to different groups downtown and been part of the mayor’s conferences, and I have even spoken to the Federal EDA and the Federal EPA on how important the airport is for economic growth.” CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS SOARING AHEAD Tackling the infrastructure left behind after the airport temporarily closed its doors in the late 1970s, Corrigan has torn down old buildings and built up the lands around the airport, preparing the groundwork for future businesses to move in. “My job is to improve airport assets; tear down the old, and make room for new growth.” a wish is well within Corrigan’s grasp. He maintains a very close relationship with key entities that he established links with as soon as he took over airport operations, including the Mayor of Selma, the probate judges, and the County Commission. “The good news is that both the probate judge, the County Commissioner, and the city council, along with the mayor realize just how key Craig Field is to the economic development of the region.” “If a company were to show interest, they can come to an airport served by rail, and it has the facilities that they need logistically,” he relays. “I have lost track of how many times I have spoken 173 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07 CRAIG FIELD AIRPORT
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