Business View Magazine - August 2025

PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Sage-Popovich, Inc. www.sage-popovich.com Established in 1979, Sage-Popovich, Inc. is a global leader in aviation asset recovery, valuation, and management. With decades of expertise and a reputation for results, we support aircraft operators, financial institutions, and government entities through every phase of the aviation asset life cycle. n Pond & Company www.pondco.com Pond is a full-service architecture, engineering, and planning firm shaping the future of aviation. Our integrated team delivers cutting-edge airside and landside solutions—from ATCTs to hangars and fueling systems—powered by immersive VR technology that enhances collaboration, accelerates design, and transforms how aviation environments are envisioned and built. n Griffith Aviation, Inc. www.griffithaviationinc.com n G&N Aircraft, Inc. www.gnaircraft.com As for the anticipation of the return of commercial service,Vicari offers the proof that is in the pudding. “I can’t go anywhere, whether it’s a restaurant or out in the community, without someone tapping me on the shoulder asking what the status is of the commercial service because they are looking forward to it- some options that they can take advantage of locally without the headache of driving to O’Hare or Midway.” Being asked repeatedly while out and about is a pretty nice problem to have. This is one further sign that there is nowhere but an upward trajectory for this thriving airport near the lake, with clear skies navigating ahead. 196 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08

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