KCchU?[4^d^C(>urvty Goveria^nervt 

County Administration Building 

2020 Hampton Street 

P.O. Box 192 

Columbia, SC 29202 

Phone: (803)576-2050 

Fax: (803)576-2137 

TDD: (803) 748-4999 

Office^ o f the'Cotu ^ AdtnCnt^ntti>r 

August 23, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Acting Associate Director, X-50 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

The Chair and Vice Chair if Richland County strongly supports the above referenced grant application 

that will support new and improved air service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The success of 

new service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is critically important to the health and growth of our 

business and the overall Columbia business community. 

Richland County Council recesses in the month of August but will resume business deliberations in 

September. The leadership of Council is a committed to supporting the grant however a vote on the 

funding will occur next month for the purpose of assisting the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in obtaining 

additional scheduled commercial air service. The viability of air service improvements will provide a 

significant boost to economic development in our community through improved access for visitors, and 

most importantly, to support area businesses like ours. 

Please contact me if you have any questions. 

ilton Pope 

hland County Administrator 

behalf of Chairman Paul Livingston 

Cc: Mr. Paul Livingston 

Mr. Damon Jeter 
ATESBUR O 

EESVILLE 

P.O. Box 2178 • 350 E. Columbia Avenue • Batesburg-Leesvjile, SC 29070 

....., , ^ , PHONE (803) 532-4339-FAX (803) 532-3978 

CnaiTlDe r o f Commerc e & Visitor' s Cente r www.batesbu.g-teesviHechamber.org 

August 20, 2010 s O-l^- , 

—ic/^^ . 

Aloha Ley S^ 3 

Acting Associate Director, X-50 -^ 2^5^"~< 

U.S. Department of Transportation -o o^ ^ 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 — ^ 

Washington, DC 20590 " ^ 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docl(et OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

The Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the above referenced grant 

application that will support new and improved air service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. 

The success of new service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is critically important to the 

health and growth of our business and the overall Columbia business community. 

The viability of air service improvements will provide a significant boost to economic development 

in our community through improved access for visitors, and most importantly, to support area 

businesses like ours. 

We are pleased to have the opportunity to support this grant application. 

Sincec 

I Williams 

Chairman 
Economic 

Development 

Committee 

August 20, 2010 

13' _ •ATESBUR G ;:P/\RTMENT OF 

^P^LLE ; v^;NSPORWpN ^ 

ChamlKr of Commerce Visitor's Cenfer . •-t l OPERAliUK o 

P.O. Box 2178 . -,„ A o 1 o 

350 E. Columbia Avenue :'jlO uC I ! 3 A S M 2 

Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070 

Aloha Ley 

Acting Associate Director, X-50 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

The Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Committee strongly 

supports the above referenced grant application that will support new and improved air service 

from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The success of new service from the Columbia 

Metropolitan Airport is critically important to the health and growth of our business and the overall 

Columbia business community. 

The viability of air service improvements will provide a significant boost to economic development 

in our community through improved access for visitors, and most importantly, to support area 

businesses like ours. 

We are pleased to have the opportunity to support this grant application. 

Sincerely, 

/^.^^^^j. ^ 

Brent Shealy 

Chairman 

OOatesburga.^^sville< 
CLEARCHANNEL 

f^§mCOLUMBIA RADIO & INTERNET 

Q {(^TofslTrsffk: 

TO: 

FR; 

DA: 

RE: 

Aloha Ley 

Acting Associate Director, X-50 

US Department of Transporialion 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Scott L. Pritchetl 

Email: scottpritchctt(gClcarchannei.com 

August 18'\2010 

Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

Clear Channel Radio strongly supports the above referenced grant application that will support new and 

improved air service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The success of new service from the Columbia 

Metropolitan Airport is critically important to the health and growth of the Columbia business community. 

Effective this date, Clear Channel Radio has authorized an in-kind media commitment of $150,000 for the 

purpose of assisting the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in obtaining additional scheduled commercial air 

service. The viability of air service improvements will provide a significant boost to economic development in 

our community through improved access for visitors, and most importantly, to support area businessess. 

We are pleased to have this opportunity to support this grant application and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport 

in its advertising/marketing efforts, and look forward to the opportunity to serve our part in enhancing the 

Columbia community. 

Sincerely, 

Scott L. Pritchett 

Vice President Market Manager 

CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO & INTERNET 

316 Greystone Boulevard Columbia, SC 29210 

Direct PH 803-343-1076 Direct FAX 803-929-0649 
August 23, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Acting Associate Director, X-50 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

The Town of Springdale, South Carolina strongly supports the above referenced grant application 

that will support new and improved air service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The 

success of new sen/ice from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Is critically important to the health 

and growth of our regions local economy. 

The Town of Springdale has authorized a commitment of $1,000 for the purpose of assisting the 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport in obtaining additional scheduled commercial air service. The 

viability of air service improvements will provide a significant boost to economic development in 

our community through improved access for tourists and business travelers. 

We are pleased to have the opportunity to support this grant application. 

Sincerely. 

Pat G. Smith 

Mayor 
1 (Unifolt liM'iUtrt 

tuvoRr-no.TEhr 

T<«M StmtkSk 

I'ttiSixmiMlUi 

KVhard O.TlHitnpwn 

•I'OWN OF LEXINGTON 

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(i»sv:.ADMt.s'i.<;rK,v[oii 

ri. Hri-.( t'W'li 

MAIl.fNR AUiJKU*!; 

IitxlBCI<'n..<;Cl>l>fl 

INKOBMAllON 

" FAX 

August 20, 2010 

Ms. Aloha Ley 

Acting Associate Director, X-50 

U.S. Departnient of Transponation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Wnshiiigtou, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Communi<y Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

The Town of Lexington strongly supports the above referenced grant application that will support 

new and improved air service front the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The success of new 

service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is critically Important to (he health and gtx>vrth of 

our business and the overall Colutnbta business community. 

Effective this date, the Town of Lexington has authorized a cotomitmcnt of $3,000 for the 

purpose of assisting the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in obtaining additional scheduled 

commercial air service. The viability of air sen/ice improvements will provide a significant boost 

to economic development in our community through improved access for visitors, and most 

importantly, to support area businesses like ours. 

We arc plcas^ to have the opportunity to support this grant application. 

Sincerely, 

[alfacrc. Mayor 

Lexington 

\T 
(,#«t^^Qa 

August 25, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Acting Associate Director, X-50 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

The Navigating from Good to Great Foundation is pleased to submit this letter of support for the 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport's grant application for US Department of Transportation funding. 

Effective this date, the Navigating from Good to Great Foundation has authorized a commitment 

of up to $40,000 for the purpose of assisting the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in obtaining 

additional scheduled commercial air service. We fully support the proposed plan to establish a 

program that will aid in attracting additional air service to Columbia. 

We can confirm that a "public-private" partnership has been formed between Columbia 

Metropolitan Airport and the Navigating from Good to Great Foundation for the purpose of 

supporting air service improvements. This air service initiative has our full support. If you decide 

to fund this application, we have every confidence that the program will have the full support of 

the Columbia community. 

We are pleased to have the opportunity to support this grant application, and we assure you that 

we will work diligently to insure the long-term success of this improvement in air service to our 

community. 

Sincerely, 

OuJjj^^^^ 

Charles T. Speth 

Chairman of the Board 
Richland County Legislative Delegation 

CHAIRMAN, LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION 

J. Tode) Rulherford 

VICE CHAIRMAN. LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION 

John E. Courson 

CHAIRMAN, HOUSE DELEGATION 

Chrislosher R. Hart 

VICE CHAIRMAN. HOUSE DELEGATION 

Joseph H. Neai 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

JAMES C. BROWN 

.Aimusi !<}. 2010 

MEMBERS OF THE SENATE 

Dis(. l9-JohiiL. Scott 

Disl. 20- Jolm E. Courson 

Disc. 21-DaiTcll Jackson 

DisL 22- J«!cl Ijouric 

MEMBERS OFTHF. 

HOUSf OF REPRESENTATIVES 

Oist. 70- Joseph Neal 

Dist. 71- Nathan Ballcnlinc 

Dist. 72- James E. Snnith. Jr. 

Disl. 73- Christopher R. Hail 

Dist. 74- Todd Rutherford 

Dist, 75- Jama H. Hairison 

Dim. 76- Leon Howard 

Dist. 77- Joseph A. McEachcm 

Disl 74-Joan Brady 

Dist. 79- Anton J, Cunn 

Dist. ftO- Jimmy Sales 

The Honorable Raymond 11. Lallood 

Secretary ol'Tninsportation. S-l 

l'..S. Dcparfnicnt orTraii.sportalion 

1200Xc\v.lcrscy .'\\c. S1-: 

U iishington. DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Senicc Development Gnint Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropuiitan Airport ~ Columbia, SC 

Dctir Mr. Sccrctar\: 

A.s the Deparlmont orTran.sportaiion begins its final review of this ycar'.s Small Communily Air 

Ser\ice Dc\clopmcni Program grant applications, the Richland County Legislative Delegation 

would like to call atleniion to the merits of Columbia iVlelropolitan Airport's application. Ihc 

plan as proposed in the ^lant application pro\icles financial assistance to retain and improve air 

service to the Coknnbia communil\, 

With the eminent cnirance of Southwest .Airlines into surrounding communities. Centra! Soulb 

Carolina is a liighh conipetiti\e market. The Columbia community is actively seeking a solution 

that will attract and sustain improved service for this economically important initiative. Wc urge 

sou to look favorabl> upon Columbia's application and consider the following when evaluating 

applications: 

• Staying competitive and initialing improved hub service is the number one priority of the 

Columbia conmniniiv and of vital economic development importance. 

170*. f-MINST . P.O, BOX 192 • COLUMBIA, S. C. 29202 • (SO.!) .576-1908 • Fax (803) 576-1923 
I lie Honorable Ravniond H. Lallood 

Page 2 

.•\usiust 19.2010 

• fhe proposed new air service will provide material benefits to all segments of the 

traveling comnniniiv including local busines.ses. govcrnmcnl institutions, recreational 

tiavelers. and otiier enterprises. 

• fhe commiinilv is fully engaged and will fund si share of the total proposed air service 

program. 

• Columbia Metropolitan Aiqwrt and the Columbia, South Carolina community have never 

receiv ed nor applied for a previous grant. 

We urge you and vour stalTlo carefullv review Columbia's application which has strong 

communiiv involvement, airline support, and an achievable strategic plan. Accordingly, the 

subject grant application has our full support. Plea.sc do not hesitate to contact our offtces if we 

can he of assistance in this matter. 

Sinccrclv. 

SENATORS: 

.lohii {£. Courson 

/ 

Vi'i ' J/m ( AL^ 

REmESElSTA TIVES: 

.lOse • • 

T ~ T \avhaii Ballentinc . > ,, ,. 

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'v$ F. Smith. .Ir. 

ChnslQpher/R. Hart ' ~Z -

I^(IL.. 

fodd Rutherford 

•u. : „ ^fC'liY 

Darrcll .lackson ZT 

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Joel l.ourie 

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likv.A K i4iM.. U^h^ 

,lim Hairison 

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LEXINGTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION 

John M. "Jake" Knotts, Jr. 

Chairman 

Senator 

District 23 

Edward H. "Ted" Pitts, Jr. 

Vice Chairman 

Representative 

DLstricl 69 

August 16,2010 

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation, S-l 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 Nevk' Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

State Senate 

Nikki G. Setzler, Dist. 26 

John M. "Jake" Knoiis, Jr., Dist. 23 

John E. Courson, Dist. 20 

Ronnie Cromer. Dist. 18 

House of Representatives 

Marion B. Frj-c, Dist. 39 

Chip Muggins, Dist. 85 

Kenny Bingham. Dist. 89 

Mac Toole, Dist. 88 

Edward H. "Ted" Pitts. Jr., Dist. 69 

Walton J. McLcod, Dist. AO 

Harry Ott, Disl. 93 

Nikki Haley, Dist. 87 

Nathan Ballentinc, Dist. 7i 

Kit Spires, Dist. 96 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Mr. Secretary: 

As the Department of Transportation begins its final review of this year's Small Community Air 

Service Development Program grant applications, the Lexington Coimty Legislative Delegation 

would like to call attention to the merits of Columbia Metropolitan Airport's application. The 

plan as proposed in the grant application provides financial assistance to retain and improve air 

service to the Columbia community. 

With the eminent entrance of Southwest Airlines into surrounding commimities, Central South 

Carolina is a highly competitive market. The Columbia community is actively seeking a solution 

that will attract and sustain improved service for this economically important initiative. We urge 

you to look favorably upon Columbia's application and consider the following when evaluating 

applications: 

• Staying competitive and initiating improved hub service is the number one priority of the 

Columbia community and of vital economic development importance. 

• The proposed new air service will provide material benefits to all segments of the 

traveling community including local businesses, government institutions, recreational 

travelers, and other enterprises. 

205 liiist Main Sticci • Lexington, ,SC 2y072-.'^-l.^r) 

TciL'phonc (803) 785-8184 l-';ix (803) 7S5--S4-: 
• The community is fully engaged and will fund a share of the total proposed air service 

program. 

• Columbia Metropolitan Airport and the Columbia, South Carolina community have never 

received nor applied for a previous grant. 

We urge you and your staff to carefully review Columbia's, application which has strong 

community involvement, airline support, and an achievable strategic plan. Accordingly, the 

subject grant application has our fiill support. Please do not hesitate to contact our offices if we 

can be of assistance in this matter. 

Sincerely, 

SENATORS: 

hft^. Knotts, .Ir. ~ ~J 

Ig-V^^rwyfl^. 

Cromer 

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August 17, 2010 

Ms. Susan Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, X-1 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W88-324 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Kurland: 

As the Mayor of Lexington, SC and a frequent air traveler, I strongly support the air service 

proposal detailed in the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant application. 

Commercial air service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport plays a vital role in providing support 

to education, government, business, and leisure travel to/from the aiea. 

Future community growth of the Columbia communities depends, in part, on the airport's ability 

to meet the needs of existing local Lexington businesses as well as companies considering 

Columbia as a location for their operations. The proposal to support improved air service will 

greatly improve our ability to remain competitive in the global marketplace, which is the basis 

for supporting the local economy and attracting new businesses and residents to the area. 

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport has forged strong partnerships with both the business and 

governmental communities to retain and improve local air service. We appreciate tlie 

opportunity to expand that partnership to include the U.S. Department of Transportation through 

the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

Sincerely, 

Randy Halfacre, Mayor 

Town of Lexington 

cc: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graliam 

U. S. Congressman Joe Wilson 
August 13, 2010 

City of "^fet Columbia 

Bridging Past, Present and Future 

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 

Bobby E. Horton, Mayor 

Ms. Susan Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, X-1 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W88-324 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Kurland: 

As the Mayor of West Columbia, SC and a frequent air traveler, I strongly support the air 

service proposal detailed in the Small Community Air Service Development Program 

grant application. Commercial air service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport plays a vital 

role in providing support to education, govenmient, business, and leisure travel to/from 

the area. 

Future community growth of the Coliimbia community depends, in part, on the airport's 

ability to meet the needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering 

Columbia as a location for their operations. The proposal to support improved air service 

will greatly improve our ability to remain competitive in the global marketplace, which is 

the basis for supporting the local economy and attracting new businesses and residents to 

the area. 

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport has forged strong ties with the business community 

to retain and improve local air service. We appreciate the opportunity to expand that 

partnership to include the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Small 

Community Air Sei-vice Development Program. 

Sincerely, 

Bobby Horton, Mayor, City of West Columbia, SC 

P.O. Box 4044 • West Columbia, SC 29171-4044 (803) 939-8612 (phone) 
CIT Y O F COLUMBI A 

SOUTH CAROLINA 

OFFIC E O F TH E MAYO R 

August 13, 2010 

Ms. Susan Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation & international Affairs, X-1 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W8a-324 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport > Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Kurland: 

As the Mayor of the City of Columbia, SC and a frequent air traveler, 1 strongly support the air 

service proposal detailed In the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant 

application. Commercial air service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport plays a vital role in 

providing support to education, government, business, and leisure travel to/from the area. 

Future community growth of the Columbia community depends, In part, on the airport's ability to 

meet the needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering Columbia as a 

location for their operations. The proposal to support improved air service will greatly improve 

our ablJity to remain competitive in the global marketplace, which is the basis for supporting the 

local economy and attracting new businesses and residents to the area. 

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport has forged strong ties with the business community to retain 

and improve local air sen/ice. We appreciate the opportunity to expand that partnership to 

Include the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Small Community Air Service 

Development Program. 

Sincerely, 

Stephen K. Benjai 

Mayor 

Stephen K. Benjamin 

1737 MAIN STREET • PO BOX 147 • COLUMBIA, SC 29217 • PHONE: (803) 545-3075 • FAX: (803) 733-8633 
p. ( 11 I S C 0 V I R 

CAYCE 

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CITY OF CAYCE 

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August 13.2010 

Ms. Susan Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, X-l 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W88-324 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Kuriand: 

As the Mayor of the City of Cayce. SC and a frequent air traveler, I strongly support the air 

service proposal detailed in the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant 

application. Commercial air service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport plays a vital role in 

providing support to education, government, business, and leisure travel to/from the area. 

Future community growth of the Columbia community depends, in part, on the airport's ability 

to meet the needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering Columbia as a 

location for their operations. The proposal to support improved air service will greatly improve 

our ability to remain competitive in the global marketplace, which is the basis for supporting the 

local economy and attracting new businesses and residents to the area. 

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport has forged strong ties with the business community to retjun 

and improve local air service. We appreciate the opportunity to expand that partnership to 

include the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Small Community Air Service 

Development Program. 

Sincerely, 

Elise Partin, Mayor 

EP/ 

1800THW,III I STiiKi.r * PO.IT Onur. Box .100-! • Cwci, Son n C.MICI.INA 29171-200' 1 

Ti:i.. (805) 796-902 0 * P.w (803) 7<56-')072 • NFW Wi:osni APKRISS: www.finwtAvcr.-.v.oov 
GREAl^ER LEXINGTON CM AMBER 

AND VISITORS CENTER 

August 23, 2010 

Ms. Susan Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, X-1 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE W88-324 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Mehopolifan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Kurland: 

In reference to tlie letter dated August 15 (attached) about the application for the Small 

Conmiunity Air Service Development Grant and signed by the members of the Greater 

Lexington Chaml)er and Visitors Center Board of Directors, we are corrunitting $5,000 to 

help build the local match necessary to receive the $750,000 grant. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Sincerely 

' Halfacre 

ssident and CEO 

cc: Dan Mann 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport 

Attachment 

Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center •P.O. Box 44 • Lexington, South Carolina 29071 •(803)359-6113 •wvw.lexingtonsc.org 
West Metro 

Chamber of Cnminerce & Victors Center 

iVIs. Su.snn Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, X-1 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE W88-324 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - CoIumiMu, SC 

Dear Ms. Kuriand: 

On behalf of the West Metro Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Board of Directors, wc 

strongly support the air service proposal detailed in the Small Community Air Service 

Developmenl Program grant application. Air service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport plays a 

vital role in providing support to education, government, business, and leisure travel to/from the 

area. 

The proposal to support improved air service will greiitly improve our ability to remain 

competitive in the global marketplace, which is the basis for supporting the local economy and 

attracting new businesses and residents to the area, [future growth of the ColumbiaAMidlands 

community depends, in part, on the airport's ability to meet the needs of existing local businesses 

as well as companies considering Columbia/Midlands as a location for their operations. 

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport has forged strong tics with the local business community to 

retain and improve air service. We appreciate the opportunity to expand that partnership to 

include the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Small Community Air Service 

Development Program. 

Sincerely, 

Gregg Pinner 

President/CEO 

West Metro Chamber of Commerce &. Visitor Center 

1006 12"" Street * Cayce, SC * 29033 

Cayce * South Congaree * Springdale * West Columbia 
GREAT'ER LEXINGTON CHAMBER 

AND VISITORS CENTER 

August 18,2010 

Ms. Susan Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation & Intemational Affairs, X-1 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New .Tersey Ave, SE W88-324 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport- Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Kurland: 

The undersigned are the members of the Board of Directors of the Greater Lexington 

Chamber and Visitors Center, an organization of approximately 900 businesses located in 

Lexington County, South Carolina, which is one of the several counties in the area, served 

by the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). For the following reasons, the Greater 

Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center and its membership strongly support the air 

service proposal detailed in tlie Small Community Air Service Development Program 

grant application. 

According to projections by the South Carolina Council of Governments, the population 

of Lexington County is estimated to increase by 209,078 additional residents by 2035— 

and increase of almost 97%--making it the fastest growing county in tlie Central 

Midlands Region of South Carolina. Together with the adjacent counties of Richland, 

Newberry and Fairfield, wliich are also in the immediate area served by CAE, the total 

population in the region is anticipated to increase by over 354,000 residents by 2035, or 

59%. This growth is fueled in large part by the presence of many large national and 

intemational manufacturers located in the County, a rapidly growing major regional 

medical center, a thriving logistics industry resulting from the confluence of four 

interstate highways, proximity to tlie 28,500 students University of South Carolina and 

other nearby colleges and universities, and Columbia, the state capital. Commercial air 

service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport has contributed greatly to this growth and 

contmues to play a vital role in providing support to state and local government, business, 

education, health care delivery, and leisure travel to/from the area. 

Future growth of Lexington County and the Central Midlands Region depends, in 

significant part, on the aiiport's ability to meet the needs of existing local businesses as 

well as companies considering relocation to tlie area. Improved air service is crucial to 

Grcnter Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center •P.O. Box 44 • Lexington, South Carolina 29071 •(803)359-6113 •www.lexingtonsc.orj 
P.O. Box 577 

302 Columbia Ave 

Chapin.SC 29036 

inJb@chapinchaml3cr.coin 

www.chapinchamber.com 

l'hone:<803) 345-1100 

Fax: (803) 345-0266 

The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce 

& Visitors Center 

August 13, 2010 

Ms. Susan Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, X-1 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W88-324 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124 

Columbia Metropolitan Airport - Columbia, SC 

Dear Ms. Kurland: 

The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center strongly supports the air 

service proposal detailed in the Small Community Air Service Development Program 

grant application. Columbia Metropolitan Airport plays a crucial role in our area's 

economic development and quality of life, providing support to education, government, 

business, and tourism. 

Future community growth of the Columbia commimity depends, in part, on the airport's 

ability to meet the needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering 

Columbia as a location for their operations. The proposal to support improved air service 

will greatly improve our ability to remain competitive in the global marketplace, which is 

the basis for supporting the local economy and attracting new businesses and residents to 

the area. 

The Colimibia Metropolitan Airport has forged strong ties with the business community 

to retain and improve local air service. We appreciate the opportunity to expand that 

partnerslup to include the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Small 

Community Air Service Developihent Program. 

Sincerely 

Riemann, Chairman of the Board 

Oreater Chapin Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center