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fer the free Wi-Fi internet service, but
perhaps sometime in the near future we will
offer a much faster system for those that re-
quire it because we know that there’s a desire
to stream music and download files, so we’d
like to say that we adjust with the needs of
the industry.”
HOME GROWN
HOSPITALITY
Working closely with both regional and lo-
cal representatives, the airport, while heav-
ily focusing on its rebranding efforts has not
forgotten about its roots.
“The city encourages the use of local busi-
nesses and we personally have outreach pro-
grams at different times throughout the year
to encourage local business participation,”
Curry said. “If there are businesses that come
into the airport that aren’t local, we assist
them with local vendors that may be able to
provide supplies and employment for them
as well.”
On September 24, 2014, Tailwinds, a mas-
ter concessionaire was awarded retail, food,
beverage, and coffee concessions within the
airport. Enlisted to improve the passenger
experience, streamline operational efficien-
cies, and increase non-aeronautical revenue,
the Tailwind’s proposal projects an annual
increase of $586,380 and plans to expand
concessions post security, while developing
an open and inviting central concession mar-
ketplace and updating the retail, food and
beverage concepts pre-security. Slated to be-
gin in June 2015, construction will run into