Rothbury Executive Air, LLC (R.E.A.L) West Michigans First World Class FBO Proposal for Kent County Board of Aeronautics May,
First Class Amenities and Comfort Executive Lounge, Coffee, Espresso & Hospitality Bar Airports Only On Site Commercial Catering Kitchen & Deli Only FBO in GRR Able to Accommodate a Gulfstream 650V
R.E.A.L. is Supported, Not Opposed References: References: William P. Crawford, Currently serves on the Board of Directors for Steelcase and is the former President and CEO William P. Crawford, Currently serves on the Board of Directors for Steelcase and is the former President and CEO Mark J. Bissell, President of Bissell, Inc. Mark J. Bissell, President of Bissell, Inc. Douglas F. Meijer, Co-Chairman of Meijer, Inc. Douglas F. Meijer, Co-Chairman of Meijer, Inc. J.C. Huizenga, CEO of National Heritage Academies J.C. Huizenga, CEO of National Heritage Academies Mark Saur, President & CEO of Old Orchard Brands, LLC Mark Saur, President & CEO of Old Orchard Brands, LLC
Fact vs. Fiction The Trap of Not Enough Business The Trap of Not Enough Business Theres No Reservation for Corporate Hangars Theres No Reservation for Corporate Hangars The Zoning is Already Approved The Zoning is Already Approved
Fact vs. Fiction Continued FBOs and Corporate Hangars are Completely Compatible FBOs and Corporate Hangars are Completely Compatible Commercial Development and Uses are ALL OVER the West Development Area Commercial Development and Uses are ALL OVER the West Development Area
Fact vs. Fiction Continued Security is Strong, Privacy is Unchanged Security is Strong, Privacy is Unchanged The East Expansion Area Doesnt Work The East Expansion Area Doesnt Work GRR Has Met its XJet Marketing Obligations GRR Has Met its XJet Marketing Obligations
Competition or Monopoly?
Economic Impact Estimated Annual Rent and Fuel Flowage Fees to the Airport: $155,000 First Year Estimated Annual Rent and Fuel Flowage Fees to the Airport: $155,000 First Year $5,000,000 Investment $5,000,000 Investment 30 – 40 New Jobs 30 – 40 New Jobs Construction and Service Jobs Construction and Service Jobs
Win – Win – Win Brings NEW Services to the Community Brings REVENUE to the Airport Creates NEW Jobs
Gerald R. Ford International Airport to be World Class Infrastructure – Built for Next 40 Years, Done Commercial Service Growing in Cooperation with RAAWM, Happening REAL, High Performing, Full Service, World Class FBO to be Built for the next 40 years, Its Up to You
Rothbury Executive Air, LLC Thank you! May,