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Board proposes task force and outreach to attract businesses to Ely Airport
Summary
Board members supported outlining a task force to coordinate agency and public contacts, work with NNRDA, and develop outreach to businesses that might locate at Ely Airport; discussion included long-term lease strategy and timely inspections to support arrivals.
Mike Coster said Sheldon Mudd of the Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority suggested a higher-level intake group to coordinate contacts, develop economic ideas and improve public impressions. The board reached consensus to draft an outline of the group's goals, expectations and a list of possible members.
Discussion included outreach to businesses that might expand or relocate to Ely Airport; Tim Parish relayed advice from the Elko Airport Manager to use long-term leases rather than selling property. The board discussed supporting new businesses with timely building inspections and holding presentations to showcase what the county and airport can offer.
