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County economic development director tells commission airport drives jobs, investment
Summary
Jamie Gilbert, Oconee County economic development director, told the Aeronautics Commission the county airport is a key asset for recruitment and retention, citing a 2018 study that linked the airport to roughly 94 jobs and about $7.6 million in annual spending and noting Mine America's relocation decision was influenced by airport access.
Jamie Gilbert, Oconee County economic development director, told the Aeronautics Commission on April 28 that the county airport is a significant economic engine that supports job creation, investment and quality of life.
"I truly believe that our airport is one of the finest airports in the state," Gilbert said. He described the airport as an introduction to the community for…
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