Economic Development & Air Park Location
The Clinton County Port Authority owns and operates the Wilmington Air Park. Specifically charged with economic development and job creation, Port Authorities in Ohio can take advantage of their legal authority to encourage and enhance economic development opportunities for businesses to start and grow. The Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) was established in 2004 by the Clinton County Commissioners. The CCPA is a special purpose government formed to operate transportation infrastructure and lead economic development efforts. A primary function of the Clinton County Port Authority is the creation and retention of jobs in Wilmington and Clinton County.
In 2009, the Wilmington Air Park’s owner, DHL, relocated its ground distribution services. In 2010, with the assistance of the City of Wilmington, Clinton County and the State of Ohio, the CCPA became the new owners of the Wilmington Air Park. Today the Clinton County Port Authority manages this premier Air Park location. CCPA works with regulatory agencies, development agencies and the community to bring new jobs and economic growth to the county. Local and state incentives are available to potential tenants interested in locating in the Air Park.
Air Cargo Hub & Air Park Relocation Incentives
Loans and Incentive Programs
he State of Ohio and Clinton County and other partners offer incentives, grants and loans programs which fit the needs of both current and prospective businesses. Economic Development professionals on the Port Authority staff work with organizations to customizie incentive programs that best fit each business, and have a network of available resource partners.
For more information on these programs and opportunities, click HERE.
Redevelopment Study
Redevelopment Study Providing Useful Data for Aviation Site Selection & Cargo Airport Site
In 2011, Jones Lang LaSalle was hired to lead a team which would conduct a thorough study on the redevelopment of the Wilmington Air Park. The overarching goals of the plan were to 1) identify potential economic development opportunities at the property and 2) provide a series of recommended actions that will enable the CCPA to capitalize on the economic development opportunities.
The project was funded by the Ohio Department of Development and the US Economic Development Agency. An Executive Summary of the Study is available for download here.