Business View Magazine | Volume 9, Issue 2

132 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 AT A GLANCE ANNISTON REGIONAL AIRPORT WHAT: A progressive, General Aviation airport WHERE: Anniston, Alabama WEBSITE: www.annistonal.gov/airport gional Airport I n the southernmost region of the Blue Ridge Mountains sits the charming community of Anniston, Alabama. The slogan for the town is “The Model City”, which comes from the fact that it began life in 1872 as a planned community built by the Woodstock Iron Company. Iron, steel, and clay pipe were in the town’s blood – but it also became known as a health resort, with its towering forests and fresh mountain air. As a result, several hotels began to operate in the vicinity and people came from far and wide for the invigorating experience. Today, as the county seat of Calhoun County, the City of Anniston is at the center of local industry and commerce with a population of more than 22,000 residents. The historic city has many examples of Victorian-style homes, as well as some architecturally important churches, which make it a scenic and interesting location for visitors. It has also become the cultural center Partnering for progress