St. RegifeMohawk Tribe 

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Chief Monica M. Jacobs 

Chief Mark H. Garrow 

Chief Randy Hart 

Sub-Chief Pamela D. Brown 

Sub-Chief Stacy A. Skidders 

Sub-Chief Shelley Jacobs 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Grant Application of Town of Massena under the DOT Small Community Air Service 

Development Program 

DOCKET DOT-OST-2010-0124 

The Office of Economic Development for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe supports the 

application filed by the Town of Massena to market Essential Air Service at the Massena 

International Airport 

We applaud the ongoing work of the Town of Massena, and of the St. Lawrence Valley Air 

Task Force from 2004-2009, toward improving air service in the central part of the rural, 

Northern New York Canadian border region. 

Options to air service would greatly enhance our travel options and benefit our local 

business community and access to our tribal facilities including our Casinos. 

We are hopeful that the US DOT will award the Town of Massena grant funding to 

promote their Air Service Initiative. 

Sincerely, 

Steven B. Cook 

Director, Office of Economic Development 

cc: Joseph D. Gray, Supervisor, Town of Massena 

Helping Build A Bener Tomorrow 

412 State Route 37 

Akwesasne, New York 13655 

Phone:518-358-2272 
Chamlber of Commerce 

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'••'"•'JV.li 13 /^ q.Q3 MalonchfY 12953 

Phone:(518)483-3760 

Fax:(518)483-3172 

Toll Free: 1-877-Malonel (625-6631) 

Email: director@visitmalone.com 

Website: www.visitmalone.com 

Sq)tember3,2010 

Susan L. Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Grant Application of Town of Massena Under the DOT Small Community Air 

Service Development Program 

DOCKET DOT-OST-2010-0124 

Dear Susan, 

I am writing in support of the application filed by the Town of Massena to market 

Essential Air Service at the Massena International Airport. I also wish to confirm the 

commitment of The Malone Chamber of Commerce to aichieving the objectives of the 

grant application. 

Specifically, we understand arid agree to assist the Town of Massena with: 

• Planning and implementing grant-funded "Fly Massena" events/promotions to 

encourage use of the EAS service at the Massena Airport 

• Providing input into "Fly Massena" marketing materials 

• Providing guidance and assistance to professionals working on air service data 

collection and market research in support of improving EAS enplanements 

The Malone Chamber of Conmierce applauds the ongoing work of the Town of Massena, 

and of the St. Lawrence Vailley Air Task Force from 2004-2009, toward improving air 

service in the central part of the rural. Northern New York Canadian border region. We 

concur that increasing enplanement numbers in Massiena, through the EAS marketing 

program proposed in its grant application, is the next step in the process of attracting a 

carrier that will work with us to move beyond subsidized air sCTvice. 

In addition, we believe that Malone Chamber of Commerce member businesses, now 

limited in aviation options, would realize increased convenience and productivity with 

improved air service. 
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We encourage US DOT to award the Town of Massena grant funding to promote their 

EAS service. In return, we will do our best, as a community partner, to assure the success 

of the "Fly Massena" campaign. 

Sincerely, 

^W^M 

Malone Chamber of CommCTce^ 

cc: Joseph D. Gray, Supervisor, Town of Massena 
50 Main Street 

Massena, NY 13662 

315-769-3525 

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Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Grant Application of Town of Massena Under the DOT Small Community Air Service 

Development Program. 

DOCKET DOT-OST-2010-0124 

Dear Assistant Secretary Kurland, 

I am writing in support of the application filed by the Town of Massena to market Essential Air Service at 

the Massena International Airport. I also wish to confirm the commitment of The Greater Massena 

Chamber of Commerce to achieving the objectives of the grant application. 

Specifically, we understand and agree to assist the Town of Massena with: 

• Planning and implementing grant-funded "Fly Massena" events/promotions to encourage use of the EAS 

service at tlie Massena Airport. . 

Providing input into "Fly Massena" marketing materials. 

Providing guidance and assistance to professionals working on air service data collection and market 

research injsupport of improving EAS enplanements. 

The Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce applauds the ongoing work of the Town of Massena, and of 

the St. Lawrence Valley Air Task Force from 2004-2009, toward improving air service in the central part 

of the rural, Northern New York Canadian border region. We concur that increasing enplanement numbers 

in Massena, through the EAS marketing program proposed in its grant application, is the next step in the 

process of attracting a carrier that will work vdth us to move beyond subsidized air service. 

-'7eiSgi'iS)i^p;:;;!?;^-»jii\Sg*sS'^^ 
50 Main Street 

Massena, NY 13662 

315-769-3525 

315-769-5295 (fax) 

In addition as part of the Northern New York Air Task Force I have personally visited Montreal and spoke 

to over 50 Canadian Travel agents that are very encouraged to have their clients fly out of Massena. 

We encourage US DOT to award the Town of Massena grant funding to promote their EAS service. In 

return, we will do our best, as a commimity partner, to assure the success of the "Fly Massena" campaign. 

Sincere! Wc^M"^^ Michael Gleason 

Executive Director 

Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce 

Cc: Joseph D. Gray, Supervisor, Tovm of Massena 

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DEPARTMENT OF 

TRANSPORTATION 

CKET OPERATIONS 

Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena 

website: www.rnassenaworks.com 

email: bdc0massenaworks.com 

fax: 315.705.0141 

pinone: 315.769.8484 

September 1,2010 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Grant Application of Town of Massena Under the DOT Small Community Air Service 

Development Program 

DOCKET DOT-OST-2010-0124 

Dear Assistant Secretary Kurland: 

On behalf of the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena, the primary economic 

development agency that serves the greater Massena community, 1 am writing to support of the 

application filed by the Town of Massena to market Essential Air Service at the Massena International 

Airport. As one of the primary partners in this application, I can assure you that our organization 

stands ready to achieve the objectives outlined in the grant application. 

My organization will continue to provide leadership in assisting the Town of Massena with: 

• Planning and implementing grant-funded "Fly Massena" events to expand use of the EAS 

service at the Massena Airport 

• Developing the content of 'Tly Massena" marketing materials 

• Providing guidance to professionals working on air service data collection and market 

research in support of improving EAS enplanements 

Further, the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena applauds the ongoing work of 

the Town of Massena, and that of all partners affiliated with the St. Lawrence Valley Air Task Force, 

toward improving air service in central northern New York. Access to available and affordable 

transportation is the most critical component in the economic development process. 

The marketing program that has been proposed as part of the Massena application will enhance the 

ongoing efforts of local economic development officials and provide a much needed vehicle to 

promote service fi-om the Massena International Airport as a regional economic development asset. 

Increasing enplanements in Massena is a critical step in our long-term strategy of attracting a carrier 

that does not require a subsidy to serve. 

On behalf of everyone associated with my organization, I encourage US DOT to award the Town of 

Massena grant funding to promote EAS service from the Massena International Airport. You can be 

PO Box 521 7, Massena New York 13662 
assured that the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena will make every necessary 

investment to ensure that the "Fly Massena" campaign is a success for all vested partners. 

Sincerely, 

cc: Joseph D. Gray; Supervisor, Town of Massena 

Dan Pease; President, Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena 
MEMBERSHIP 

CHAIRMAN 

Brian W. Staples 

Brian Staples, CPA 

VICE CHAIRMAN 

Ernest LaBafT 

President Emeritus, 

Aluminum Brick & Glass 

Workers Intefiiational Union 

SECRETARY 

Lynn Blevins 

Blevins Brothers, Inc. 

Mark C. Hall 

Town of Fine, New York 

Andrew McMahon 

iVIassena Electric Department 

R. Joseph Weekes, Jr. 

Weekes Agency 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE 

OFFICER 

Raymond Fountain 

St. Lawrence County 

Industrial Development Agency 

CHIEF FINANCIAL 

OFFICER 

Klmberiy Gilbert 

St. Lawrence County 

Industrial Development Agency 

St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency 

80 State Highway 310, Suite 6 ~ Canton, New York 13617 

Phone: (315) 379-9806 ~ Fax: (315) 386-2573 ~ www.slcida.com 

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September 1,2010 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Grant Application of Town of Massena 

Under the DOT Small Community Air Service Development Program 

DOCKET DOT-OST-2010-0124 

Dear Ms. Kurland: 

Please accept this letter in support of the Town of Massena's application to market Essential Air 

Service at the Massena International Airport. I also wish to confirm the commitment of the St. 

Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency to achieving the objectives of the grant application. 

Specifically, we understand and agree to assist the Town of Massena with: 

• Planning and implementing grant-funded "Fly Massena" events/promotions to encourage use of the 

EAS service at the Massena Airport 

• Providing input into "Fly Massena" marketing materials 

• Providing guidance and assistance to professionals working on air service data collection and 

market research in support of improving EAS enplanements 

The St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency applauds the ongoing work of the Town of 

Massena, and of the St. Lawrence Valley Air Task Force from 2004-2009, toward improving air 

service in the central part of the rural, Northern New York Canadian border region. We concur that 

increasing enplanement numbers in Massena, through the EAS marketing program proposed in its grant 

application, is the next step in the process of attracting a carrier that will work with us to move beyond 

subsidized air service. 

We encourage US DOT to award the Town of Massena grant fiinding to promote their EAS service. In 

return, we will do our best, as a community partner, to assure the success of the "Fly Massena" 

campaign. 

Sincerely, 

Raymond^fTpbuntain 

Chief Executive Officer 

cc: Joseph D. Gray, Supervisor, Town of Massena