Business View Magazine | June 2019

205 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JUNE 2019 MAR I ANNA MUNI C I PAL A I RPORT that we are in a much better competitive position when we compare our apples to apples – in other words when we look at similar airports without commercial traffic.” “This is what we want people to know,” concludes Jim Dean. “It is a very attractive site because we have a lot of facilities already in place and we also have a lot of room for expansion. We have worked on the land on the north side of the runway and done all the due diligence with the city. We have all the infrastructure and testing in place and there is shovel ready land where we can break ground immediately. Add to that, the reality that we are a certified site with a renovated terminal building and that we will soon be able to accommodate larger and heavier aircraft, and you have the perfect location to consider.” “And don’t forget that we have the space to accommodate parking for an industrial client,” adds Hart, “and that we are making a million dollar improvement to the fueling system and tanks, which will allow after-hour customer access to both jet fuel and general aviation fuel. And last but not least, Marianna has a very cooperative and dedicated City Commission, City Manager, and Public Works Director, all of whom are poised to help you take your business to the next level - and you have the perfect place to put your business.”