The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce
8825 34th Ave NE #C, Marysville, WA 98270
Phone (360)659-7700 FAX (360)653-7539
PRESS RELEASE
DATE: October 22, 2008
SUBJECT: October 31, 3008 Business Before Hours features "Benefits of Paine Field Commercialization"
CONTACT PERSON: Caldie Rogers RELEASE DATE: Immediate
Paine Field Commercialization – a topic of such polarity that it can divide a room within minutes.
Updated information:
Dan Russo, Vice President of Marketing for Horizon will join the panel on October 31, and will present Horizon's plans for air service at Paine Field airport and will be available to answer audience questions. He will join fellow speakers Todd Brunner, Brunner Construction, co-chair of “Fly Paine Field”, Snohomish County Councilman John Koster, Mayor Dennis Kendall and Representative John McCoy. This will be a great chance to get the facts!
Whether for or against allowing commercial flights at this well situated airfield, more than likely you have a strong opinion about it. Join us on October 31st when Business Before Hours presents an in-depth look at the benefits that our entire county could reap by going forward.
For years the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce has been in support of expanding Paine Field to include commercial air service. On October 2, Horizon announced that it would like to begin operating at least two daily round-trip flights to both Portland and Spokane from Paine Field before summer 2009. Horizon's announcement is welcome news to the thousands of people who are tired of fighting hours of traffic to get to and from Sea-Tac," said Greg Tisdel, co-chairman of Fly Paine Field, a group that advocates commercial air service at Paine Field.
Passenger air service at Paine Field would offer travelers welcome relief from traffic congestion, create jobs and benefit aviation-related businesses and tourism. With fewer people driving to Sea-Tac from Snohomish County and communities to the north, there would be fewer cars on I-5 – reducing traffic, saving gas and cutting carbon emissions.
On October 31 we will feature a panel presentation featuring Todd Brunner, Brunner Construction, co-chair of “Fly Paine Field”, Snohomish County Councilman John Koster, Mayor Dennis Kendall and Representative John McCoy on this critical issue. Make reservations now to get the facts!
This event is proudly sponsored by Chamber member University Center of North Puget Sound:
About University Center of North Puget Sound:
Looking for local options for earning a bachelor's or master's degree for yourself, your family members, or your employees? We have them!
The mission of the University Center of North Puget Sound is to bring higher education programs closer to the residents of North Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties. Currently, sixteen bachelor's degree programs and four master's degrees are available. The programs include in-person, interactive video, and online formats. Administered through Everett Community College, the University Center is located in downtown Everett at Everett Station. Visit us, or go to www.uceverett.org
Business Before Hours takes place at the Tulalip Casino, located at 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. Doors open at 7:00 am with breakfast served at 7:20 am and our program starting at 7:30 am. Please RSVP with The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce at 360-659-7700 or by e-mail to Billw@marysvilletulalipchamber.com. The cost is $23.00 for pre-registered guests and $28.00 at the door.
The Greater MarysvilleTulalip Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit, action agency committed to supporting and advancing the needs of the greater Marysville Tulalip area business communities. ###
