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EDC: Aviation and Aerospace Important to Economy
Business and academic leaders are in Tallahassee to discuss the future of aerospace in Florida.
Tal-Tech Alliance hosted a roundtable discussion today (Wednesday.)
They talked about research, investment, exploration and commerce for the aerospace industry.
Members say Wednesday’s groundbreaking of the space shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center is just one example of how aerospace and aviation can have a positive impact on the state’s economy.
The chairman of the roundtable, Bob VanRiper, says, “People love aviation and aerospace; there’s a lot of interest in it. Not a lot of people involved in it, but, people really want to see it be successful and continue to be a leading industry for Florida and for the United States.”
The roundtable was in partnership with the Leon County Economic Development Council.