Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport names Lori Collins as director of business and economic development
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is owned and operated by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA), a Joint Powers Airport Authority comprised of the Cities of Mesa, Phoenix and Apache Junction, the Towns of Queen Creek and Gilbert, and the Gila River Indian Community. The Airport Authority was formed to develop, reuse, operate, and maintain the Airport property and facilities at the former Williams Air Force Base, which closed in September 1993.
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During her nearly four years with the city of Mesa, Collins worked on projects near the airport such as SkyBridge Arizona, the emerging Gateway East development, Gulfstream, Virgin Galactic and Aviation Performance Solutions. In her new role, Collins will be responsible for executing Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority's strategic business plan, developing relationships with local, regional, national, and international businesses and assisting companies interested in relocating or expanding near the airport.
Posted at 9:14 AM, Jun 29, 2023
and last updated 9:14 AM, Jun 29, 2023
"Lori Collins likely won't need to have a lengthy meeting to introduce herself to her new colleagues.
- Collins started work as the new director of business and economic development for the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority on Monday.
- She took the new job after working previously in Mesa as the city's deputy economic development director.
- During her nearly four years with the city of Mesa, Collins worked on projects near the airport such as SkyBridge Arizona, the emerging Gateway East development, Gulfstream, Virgin Galactic and Aviation Performance Solutions.
- In her new role, Collins will be responsible for executing Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority's strategic business plan, developing relationships with local, regional, national, and international businesses and assisting companies interested in relocating or expanding near the airport.
She said the existing education and workforce training infrastructure in place, with several quality companies and more room to develop, was appealing to her to accept her new gig.
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City of Phoenix to stop funding Mesa airport operation next year
Officials have issued notice to the CEO and board of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, which owns and operates the airport, that Phoenix will cease its membership on June 30, 2024.
The city of Phoenix will step away from contributing funding and other resources to the operation of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
Officials have issued notice to the CEO and board of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, which owns and operates the airport, that Phoenix will cease its membership on June 30, 2024.
Officials have issued notice to the CEO and board of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, which owns and operates the airport, that Phoenix will cease its membership on June 30, 2024.
- Phoenix is one of six member governments that invest in the metro Phoenix airport. It has been a member since 2006.
- Officials say the city has given more than $25 million to support the airport's growth and development.
“Given the Phoenix-Mesa Airport Authority’s strength and financial solvency, as well as Phoenix’s need to continue making financial investments in its own system of airports, now is the right time to conclude participation on the PMGAA Board,” City Councilman Jim Waring, who is on the board, said in a statement.
- The move will mean a drop in contributions associated with the city of Phoenix.
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport hosts more than 40 companies and serves more than 45 cities, according to its website.
