Chamber to Attend NBAA Trade Show

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce to market region

and state at NBAA trade show

 
Hutchinson, Kansas (September 18, 2008) – Twelve state and regional partners have joined forces to market Kansas and the south-central Kansas region as the “Air Capital of the World” at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention.

“South-Central Kansas is known throughout the industry for our aviation industry cluster,” said Dana Regehr, Director of Economic Development, Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce (HRCCC). “Working with the state and other area partners including the Hutchinson Municipal Airport, and Hutchinson Community College and the state, we are making sure we let the entire industry know that this is the region with the business, the infrastructure and the partnership to help aviation companies succeed.”

Through the efforts of the partners, the region will have a larger presence than before at the NBAA show, the largest business aviation trade show. In recent years, other states and communities have increased their presence and efforts to recruit aviation industries.

In addition to supporting existing business and marketing the benefits of the region, the partners will also market advanced research and training capabilities, and development opportunities at airports.

“NBAA is one of the best opportunities to create connections. Sometimes that’s by showing our support for our existing aviation companies, or showing other businesses what our current businesses or our community has to offer,” said Regehr. “Together those connections mean growth for our community, region and state.”

Our “Air Capital of the World” delegation includes: Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition, Kansas Department of Commerce, Butler County Economic Development, Harvey County Economic Development/Newton City-County Airport, Composites Kansas Wired Initiative, National Institute for Aviation Research, Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce/Hutchinson Community College/ Hutchinson MunicipalAirport, Sumner County Economic Development Commission, Wichita Area Technical College and Wichita Mid-Continent Airport/Col. James Jabara Airport, K-96 Corridor Development Association, and Nimlok Kansas/The Design Centre.

RELEASED BY:
Holly Schmidt, Director of Communications/Special Events
hollys@hutchchamber.com