Business View Magazine | December 2020

258 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2020 to develop what they need. Because of this attitude of cooperation, the Airport has become a significant economic driver for the area. In fact, the North Carolina Department of Transportation estimates that Lumberton Municipal contributes approximately $14 million, annually, to the local city and county economies. Like every airport, there are always projects and possibilities but, over the past decade, Lumberton has been working hard to bring their airport into the best working order it has ever achieved. They have upgraded to LED lighting, increased ramp capacity, and even reinforced the runways with injection foam molding to address underground deterioration that has taken place since the War Department first created them. “One of the big things we have to do next is work on our ILS, our Instrument Landing System,” says Snuck. “Our system is now obsolete. The ILS is set up with an outer marker and middle marker. We’re looking at changing INSURANCE • RISK SOLUTIONS • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS © 2020, McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. and McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. All rights reserved. McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. and McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. are subsidiaries ofTruist Insurance Holdings, Inc. McGriffInsurance.com At McGriff, we know you have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to your business. That’s why we offer solutions in business insurance, risk management and employee benefits. Our experienced brokers will listen and help you discover what’s best for your business. Be assured of your insurance. J. Douglas English VP/Commercial Account Executive (910)435-8807 denglish@McGriff.com