Grant County EDC Showcases County at International Aerospace Shows

The Grant County EDC is helping showcase the county as a prime location for aerospace development. Jonathan Smith, executive director for the Grant County EDC, Pat Jones, executive director of the Port of Moses Lake, and Richard Hanover, director of business development for the Port of Moses Lake, joined Governor Jay Inslee as he led a state delegation to the Farnborough International Air Show in July. Farnborough and the Paris Air Show are widely considered the largest global aerospace industry events. The two events take place on alternate years. The Grant County EDC was represented at the Paris Air Show in 2013. Over 70 aircraft will be on display at the show and the more than 1,500 companies that build the component parts for the aircraft will be exhibiting. An estimated 110,000 participants are expected to attend the five-day show which provides opportunities for business development and growing the industry. To learn more about the visit, go to www.grantedc.com.