| Airports are good neighbors. |
- Airports provide educational opportunities for young people.
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- Airports support law enforcement, search and rescue, and medical evacuation.
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- Airports are quiet, secure, clean, green, and safe.
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- Airports support charities and host community events.
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| Airports are good for business. |
- Airports attract high-quality businesses.
In fact, TIP Strategies president Tom Stellman said at the Katy Economic Development Council's strategic plan roll-out event held September 12, 2006 that:
"If you were to ask an outsider what is the biggest asset that Katy has, they would say its proximity to Houston," Stellman said. "Having an airport that caters to business executives like the Houston Executive Airport is critical as Houston continues to grow."
- Quote taken from a Houston Chronicle story written by Helen Eriksen appearing in the local Katy zone edition. TIP Strategies is a leading economic development consulting firm based in Austin. You can read the entire article at http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/katy/news/4181870.html
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- Airports facilitate commerce.
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- Airports disseminate technology and encourage innovation.
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- Airports encourage the creation of small businesses.
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| Airports are good for community development. |
- Airports create skilled, high-paying jobs.
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- Airports provide access to the world for businesses and individuals.
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- Airports generate property tax and sales tax revenue.
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- Airports provide infrastructure useful outside the airport.
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