There are already at least two companies already producing 3D printers. 3D Sys Corps is producing for the consumer market, and Stratasys is focusing on commercial/industrial applications. Both are publically traded companies. The government is again trying to pick winners and losers...and the taxpayers are guaranteed to be the big losers. Obama needs to stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
First, the subsidy issue. Akron/Canton used the same subsidies to bring AirTran in and grow their airport to the one you know now. In fact, they still receive some subsides as do many airports around the country. The money is strictly to be used for attracting an airline. Every airport including Cleveland and Pittsburgh, which you and others on here tout, has to offer incentives and breaks to their airlines as well.
Second is your laugh at the companies who have pledged. I don't think you would be laughing if you knew some of the companies who have pledged support for flights into and out of YNG. One company even pledged over $700,000. Don't ask who it could be or who the 55 companies are because companies get a little upset if you give away what their travel budget is. They don't like to tip their competitor’s hand that way.
Travel Banks are not uncommon and are very creditable. Gulfport MS and Elizabethtown KY have airports using a travel bank with pledges.
YNG is not looking to become the next PIT or CLE or even CAK. Those working hard at the airport want to provide service and convenience to the business community and the people who live in the region.
On a side note, by the time the year is out, just over 80,000 passengers will have passed through YNG and is increasing every year for the past 5 years. I hardly would call it a black hole.
Great Article! The amount of pledges in the article is a little low. As of today, the total pledges received in just two weeks is nearly $1.4 million! Come out and support your airport during our Open House from 1130 to 1 on Wed. Sept 26th. Hope to see you there!
A rude awakening ACROSS the Midwest today, after a pre-dawn earthquake rocks Illinois. But all the way into Ohio, residents felt the aftershocks. And it begs the question: Could something like that happen here?
"WE HAVE JUST AS MANY EARTHQUAKES AS CALIFORNIA FOR EXAMPLE."
But Geologist Ann Harris (YSU Geology Professor) says we just can't feel them. Hundreds though are detected here in the Buckeye State.
Harris says Ohio usually experiences quakes that rank about a five on the Richter scale, resulting in very few injuries or damage, much like they felt in the Midwest.
"I WAS LAYING IN BED AND FELT AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENTIRE HOUSE STARTED TO SHAKE. YOU COULD FEEL IT, THE BED AND EVERYTHING MOVING. IT WAS VERY FORCEFUL."
But officials say a stronger, more damaging one could hit the Valley.
"THERE'S A PREDICTION THAT IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS, WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A MAJOR QUAKE IN THIS AREA."
So big, it could be worse than they've ever had in California, mainly because Youngstown sits between two faults. But don't start shaking yet, officials say chances are it won't happen soon. Just remember, earthquakes can rattle both coasts and in between, AT ANY TIME. While it's hard to predict when an earthquake could hit....it's easy to prepare. Ohio does offer earthquake insurance for home owners that's usually relatively cheap.
A rude awakening ACROSS the Midwest today, after a pre-dawn earthquake rocks Illinois. But all the way into Ohio, residents felt the aftershocks. And it begs the question: Could something like that happen here?
"WE HAVE JUST AS MANY EARTHQUAKES AS CALIFORNIA FOR EXAMPLE."
But Geologist Ann Harris (YSU Geology Professor) says we just can't feel them. Hundreds though are detected here in the Buckeye State.
Harris says Ohio usually experiences quakes that rank about a five on the Richter scale, resulting in very few injuries or damage, much like they felt in the Midwest.
"I WAS LAYING IN BED AND FELT AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENTIRE HOUSE STARTED TO SHAKE. YOU COULD FEEL IT, THE BED AND EVERYTHING MOVING. IT WAS VERY FORCEFUL."
But officials say a stronger, more damaging one could hit the Valley.
"THERE'S A PREDICTION THAT IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS, WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A MAJOR QUAKE IN THIS AREA."
So big, it could be worse than they've ever had in California, mainly because Youngstown sits between two faults. But don't start shaking yet, officials say chances are it won't happen soon. Just remember, earthquakes can rattle both coasts and in between, AT ANY TIME. While it's hard to predict when an earthquake could hit....it's easy to prepare. Ohio does offer earthquake insurance for home owners that's usually relatively cheap.
Thanks for your input. The airport has set goals and objectives. Passenger numbers are up since 1995. These ideas and plans are reviewed at our meetings and you are always welcome to attend.
Studies have been done where a name change does help an airport attract new business which is why it is being looked into. It is not the only thing that does it, but it is a start. Part of a much bigger plan of economic development.
I appreciate your comments about the airport. I invite you to join the YNGAir Partners organization. We support the development of airservice at YNG, and economic development of the entire region through the airport. You can see what we are about on our Facebook page (search YNGAir Partners), Twitter (same name) or email us at yngairpartners@gmail.com.
Look forward to hearing from you and your ideas about our airport!
I appreciate your concerns. The study outcome will be in our favor. The airport in recent years has conducted studies and surveys and the matter at hand – air service – has been at the top of every business survey taken. Air travel is a business recruitment issue; it is a convention marketing issue; it is a business retention issue; it is even a community self-image issue. If any flag can rally the business community, it ought to be air service.
Back in May, Colgan Air traffic increased 8.5 percent. December 9th, Delta Connections traffic increased a blistering 18.4 percent in November and United is at 8.4 percent, all having year after year gains.
With this and Allegiant's success (increase of 12.2 percent), I believe for marketing, the 1 million is worth it (the $287,500 is raised by local fundraising). Look at it this way, Akron Canton's marketing budget is 3.3 million, above and beyond what is raised by local funds in that area. We are just beginning!
V&M Star, the Youngstown Business Incubator, GM Lordstown and several other successes in the region make supporting the airport even that much more great!
An airline with new flights at any airport, including the big airports, asks for financial support from the community and businesses, just as any new business coming into an new area would.
The fact is an airline is spending their own money to conduct a study to see if YNG is viable, and they will see it is! They wouldn't do it unless it was a good thing for their business and they could make money.
Since TWO or THREE airlines are conducting feasibility studies, shows there is a viable business model.
The need and most notably the desire from those around the region to fly in and out of YNG is there and the airlines agree. It didn't happen eons ago, it is happening now!
Obama names Youngstown as model for new tech development
There are already at least two companies already producing 3D printers. 3D Sys Corps is producing for the consumer market, and Stratasys is focusing on commercial/industrial applications. Both are publically traded companies. The government is again trying to pick winners and losers...and the taxpayers are guaranteed to be the big losers. Obama needs to stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
February 13, 2013 at 3:34 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Pledges in airport travel bank hit $1.6M
Flick,
I have to refute your claims.
First, the subsidy issue. Akron/Canton used the same subsidies to bring AirTran in and grow their airport to the one you know now. In fact, they still receive some subsides as do many airports around the country. The money is strictly to be used for attracting an airline. Every airport including Cleveland and Pittsburgh, which you and others on here tout, has to offer incentives and breaks to their airlines as well.
Second is your laugh at the companies who have pledged. I don't think you would be laughing if you knew some of the companies who have pledged support for flights into and out of YNG. One company even pledged over $700,000. Don't ask who it could be or who the 55 companies are because companies get a little upset if you give away what their travel budget is. They don't like to tip their competitor’s hand that way.
Travel Banks are not uncommon and are very creditable. Gulfport MS and Elizabethtown KY have airports using a travel bank with pledges.
YNG is not looking to become the next PIT or CLE or even CAK. Those working hard at the airport want to provide service and convenience to the business community and the people who live in the region.
On a side note, by the time the year is out, just over 80,000 passengers will have passed through YNG and is increasing every year for the past 5 years. I hardly would call it a black hole.
October 3, 2012 at 1:24 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Support in region grows for commercial air travel
Great Article! The amount of pledges in the article is a little low. As of today, the total pledges received in just two weeks is nearly $1.4 million! Come out and support your airport during our Open House from 1130 to 1 on Wed. Sept 26th. Hope to see you there!
September 25, 2012 at 11:51 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Righetti criticizes port authority over name change
Vindy,
The name of the airport would change, but the FAA moniker of YNG will not change. The bag tags will continue to say YNG as they have for decades.
January 20, 2012 at 11:01 a.m. permalink suggest removal
UPDATE: State bans injection wells within 5 miles of Youngstown site
Excerps from WKBN on 12/29/2008:
http://www.wkbn.com/content/news/loca...
A rude awakening ACROSS the Midwest today, after a pre-dawn earthquake rocks Illinois. But all the way into Ohio, residents felt the aftershocks. And it begs the question: Could something like that happen here?
"WE HAVE JUST AS MANY EARTHQUAKES AS CALIFORNIA FOR EXAMPLE."
But Geologist Ann Harris (YSU Geology Professor) says we just can't feel them. Hundreds though are detected here in the Buckeye State.
Harris says Ohio usually experiences quakes that rank about a five on the Richter scale, resulting in very few injuries or damage, much like they felt in the Midwest.
"I WAS LAYING IN BED AND FELT AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENTIRE HOUSE STARTED TO SHAKE. YOU COULD FEEL IT, THE BED AND EVERYTHING MOVING. IT WAS VERY FORCEFUL."
But officials say a stronger, more damaging one could hit the Valley.
"THERE'S A PREDICTION THAT IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS, WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A MAJOR QUAKE IN THIS AREA."
So big, it could be worse than they've ever had in California, mainly because Youngstown sits between two faults. But don't start shaking yet, officials say chances are it won't happen soon. Just remember, earthquakes can rattle both coasts and in between, AT ANY TIME. While it's hard to predict when an earthquake could hit....it's easy to prepare. Ohio does offer earthquake insurance for home owners that's usually relatively cheap.
January 11, 2012 at 4:55 p.m. permalink suggest removal
200 rally in Columbus against hydraulic fracturing
Excerps from WKBN on 12/29/2008:
http://www.wkbn.com/content/news/loca...
A rude awakening ACROSS the Midwest today, after a pre-dawn earthquake rocks Illinois. But all the way into Ohio, residents felt the aftershocks. And it begs the question: Could something like that happen here?
"WE HAVE JUST AS MANY EARTHQUAKES AS CALIFORNIA FOR EXAMPLE."
But Geologist Ann Harris (YSU Geology Professor) says we just can't feel them. Hundreds though are detected here in the Buckeye State.
Harris says Ohio usually experiences quakes that rank about a five on the Richter scale, resulting in very few injuries or damage, much like they felt in the Midwest.
"I WAS LAYING IN BED AND FELT AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENTIRE HOUSE STARTED TO SHAKE. YOU COULD FEEL IT, THE BED AND EVERYTHING MOVING. IT WAS VERY FORCEFUL."
But officials say a stronger, more damaging one could hit the Valley.
"THERE'S A PREDICTION THAT IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS, WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A MAJOR QUAKE IN THIS AREA."
So big, it could be worse than they've ever had in California, mainly because Youngstown sits between two faults. But don't start shaking yet, officials say chances are it won't happen soon. Just remember, earthquakes can rattle both coasts and in between, AT ANY TIME. While it's hard to predict when an earthquake could hit....it's easy to prepare. Ohio does offer earthquake insurance for home owners that's usually relatively cheap.
January 11, 2012 at 4:50 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Airport survey finds most favor a change of name
Redcent,
Thanks for your input. The airport has set goals and objectives. Passenger numbers are up since 1995. These ideas and plans are reviewed at our meetings and you are always welcome to attend.
Studies have been done where a name change does help an airport attract new business which is why it is being looked into. It is not the only thing that does it, but it is a start. Part of a much bigger plan of economic development.
January 10, 2012 at 2:53 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Tigerlily
I appreciate your comments about the airport. I invite you to join the YNGAir Partners organization. We support the development of airservice at YNG, and economic development of the entire region through the airport. You can see what we are about on our Facebook page (search YNGAir Partners), Twitter (same name) or email us at yngairpartners@gmail.com.
Look forward to hearing from you and your ideas about our airport!
December 9, 2010 at 2:33 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Merger fallout could add flights at Valley airport
Censor,
I appreciate your concerns. The study outcome will be in our favor. The airport in recent years has conducted studies and surveys and the matter at hand – air service – has been at the top of every business survey taken. Air travel is a business recruitment issue; it is a convention marketing issue; it is a business retention issue; it is even a community self-image issue. If any flag can rally the business community, it ought to be air service.
Back in May, Colgan Air traffic increased 8.5 percent. December 9th, Delta Connections traffic increased a blistering 18.4 percent in November and United is at 8.4 percent, all having year after year gains.
With this and Allegiant's success (increase of 12.2 percent), I believe for marketing, the 1 million is worth it (the $287,500 is raised by local fundraising). Look at it this way, Akron Canton's marketing budget is 3.3 million, above and beyond what is raised by local funds in that area. We are just beginning!
V&M Star, the Youngstown Business Incubator, GM Lordstown and several other successes in the region make supporting the airport even that much more great!
December 9, 2010 at 2:25 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Merger fallout could add flights at Valley airport
Censor,
An airline with new flights at any airport, including the big airports, asks for financial support from the community and businesses, just as any new business coming into an new area would.
The fact is an airline is spending their own money to conduct a study to see if YNG is viable, and they will see it is! They wouldn't do it unless it was a good thing for their business and they could make money.
Since TWO or THREE airlines are conducting feasibility studies, shows there is a viable business model.
The need and most notably the desire from those around the region to fly in and out of YNG is there and the airlines agree. It didn't happen eons ago, it is happening now!
December 9, 2010 at 11:56 a.m. permalink suggest removal