Boeing Navy Project
In the fourth quarter of 2008, Boeing began preparations for acceptance of Navy workload to their Port Authority-owned facility in Heath. The workload includes the Navy ESGN, work that was legacy to the Newark AFB. The project was aided by a public-private partnership with AEP-Ohio Power, State of Ohio, and the Port Authority.

Boeing Virtual Manufacturing Center
On September 10, 2008, Boeing celebrated the Grand Opening for a virtual reality and 3-D prototyping center to be called the Virtual Manufacturing Center. The VMC doubles as a aerospace product development center for hundreds of Boeing suppliers in Ohio and the Midwest.

Samuel Manu-Tech
In the second quarter of 2007, the COATC's newest tenant, Samuel Manu-Tech, opened its $14 million state-of-the-art new steel fabrication facility that provides capacity for expansion of the current Columbus operation, relocation of Ontario, Canada operations, and capacity for future expected growth. The state-of-the-art facility includes North America's first steel heat-treat line that uses bismuth metal to anneal steel instead of lead.



Capital Projects
The Port Authority has budgeted over $7 million for capital improvements in 2009.

Base Campus Projects
There's no economic slow down evident at The Base. Projects are underway or planned that total more than $12 million.

South Campus Projects
The Port Authority expects to begin Phase III of infrastructure improvements in early 2009.

Other Projects
The Port Authority exercises its role as a community leader in many ways and prides itself in being a cutting-edge, efficient property manager.

Web Cams
To observe capital projects underway, show developing weather conditions, and improve communication with our customers, the Port Authority maintains a series of on-site web-based cameras. Two of the cameras are wireless-internet and solar-powered cameras which have run continuously since Spring 2007 without a failure. All cameras upload photos regularly and are also available for LIVE viewing.

Bond Financings
The Port Authority has issued $40 million in tax exempt debt for economic development projects since 2002.

Workenomics
The Port Authority is an active partner in this unique marriage of workforce development and economic development.

Downtown Newark Revitalization
The Port Authority led a 16-person team to conduct a detailed property review in Downtown Newark in August 2007. The results, including a detailed report on the land use, condition, and occupancy of parcels in the downtown area, are available online.

Columbus-Pittsburgh Corridor
The Port Authority is an advocate for completion of the St. Rt. 161/16/37 corridor and related projects.