Business View Magazine l January 2023

270 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 they can take on 1000 gallons – but I call up Campbell and they will have a truck out here right away. Still, the price increase has affected all airports and it is causing a decrease in recreational traffic,” Lewis elaborates. When looking to the future Lewis hopes to see an increase in corporate and business traffic with all the new businesses relocating to the Lumberton area. Because of the proximity to Myrtle Beach and other commercial airports, commercial service is probably not in the cards for Lumberton. “This really is a great stopping point for any type of traveler,” Lewis muses, “We get a lot of people stopping over who are heading down to Florida or up north as well. And this is the perfect stopping place for them. We have really worked hard on making sure that this is true. Our new terminal has been a great attraction for stopovers and tourists alike.” “We are also very pilot friendly, and we offer all the amenities they need. There are also a ton of restaurants and hotels and local businesses that welcome travelers as well. Adding to that, Lumberton is a great place to do business, and a lot of folks are recognizing that.,” he notes. “In the meantime, we have convenient conference and office space at the airport which they can use. We have used this a lot to help the businesses that are coming in to discuss their local ventures. We think this is a great place to live and we want to show it off,” Lewis concludes. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Barnhill Contracting www.barnhillcontracting.com