Boeing Virtual Manufacturing Center
October 5, 2007, Boeing revealed plans to establish a virtual reality and 3-D model display 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.

Boeing AWACS Expansion Project
On August 29, 2006, the COATC's largest tenant, Boeing, celebrated "Day One" of the transition of new AWACS-ESM system workload from Corinth, Texas. The $4.4 million project brought new workload and jobs to the COATC. In 2007, the news of expanded business also came down.



Capital Projects
The Port Authority has budgeted over $6.4 million for capital improvements in 2008.

Base Campus Projects
The third phase of roadway improvements, including a new Base eastern entrance, top the 2008 projects.

South Campus Projects
The Port Authority has completed Phase II of infrastructure improvements and has already begun efforts toward future phases.

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
With a recent issuance for Licking Memorial Health Systems, 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.