COATC.com News from 2002
News from the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center in 2002

December 30, 2002
Board Meetings Schedule Announced
The 2003 schedule of Port Authority Board meetings is announced. The meetings are open to the public.

December 23, 2002
What is a Port Authority?
Our Port Authority doesn't own an airport and will never have a deep water port. So what is a port authority anyway? Here's answers to some frequently asked questions.

December 20, 2002
Hottinger, Householder Rep. Visit COATC
State Senator Jay Hottinger and Ryan Miller, a representative for Speaker Larry Householder, met with business and government officials Friday, December 20th as part of a briefing and tour of the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center. In addition to COATC tenants and Port Authority Board members, dignitaries participating included County Commissioners Marcia Phelps and Jay Baird, Heath Mayor Daniel Dupps, and Heath Auditor Keith Alexander.

December 17, 2002
Speaker Householder to Visit COATC Friday
Speaker Larry Householder and State Senator Jay Hottinger will meet with business and government officials Friday, December 20th as part of a briefing and tour of the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center.

December 11, 2002
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December 6, 2002
Port Authority Welcomes BAE Systems to COATC
BAE SYSTEMS North America completed its acquisition of Condor Pacific Industries today in a deal first announced October 22. CPI employs 46 people at COATC where it provides the engineering for inertial guidance systems. BAE Systems, formerly British Aerospace, is a top aerospace and defense industry company with 22,000 U.S. employees.

December 3, 2002
Port Authority Holiday Open House Set for Dec. 11th
The Port Authority has invited its customers and friends to a holiday luncheon and open house on Wednesday, December 11 at the Port Authority offices on the COATC campus.

December 2, 2002
COATC Offers Quality of Work Life
Everyone is used to bragging about "quality of life" when they talk about their communities. COATC can boast that and more with on-site and nearby amenities which also boast quality of work life.

November 25, 2002
Project Review: A Productive Winter Awaits
A review of Port Authority projects coming into the Winter months shows a busy off-construction season is in store for the COATC. A keystone project is modernization of the on-Base Conference Center, the first major upgrade in 30 years.

November 16, 2002
Port Authority Auction Achieves Success
The Port Authority's 2002 auction, despite a light drizzle and cold, attracted 250 auction goers. This year's auction included excess office equipment, computers, and business machinery.

November 14, 2002
On-Base Project: Building 3 Refurbishing Nearly Complete
Except for some minor touch-ups, the painting and refurbishing of Building 3, the maintenance shop building, on the COATC campus is now complete. The painting project got done thanks to a brief period of warmth this Fall. Many on-Base buildings bragged "Desert Storm Kahki" as the color of choice. Painting projects like this one have helped to approve aesthetics of the campus without a major, capital investment.

November 12, 2002
Port Authority Responds to Business Needs with e-Brochure
See a sample of our on-line e-brochure for responding to business needs. Following a business inquiry, the Port Authority is able to tailor project-specific information for company use. Let us make an e-brochure for your company today.

November 4, 2002
Bionetics, Lockheed Martin Cut Ribbon on New Investment at COATC
Officials of Bionetics Corporation and Lockheed Martin cut the ribbon on the newly-configured Lockheed Martin Calibration Procedures Department within Building 4 on the COATC Campus. Bionetics and its contract partners, such as Lockheed Martin, hold the AF contract for calibration of test equipment worldwide. The department takes advantage of some of the clean room space on-site at COATC.

October 31, 2002
Port Authority Auction Set for Saturday Nov. 16
A public auction is always a slice of Americana in its own right and the Port Authority's auction is no exception. As property at the COATC becomes excess, the Port Authority arranges for an absolute auction. The Saturday morning auction on Nov. 16 could prove to be a place to find bargains among used office equipment, computers, and business machinery.

October 30, 2002
General Browning to Lead Aerospace and Defense Council
Retired Brig. Gen. Richard (Dick) Browning was officially named aerospace and defense industry advisor for the Taft Administration. Browning is a native of Central Ohio.

October 25, 2002
AVAILABLE: Great Building for Start-Up Company
COATC is an incubator for small business. Currently available is a 1,750 s.f. building suitable for an office/warehouse operation. The building, which has a 12' drive-in door and a 14' ceiling height, is available for lease.

October 21, 2002
Senator Voinovich Visits COATC
U.S. Senator George Voinovich visited COATC Monday for a tour of the Boeing Guidance Repair Center and to meet with local government and business officials. The visit highlighted Ohio's role in military preparedness while also boosting economic development efforts at COATC.

October 21, 2002
Small Business Seminar Set for Oct. 30
“Basis of A Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.),” a seminar for individuals considering starting a new business, has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2002 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the offices of the Port Authority. Individuals considering starting a new business or expanding an existing small business are encouraged to attend.

October 18, 2002
Senator Voinovich to Visit COATC Monday
U.S. Senator George Voinovich will visit COATC Monday, October 21 for a tour of the former Newark Air Force Base and meet with local government and business officials.

October 16, 2002
Bridge Opens to Traffic
The west bridge repair project is now complete and open to traffic once again. The detours have been removed. General contractor Claggett and Sons of Newark completed the project ahead of schedule and on budget. See before and after photos of the project here on-line.

October 14, 2002
Bridge May Open This Week
Weather permitting, the west bridge repair project will be completed this week and bring an end to the detours on the COATC campus. The project is now over 75% complete. Track the construction progress here on-line.

October 9, 2002
Light at the End of the Detour
The start of concrete work on the bridge repair project is a signal of a near-end to the detours on the COATC campus. The project is now over 50% complete. Claggett & Sons of Newark has indicated they are ahead of the original target completion date of October 25. Track the construction progress here on-line.

October 8, 2002
COATC Becomes Stop #126 on the e-Corridor
COATC has officially become a "stop" on the e-Corridor. The e-Corridor is Ohio's effort to highlight high-tech companies and locations around the state.

October 4, 2002
Bridge Repair Progresses on Schedule
The repair work on the western-most bridge near the railroad tracks on the COATC campus is now over 25% complete. Detours will remain in effect. Claggett & Sons of Newark expects the closure to last less than three weeks. Track the construction progress on our project web page.

October 2, 2002
Small Business Counseling Session Set for Oct. 9
Small business counseling services will be available during office hours set from 1PM to 5PM on Wednesday, October 9. The session is with professionals from the Central Ohio Manufacturing Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Development Center of Newark and Licking County. The Port Authority partnered to provide these services as part of an effort to encourage entrepreneurship and spark business development at the COATC.

October 2, 2002
Former Port Authority and Base Official Mourned
The Licking County community, the Port Authority, and friends of the former Newark Air Force Base mourn the death of Stephen Hoar of Newark. Hoar was active in his community and was a former member of the Port Authority board.

October 1, 2002
COATC Hits Six-Year Mark
October 1 marks the six-year anniversary of the creation of the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center. It was Oct. 1, 1996 when the Air Force turned over ownership of the former Newark AFB to the Port Authority.

September 30, 2002
Bridge Repair, Detours Begin
As of 9:00 a.m., the repair work on the western-most bridge near the railroad tracks on the COATC campus has begun. Detours are now in effect. Claggett & Sons of Newark expects the closure to last less than four weeks. Track the construction progress on our project page.

September 27, 2002
On Target: September 2002 e-Newsletter
Our e-newsletter reports on bridge detours, web site changes, and future events.

September 24, 2002
COATC Nears Six-Year Mark
October 1 will mark the six-year anniversary of the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center. It was Oct. 1, 1996 when the Air Force turned over ownership of the former Newark AFB to the Port Authority.

September 23, 2002
Ohio Launches $100M Technology Loan Fund [In PDF Format]
Ohio unveiled the Innovation Ohio Revolving Loan Fund as part of its new Third Frontier Project. The $100 million fund is aimed at helping Ohio companies advance new commercial products.

September 16, 2002
Contract Signed For Bridge Repair
The contract for repair of the western-most bridge entering the COATC campus was signed with general contractor Claggett & Sons of Newark today. The bridge will be closed during the work which could begin as early as September 30th. Track the construction progress and get project details on our project page.

September 10, 2002
Support For Foreign Trade Zone Expansion Grows
National, state, and local officials are among those lending their support to the Port Authority's application for expansion of Foreign Trade Zone 138 to the COATC. Rickenbacker Port Authority, manager of FTZ#138, expects to make formal application to add 49 acres in Central Licking County this Fall.

August 16, 2002
Newark Celebrates Bicentennial In Big Way
The state and national spotlight turns to Newark as favorite son Wayne Newton returns to his roots and serves as Grand Marshall for the parade.

August 13, 2002
Port Authority Board Meets
The regular monthly meeting of the Heath-Newark- Licking County Port Authority was held today with the Board proceeding with an application to expand the Foreign Trade Zone to the COATC campus.

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