Business View Magazine | December 2019

206 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2019 workshops, and golf outings. In addition to the rent paid by the golf course, the Airport also receives some revenue from several hundred acres on-field agricultural land. “We also rely on the county to help pay the bills. However, we did do an economic impact study, last year, and we have about a $63-million a year impact on the local economy.” Cullen recounts that in the 1950s and early 1960s, the Airport was mainly used for cargo, specifically for the General Motors Corporation, which had a plant in Janesville. “About the late ‘60s, early ‘70s is when it became a commercial airport for TWA,” he notes. “It changed to Northwest and they had a couple of flights a day; 1989 was the last commercial flight this Airport had. Since then, we are considered a large, general aviation airport. However, we are certified with the FAA as a Part 139 Airport, which means we abide by, and comply with, all of the FAA regulations to have the ability to 51 South Main St | Janesville, WI 53545 608.757.5598 | www.RockCountyAlliance.com BUILD . INVEST . MOVE . Rock County, WI Since today’s decisions impact tomorrow’s returns, plant your project in the Janesville-Beloit MSA. A strong local and state fiscal climate, coupled with hard-wired speed-to-market processes and a seasoned development team, saves time and money. From manufacturing to distribution/fulfillment: Join the movement and connect with the Rock County, WI team today . Airport Director, Greg Cullen