\nRunway to Growth: Upcoming Expansion at John Glenn Columbus \;International Airport
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\nJoin the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce for an exclusive luncheon event featuring Joe Nardone\, President and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.
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\nAs Central Ohio?s premier travel hub\, CMH is embarking on transformative expansion projects designed to meet the needs of our growing community and enhance regional\, national\, and international connectivity. Attendees will receive an in-depth update on these developments\, including new facilities\, sustainability initiatives\, and innovations aimed at improving traveler experience and capacity.
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\nDon?t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from airport leadership about how these strategic upgrades will drive economic growth\, expand business opportunities\, and shape the future of air travel in our region.
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\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER

Joe Nardone\, President &\; CEO
\nColumbus Regional Airport Authority
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\nAs President &\; CEO\, Joe oversees the strategic operation and management of CRAA?s three airports and is tasked with advancing air service development and creating strong partnerships to benefit the Columbus Region.
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\nJoe most recently served as CEO of Wayne County Airport Authority\, an independent governmental entity that manages and operates Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Willow Run Airport\, Michigan?s busiest airport system and one of the world?s leading air transportation hubs. With executive experience in the public\, private and nonprofit sectors\, Joe also served as Vice President of Business Development &\; Real Estate for WCAA. In that role\, he was responsible for leading the Real Estate\, Concessions and Air Service Development departments as well as handling permits\, managing economic development activities and cultivating relationships with airline representatives and other tenants. He joined WCAA in 2012 as Director of Development.
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\nOther notable highlights of Joe?s career include working in Europe and the U.S. while Vice President of Huron Valley Steel Corporation and Fritz Enterprises\; serving as Director of Southgate Properties\, a nonprofit with multi-million dollar real estate transactions\; and working as the economic development director for the city of Taylor\, Michigan.
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\nJoe earned a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and is a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives.