Business View Magazine | May/June 2022

121 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 ER I E-OTTAWA INTERNAT IONAL A I RPORT cuisines, so we have big plans to branch out with the catering and we will be able to provide any type of food experience a client is hungry for.” The airport team works hand-in-hand with local tourism and economic development, and the airport often serves as either the cornerstone or the cherry on top of many economic development conversations. Finken reports, “We enjoy a close relationship and we’re looped in on a lot of different discussions and conversations at all levels for attracting business development to Erie and Ottawa counties.” In terms of capital improvement, Erie-Ottawa International recently completed an updated Master Plan in October 2020 and has been working on expansion and renovation by what has been laid out for the next number of years. The primary runway is due for resurfacing in 2025 - 2026 and will be the next major FAA funded project. Play & Stay Shores & Islands Ohio is more than just a place, it’s a feeling. Discover something new with each adventure. Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned regular, experiences here stay in your heart for a lifetime. Find your Lake Erie Love at SHORESandISLANDS.com.