Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 8

154 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8 That means that phase two, actual building and manufacturing, can begin in 2023. On top of everything else, this will also mean bringing both direct and indirect jobs to the area. Projections show close to 600 new jobs initially and then limitless growth from there. “We have a value advantage at Oscoda,” says Brown. “With partners like Kalitta Air already in place we just need to transition towards working on the aircraft that will be involved in the horizontal launch program. That means we will not have to ship our planes elsewhere for repair and retrofit, we will have the facilities right there. This will also benefit Kalitta, it’s a win-win situation.” “Here is the other thing,” Brown continues, “when we are talking about LEO and MEO, we are talking about satellites and the information that comes from them. This type of work in space is focused on what is happening back on earth ACC is the higher education provider of choice for Oscoda! ACC has been a proud educational partner with Oscoda, Oscoda Area Schools, and Oscoda- Wurtsmith Airport for over 50 years. ACC offers award-winning career and technical education, including pre-apprenticeship training for Kalitta Air and our leadership in drone and ROV technology. ACC is invested in the success of Oscoda. Visit IoscoEDC.org to learn more about our loans.