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ImpactAir: Transforming Airports into Economic Growth Engines

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

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Event Details

Air travel is rapidly becoming more personal and more accessible, and that change is creating economic development opportunities for airports and communities that are prepared to take advantage. 

Join Golden Shovel Agency CFO and aviation enthusiast Ron Kresha for a webinar exploring how general aviation airports can plan for the future and fund the upgrades needed to be future-ready. Ron will explore:

  • What the growth of autonomous flight, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, flying cars, and more will mean for air travel, airports, public health, and more;
  • How communities can position themselves for success in this rapidly approaching future.
  • How to identify and secure funding for needed upgrades; and
  • How to communicate change to help residents understand the value of their local airport.

The changes coming to air travel have the potential to be as significant as the construction of the railroad and interstate freeway. And just like with those infrastructure developments, airports and communities that aren't prepared risk being left behind. This webinar will help airport leaders and economic development professionals with an airport of any size in their community build a foundation that prepares them for success.

Speaker: Ron Kresha (rkresha@goldenshovelagency.com)

For More Information:

Matthew Darius
Matthew Darius
Executive Director | Operations Southern Economic Development Council