Business View Magazine | May 2020

50 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MAY 2020 economic benefits it provides to the community, the Airport works closely with local business communities to promote the Airport on local, regional, and national levels. Robert Bradford, the President of North Shore Chamber of Commerce stated, “I see the Airport as a critical economic development asset for the region that has not been realized yet.” Corporate users range from small business to Fortune 500 companies. In fact, one of the reasons Cherry Hill Corporate Center was built adjacent to BVY was because the developer wanted airport accessibility. Commercial deliveries also help businesses like manufacturers, auto dealerships, and others receive parts and specialized equipment. Local hospitals can receive timely delivery of organs, blood, and medicine and patients can be transported when minutes matter. The Airport plays important roles in search and rescue, and disaster relief efforts, as well as providing enjoyment to the community with airshows and aircraft displays. Airport tenants include Avier Flight School; Baker Aviation Management; North Atlantic Air; Beverly Flight Center; Massachusetts Task Force Urban Search & Rescue, and Air Bear Aviation, a large aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul company. Airport Commission Chair, Scott Dullea, proclaims “Beverly Airport has seen unprecedented positive growth in recent years. The mindset locally has changed because of outreach to the community and local businesses. What used to be a wait and see approach to growth has been supplanted by Ms. Bouillon’s proactive outreach which has garnered interest and investment. We have ushered in a new era of excitement of what can be accomplished. The Airport has been stewarded by the energetic leadership of both Ms. Bouillon and Mayor Cahill and despite these uncertain times, the future for Beverly Airport looks bright. “ The new Airport Master Plan will identify long-term needs and growth opportunities