KLA Cadets Get Preview Of Future Of Kosciusko County
KLA Cadets Get Preview Of Future Of Kosciusko County
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KLA Cadets Get Preview Of Future Of Kosciusko CountyThe Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets visited Warsaw Municipal Airport Feb. 21 where they heard from Nick King, Matt Sandy and Alan Tio about the future of Kosciusko County.
King, airport manager, revealed that the Warsaw Municipal Airport is the fifth largest in the state in terms of economic impact. With over 16,000 annual flight operations, a recent study revealed that the airport brings $880 million annually to the Warsaw community, according to a news release from KLA.
Sandy, Kosciusko County Area Plan director, presented on planning concerns for the county and that area planning is the “overall guiding force for growth and development within jurisdiction.”
Sandy also presented a brief history of Kosciusko County and how the area plan commission analyzes, sets goals and implements them through planning tools such as zoning, ordinances, incentives and regulations.
Tio, the CEO of KEDCO, presented on economic development in Kosciusko County. He went through the successes and challenges facing the county in economic development. The main challenges are attracting talent to the area and housing. In the KEDCO pipeline, they are involved in 31 housing projects throughout the county. KEDCO also supports 33 job creation and investment projects countywide.
“We will be known for the problem we solve,” said Tio.
For the next KLA session, the cadets will meet at the Kosciusko Community YMCA to hear about city, county and state government.
