Business View Magazine Dec-2022

163 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 The area is among the finest wine regions in the United States, and as such has garnered a lot of attention in terms of tourism and natural growth in industries that complement it, such as restaurants. There are more than 120 wineries and 2,800 acres of grapes growing in and around the town. “And when you arrive at the Walla Walla Regional Airport you will find a commercial airport, with several general aviation users, a flight school, and because of tourism, an additional influx of NetJets and other private, transitory, jet traffic,” she continues. The airport itself was established in 1942 because of the Second World War. At that time, it was constructed by the Army Air Corps to be used as a training facility for B17 and B24 bombers. After the war, it was turned over to the community and has, since that time, continued to grow. “It really blossomed,” explains Skoglund, “and through the years has had quite an impact on our community. Now we find that in working with so many partners, especially with Visit WALLA WALLA REGIONAL A I RPORT When you arrive at the Walla Walla Regional Airport you will find a commercial airport, with several general aviation users, a flight school, and because of tourism, an additional influx of NetJets and other private, transitory, jet traffic.”