality, aging infrastructure, and contamination,” Hubbard Mayor Mary Alderman said in the release. “We believe [this technology] can be part of the long-term solution for communities and industries that need clean water without compromise.” AirJoule was developed as a dehumidification and cooling technology that uses a proprietary metal organic framework to capture and condense water vapor, harvesting thermal energy and water from air using less energy than conventional systems and without using refrigerants, it says. “Not only does it dehumidify the air, but by taking the water out as it passes through an AirJoule system, it produces pure distilled water,” AirJoule founder and CEO Matt Jore said in an interview. In Hubbard, the AirJoule system will capture heat from the hot water coming from the geothermal well before it is cooled for human consumption, Jore said.“We’ll pull that 60-degree Celsius heat into our system and pull water out of the air.” AirJoule will pursue certification that the water the technology produces is fully compliant with all minimum drinking water standards,“a key regulatory milestone that will enable the Company to support high-volume municipal and industrial customers with onsite water production,” according to the press release. Once it receives that certification, it plans to use the water from this project to supplement Hubbard’s municipal drinking water resources. While the pilot project will tap into Hubbard’s geothermal well, the system could work with any 11 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
A joint venture between AirJoule and GE Vernova’s Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, has tested the water AirJoule produces and confirmed that itis “pure, PFAS-free, distilled water,” the center’s executive manager, David Moore, said in the release. “I believe this capability can help solve critical water challenges facing communities and industrial operations around the world,” Moore said. waste heat source, including heat from data centers, manufacturing plants or energy production, Jore said. Data centers produce ample waste heat and consumed 75 billion gallons of water in the U.S. in 2023. Jore said the AirJoule system could help data center projects get approval. Placing AirJoule systems next to data centers would not only produce enough water for their cooling, “but we can return water to the municipalities that wouldn’t otherwise permit” data centers, he said. 12 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
5 BENEFITS OF BUSINESS AIRCRAFT DRY LEASING AND 4 ESSENTIAL TIPS OPENING LINES Source: nbaa.org, Editor, First Published Aug 13th, 2025 With all the discussion of the potential pitfalls of dry leasing in business aviation, it’s also important to remember the benefits dry leasing offers. For lessees, dry leasing can allow them to enjoy the pluses of operating an aircraft without the added ownership responsibilities. The benefits include operational flexibility, cost savings and reduced capital expenditure. For aircraft owners, dry leases offer a way to reduce the costs of ownership and utilization by allowing them to offer their aircraft to operators without providing crew or maintenance. “A dry lease is a method that affords you the ability to have appropriate shared use on an aircraft and still be able to operate under Part 91, as opposed to a wet lease, which typically is going to trigger the requirement to do a Part 135 (charter) operation,” said David Norton, an attorney with Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP, who was the first chair of NBAA’s Domestic Operations Committee and currently serves on the Tax Committee and the Regulatory Issues Advisory Group (RIAG). AS AN EXAMPLE, NORTON OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SCENARIO: “I have three businesses or three individuals that all would love to fly around in a $3 million airplane, but they only want to spend a million bucks a piece and use the airplane,” he explained. “Well, I can put the airplane in a holding company that is formed by those three individuals, and then I can dry lease the aircraft out of the holding company.” Via the dry lease, these three individuals or their companies assume responsibility for their respective operation of the aircraft, including staffing, maintenance, scheduling and more.“So, they’re on the hook to the FAA and the civil courts when they’re flying the airplane.” In short, a dry lease is used to transfer possession and control of an aircraft used for flights from an owner to another operator. “They’re also used for FAA compliance purposes, as well as for tax and other regulatory purposes,” said Joanne Barbera, an attorney and founding partner with Barbera & Watkins LLC.“We see them used for everything from a local FBO renting aircraft for pilot training, or for a pilot to fly an aircraft for that pilot’s own use, to a big company setting up a single-purpose entity to own an aircraft and transferring the operational control of that aircraft to the proper operating company.” 5 BENEFITS OF BUSINESS AIRCRAFT DRY LEASING Fractional aircraft programs also typically include dry leases between fractional owners, said Barbera, who also serves as vice chair of NBAA’s RIAG and past chair of the tax committee. Potential reasons to consider dry leasing include: • Operational flexibility: Dry leases allow the lessee to manage all aspects of the aircraft’s operation, including crew, maintenance and scheduling, providing greater control and tailoring to their needs. • Cost savings: By managing operations in-house, lessees can potentially reduce crew costs, maintenance expenses and insurance premiums. • Reduced capital expenditure: Dry leases offer a more affordable alternative to purchasing an aircraft, allowing businesses to allocate capital to other areas. • Longer-term solutions: Dry leases typically are longer-term, providing lessee’s a stable solution for fleet expansion or replacing aircraft without the high upfront costs of purchasing. 13 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
that the lease is covered under the insurance policy and that probably means talking with your insurance broker about it,” Barbera said. “Additionally, a lease is a transfer of possession of an aircraft, which has tax implications. So, from a state sales-and-use-tax standpoint, the leasing may be subject to sales tax, and it has potential federal tax implications as well.” Also, lessors should be careful about considering dry leasing a “money-making” opportunity, said Norton. “If you’re setting something up where you’re thinking you’re going to dry lease it and make money to mitigate costs, especially if you start doing a lot of third-party dry leasing…even if theoretically it looks like you’re crossing t’s and dotting i’s, at some point you may have now entered into the regime of holding the aircraft out to the public. Once you do that, you become a charter operator again.” FOUR ESSENTIAL TIPS TO MANAGE DRY LEASE RISK Given the complexities of dry leasing, Norton offered these tips to help owners and operators manage the risk: • Hire a qualified aviation attorney who intimately understands the regulations of dry leasing to set up a structure that will pass regulatory muster. • Conduct the due diligence that’s required of a non-commercial operator. “If you’re going to use a management company, check them out, especially if they are hiring pilots,” Norton advised.“Take that extra step to confirm that their pilots are current and are doing what they’re supposed to do.” • Buy as much insurance as you can afford to cover passengers, pilots and crew.“If you are flying yourself, and it’s just you and maybe your family members, there’s really very little liability,” Norton said. “Conversely, if you like to load up the airplane with all of your super high-net-worth individual friends, you better have a really robust liability policy that covers everyone.” • Hire a qualified aviation attorney to set up a legal structure. “Because everybody in this industry is very fearful that at some point somebody’s going to have an insurance policy that appears to be correct, and then they go out and they don’t use a proper structure,” said Norton.“And, if there’s a crash, and the FAA determines that it was an illegal charter with a whole bunch of regulatory violations, the insurance company could walk away from the claim.” • Compliance with regulations: Dry leases, when structured correctly, can allow operators to operate under Part 91, which is the general operating rule for non-commercial aviation. Tax benefits: In some cases, dry leases may offer tax advantages, such as avoiding federal excise tax on lease payments. BUSINESS AVIATION TAX EXPERT: THIS FACTOR IS IMPERATIVE If a dry lease is not set up properly, it’s easy to run afoul of the FAA, which in recent years has increased monitoring of dry leases, especially targeting so-called sham dry leases where the lessor provides crew or services outside the legal scope of the agreement, thus implementing a wet lease. So, it’s imperative that the lessor has no operational control during the lessee’s use of the aircraft under the dry lease. In addition, dry leases should be in writing, and must be for large aircraft, according to Barbera, who said insurance requirements also must be considered. “From an insurance standpoint, you want to make sure 14 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
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FAA EXPANDS FUNCTIONALITY OF SAFETY ASSURANCE SYSTEM Source: nbaa.org, Editor, First Published Aug 135h, 2025 The FAA recently integrated two approval and authorizing documents systems into the safety assurance system (SAS). Information for Operators InFO 25007, Integration of Web-based Operations Safety System (WebOPSS) and Operations Approval Portal System (OAPS) into SAS, describes the integration and provides guidance for all SAS users. The SAS external portal is a free, web-based application that allows certificate holders, operators and other stakeholders operating under 14 Parts 91, 121, 135, 141, 142, 145 and 147 to coordinate with local FAA offices. OAPS is the operational approval system for submission of requests for letters of operations specifications and more. It supplements WebOPPS, the authorizing documents system. Now, these approval processes and authorizing documents reside within the SAS External Portal. The FAA anticipates the integration will streamline approval processing and speed processing times. Further, digital signature fees will no longer be required. The integration of these systems should also reduce redundancies and mismatches of data. The integrated systems were implemented in a phase rollout and are now operational in SAS for all stakeholders. Users that prefer pen-and-ink authorizing documents may continue to use pen-and-ink by contacting the assigned Certificate Management Office or Flight Standards District Office. 16 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
OPENING LINES WHY REGIONAL & MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS MATTER Regional and municipal airports are vital catalysts for tourism and economic development. Positioned close to local attractions, they offer travelers convenience, reduced congestion, and a more personalized experience than large hubs. By facilitating seamless access to remote or suburban areas, they support local businesses, attract investment, and create jobs—becoming essential engines of regional growth and connectivity. TOP 10 REGIONAL & MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS IN PENNSYLVANIA (not in order) 1. Pottstown Municipal Airport (N47) A public-use, community-operated airport just outside Pottstown, offering general aviation services and accessible operations. Managed by Fly Elite, LLC, which provides a wide array of services: aerial photography, sightseeing tours, flight training, aircraft rental, fueling, and even a passenger lounge—making it a full-service hub for both aviation enthusiasts and casual visitors. 2. John Murtha Johnstown–Cambria County Airport (JST) Free parking, short security lines, and convenient United Express flights helped it surpass 10,000 annual enplanements with months to spare in 2024. JST hosts events like the annual Aerium Summit— bringing together aviation experts and innovators— and regional airshows that engage and inspire the local community. *Check out Business View’s article on John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (selected as one of the Best Managed Airports in Pennsylvania 2023) 3. Reading Regional Airport (RDG) Ranked in the top 10% of PA airports for economic impact—contributing nearly $78 million annually—and noted for streamlined FBO operations and modern passenger amenities *Check out Business View’s article on Reading Regional Airport (selected as one of the Best Managed Airports in Pennsylvania 2023) 4. St. Marys Municipal Airport (OYM/ STQ) - % # Serves St. Marys in Elk County with a runway, terminal, and industrial development, supported entirely without taxpayer burdens. Recent investment of $187,500 (via PennDOT and the Shapiro administration) is aimed at upgrading the terminal building—boosting infrastructure resilience and passenger comfort. 5. Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) - ^ Recently offering Southern Airways Express flights to D.C., with a modern terminal and smooth passenger experience. Home to Life Flight air ambulance operations and the Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Aviation Maintenance & Aerospace facility, adding practical and educational depth to the airport’s offerings *Check out Business View’s article on Williamsport Regional Airport (selected as one of the Best Managed Airports in Pennsylvania 2024) REGIONAL & MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS: PENN 17 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
9. State College Regional Airport (SCE) - ^ Accommodated about 274,567 passengers in 2023, rebounding from pandemic lows, and acts as a critical link for central PA—including Penn State travelers 10. Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) - # A historic general aviation field serving Adams County and nearby communities since 1926. Offers reliable operations and community-rooted service CONCLUSION These ten regional and municipal airports— spanning from Johnstown and Reading to Gettysburg, Harrisburg, and State College—excel in elevating passenger experiences and fueling local economies. Whether through modern facilities, efficient services, economic impact, or strategic improvements, each airport plays a pivotal role in bridging Pennsylvania’s diverse communities to the world. 6. Venango Regional Airport (FKL) Key to Franklin and Oil City, continuing to support charter and general aviation after Essential Air Service status ended. Venango County has received significant tourism-focused investment such as a $3.2 million federal grant (via the American Rescue Plan) for renovating the Oil City National Bank building—boosting tourism infrastructure in the wider region served by the airport. *Check out Business View’s article on Venango Regional Airport (selected as one of the Best Managed Airports in Pennsylvania 2023) 7. Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) - & % # ^ The busiest general aviation airport in Pennsylvania and third overall by aircraft movements in 2023. The airport offers a vibrant aviation culture— welcoming pilots, flight students, and enthusiasts in a community-oriented setting. It’s also recognized for balancing its operations with neighborhood needs via noise abatement practices. (5x award winner for Best Managed Airport) *Check out Business View’s article on Northeast Philadelphia Airport (selected as one of the Best Managed Airports in Pennsylvania 2025) 8. Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) A non hub primary commercial airport with huge growth—from ~10,000 passengers in 2010 to 154,000 in 2024—thanks to Spirit Airlines service and ongoing terminal expansion plans NSYLVANIA ECONOMIC IMPACT EXPANSIONS & GROWTH TOURISM CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE 18 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
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NESTFRESH CONSCIENCE CULTIVATION AND HUMANE EGG PRODUCTION WAIALUA FRESH KEEPING IT FRESH 20 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
DART TRANSIT AGENDA AT A GLANCE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES WHAT: O ne of the largest municipal associations in the country, representing about 855 cities, large and small throughout Minnesota WHERE: Minnesota, US WEBSITE: w DART TRANSIT COMPANY Standing out from the competition, Dart Transit Company rides the road to continued success NESTFRESH CONSCIENCE CULTIVATION AN HUMANE EGG PRODUCTION AT A GLANCE NESTFRESH WHAT: A trailblazing egg producer committed to redefining industry norms through ethical, humane, and sustainable practices. WHERE: NestFresh is headquartered in California and operates across the United States, with processing and distribution facilities in California, Texas, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts and farms all over the country in many other states. WEBSITE: www.nestfresh.com 21 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
T COMPAN The transport and logistics sector is competitive by nature. With so many companies vying for contracts, the ability to stand out from the competition comes down to putting the customer first. For Dart Transit Company, a family-owned freight logistics company, the road is smooth sailing as clients remain loyal and ND PIONEERING ETHICAL PRACTICES AND EMPOWERING FAMILY FARMS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE NestFresh has carved a remarkable path in the egg industry, demonstrating how a steadfast commitment to animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and community support can define a thriving enterprise. Since the early 90s, the company has consistently set new industry benchmarks, from being among the first Certified Humane and organic egg brands to pioneering regenerative organic products. NestFresh’s immediate focus lies in its groundbreaking 22 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
Humanely Hatched launch, which utilizes cuttingedge In-Ovo Sexing technology, representing a significant leap in animal welfare. Subsequently, expanding its reach through key retail partnerships will be crucial for NestFresh, as it will enable the company to both bring innovative, ethical practices to a wider market and drive substantial growth for itself. Simultaneously, expanding its family farm network is equally important not only to meet growing consumer demand but also to reinforce its core mission of cultivating rural livelihoods and diversifying the food supply chain. However, even with such high-level initiatives at play, NestFresh continues to champion the deep transparency that consumers value, and that transparency also extends to the company’s partners. NestFresh has cultivated phenomenal, mutually supportive relationships with reliable vendors, such as Greenlink, and the multi-generational farmers who contribute to the stability and collaborative spirit that define its operations. The company’s emphasis on genuine, personal relationships reduces friction and enhances efficiency across the supply chain, directly impacting the bottom lines of everyone involved. Furthermore, sustained engagement in local community initiatives, such as supporting food banks and other charitable organizations, reinforces the brand’s integrity and deepens its connection with the communities it serves. Ultimately, NestFresh’s success is not just measured by market share, but by its lasting legacy: a future where every egg represents a choice for compassion, sustainability, and the vitality of rural communities. A REPUTATION FOR PIONEERING HUMANE PRACTICES Since its inception as a division of Hidden Villa Ranch in the early 90s, NestFresh has stood as a beacon of ethical leadership within the egg industry. Under the sole ownership of Tim Luberski, the company has consistently pushed the boundaries of industry standards on its journey, from focusing on commodity eggs to becoming a vanguard of certified humane, non-GMO, and regenerative organic products. NestFresh’s history is marked by a series of industry firsts, driven by its steadfast belief in animal welfare and environmental sustainability. “NestFresh has always been a pioneer in responsible egg production,” says Vice President Jasen Urena.“We were among the first brands to partner with Certified Humane and helped lead the way in developing organic eggs to the U.S. market. We also became 23 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 NESTFRESH
This incredible technology, the first of its kind to be introduced to the U.S. by an egg company, enables the determination of chick gender in the egg before hatching. “In the conventional hatching process, both male and female chicks are hatched—but because males can’t lay eggs and aren’t suitable for meat, they are unfortunately euthanized on their first day of life. At NestFresh, we knew there had to be a better way. In collaboration with Hyline North America and the new Cheggy In-Ovo Sexing technology from AAT, we’re able to identify and remove male eggs before they hatch, preventing the need for euthanasia altogether. It’s a groundbreaking step forward in animal welfare, and we’re proud to lead the way the first egg brand in the country to achieve NonGMO Project Verification. Most recently, our sister brand, New Barn Organics, made history as the first nationally available brand to be Regenerative Organic Certified.” These milestones not only underscore NestFresh’s proactive spirit but also set benchmarks for the entire industry, which often tends to merely react to market demands. The company’s latest initiative, the In-Ovo Sexing technology for its groundbreaking Humanely Hatched egg line, exemplifies its proactive spirit perfectly. 24 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
with our Humanely Hatched initiative,” explains Vice President Jasen Urena. This shows that NestFresh’s dedication to ethics extends beyond what the majority of consumers are even aware of. The company’s integrity isn’t reactionary; it is the true core of both why and how it operates because NestFresh believes in doing the right thing, even when there isn’t a massive consumer push. AN OPERATION SUPPORTING FAMILY FARMS AND EARNING CONSUMER TRUST Another aspect of NestFresh’s respectable mission is its dedication to uplifting family farms across the United States and delivering eggs that consumers can truly be proud to consume. First and foremost, the company is aware that its consumers appreciate knowing the origin of their eggs. Customers know that it’s not a large, publicly traded company producing their eggs; instead, they can take pride in the fact that their food is made by real people who make their living from producing the eggs they enjoy. Naturally, the farmers themselves receive a surplus of warmth, support, and communication from NestFresh. “Some of the best relationships we’ve had are with farmers that have been in our production pool for 20+ years, and now they even have sons or daughters who have been able to buy their land and start their farms,” Urena expresses. The loyalty that NestFresh has shown its farmers has certainly been returned as the company’s production pool is full of multi-generational farmer families that have been able to support their livelihoods for decades. 25 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 NESTFRESH
At GreenLink, we proudly serve farms across the U.S. and around the world, offering custom packaging solutions designed to protect, preserve, and showcase agricultural products. Our evergrowing product line includes a broad range of high-quality, competitively-priced packaging options and custom molds designed to meet the specific needs of our farming partners. We specialize in serving the poultry, egg, fruit, and meat industries, providing durable, eco-friendly packaging solutions that enhance product safety and reduce waste throughout the supply chain. Our mission is to empower farmers by delivering packaging that improves operational efficiency, supports sustainability goals, and ensures freshness from farm to shelf. With our advanced in-house capabilities, we can produce customized samples within 15 days and complete full-scale production within 30 days—what we call our “15 + 30 Days” plan. This streamlined process allows us to deliver new and updated products faster than our competitors, keeping your business agile and responsive. Our team is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, offering door-to-door service and ongoing support. If you’re looking to upgrade your packaging or create a tailored solution that aligns with your goals, reach out to GreenLink today. We’re here to help your farm succeed! Sustainability/Environmentally-Friendly while Ensuring Quality and Consistency We specialize in designing, developing, and producing customized, sustainable packaging solutions for egg farms, meat processing plants, and fruit and vegetable farms. With over twenty years of industry experience, we offer a comprehensive range of packaging products, including durable egg cartons, meat trays, and produce containers. Our products are crafted with a focus on quality, sustainability, and functionality, ensuring they meet the speci c needs of each agricultural sector we serve. By providing eco-friendly packaging options, we help our clients reduce their environmental impact while maintaining high standards of performance and product protection. (310) 951-5216 Premier Supplier for Farms GREENLINK PACKAGING Aegis Egg Cartons Contact Us sales@greenlinkpackaging.com
“Almost every single one of the farmers who started with us has stayed because we have the type of relationships where we get through both the tough times and the good times together,” Urena says. As a bonus, by supporting numerous farmers, NestFresh also indirectly helps diversify the national food supply chain, keeping the egg market free from the often unsavory practices that can occur in strictly monopolistic markets. At the end of the day, the biggest beneficiaries of all this are the consumers themselves, who NestFresh ensures receive nothing but the utmost transparency and consideration. Nest Fresh’s commitment to consumers also manifests in its pricing strategy. While it continuously pushes the forefront of animal welfare and environmental sustainability, it aims to be an affordable premium brand. Unlike some larger brands that charge significant premiums for similar ethical claims, NestFresh intentionally prices its items more affordably. “At NestFresh, we believe that doing the right thing 27 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 NESTFRESH
shouldn’t come at a ultra-premium price,” says Vice President Jasen Urena. “We intentionally price our products as an affordable premium because we want more people to have access to eggs that support higher animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and family farming. The only way we can truly make an impact in areas we are passionate about —whether it’s sparing more baby male chicks, expanding regeneratively farmed acreage, or helping launch new family farms—is by making our products accessible. That’s why we’re often priced lower than some of the larger brands. This isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about scaling values.” This strategic choice is rooted in the company’s desire to maximize impact and do the right thing. By making its products accessible, it can put more farmers to work, convert more acres to regenerative organic practices, and significantly reduce the need for chick euthanasia on a larger scale. ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TODAY AND PREPARING THE MARKET FOR TOMORROW Beyond direct business operations, NestFresh extends its ethical commitment into the communities where it operates. 28 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
With operations in Pennsylvania, Texas, Southern California, Massachusetts, and other locations, the company actively engages in local events. NestFresh also makes significant product and financial donations that support local food banks, senior centers, and other organizations that provide essential nutrition. “Here in Southern California, for example, we do a lot of work with an organization called Olive Crest, which is an organization that helps underprivileged youth. So like single mothers that are struggling, foster children that are in the process of potentially getting taken away from their families, or even sex trafficked children; all of these kids that have been dealt tough hands in life and really need that helping hand. So we try to support Olive Crest as much as possible,” Urena says. NestFresh leverages its resources to support such impactful organizations, recognizing that while it strives to make its industry as good as possible, it can also contribute meaningfully to broader social welfare through strategic partnerships. Looking ahead, NestFresh’s immediate future is heavily focused on the launch and widespread 29 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 NESTFRESH
NestFresh also maintains a national presence in Whole Foods and has significant partnerships with HEB in Texas and strong distribution in California, Utah, and Idaho. This extensive footprint ensures that their ethically produced eggs are widely available to conscious consumers nationwide. Over the next several years, an additional focus will be on expanding its family farm network to meet the growing demand for its products, ensuring that its capacity aligns with consumer interest in ethically produced eggs. NestFresh’s success is steadily creating a future where its pioneering spirit has reshaped the industry, making truly humane, sustainable, and transparent egg production the norm, not the exception, while empowering countless family farms. The company’s relentless pursuit of positive impact, combined with its strategic growth initiatives, ensures that NestFresh will continue to redefine excellence in the egg industry for years to come. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n GreenLink Group Corp. www.greenlinkpackaging.com GreenLink Group Corp, founded in Seattle with branches in Los Angeles and Vancouver, supplies innovative agricultural packaging. With 20+ years of experience, it operates a 466,000 sq. ft. production facility in Asia, specializing in thermoforming and high-speed injection, and serving farms of all sizes as a trusted and leading partner. adoption of its Humanely Hatched egg line. However, apart from that, NestFresh still has an incredibly diverse product portfolio. Along with the flagship NestFresh brand, there are also sub-brands, including New Barn Organics for regenerative organic products, and Country Hen for premium organic, nutritionally enhanced eggs with higher levels of Omega-3s, Choline, and Xanthophyll. Together, these three brands boast coast-to-coast distribution, with strongholds along the East Coast in retailers like Harris Teeter, Publix, and Hannaford’s. 30 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
DART TRANSIT AGENDA AT A GLANCE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES WHAT: O ne of the largest municipal associations in the country, representing about 855 cities, large and small throughout Minnesota WHERE: Minnesota, US WEBSITE: w DART TRANSIT COMPANY Standing out from the competition, Dart Transit Company rides the road to continued success WAIALUA FRESH KEEPING IT AT A GLANCE WAIALUA FRESH WHAT: A company with an eye to sustainability and an emphasis on producing fresh local farms eggs WHERE: Waialua, North Shore of O’ahu WEBSITE: www.waialuafresheggs.com PRODUCING FRESH EGGS, LOCAL JOBS, AND SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION TO O’AHU 31 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
T COMPAN The transport and logistics sector is competitive by nature. With so many companies vying for contracts, the ability to stand out from the competition comes down to putting the customer first. For Dart Transit Company, a family-owned freight logistics company, the road is smooth sailing as clients remain loyal and T FRESH On the North Shore of O’ahu,a quiet agricultural transformation is underway. What began as a shared vision between two family-owned egg producers, Hidden Villa Ranch and Rose Acre Farms, has grown into a powerhouse of sustainability, food security, and community empowerment. Their joint venture, Villa Rose, planted roots in Hawaii in 2013 when they purchased more than 300 acres in Waialua. Today, that investment has hatched Waialua Fresh, an egg farm unlike any other in the islands. 32 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR FRESHNESS The journey of Waialua Fresh began with a mission: to support Hawaii’s sustainability goals by producing fresh, local eggs and reducing the state’s reliance on imports. For nearly a decade, the site underwent careful development, with the first four barns and a modern packaging plant completed in 2022. By the end of 2024, Waialua Egg Farm will reach a major milestone; 10 fully operational barns housing approximately 500,000 egg-laying hens. Each day, Waialua Fresh hens lay their eggs in the early morning. Within hours, those eggs are collected, cleaned, sorted, and packed, ensuring that what hits store shelves the next day is some of the freshest commercial eggs Hawaii has ever seen. EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY Waialua Fresh has always taken pride in being more than a farm. It also serves as a community. The farm operates on its own independent power and water systems, including a solar-powered electrical grid and a closed-loop water management system that eliminates runoff and maximizes efficiency. This self-reliant infrastructure also plays a vital role in disaster preparedness.Through partnerships with the Hawaii Foodbank and the Department of Emergency Management, the farm has established a designated North Shore Disaster Response Zone. Waialua Fresh has secured 1,500 “PreCovery Pods,” each containing over 120 servings of food, ready to deploy in case of natural disasters or emergencies. Waialua Fresh also directly supports the community through its popular roadside farm store, where locals can purchase affordable, cage-free eggs every weekend. The farm’s impact reaches beyond food, extending to work force development. Waialua Fresh has taken the lead in creating lasting career paths. From entry-level hires to managerial roles, the farm trains and mentors local residents, building a workforce rooted in Waialua and dedicated to sustainable agriculture. INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Waialua Fresh isn’t just focused on production. It is also redefining what agricultural sustainability looks like in Hawaii. One standout initiative targets the staggering volume of chicken manure imported into the state each year, over a million pounds, often shipped in plastic bags. In response, Waialua Fresh has partnered with certified local composting facilities to process its own manure into nitrogen-rich fertilizer. This not only eliminates waste but creates a local alternative for Hawaii’s farmers. The farm recently completed construction on a dedicated composting 33 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 WAIALUA FRESH
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