BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Golden Shovel Agency Events BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16db446cafb1ffb1466e71eaf97a4f49@www.goldenshovelagency.com DTSTAMP:20261027T143727Z DTSTART:20261116T180000Z DTEND:20261116T190000Z SUMMARY:The Aviation Edge: Your Airport Is NOT The Problem\; It Is The Solution DESCRIPTION:Airports are chronically misunderstood as an economic development asset. Community leaders too often ignore their local airport and neglect the economic potential of a thriving aviation community\, seeing an airfield as a problem rather than a solution that brings investment\, jobs\, and critical healthcare. The reality is that your airport can drive economic growth.Ron Kresha\, the leading aviation promotion strategist\, for a free webinar featuring real-world examples and replicable success stories that demonstrate how local airports can deliver a powerful return on every dollar invested. Ron will explain:The economic case for airport investment: How airports can generate significant returns and why advances in aviation are creating new opportunities.What airports mean to site selectors: How aviation access can influence business location decisions and strengthen your community's competitive position.How to build support and attract investment: Strategies for communicating your airport's value\, engaging stakeholders and making the case for improvements.Attendees will receive access to Golden Shovel Agency’s Airport Opportunity Scorecard and a  \;complementary Airport Readiness Report to help you build support for your airport and the economic benefits.Who is this for?Any economic development professional or airport manager who would like to unlock the economic potential of their local airport. \; END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR