Posted on Jul 28, 2006

July 28, 2006       MEDIA ADVISORY #2     SENATOR JAY ROCKEFELLER TO SPEAK TO TRI-STATE BUSINESS LEADERS AIRPORT HOSTS KICK-OFF LUNCHEON FOR NEW TRAVEL PARTNERS PROGRAM     What:                    Luncheon / Presentation  to Introduce New Airport Reimbursement Program   Speakers:           United States Senator John D. Rockefeller IV                                 Dr. Stephen J. Kopp, President, Marshall University                                 Others—See Attached Agenda   When:                  Monday, July 31, 2006                                 12:30 p.m. Luncheon                                 1:00 p.m. Presentation   Where:             The Azalea Room                                 Big Sandy Superstore Arena                                 Third Avenue, Huntington     The Tri-State Airport Authority has invited business leaders from within the community to participate in a new “Travel Partners” program.  As a registered Travel Partner, companies will be eligible to receive cash reimbursements for flights from Tri-State airport during specified time periods. The goal is community team building and developing long term partnerships, which HTS believes is absolutely necessary in achieving maximum traffic capture.  The Authority also hopes to provide the community with a clear understanding of the role of their local airport, and the airport’s objectives for maintaining and increasing air service.       Contact:                               Beckie McKinley                                 Marketing Director                                 Tri-State Airport Authority                                 304-453-6165                                 bmckinley@tristateairport.com