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The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) is dedicated to area economic development growth and diversification. JSDC www.growingjamestown.com was organized to develop employment to improve business conditions and advance the interests ofthe City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, North Dakota by implementing and sustaining an organized effort to attract new businesses and industry, support existing businesses and industry, and encourage new business starts. Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation clearly recognizes the value of the Jamestown Regional Airport to our rural community and the need to sustain the viability of its function and service to the area with reliable and exceptional air service such as that offered by Sky West Airlines. JSDC is very excited about the prospect of having Sky West fly the skies of Jamestown and Stutsman County. This area is in dire need of "a leading air service provider offering global access to millions of people each month," especially one that "partners with the world's largest network carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, American Airlines and AlaskaAirlines". The number of businesses in our area and North Dakota has dramatically increased in the past few years due to the Bakken Formation. New businesses across multiple industries are starting all the time. In addition to all this added commerce, Jamestown and Stutsman County is happy to be the future home of Dakota Spirit Ag Energy, a 70 million gallon/year corn biofuels plant that will need international access to market and promote their project as well as a 1.48 fertilizer plant that CHS Inc. will be breaking ground on this Spring of2014. CHS is an international company with locations across the globe and a need for up to the minute air service at all times. Please give consideration to awarding the bid for services to Sky WestAirlines. We know their service to our community will assist JSDC in continuing to provide support services, including accessing resources and talent recruiting for the businesses in our rapidly growing communities throughout North Dakota. Sincerely,

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Dear Matt, Tim Burchill <Tim.Burchill@smphs.org> Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:44 PM JMSAirport@daktel.com;jmsairport@daktel.com Essential Air Service Contract

On behalf ofthe Boardof Directors ofthe Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to convey our position on the federal Essential Air Service contract forJamestown, which will begin on April1, 2014. The Board is unanimously in support ofSkywest Airlines being awarded the next EAS contract. Skywest would offer dailyjet service to Denver, without being tied to Devils Lake, which has always been a problem. Even though we in Jamestown are used to having Minneapolis/St. Paul as a hub, Denver is also an excellent hub for travel from here, as all major airlines fly there and Denver is a major hub for United, under whose banner Skywest would fly. Jamestown area residents would be able to connect to most any destination in the world through Denver. The current carrier flies 19-passenger prop planes which are noisy, uncomfortable, and must be shared with Devils Lake. Jet service is much more comfortable and conducive to individuals who would be inclined to travel from our airport. The current carrier also cancels many, many flights, making service out ofJamestown unreliable. They do not have an agreement with any major airline to use their travel mile program, and often the tickets are prohibitively expensive. The usage numbers reflect the poor service Jamestown has received. How can we expect air service in Jamestown to grow and become self-supporting underthese circumstances? It is very important for our member businesses to have reliable, comfortable, and affordable local air service in and out ofJamestown. We feel that Skywest could provide the kind of service that we need. With the anticipated growth in the community due to new enterprises and industries coming in, this becomes even more crucial. Even though the frequency offlights would be less with Skywest, the quality ofthe service would be infinitely better. We wish you and your board success in bringing Skywest to Jamestown! Sincerely, Tim Burchill, Chair Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce

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### Dear Matt: Timely, effective and efficient air service would be ofgreat value to North Dakota State Hospital. We attempt to use local air service to send our employees to training and business opportunities and for the recruitment of specialized/professional positions. The service currently provided is really an impediment to our efforts. We are never certain ifthe current air carrier will arrive or depart on a regular schedule. Thus, because of bad experiences, we have a tendency to fly out of Fargo and Bismarck. We also tend to bring in professionals for visits and interviews by the same route. For the professionals we plan to hire, a good impression ofthe community is vital to our recruitment efforts- a bad experience with the airline starts the whole process off on the wrong foot. The news of Sky West's interest in Jamestown, with one timely flight (and a larger plane with a bathroom) to and from Denver daily is indeed good news. The North Dakota State Hospital supports your efforts in procuring this air carrier to the Jamestown Regional Airport. Best wishes, Alex C. Schweitzer Superintendent- North Dakota State Hospital

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Matt, Stutsman County Housing- Dave <housing@daktel.com> Friday, December 13, 2013 9:04 AM Mathew Leitner Airport support

I support the efforts ofthe Jamestown Airport in securing Skywest Airlines. Skywest will offerjet service from Jamestown to Denver daily. The jet service is much more comfortable for passengers. Jamestown and the region are at the cusp of major growth. During the next couple years, we will need more than 2,500 temporary workers to construct various plants. We fully expect 3,000 plus permanent positions within the next five years. We have two higher education campuses within 30 miles that fly teams for competition. They are not using JMS because ofthe small aircraft and poor connection with a major airline. Skywest would solve that and allow these campuses to fly theirteams directly from Jamestown. Both campuses have long term growth goals that would increase students 

### by 500 more in the region. Within 45 miles ofJamestown there are several large industries that are growing that may require a good airline. Post (Carrington- pasta plant), John Deere (Valley City- manufacturingL CHS- Cenex (Spiritwood- fertilizer plant}, Great River Energy (Spiritwood- coal plant and bio-refinery), and Cavendish (Jamestown- agriculture), just to name a few. We want a reliable and inviting flight service in Jamestown, and there is only on contender for that service: Skywest. David Klein Executive Director Stutsman County Housing Authority

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### Matthew Leitner
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Dear Matt, 

### Lindbo, Jody UTAS <Jody.Lindbo@utas.utc.com> Friday, December 06, 2013 3:49 PM 

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### UTAS Interiors- Cargo Systems Desk: +1 701253 7705; 

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## Mr. Jim 

## Boyd Chairman. 

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Hello, Ramone Gumke <rgumke@gmail.com> Friday, December 13, 2013 10:55 AM jmsairport@daktel.com Essential Air Service Bids

I am writing in support of awarding the bid to Sky West. I am the president ofthe City Council here in Jamestown and I have flown out ofJamestown only twice in my entire lifetime due to the lackluster performance at best, that I have personally experienced with Great Lakes Aviation. In addition the monetary cost offlying their service has been the most influential factor in the decision not to fly here. I believe the code sharing offered by flying Sky West will allow for reasonably priced flights and having flown Sky West in the past I have no doubt service and performance will also be of a higher standard. During the short period oftime thatjet service was available in Jamestown boardings almost tripled and prices were reasonable so I feel having this service again through Sky West will be in our airport, community, and citizens best interests. Thank you for yourtime and please consider awarding the bid to Sky West. Sincerely, Ramone Gumke President Jamestown City Council Jamestown, ND Sent from my iPad

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