Business View Magazine | May 2020

49 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MAY 2020 operations) within the Commonwealth. One of the oldest cities in the U.S. and called the “birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution,” the City of Beverly has experienced a new economic revolution of sorts rooted largely in health care, education, advanced manufacturing, and tech jobs. If fact, the City has seen over a 21% increase in job growth since 2001 that is anticipated to increase as Boston area development continues to drive northward. But with such phenomenal growth comes challenges associated with housing, industrial/ business park demands, and transportation. BVY is helping to meet those challenges by supporting local industries and encouraging additional business development and expansion for cities and towns throughout the area by providing direct, quick, convenient general aviation access to the region, free from the typical congestion experienced in the Boston metropolitan area. With its strategic location covering the northern metro area, BVY has experienced robust operational growth, particularly with respect to business and corporate use. This is reflected in the Airport’s changing fleet mix, as operators work to meet the growing needs of area businesses. This evolution in activity has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund the development of a new Airport Master Plan specifically designed to examine the Airport’s future infrastructure demands and land use requirements. Airport Director of Beverly Regional Airport, Gloria Bouillon, says “We are redefining the mission and vision statement of the Airport to reflect its transformation from that of an active local airport to a regional economic generator. Beyond that, we are also so excited to incorporate our focus on customer service into our overall mission, which has really given our airport the ‘wow’ factor received from our clients and customers. We are consistently seeing this in all areas of our operations. We are BEVERLY REGIONAL A I RPORT Airport Director, Gloria Bouillon growing, our businesses are flourishing, and our operations have doubled in the last four years. Now, the challenge is, how do we meet these new demands and capitalize on this incredible opportunity?” The Airport’s history dates back to 1928 when it was built through the efforts of the Beverly Aero Club and the Beverly Chamber of Commerce. Not long afterwards, the City of Beverly assumed ownership. During World War II the U.S. Navy operated the airport under a joint- use agreement until 1950 when it was formally returned to the City of Beverly. On November 2, 2015, the Beverly Municipal Airport changed its name to the Beverly Regional Airport – one of 39 public use airports within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Today, Beverly Regional Airport generates approximately $34.300,000 per year in economic activity to the local area according to a recent economic impact study. Beyond the robust