Business View Magazine Dec-2022

120 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 “We also have grant requests out for a community hanger,” adds Belding, “which includes the specific type of hanger the gliders require with their large wingspan. We have also asked the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to fund a feasibility study on future opportunities at the airport. We have talked about a light manufacturing industry, a business, or a little bit larger, more formal flight school in addition to the Greene County Flying Club.” “We anticipate a professional study would steer us in the right direction. We are also looking for that one organization that would be an anchor business on the field – drawing in others and supporting our growth. We just need to find that entity that wants to be first in the door as the Greene County Airport starts revitalizing itself,” Belding outlines. “The main focus throughout the county,” he continues, “is diversifying the activities that we present to people. Within 60 miles of Greene County, there are 1.1 million people, and we want to provide them new opportunities. The gliders and instruction are key and present a unique opportunity for young folks. Through the STEMpilot program we can get them interested in flight – we have the opportunity to point them in a new direction and see this as a stepping Photo credit: Cassie Menhart Photo credit: Lisa Schleicher