Business View Magazine | October 2020

152 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 New River Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. New River CTC is an equal opportunity institution (www.newriver.edu/nondiscrimination). Developing training and degree programs to meet workforce needs in southern West Virginia. NEWRIVER.EDU 866-349-3739 design just like at Dulles, but that moved us along with what the real thought was.” Today, RCMA offers daily commercial flights to and from Douglas International (CLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Contour Airlines. As one of the largest Part 135 operators in the United States, Contour Aviation operates a diverse fleet of aircraft that includes regional airliners for its commercial service, as well as numerous business jets available for private charter. Being a small facility, Raleigh County Memorial Airport markets itself as a low-stress alternative to busier hubs. Parking is free and there are never long lines for security clearance. Passengers can check their bags at the counter or the gate. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing within the Airport is not a problem. A strong coal industry, along with funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, helped drive much of the Airport’s early development. Many