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1 Information Technology Introduction The work ethic and the habits of the people we hire here at Sawyer are outstanding. Steve Rodgers, Director Base and Contract Maintenance American Eagle Sawyer International Airport is a former Strategic Air Command Base of the US Air Force and boasts the longest single-runway in the State of Michigan at 12,300 ft. (see other airport services and technical information below). Sawyer also has over 1,000 acres of developable land and existing beautiful, well-maintained hangars and ancillary buildings, nearby MOAs, FBO with DOD contract and engine test cell. The Airport is located 15 minutes from downtown Marquette, the regional capital of Michigan s Upper Peninsula. Delta and American Airlines have multiple daily flights to Sawyer from Chicago and Detroit. In terms of labor, former military personnel that have stayed locally are a great asset to any maintenance/aviation organization. The Northern Michigan University A&P School works very closely with local aerospace and aviation tenants to provide well-trained employees (internship programs can be designed with your company enabling you to test and choose the best students). A premiere engineering school, Michigan Technological University is located approximately 3 hours to the west and Lake Superior State University is located approximately 3 hours to the east. Bay de Noc Community College is located only 40 minutes to the south. Overall the region has an excellent, dedicated and conscientious workforce. Airport Assets Sawyer International Airport, the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, boast the longest single runway in the state of Michigan at 12, 300 feet. The facility features: FAA Contract Control Tower CAT 1 ILS Precision Approach LOC/VOR/DME/NDB Instrument Approach Nearby MOA's Boreal Aviation Fixed Base Operator with DOD Fuel contract Newly Renovated Hangars Commercial Air Service Provided by American Airlines and Delta Connect Existing engine test cell Mega-Hangar Plans Underway Paint Booth Plans Underway NMU A&P School

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3 Information Technology Airport Operation Assets Sawyer International Airport management has invested wisely and maintained its investment creating a premiere facility. The Sawyer team is professional and easy to work with. Christian Perreault, Senior Partner Explorer Solutions

4 Information Technology Hangars 663 & 662 I ve toured facilities all over the world and have been very impressed with the hangars, infrastructure and crew at Sawyer International Airport. They work with you to find a solution to any problem. Steve Burns, President Aircraft Deconstructors, Inc Hangar ,727 sf Bifold doors 29'h x 197'-7"w, new roof, insulation and siding Hangar ,400sf Mega doors, new roof, insulation and siding

5 Scale rendering of actual facility with various plane types added for scale. I would also refer you to (scroll to virtual tour to see a movie of the entire runway and ancillary buildings)

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12 Information Technology Engine Test Cell 10,400 sf Upgraded 1991 Last used for J57 and TF33 engines T9 sound suppressor attached to east end of building in 1988 (2,792 sf) Support building houses control console)

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15 Information Technolo- Northern Michigan University A&P We ve been located at Sawyer for over 10 years and have a tremendous workforce. We recently expanded our aluminum extrusion company by an additional 60,000 sf and look forward to future success! Dan Amberg, President/CEO Superior Extrusion, Inc. NMU A&P School: Aviation Maintenance Technology - Associate of Applied Science This program prepares students to be aviation maintenance technologists. All training takes place in state-of-the-art facilities and is designed to meet airline industry standards. Students work in the following five lab areas: power plant, airframe, nondestructive testing, composite and sheet metal. Students do engine runups, repair and restoration of the operational status of the aircraft. Students typically take between 16 and 20 credits for five semesters, receiving their degree after 2 1/2 years of study. Ninety-five percent of graduates from this program are employed in the aviation industry. NMU A&P School: Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate Students work in five lab areas: power plant, airframe, nondestructive testing, composite and sheet metal. Certificate students attend class for four semesters (two academic years) and receive all of the necessary preparation to take the FAA exam to become an A & P aviation mechanic. MichiganWorks, The JobForce Board! Michigan Works! brings unmatched human resources knowledge, hiring and worker retention services to our Regional business and industry. Some ask us to perform skill tests on prospective employees, others ask us to help with customized recruiting services. We even have employee manual development and job description development services that can be customized to your needs! We offer business friendly solution to help you and your Bottom line! They look at both immediate hiring needs and ways to create a pipeline ensuring the best possible labor pool for your business. They are able to find employees from throughout the state and surrounding states who are willing to relocate to meet your workforce needs

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17 Information Technology Upper Michigan Green Aviation Coalition Creating an industry cluster around green aviation has given our members the ability to participate on a national and international platform. We are able to participate in associations like AFRA, MAMA, NBAA allowing for networking opportunities with OEMs and industry leaders. As a result, small businesses in the Upper Peninsula are working on projects with Lockheed, Boeing and an anonymous Canadian company. Many more RFPs, joint ventures and NDA s are being discussed. A C o l l a b o r a ti o n T o G r o w R e g i o n a l A i r p o r t s UMGAC was formed to provide a collaborative environment for its member airports to attract business in a non-competitive way. To do this, each airport has developed a specific area for strategic growth. This was done through a three-phase process facilitated by Explorer Solutions, an aviation and economic development consultant. Sawyer International Airport is in Phase III and is focused on aircraft dismantling and recycling; Delta County Airport & Renaissance Zone is in Phase II and is focused on green integrators and interiors; and Houghton County Memorial Airport has just completed Phase I and is focused on green military. Additionally, Twin County Airport has opted to join UMGAC and will be starting Phase I to identify its appropriate strategic niche in November M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t The mission is to join private and public sector partners across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and bordering regions, with experts from throughout the world, to develop new business opportunities; create jobs; develop new employee categories; promote investment; develop and commercialize advanced technologies; promote collaboration among cluster partners; and expand existing third-party business and financing services within the field of green aviation. Vikki Kulju, Director Upper Michigan Green Aviation Coalition William Carberry, Boeing Environmental addresses audience in Marquette, Michigan

18 Information Technology Lake Superior Community Partnership The community support from the county, city and local and federal political leaders has met our needs. LSCP was spectacular, especially with Governor Granholm Dale Morris, Managing Director American Airlines The Lake Superior Community Partnership is the Marquette County region's leading resource for economic development, providing a wide variety of affordable and effective development services. The LSCP helps our partners make the connections that matter - between businesses, organizations, leaders and legislators, and provides a powerful legislative voice for programs and policies that strengthen our regional economy. In case you haven't heard, here are some of the awards and honors given to our community. Top 25 Best Places to Retire, CNN Money Magazine National Medal for Museum and Library Service, Peter White Public Library 10 Great Places to Feel like an Olympic Champion, USA Today, Winter Wonderlands to Retire, U.S. News, 2010 Fan Favorite - Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2010 Bicycle Friendly Communities, League of American Bicyclists, 2010 Top Five Top ecities (one of top-performing Michigan cities at attracting and retaining entrepreneurial firms), U. Mich Dearborn ilabs, Best Communities for Young People, America's Promise Alliance, 2006, 2007, 2008 Best Places to Live in Rural America, Progressive Farmer, 2008 Top 50 Vacation Getaways - Upper Peninsula, Disney Family Travel, 2008 Top 200 Towns for Outdoorsman, Outdoor Life, 2008 (#7 and the only town in Michigan) Top 10 Winter Outdoor Family Getaways, Weather.com, 2008 Top 25 Shortest Commutes, CNNMoney.com, 2008 (#1) Top 8 Running Towns in the Country, Trail Runners Magazine, 2008 Top 25 Places for Singles to Meet Their Match, CNNMoney.com, 2008 Best Places to Buy Vacation Property, Men's Journal, 2006 Top 10 Global Summer Vacation Destinations, Sherman's Travel, Best Art Towns in America, book by John Villani, 2005 America's Most Livable Communities, Partners for Livable Communities, 2004 Michigan Cool City, State of Michigan, All-America County, National Civic League, 2003 Five Best Places to Live and Ride, Bike Magazine, 2001

19 Information Technology Contact Information We appreciate your time and consideration. If we can be of additional service, please contact: Vikki Kulju Executive Director Telkite Enterprises LLC 417 A Avenue Gwinn, MI (906) (906) (cell) vikki@telkite.com