Service/SCASDP Legal Sponsor Name

APPLICATION UNDER SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DOCKET DOT-OST-2020-0231

SUMMARY INFORMATION1

All applicants must submit this Summary Information schedule, as the application coversheet, a completed standard form SF424 and the full application proposal on www.grants.gov. For your preparation convenience, this Summary Information schedule is located at http://www.transportation.gov/policy/aviation-policy/small-community-rural-air- service/SCASDP A. PROVIDE THE LEGAL SPONSOR AND ITS DUN AND BRADSTREET (D&B) DATA UNIVERSAL

NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER, INCLUDING +4, EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(EIN) OR TAX ID. Legal Sponsor Name: Name of Signatory Party for Legal Sponsor: DUNS Number: EIN/Tax ID:

LIST THE NAME OF THE COMMUNITY OR CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITIES APPLYING: 1.______2.______3.______4.______

C.PROVIDE THE FULL AIRPORT NAME AND 3-LETTER IATA AIRPORT CODE FOR THE

APPLICANT(S) AIRPORT(S) (ONLY PROVIDE CODES FOR THE AIRPORT(S) THAT ARE ACTUALLY

SEEKING SERVICE). 1. 2. 3. 4.

1 Note that the Summary Information does not count against the 20-page limit of the SCASDP application. IS THE AIRPORT SEEKING SERVICE NOT LARGER THAN A SMALL HUB AIRPORT UNDER FAA HUB CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE ON THE DATE OF SERVICE OF THE ATTACHED ORDER?

Yes No

DOES THE AIRPORT SEEKING SERVICE HOLD AN AIRPORT OPERATING CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY

THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION UNDER 14 CFR PART 139? (IF “NO”, PLEASE EXPLAIN WHETHER THE AIRPORT INTENDS TO APPLY FOR A CERTIFICATE OR WHETHER AN

APPLICATION UNDER PART 139 IS PENDING.)

Yes No

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D. SHOW THE DRIVING DISTANCE FROM THE APPLICANT COMMUNITY TO THE NEAREST:

1.Large hub airport: ______2. Medium hub airport:______3. Small hub airport:______4. Airport with jet service:______Note: Provide the airport name and distance, in miles, for each category.

E. LIST THE 2-DIGIT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CODE APPLICABLE TO THE SPONSORING

ORGANIZATION, AND IF A CONSORTIUM, TO EACH PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY.

1. 2. 3. 4.

F. APPLICANT INFORMATION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Not a Consortium Interstate Consortium Intrastate Consortium Community (or Consortium member) previously received a Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant NOTE: A community that currently receives subsidized Essential Air Service funding, receives assistance under the Alternate Essential Air Service Pilot Program, or is a participant in, and has received a grant under, the Community Flexibility Pilot Program, is not eligible for SCASDP grant funds. See Section C.1. (“Essential Air Service Communities”)

If previous recipient: Provide year of grant(s):______; and, the text of the grant agreement section(s) setting forth the scope of the grant project:

______G. PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS: (LIST ORGANIZATION NAMES) PUBLIC PRIVATE 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5.

H. PROJECT PROPOSAL: 1a. GRANT GOALS: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Launch New Carrier Secure Additional Service Upgrade Aircraft First Service New Route Service Restoration Regional Service Surface Transportation Professional Services2 Other (explain below)

1b. GRANT GOALS: (SYNOPSIS) CONCISELY DESCRIBE THE SCOPE OF THE PROPOSED GRANT PROJECT (FOR EXAMPLE, "REVENUE GUARANTEE TO RECRUIT, INITIATE AND SUPPORT NEW DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN ___ AND ___. OR "MARKETING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT EXISTING SERVICE BETWEEN ___ AND ___ BY ____ AIRLINES." ______

2 “Professional Services” involve a community contracting with a firm to produce a product such as a marketing plan, study, air carrier proposal, etc. 1c. GRANT HISTORY

DOES THIS APPLICATION SEEK TO REPEAT A PAST GRANT PROJECT OF THE COMMUNITY OR CONSORTIUM (FOR EXAMPLE, A SPECIFIC DESTINATION AIRPORT)?

Yes No

IF THE ANSWER TO THE ABOVE QUESTION IS "YES": A: WHAT YEAR WAS THE FORMER GRANT AGREEMENT SIGNED? _____ B: HAVE 10 YEARS PASSED SINCE THE PREVIOUS GRANT AGREEMENT WAS SIGNED? Yes No

IF THE ANSWER TO ‘B’ ABOVE IS ‘NO,’ THE APPLICANT SHOULD APPLY FOR A FORMAL WAIVER OF THE TEN-YEAR SAME PROJECT LIMITATION (SEE SECTION C.1. “SAME PROJECT LIMITATION”). THE REQUEST FOR WAIVER SHOULD INCLUDE A) A STATEMENT THAT THE COMMUNITY OR CONSORTIUM IS REQUESTING A WAIVER OF THE LIMITATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 49 U.S.C. § 41743(C) (4)(C); AND B) INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT A FINDING THAT THE APPLICANT SPENT LITTLE OR NO MONEY ON ITS PREVIOUS PROJECT OR ENCOUNTERED INDUSTRY OR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES, DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WERE REASONABLY BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE COMMUNITY OR CONSORTIUM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY’S PAST GRANTS, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT. 2. FINANCIAL TOOLS TO BE USED: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Marketing (including Advertising): promotion of the air service to the public Start-up Cost Offset: offsetting expenses to assist an air service provider in setting up a new station and starting new service (for example, ticket counter reconfiguration) Revenue Guarantee: an agreement with an air service provider setting forth a minimum guaranteed profit margin, a portion of which is eligible for reimbursement by the community Recruitment of U.S. Air Carrier: air service development activities to recruit new air service, including expenses for airport marketers to meet with air service providers to make the case for new air service Fee Waivers: waiver of airport fees, such as landing fees, to encourage new air service; counted as in-kind contributions only Ground Handling Fee: reimbursement of expenses for passenger, cabin, and ramp (below wing) services provided by third party ground handlers Travel Bank: travel pledges, or deposited monetary funds, from participating parties for the purchase of air travel on a U.S. air carrier, with defined procedures for the subsequent use of the pledges or the deposited funds; counted as in-kind contributions only Other (explain below) ______

I. EXISTING LANDING AIDS AT LOCAL AIRPORT: Full ILS Outer/Middle Marker Published Instrument Approach Localizer Other (specify) J. PROJECT COST: DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN SHADED AREA

REMINDER: LOCAL CASH CONTRIBUTIONS MAY NOT BE PROVIDED BY AN AIR CARRIER (SEE “TYPES

OF CONTRIBUTIONS" FOR REFERENCE).

LINE DESCRIPTION SUB TOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT 1 Federal amount requested 2 State cash financial contribution Local cash financial contribution 3a Airport cash funds 3b Non-airport cash funds 3 Total local cash funds (3a + 3b) 4 TOTAL CASH FUNDING (1+2+3) In-Kind contribution 5a Airport In-Kind contribution** 5b Other In-Kind contribution** 5 TOTAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION (5a + 5b) 6 TOTAL PROJECT COST (4+5)

K. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS** For funds in lines 5a (Airport In-Kind contribution) and 5b (Other In-Kind contribution), please describe the source(s) of fund(s) and the value ($) of each.

L. IS THIS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY AN AFFECTED STATE UNDER EXECUTIVE

ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on (date) ______. b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372, but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. M. IS THE LEAD APPLICANT OR ANY CO-APPLICANTS DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?

(IF “YES”, PROVIDE EXPLANATION) No Yes (explain) ______APPENDIX C

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

INCLUDED? ITEM For Immediate Action Determine Eligibility New Grants.gov users must register with www.grants.gov. Existing Grants.gov users must verify existing www.grants.gov account has not expired and the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) is current. For Submission by 4:00 PM EDT on March 1, 2021 Communities with active SCASDP grants: notify DOT/X50 of intent to N/A terminate existing grant in order to be eligible for selection. Complete Application for Federal Domestic Assistance (SF424) via www.grants.gov Summary Information schedule complete and used as cover sheet (see Appendix B) Application of up to 20 one-sided pages (excluding any letters from the community or an air carrier showing support for the application), to include:

• A description of the community’s air service needs or deficiencies.

• The driving distance, in miles, to the nearest large, medium, and small hub airports, and airport with jet service. • A strategic plan for meeting those needs under the Small Community Program, including a concise synopsis of the scope of the proposed grant project. • For service to or from a specific city or market, such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C., for example), a list of the airports that the applicant considers part of the market. • A detailed description of the funding necessary for implementation of the community's project. • An explanation of how the proposed project differs from any previous projects for which the community received SCASDP funds (if applicable). • Designation of a legal sponsor responsible for administering the program.

• A request for a waiver of the ten year same project limitation (if applicable) See N/A Appendix B N/A • A motion for confidential treatment (if applicable) – see Appendix D below.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... 2 AIR SERVICE OVERVIEW ...... 3

CATCHMENT AREA AND ALTERNATE AIRPORTS ...... 3 EXISTING AIR SERVICE ...... 4 DRIVING DISTANCE TO OTHER AIRPORTS ...... 4 TOP DESTINATIONS TO AND FROM GREEN BAY ...... 4

AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND DEFICIENCIES ...... 6

CAPACITY TRENDS ...... 6 TRAFFIC TRENDS ...... 6 DOMESTIC FARE TRENDS ...... 7 LEAKAGE TO OTHER AIRPORTS IN THE REGION ...... 8 LEAKAGE BECOMES PASSENGER STIMULATION IN NEW ROUTES ...... 9

STRATEGIC PLAN ...... 10

PRIMARY TARGET: AMERICAN AIRLINES TO DALLAS / FT. WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ...... 10 DFW Provides a Sizable Local Market ...... 10 DFW Provides a Wealth of Connections ...... 11 Multi-Stop Markets Become Easy One-Stops Over DFW ...... 12 Top Green Bay Markets ...... 13 Top DFW Markets ...... 13 SECONDARY TARGET: SOUTHWEST TO DALLAS LOVE (DAL) ...... 14 GOALS ...... 15 GRANT AMENDMENTS/ALTERNATE STRATEGIES ...... 15

PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS, AIRLINE RELATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION...... 15

PUBLIC / PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ...... 15 AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS ...... 16 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE ...... 17

PROJECT FUNDING, MONITORING, AND FINANCIAL CONTROL ...... 18

PROJECT FUNDING ...... 18 FINANCIAL CONTROLS ...... 18 SUCCESS METRICS ...... 19

CONCLUSION ...... 20 LEGAL SPONSOR ...... 20

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (Green Bay, or GRB) is proposing a Small Community Air Service Development Grant in the amount of $1,000,000 for a revenue guarantee to supplement a community-based cash contribution of $200,000 for a revenue guarantee, $200,000 in airport cash contributions for marketing and $228,709 in airport in-kind incentives for landing fee waivers to mitigate the risk of implementing new service from Green Bay to the Dallas / Ft. Worth (the Metroplex) area. Not only would new hub non-stop scheduled service to and from the Metroplex provide additional options for travelers in the local market, it would also generate logical connections to the many unserved destinations in the United States and around the world.

Currently, air service at Green Bay is limited to American Airlines and United Airlines service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Delta Air Lines to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), and Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Frontier Airlines recently began seasonal service to both Denver International Airport (DEN) in May 2019 and Orlando International Airport (MCO) in October 2019.

In 2019, airline seat capacity and flights at Green Bay were both down 18% and 29% respectively compared to 2010. Green Bay was a victim of industry-wide consolidation, losing both Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) as an active hubs after the Delta/Northwest Airlines and United/Continental Airlines mergers. Finally, Wisconsin based, Midwest Airlines, collapsed as part of their consolidation with Republic Airways. The good news is that Green Bay has seen some capacity recovery with both new service on Delta to ATL as well as Frontier to DEN and MCO.

Unusually high average fares have also contributed to the slower airport expansion. In 2019 the average fare for domestic travel to and from GRB was $231, while the average fare for travel in the lower 48 is $168. This $63 difference drives passengers to airports with lower fares. The proposed new non-stop service and additional seat capacity will likely assist in lowering the average fares for passengers in the area.

Green Bay only retains 16.2% of the passengers that originate in its catchment area. Green Bay also recognizes a 23.5% passenger leakage to Milwaukee Mitchel International Airport (MKE) and 43.1% passenger leakage to Chicago O’Hare/Chicago Midway International Airport (ORD/MDW). Nonstop service to Dallas will enable Green Bay to recapture some of this passenger traffic.

Throughout this application we will demonstrate how the addition of non-stop service to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area would have the most significant impact.

Proposal of Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport • March 1, 2021 • DOT OST-2020-0231 2 In the following pages, we are specifically excluding most of the 2020 data as it is negatively affected by the Covid pandemic. In its place, we are using full year 2019 data that represents the most reasonable description of the air service situation in the Green Bay area.

AIR SERVICE OVERVIEW Catchment Area and Alternate Airports The Green Bay Catchment Area is defined as 68 zip codes surrounding GRB airport. We have also defined a catchment area for nearby Appleton International Airport (ATW) as it is only a short distance from GRB. The goal is to accurately estimate the number of travelers that would be likely to use GRB for travel to and from its catchment area zip codes. However, we do not want to overlap another airport, namely Exhibit 1: The Green Bay Airport within its overall region. GRB catchment zip ATW, and as such, we have created codes are highlighted in green. an independent catchment area for ATW. To the south is the largest airport in Wisconsin, Milwaukee (MKE), and to the southwest is the state capital at Madison, served by the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). While very distant, both ORD and MDW in Chicago, still pull a large portion of passengers from Green Bay’s catchment area. Finally, there are smaller airports, some that are part of the Essential Air Service program, that are at the boundaries of the overall Green Bay region.

The population within 30, 60, and 90-mile drive time are approximately 347,000, 830,000 and 2.6 million. GRB, other airports in the region and the 30, 60, and 90- mile drive times are illustrated in Exhibit 1.

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Existing Air Service As shown below in Exhibit 2, Green Bay is presently served by both American and United to ORD, by Delta to MSP, DTW, and ATL, and by Frontier with seasonal service to both DEN and MCO.

Exhibit 2: Airlines and Destinations for the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport

Driving Distance to Other Airports The closest airport with scheduled air service is Appleton International Airport, (ATW) at 33 miles.

The closest Small hub airport is Madison Dane County Regional, (MSN) at 131 miles.

The closest Medium hub airport is Milwaukee General Mitchell Int'l (MKE), at 127 miles.

The closest Large hub airport is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), at 194 miles.

Top Destinations to and From Green Bay The top Origin and Destination airports for Green Bay are an omnidirectional mix of cities in the east, west and south (Exhibit 3). DEN was the largest market served to Green Bay in 2019 and has just jumped to the top of the list with Frontier’s relatively recent arrival. Number two is ATL

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which is the newest legacy airline destination. With two non-stop airlines, ORD is number three. Rounding out the top five are well established Delta routes to MSP and DTW.

Exhibit 3: Top 25 Origin and Destination Markets for Green Bay in 2019. (DB1B/Airline Data Inc.)

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AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND DEFICIENCIES Capacity Trends In 2019, Green Bay’s total departure capacity was down 29% while seat capacity was down 18% vs. 2010. This decline was driven in part by airline industry consolidation. The merger of Northwest and Delta removed CVG as a hub and caused the merged Delta to reduce capacity at its other hubs. The merger of Continental and United led to the loss of CLE service, while United seat capacity from the remaining hub at ORD declined by almost 50%. Lastly, the merger of Midwest and Republic led to the end of Midwest Airlines and removed Green Bay as a spoke to their MKE hub. The trend in the number of annual departures and seats each way since 2010 is illustrated in Exhibit 4.

Exhibit 4: Annual Departures and Seats Each Way at Green Bay Airport (Scheduling Data)

Traffic Trends While Green Bay has seen a steep drop of 29% in available departure capacity since 2010, domestic passenger demand is following a different trend. Domestic traffic actually increased almost 3% from 2010 to 2019 while capacity fell. Recent route additions at Green Bay such as ATL, DEN and MCO have boosted overall demand to meet 2010 levels. Domestic O&D passengers since 2010 are illustrated in Exhibit 5.

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Exhibit 5: Annual Domestic Origin and Destination (O&D) Passengers at Green Bay. (DB1B data/Airline Data Inc.)

Domestic Fare Trends The average domestic Green Bay one-way fare was $231 for the year ended 2019, yet the average fare for the Lower 48 airports was just $168 one-way for the same time period. This $63 fare premium is very high compared to the airports in the lower 48 states. When you examine the last 10 years at GRB it is easy to see the negative effects that industry consolidation has had on the fares that Green Bay travelers have paid. Back in 2010 the average fare at GRB was only $11 higher than the country as a whole. After the mergers were complete, the average fare jumped up to $256 in 2012 and peaked at $272 in 2015. Delta’s addition of the ATL route and the relatively new Frontier routes to DEN and MCO have helped bring down the average fare from the ridiculous levels between 2012 and 2017 to a still high, but better, $231 in 2019. There is definitely room for further improvement. A comparison between the average domestic fare for Green Bay and the lower 48 airports and the cumulative change is illustrated in Exhibit 6.

Exhibit 6: Average One-Way Domestic Fare at Green Bay Airport Vs. Lower 48 US Airports, (DB1B data/Airline Data Inc.)

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Leakage to Other Airports in the Region A 2019 leakage study revealed Green Bay Airport retains just 16.2% of the traffic generated in its catchment area. Although it is located 194 miles from Green Bay, ORD captured 38.6% and MDW 4.5% of the passenger traffic generated in the catchment area. MKE at 127 miles captures 23.5%

Exhibit 7: Green Bay Catchment Area Traffic Captured at Other Airports. of the catchment area traffic. The Note: Passengers and Fare Include Both Domestic and International, thus Chicago other notable airport that O’Hare’s high fare. captured a significant amount of Green Bay catchment area traffic was ATW with 12.0%. ATW also leaks a small amount (9.2%) to GRB and is the only airport that does so. Most of the other nearby airports had very little share of diverted Green Bay traffic. The table in Exhibit 7 illustrates the location of the alternate airports and the share of Green Bay traffic captured at each airport.

One of the largest unserved markets from Green Bay is the Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex. As there is not a non-stop route and the fares are relatively high, traffic leaks from Green Bay primarily to MKE, ORD and MDW. DFW airport is the largest airport in the Metroplex and retains 12 Exhibit 8: Green Bay to Dallas Passengers Retained and Leaked. resident passengers per day each way (PDEW) and 12 visitor PDEW. However, 62 resident PDEW and 63 visitor PDEW leak to other airports. Green Bay retains nearly zero Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) passengers due to a lack of service or connections between Green Bay and DAL. However, there are a small number of passengers who travel between the Green Bay area to and from DAL, but do so from other airports, namely MKE. The leakage and retention are detailed in Exhibit 8.

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Leakage Becomes Passenger Stimulation in New Routes One way to combat the massive leakage seen at Green Bay is to develop meaningful non-stop routes. During the last few years Green Bay was able to capitalize on two routes that have since added a much higher level of local traffic to new destinations than would otherwise be expected.

Exhibit 9: The GRB to ATL Local Marketsize Before and After Non-Stop Service. (DB1B data/Airline Data Inc.)

The first example is Delta’s flight to ATL, which began in June of 2013. As you can see above in Exhibit 9, the local GRB - ATL marketsize hovered in the teens until Delta began to fly non-stop. Since then the market size has more than doubled even though in 2019 it had a relatively high one-way fare of $250.

Frontier recently began new service non-stop to DEN, which had previously seen local traffic in the PDEW teens. However, once the new route started the first year saw a jump to 49 PDEW on what was only a seasonal route. The 2019 Q3 marketsize was actually 87 PDEW. Both the ATL and DEN examples show how Green Bay can successfully capture leakage with non-stop service.

Exhibit 10: The GRB to DEN Local Marketsize Before and After Non-Stop Service. (DB1B data/Airline Data Inc.)

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STRATEGIC PLAN Primary Target: American Airlines to Dallas / Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) GRB believes the most effective and efficient way to reduce fares, increase passenger traffic and reduce the high number of passengers leaking to other airports is for air carriers to add new non- stop service from Green Bay. American Airlines, via their DFW hub is the best candidate to add new non-stop service to Green Bay.

Today American Airlines serves Green Bay with scheduled commercial service to ORD only. While ORD is an excellent connecting point, we believe that the local Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex local market plus the massive connecting opportunities beyond DFW make this our primary target. American previously flew to GRB from DFW for less than a year starting in June of 2005 and ending in March of 2006. The route was flown with either EMB-145 and EMB-140 aircraft on a very long 932-mile stage. While the route had a combined load factor of 70%, the long segment on the small regional jet likely handicapped the route with significant weight restrictions and customer comfort. Today, these aircraft are not used on any route of that length out of DFW.

DFW Provides a Sizable Local Market Looking at the data, it is clear that there is latent demand for non-stop service to DFW. The local market has been stable for the last few years. In 2010, before the mergers took their toll on Green Bay’s passenger statistics, we saw the highest level of traffic in the last 10 years. However, this was due in part to very low fares, in the $150 range. While 2019 saw about 13,000 passengers, this was at a fare of $254. Imagine how this market could double or triple in size with non-stop service and the often accompanying lower, more competitive fares? The local marketsize for the last 10 years and accompanying local fares are shown in Exhibit 11.

Exhibit 11: Annual GRB – DFW Passengers and One-Way Fare (DB1B/Airline Data Inc)

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DFW Provides a Wealth of Connections Scheduled service from Green Bay to DFW would provide service not only in the local Green Bay to Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex non-stop market, it would also provide non-circuitous on-line connections to 143 domestic and international markets served by American from their DFW hub. This does not include American’s Oneworld partners who would provide several international routes as well. Connecting routes on American are illustrated in Exhibit 12 below.

Exhibit 12: Non-Circuitous Connecting Markets American Airlines Could Serve Over DFW Non-Stop Service to the US, and the World.

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Multi-Stop Markets Become Easy One-Stops Over DFW As one of the three largest hubs in the country, American’s operation at DFW serves a wide swath of connections. A route between GRB and DFW has the potential to convert 46 destinations from GRB that today require two stops, to one-stop connections. For example, Exhibit 13 shows a list of these destinations. The first one is Abilene, TX. Today, a passenger from GRB traveling to Abilene would have to connect with two stops on American over ORD and DFW, or alternatively with two stops on United over ORD and IAH. A non-stop GRB – DFW would only require the single stop at DFW for the connection in either direction.

Exhibit 13: Green Bay Passenger Destinations That Would be Reduced from 2 Stops to 1 Stop with a Route Over DFW.

Airport City Airport City ABI Abilene, TX LRD Laredo, TX ACT Waco, TX MAF Midland, TX AGU Aguascalientes, Mexico MFE Mcallen, TX AMA Amarillo, TX MLM Morelia, Mexico BFL Bakersfield, CA MRY Monterey, CA BPT Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX OAX Oaxaca, Mexico BRO Brownsville, TX PBC Puebla, Mexico CLL College Station, TX PIB Laurel, MS CRP Corpus Christi, TX QRO Queretaro, Mexico CUU Chihuahua, Mexico ROW Roswell, NM DGO Durango, Mexico SAF Santa Fe, NM DRO Durango, CO SBA Santa Barbara, CA DRT Durango, TX SBP San Luis Obispo, CA FLG Flagstaff, AZ SJT San Angelo, TX FSM Fort Smith, AR SLP San Luis Potosi, Mexico GGG Longview/Kilgor/Gladwatr, TX SPS Wichita Falls, TX GJT Grand Junction, CO STS Santa Rosa, CA GRK Killeen, TX SWO Stillwater, OK GUC Gunnison, CO TRC Torreon, Mexico KOA Kona, HI TXK Texarkana, AR LAW Lawton, OK TYR Tyler, TX LBB Lubbock, TX YUM Yuma, AZ LCH Lake Charles, LA ZCL Zacatecas, Mexico

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Top Green Bay Markets How does DFW rank compared to other Green Bay destinations? Exhibit 14 is a table that shows Green Bay’s top 10 passenger destinations, the average fare and whether the route is non-stop. The top six markets are GRB’s non-stop Exhibit 14: Top Green Bay Destinations in 2019 (DB1B/Airline Data Inc) routes. The largest unserved market is Code City Passengers One-Way Fare Status Las Vegas. Unfortunately for Las Vegas DEN Denver, CO 35,426 $131 Non-Stop McCarran International Airport (LAS), no ATL Atlanta, GA 27,618 $250 Non-Stop airline besides Southwest has a good set ORD Chicago, IL 23,228 $178 Non-Stop of connecting options. Next on the list is MCO Orlando, FL 21,091 $166 Non-Stop Los Angeles. Los Angeles International DTW Detroit, MI 20,231 $216 Non-Stop Airport (LAX) has the next largest MSP Minneapolis 19,967 $211 Non-Stop marketsize but connectivity at LAX is LAS Las Vegas, NV 16,035 $237 Unserved LAX Los Angeles, CA 15,739 $265 Unserved minimal at best, and this route, like LAS, DFW Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX 15,099 $254 Unserved is a long haul at nearly 2,000 miles. Then, PHX Phoenix, AZ 14,532 $258 Unserved we come to DFW where the local marketsize is just under that of LAS and LAX. What makes DFW different, is the wealth of valuable connections over DFW. These connections are due in part to DFW’s hub size as well as its geographic location relative to Green Bay.

While 2019 was a normal year for airports and airlines, 2020 has seen aviation’s biggest challenges since World War II. One of the most interesting statistics for Covid related data from Green Bay is that in the second and third quarter of 2020, DFW provided the second largest Exhibit 15: Top Green Bay Destinations in Q2,3 2020 (DB1B/Airline Data Inc) Code City Passengers One-Way Fare Status number of passengers for all Green DEN Denver, CO 7,764 $75 Non-Stop Bay destinations, seen in Exhibit 15. DFW Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX 2,699 $146 Unserved Only the new DEN route had more PHX Phoenix, AZ 2,538 $150 Unserved passengers. While it isn’t clear as to DTW Detroit, MI 2,515 $156 Non-Stop why DFW was as strong as it was, it ATL Atlanta, GA 2,159 $172 Non-Stop bodes well for the possibility of LAX Los Angeles, CA 2,017 $186 Unserved American Airlines starting the IAH Houston, TX 1,669 $192 Unserved service. SAN San Diego, CA 1,549 $141 Unserved SEA Seattle, WA 1,544 $170 Unserved Top DFW Markets SLC Salt Lake City, UT 1,520 $174 Unserved On the DFW side of the route equation, Green Bay is the largest Midwest marketsize not yet served by American from DFW with 15,099 passengers in 2019. Nearby ATW is second with a 14,108 passengers. If American were to consider adding Green Bay as a new route, they would almost certainly benefit from the presence of ATW’s marketsize right next to Green Bay.

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Exhibit 16: Top Unserved Midwest Markets From American’s DFW Hub, 2019 (DB1B/Airline Data Inc).

Code City Passengers One-Way Fare GRB Green Bay, WI 15,099 $254 ATW Appleton, WI 14,108 $236 FNT Flint, MI 9,450 $209 AZO Kalamazoo, MI 7,501 $237 RST Rochester, MN 7,150 $196 CWA Wausau, WI 7,091 $236 LAN Lansing, MI 6,993 $213 LSE La Crosse, WI 6,375 $205 MOT Minot, ND 5,986 $278 ISN Williston, ND 5,519 $359

Secondary Target: Southwest to Dallas Love (DAL) As an alternative, Green Bay would happily consider a Southwest Airlines route from Green Bay to DAL. Over the last two years, Green Bay has met with Southwest and discussed the possibility of integrating GRB into their network. To date, Southwest has provided no commitment to Green Bay, they have regularly said that they will continue to consider the possibility.

A Southwest non-stop route would provide non-circuitous connections over DAL to 31 destinations demonstrated in Exhibit 17. In addition, a route to DAL would attract passengers who might otherwise use DFW airport instead.

Exhibit 17: Non-Circuitous Connecting Markets Southwest Airlines Could Serve Over DAL Non-Stop Service.

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Goals

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport has four goals for the proposed project to recruit an air carrier to fly a route between Green Bay and the Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex:

• Solidly establish air service to one of our top unserved local markets, the Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex with service to DFW, or alternatively to DAL. • Reduce the unusually high fares experienced by GRB passengers ($63 more than other US airports) and re-capture leaked passengers who use other airports such as MKE and ORD. • Reverse the downward trends in airline capacity caused by airline consolidation and mergers at GRB. • Increase the number of potential connections to markets and destinations not served from Green Bay with a single on-line connection by leveraging American Airline’s non- stop service to its hub at DFW.

Grant Amendments/Alternate Strategies GRB’s primary air service development goal is for new service from Green Bay to DFW on American Airlines. The secondary goal is Green Bay to DAL on Southwest Airlines. If the Department of Transportation awards Green Bay Airport a SCASD Grant for the proposed scheduled service, yet the community is not successful in recruiting American Airlines to operate between Green Bay and DFW or Southwest Airlines DAL service, the Airport and the community may request the Department of Transportation to consider redirecting award funding to assist in recruiting other new scheduled non-stop service.

PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS, AIRLINE RELATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION Public / Private Partnerships The Airport, local governments and business organizations in the region understand the importance of air service connections, affordable air fares, and the relationship between air fare affordability and economic growth. Based on this recognition and awareness, airport staff regularly conduct community outreach meetings with business and government organizations to discuss the importance of air service to the local economy. The goal is to regularly encourage people to use their local Airport when traveling both for business and leisure. Local business and industry have pledged to support any new schedule airline service that comes to Green Bay.

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Air Service Development Efforts GRB continues to be proactive regarding securing additional capacity, frequencies, and new non- stop destinations with their on-going air service development efforts. Using the past and current true market and leakage analysis, as well as airline trends, the Airport’s leadership has presented the findings to stakeholders in the community. The presentations and meetings help educate and better define the amount of traffic leaking to other airports in the region. The reports are paramount to help define Green Bay’s true market size when meeting with the scheduled air carriers. The most recent leakage study and analysis was completed recently for the full year 2019. Green Bay Airport has shared the findings of the leakage study and analysis with various air carriers. Since 2019, Green Bay’s Airport leadership has presented at five industry events to multiple airlines as well as met with United Airlines at their headquarters in 2019. The airline meetings, the forum where each meeting took place and the date of the meeting are shown in Exhibit 18.

Exhibit 18: Dates, Forum and Location of Green Bay Airport Meetings with Airlines Since Early 2019

Date Event Location Airlines

June 2019 Jumpstart Conference Nashville, TN Cape Air Delta Fly Louie Frontier Sun Country

August 2019 Airline Headquarters Meeting Chicago, IL United

October 2019 TakeOff Conference Orlando/Sanford, FL Allegiant American Elite SkyWest Southwest Sun Country United

February 2020 Routes Americas Conference Indianapolis, IN Allegiant American Delta Frontier United

October 2020 TakeOff Conference Denver, CO Allegiant Sun Country Cape Air Frontier United

December 2020 Spokes Conference Dallas / Ft. Worth Air Choice One American Boutique SkyWest Southern Airways Southwest United

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Proposed Implementation Timeline The proposed implementation timeline for the project assumes the Department will award Small Community Grant Funding in mid to late 2021. If Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport is a successful applicant for the Grant, then the Airport will advise American and Southwest of the opportunities afforded by the Grant. Based on typical legacy airline planning lead times and the need for an advance booking and selling period we assume that new service could not be open for sale to customers until at least December 2021, and we have conservatively assumed the service could not begin until several months later. The first two milestones on the Airport's timeline are to execute the grant agreement with the Department of Transportation and to negotiate the minimum revenue guarantee agreement with the air carrier. Once service is announced and schedules are published, the airline, the Airport and the community will begin marketing the new route and working with the airline to monitor advance bookings trends. Once service begins, the Airport will continue its marketing program as well as work with the airline to monitor the new route. The Airport will submit grant status reports on a quarterly basis to the Department throughout the term of the Grant. The proposed project timeline is shown in Exhibit 19.

Exhibit 19: Proposed Project Timeline

Activity/Project Milestone Estimated Dates SCASD Grant Award Announcement June 2021 Execute Grant Agreement with DOT July 2021 Airline Meetings July 2021 - December 2021 Announce Service December 2021 Publish Schedule December 2021 Market Route (Pre-Launch) December 2021 - February 2022 Monitor Advance Bookings December 2021 - February 2022 Adjust Marketing Plan Based on Advance Bookings December 2021 - February 2022 Begin Service March 2022 Market Route (Post Launch) April 2022 and Beyond Operate Service with MRG March 2022 - February 2023 Monitor Route Performance March 2022 and Beyond Submit Grant Status Reports to DOT Quarterly 1Q 2022 - 4Q 2024

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PROJECT FUNDING, MONITORING, AND FINANCIAL CONTROL Project Funding In addition to the Small Community Air Service Development Grant of $1,000,000 requested from the Department, a local cash match of $200,000 will be applied toward a minimum revenue guarantee. The Airport will provide a cash match of $200,000 for marketing, and the waiving of airport landing fees in the amount of $228,709 for the first 2 years of service. The total value of cash and in-kind contributions from the community and the Airport is valued at $628,709 or 39% of the total project cost of $1,628,709. A summary of funding sources is shown in Exhibit 20.

Exhibit 20: Funding Sources for This Project

Funding Source Grant Cash In-Kind Total Department of Transportation $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Airport $200,000 $228,709 $428,709 Local Business Community $200,000 $200,000

Total $1,000,000 $400,000 $228,709 $1,628,709

Financial Controls As the sponsor, GRB and its governing body, Brown County, WI, will be the responsible parties for all fiscal matters and the Department's reporting requirements. Brown County, WI is established as a public governing body. As a public entity, the Department can be assured that proper financial controls are in place to guarantee that the Department’s Grant will be used in accordance with any subsequent agreement. Brown County, WI understands that the Grant is a reimbursable grant, meaning the County is responsible for program expenditures and will submit invoices to the Department for reimbursement, based on a percentage of the total grant request.

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Success Metrics The ultimate success of the program will be based on American Airlines operating non-stop service to DFW or, if American does not begin DFW service, we believe that Southwest may consider service to DAL. Regardless of whether the community obtains service to the Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex, the expectation is that the new service will put downward pressure on fares in the markets served by the airline, increase traffic at the Airport, and reduce the amount of leakage to the airports in Chicago and Milwaukee. The Airport will work with the airline to continuously monitor the performance of the new service. Even before service begins, the airport will communicate with the airline on a regular basis to monitor advance bookings as well as the week-over-week change in advance bookings. Marketing and promotional activities can be adjusted if advance bookings are weak or are not booking at a rate satisfactory to the airline. A summary of the project goals and success metrics is shown in Exhibit 21.

Exhibit 21: Project Goals and Success Metrics

Project Goals Success Metric • Reverse the losses in airline capacity and • Quarterly year-over-year increases in airline airline traffic owing to industry merger and capacity and traffic. consolidation at Green Bay Airport. • Downward pressure on the average fare • Quarterly year-over-year declines in the paid by travelers. average fares paid in Green Bay.

• Recapture traffic generated in Green • Increased quarterly year-over-year origin and Bay’s catchment area but leaked to other destination traffic. airports. • Increase the number of connections to • Increases in traffic in markets not previously markets not served to and from Green served with a single connection. Bay with a single connection.

Once service begins, the Airport will rely on traffic and revenue data provided directly by the airline. The amount of minimum revenue guarantee reimbursements requested by the airline will help to serve as an indicator of the project’s success. Post-departure T-100 data and DB1B data will also be analyzed to compare year-over-year market size growth on a quarterly basis. In addition, the Airport will analyze leakage improvements once the service has operated for a full year to determine the trend in leakage to other airports. The Airport will report its success metrics in the quarterly grant reports to the Department.

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Conclusion With this application, GRB seeks to be awarded this grant for a successful and growing endeavor with American Airlines primarily for non-stop service to DFW, and secondarily for Southwest Airlines service to DAL.

In 2019, the Airport carried 662,000 annual origin and destination passengers, however, more than 80% of the potential traffic and true passenger volume is leaked to other airports throughout the region. This is due in part to the high fares at GRB. The average one-way fare paid at the Airport remains unacceptably high at $231 (domestic, 2019), with an $63 premium to the continental United States. One of the primary driving factors for the overly high one-way average fare has been the reductions to the number of hubs served and overall departures and seats as a result of industry consolidation less than 10 years ago. An additional factor is the lack of competitive hubs served from the Airport. For example, two of the largest airlines in the world, American and United, only serve ORD from Green Bay. Further competition, especially to a hub with a strong local market and excellent connectivity, would help lower fares and attract passengers leaking to other airports.

The local Green Bay community and Airport has collectively raised $628,709 in matching funds for assisting with a revenue guarantee and marketing the new nonstop scheduled service to the Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex. The Airport is requesting $1,000,000 in federal funding through the SCASD grant process. This will assist securing service with American Airlines. The new nonstop DFW service will help curb the high level of passenger traffic leaked to alternate airports, and will help reduce the high average fares currently being paid at the Airport, and make the Green Bay area more competitive in recruiting and retaining business and industry.

LEGAL SPONSOR The Brown County/Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport will serve as the legal sponsor and will be responsible for administering the SCASDP grant. Correspondence regarding this proposal should be submitted to:

Mr. Marty Piette, A.A.E. Airport Director Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport 2077 Airport Drive, Suite 18 Green Bay, WI 54313 [email protected]

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February 4, 2021

The Honorable Pete Buttigieg Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

I am pleased to support the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)’s application for Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation. The SCASDP helps to provide funding to small communities to address air service and airfare issues.

Currently, GRB provides air service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) via American Airlines and United Airlines, as well as service to Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) via Delta Air Lines. Frontier Airlines also provides seasonal service to both Denver (DEN) and Orlando (MCO).

Since 2010, GRB has experienced a decrease in airline seat capacity and flights. Industry-wide consolidations led to the loss of two active hubs and GRB has been adversely impacted by the collapse of Wisconsin-based Midwest Airlines. Additionally, high average fares have contributed to slower airport expansion. In 2019, average domestic airfare to and from GRB was $63 higher than average airfare to and from other airports. As a result, passengers gravitate to airports with lower fares.

SCASDP funding will add new hub non-stop scheduled service to and from the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area. GRB believes the addition of this service will have a significant impact in addressing air service and airfare issues. It will provide more local market options for travelers and generate logical connections to many unserved destinations. In addition, this new service brings with it the potential to attract new businesses that require close proximity to air service options.

I strongly support efforts to improve access to affordable and reliable transportation services to and from Wisconsin communities. For this reason, I request full and fair consideration be given to Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport’s application for funding. If you have additional questions regarding my support, contact my staff by email at [email protected] or by calling 608-264-5338. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

Tammy Baldwin United States Senator

January 27th, 2021

Ms. Brooke Chapman Associate Director Small Community Air Service Development Program U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: SCASD Application for Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport - Green Bay, WI Docket DOT-OST-2019-0071

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing in support of Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport’s (GRB) application for funds under the Small Community Air Service Development Grant Program (SCASDP). The grant funds will be used to provide the necessary risk mitigating tools to attract nonstop service between GRB and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on American Airlines, providing improved one-stop connectively to the southern United States and West Coast, Mexico, South America, and even Europe and Asia.

Enhanced air service is critical for the State of Wisconsin and for Northeast Wisconsin to provide a business environment that enhances economic development. This grant, if awarded, would assist GRB in attracting new, expanded air service, to meet the needs of the region’s business community. Additionally, expanded air service options and flight availability would assist the local communities in attracting new businesses that require proximity to air service options.

I am confident that this grant would provide GRB the tools necessary to enhance air service options for our entire region.

I urge full and fair consideration of GRB's application. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Mike Gallagher Member of Congress TATl,� (608) 266-2401 Toll-Free: (888) 534-0005 ' JIM STEINEKE MAJORITYLEADER [email protected] 'f.. STATE REPRESENTATIVE• 5'h ASSEMBLY DISTRICT P.O. Box 8953 I<'' Madison, WI 53708-8953 p\�

January 23, 2021

The Honorable Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation U.S, Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear Secretary Buttigieg,

The Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport has applied forthe Small Community Air Service Development Grant. As one of the State Representatives forthe area I wholeheartedly support GRB's application.

The Green Bay Austin Straube! InternationalA irport serves northeasternWisconsin business and leisure flights,fi xed base operators, private plane charters, and all other airline travel from Brown County to travel destinations worldwide. It also serves as the closest airportto Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.

GRB is applying forthe Small CommunityAir Service Development Grant in hopes of adding flightsto Dallas/Fort Worth on AmericanAirlines. Providing this expanded service is critical for business travelers and vacationers alike as it promotes the area's business development and increases economic development. I believe this grant will provide the airport with the ability to increase air service to its community and offer another option fortravelers in the greater Green Bay area

Thank you fory our attentionto the application for a Small Community Air Service Development grant for the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any u tions.

Sincerely,

teineke State Representative 5th Assembly District JOHN J. MACCO STATE REPRESENTATIVE • 88TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

January 25, 2021

The Honorable Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear Secretary Buttigieg,

The Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) has applied for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant. As a life-long resident and State Representative for the area, I fully support GRB’s application.

Wisconsin’s regional airports provide needed daily air service to passengers traveling to large airports for connecting flights. The GRB is applying for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant in hopes of adding a daily nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Providing this expanded service is critical for business travelers and vacationers alike as it promotes the area’s business development and increases economic development.

Unfortunately, recent industry consolidations and regulations have increased average air fares in Green Bay and reduced connection options. This grant will provide the airport with increased air service to our community by connecting to a larger airport southwest.

Please give serious consideration to the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport’s application. If you have any questions or would like more information on the need for this grant, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

John J. Macco Representative 88th Assembly District

P.O. Box 8953 • Madison, Wisconsin 53708 • 608-266-0485 • Toll-Free: 888-534-0088 RepJohnMacco.com • [email protected]

December 28, 2020

U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590

To whom it may concern,

I’m writing today to demonstrate my strong support for Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport’s (GRB) application to the 2019 Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) Grant Program.

There are a number of reasons that I believe Austin Straubel International Airport would be an ideal fit to receive a SCASD grant. As one of the busiest airports in the state, servings hundreds of thousands of travelers annually, there’s no question that GRB has proven itself to be a crucial asset to the region. Providing top-tier customer service, a well-kept space, regularly on-time flights, and ample amenities for an airport of its size, GRB has also gone above and beyond to keep visitors coming back to this airport and the region. What may help GRB to stand apart from some of the competing applications is the distance one may have to travel without its service to the region. Appleton is the only other regular commercial air service destination within about two- hours driving distance to the South and West, and well beyond two-hours to the North and Northeast.

With assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation through their SCASD Grant Program, Austin Straubel International Airport can continue providing the service that Northeast Wisconsin desires by offering daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). As our region’s business climate continues to grow and the reach all corners of the country and beyond, and as our region continues to become an even more desirable destination for tourism, having established, regular nonstop flights between GRB and DFW is a positive and important step towards providing the necessary environment for businesses of all sizes and all types to prosper. This is not only true for the greater Green Bay area, but in fact for all of Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

I appreciate your time and consideration of my letter of support for Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport’s application to the 2019 Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) Grant Program, and I hope to hear good news about funding coming to Northeast Wisconsin soon.

Sincerely,

Senator Robert L. Cowles Proudly Serving Wisconsin’s 2nd Senate District

January 26, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington D.C. 20590

RE: SCASD Application for Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport – Green Bay, WI Docket DOT-OST-2020-0231

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

The Greater Green Bay Chamber is pleased to submit this letter of support for the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport’s grant application for U.S. Department of Transportation funding. Effective, this date, the Executive Committee of the Greater Green Bay Chamber has authorized a commitment of $200,000 for the purpose of assisting Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport in obtaining additional scheduled passenger traffic, specifically on American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, given its importance to our overall economy.

The above amount is a firm commitment, to be used as a Revenue Guarantee, and will either be a direct contribution to this effort by the Greater Green Bay Chamber or will be derived from our fundraising efforts throughout the community. We can confirm that a “public-private” partnership has been formed between Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport and the Greater Green Bay Chamber for the purpose of supporting air service improvements.

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you require any clarification or additional information concerning this matter. We look forward to your full consideration of this application and request a positive decision to fully fund it.

Sincerely,

Laurie Radke President/CEO

February 12, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 94 years, The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce & Tourism offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application. We believe a nonstop flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and the Green Bay area.

Access to larger metropolitan areas and the Dallas Fort worth region has the potential for our member businesses to attract employees and bring in new customers. Our region, as well as all of northeastern Wisconsin, struggles with lack of a qualified workforce which is hindering our economic growth. We welcome the opportunity to promote our region to a new market.

This new nonstop flight to DFW will also provide connectivity to Latin America opening up business and recreational opportunities for our residents. Many of our residents enjoy travelling south, especially in winter, and the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport is the closest and most accessible airport for the majority of our 45,000 residents.

I would like to thank you for your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 715-524-2139 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Nancy Smith Executive Director 1263 S. Main Street Shawano WI 54166

KEWAUNEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE

Jennifer Gonzalez Tourism Coordinator, Kewaunee County Office: (920) 388-0567 Email: [email protected]

February 16, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

Visit Kewaunee County, a tourism initiative within Kewaunee County’s local government administration, offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a nonstop flight between Green Bay and Dallas would do amazing things for the economy of Northeast Wisconsin, which includes the Greater Green Bay Area.

Kewaunee County is located right next door to Green Bay, along nearly 30 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and a new nonstop flight between GRB and DFW could positively impact our charter fishing industry as well as annual summer events that celebrate the lake. A new flight could expand the competition from outside of the Midwest for the Kewaunee/Door Salmon Tournament, which hooks the winner of the heaviest salmon a $10,000 cash prize as well as bragging rights. This flight has the potential to attract anglers from the South who are looking to fish our Great Lakes.

Thinking year round, as families travel to see their loved ones for the winter holidays, this flight could also increase tourism at Kewaunee County’s Winter Park, which is operated with the help of volunteers from a local non-profit. This park is one of few winter recreation areas in Northeast Wisconsin and it continues to increase its visitor attendance each year as media from Green Bay come to cover the activities of snow tubing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and ice skating. This local media coverage has even put Winter Park on the airwaves in Texas. We also welcome a great number of visitors from coast to coast to the park each season as they travel to see family and friends in the area, and a direct flight could help make their journey home a bit easier.

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Sincerely,

Jennifer Gonzalez

Kewaunee County PHONE (920) 388-0567 810 Lincoln Street FAX (920) 388-7101 Kewaunee, WI 54216 WEBSITE http://www.kewauneeco.org

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January 28, 2021

Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

The Oneida Nation extends its full support of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application for a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas. We believe that this direct flight would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven a well-balanced economic community. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could continue positively contributing to our community's growth if it is able to add additional flights.

Our region has strongly supported new direct flights over the past eight years with Atlanta and Denver being the most recent. The direct flights that Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport would add to and from Dallas if the grant were awarded in its favor would be particularly beneficial to our area both economically and through connectivity. Today individuals and businesses who need to travel to western states and LATAM have less flight options than those connecting to the central and eastern states. We believe this additional connectivity will allow businesses to grow globally and for residents to be able to visit friends and family easier.

I would like to thank you for your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straube I International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or by calling (920) 869-4420.

With a Good Mind, a Good Heart and a Strong Fire,

Tehassi Tasi Hill, Chairman Oneida Nation

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire. 13-Time World Champions Super Bowl Champions I, II, XXXI, XLV MARK H. MURPHY January 28, 2021 Presidenl & Chief ExeculiveOfficer

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretaryof Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Small Community Air ServiceDevelopment Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 100 years, the Green Bay Packers offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and the Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven to be a well-balanced economic community. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport will positively contribute to our community's growth if it is able to add additional flights.

Our region has strongly supported new direct flights over the past eight years with Atlanta and Denver being the most recent. The direct flights that Green Bay Austin Straubet International Airport would add to and from Dallas (if the grant were awarded) would be particularly beneficial to our area both economically and through connectivity. Today individuals and businesses who need to travel to western states and Latin America have less flight options than those connecting to the central and eastern states. I believe this additional connectivity will allow businesses to grow globally and forresidents to be able to visit friends and family easier.

I would like to thank you foryour consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 920-569-7319.

Sincerely, GREENBAY PACKERS,INC.

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500 South Washington Street AMERICAN Green Bay, WI 54301 FOODS GROUP. Phone: 920.437.6330 800.345.0293 Fax: 920.436.6466

January 21, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretaryof Transportation US Departmentof Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organizationwith ties to the Green Bay area extending over 50 years, American Foods Group, LLC supports the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air ServiceGrant application. We believe that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of NortheastWisconsin and the Green Bay area.

American Foods Group has a corporate office, 3 production facilities and our transportation company all based in Green Bay. Our employees, customers and suppliers will use this service! This will help to maintain and hopefully grow the number of jobs we offer in Brown County.

Green Bay has proven a well-balanced economic community. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could positively contribute to our community's growth if it is able to add additional flights.

Our region has strongly supported new direct flights over the past eight years with Atlanta and Denver being the most recent. Today individuals and businesses who need to travel to western states as well as Latin America have less flight options than those connecting to the central and eastern states. This additional connectivity will allow businesses to grow globally and forresidents to be able to visit friends and family easier.

I would like to thank you for your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact me at [email protected] or directly at 920-246-5870.

Sincerely,

�� Steven W. Van Lannen President and COO

www.AmericanFoodsGroup.com QUALITY • INTEGRITY • PARTNERSHIP 433 Main Street Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301 920-491-7101 PHONE

January 21, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 160 years, Associated Bank offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven a well-balanced economic community. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could positively contribute to our community’s growth if it is able to add additional flights.

Our region has strongly supported new direct flights over the past eight years with Atlanta and Denver being the most recent. The direct flights that Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport would add to and from Dallas if the grant were awarded in its favor would be particularly beneficial to our area both economically and through connectivity. Today individuals and businesses who need to travel to western states and LATAM have less flight options than those connecting to the central and eastern states. I believe this additional connectivity will allow businesses to grow globally and for residents to be able to visit friends and family easier.

Sincerely,

President and Chief Executive Officer Associated Banc-Corp

Associated Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender and Equal Opportunity Lender. Grounded in Developing Communities February 15, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) - Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with deep roots in the Green Bay area, Base Companies, LLC and its affiliate companies offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a nonstop flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and the Green Bay area.

Our Communities economic drivers are concentrated within its strong manufacturing backbone. As business cycles occur, so to do the locations of business activities. Corporations that were born in Green Bay, WI have evolved to multi-national experiences. The need for global competitiveness is imperative. The nonstop flight between GRB and DFW would allow for our region to stay competitive by accessing the business activities that have evolved and differentiated geographically.

Greater Green Bay continues to be a hub for its lesser populated Community partners to the North. Access to DFW and beyond would be welcomed by a broad radius proven to the use GRB as their hub and access to the global economy.

Sincerely,

Paul B Belschner President/CEO Base Companies, LLC

340 N. Broadway, Suite 460 Green Bay, WI 54303 Basecompaniesllc.com 888.277.3815

February 9, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded healthcare organization servicing the Green Bay area for over 100 years, Bellin Health is providing this letter of support for the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application. We believe that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and the Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven to be a well-balanced economic community. Many family owned businesses have committed to this area because of our economic stability and steady workforce. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could positively contribute to our community’s growth if it is able to add additional flights.

At Bellin Health, we have a nationally known orthopedic service with physicians known among all of the NFL teams as some of the best orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. Pat McKenzie and Dr. Bob Anderson. Patients travel to Green Bay from all over the nation for their expertise and to receive healthcare services at Bellin Health. More direct flights to Green Bay would benefit our program and connect more people to our services.

744 South Webster Avenue, P.O. Box 23400, Green Bay, WI 54305-3400 Tel (920) 433-3500 Fax (920) 433-7971 Secretary Pete Buttigieg Page 2 February 9, 2021

Thank you for your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 920-433-7840.

Sincerely,

Christine Woleske President & CEO Bellin Health

744 South Webster Avenue, P.O. Box 23400, Green Bay, WI 54305-3400 Tel (920) 433-3500 Fax (920) 433-7971

January 24, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 40+ years, Belmark offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven a well-balanced economic community. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could positively contribute to our community’s growth if it is able to add additional flights.

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January 21, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 67 years, Camera Corner Inc. offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and Green Bay area.

Our region has strongly supported new direct flights over the past eight years with Atlanta and Denver being the most recent. The direct flights that Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport would add to and from Dallas if the grant were awarded in its favor would be particularly beneficial to our area both economically and through connectivity. Today individuals and businesses who need to travel to western states and LATAM have less flight options than those connecting to the central and eastern states. I believe this additional connectivity will allow businesses to grow globally and for residents to be able to visit friends and family easier. Our company uses the Atlanta run very often as we have an office there and it is great using it as a choice vs Detroit. Green Bay can support this Dallas run.

I would like to thank you for your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 920 362 1234.

Sincerely,

�� Richard Chernick CEO CCCP □ 529 North Monroe Avenue contactu [email protected] m (920) 435-5353 Green Bay, WI 54301 www.cccp.com We Live Up to Our Promises

1724 Lawrence Drive • De Pere, WI 54 115 • 920-964-3400

January 28, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 25 years, Festival Foods offersits support of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven a well-balanced economic community.Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could positively contribute to our community's growth if it is able to add additional flights.

Our region has strongly supported new direct flights over the past eight years with Atlanta and Denver being the most recent. The direct flightsthat Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport would add to and from Dallas if the grant were awarded in its favorwould be particularly beneficial to our area both economically and through connectivity. Today individuals and businesses who need to travel to western states and LAT AM have less flight options than those connecting to the central and eastern states. I believe this additional connectivity will allow businesses to grow globally and forresidents to be able to visit friends and familyeasier.

I would like to thank you foryour consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information,please do not hesitate to contact me at 920-964-3400.

Sincerely,

Mark Skogen CEO, President Festival Foods

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February 11, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a small business, with long-standing roots and involvement in the Greater Green Bay area, coupled with a client base scattered throughout the U.S. and North America, I know firsthand how important Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is to the economy of Northeast Wisconsin. As you know, a strong local economy equals a strong and resilient local community.

That is why I am in support of GRB’s application for a Community Air Service Grant that would help establish a nonstop flight between Green Bay, Wis. and Dallas, Tx. Many Northeast Wisconsin businesses have clients or do business with firms in the energy and aerospace industries, which are the predominant industry sectors in Dallas. A nonstop Dallas route would open the door to additional opportunity by providing faster and easier air travel, not only to Dallas, but the west coast as a whole and Latin America.

I would like to thank you for your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport’s application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 920-965-7750 ext. 158 or [email protected]

Sincerely,

Susan Finco President Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Inc.

1039 west mason street • green bay, wi 54303 • o 920.965.7750 • f 920.496.0790

February 14, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

On behalf of the New North, Inc., a non-profit regional economic development corporation, representing 18 counties in Northeastern Wisconsin, I am writing in support of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application. This support is based on our knowledge that a nonstop flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and the Green Bay area.

We realize the importance of providing strong regional air service to major cities for the growth of commerce and the connection of talent. In a recent comparison of the top 10,000 companies in the New North region and top 10,000 companies in the Dallas region we saw significant business alignment between these two regions, such as Frito-Lay, Jacobs Engineering, Dean Foods, International Paper, Kimberly Clark, Johnson Controls, and WS Papers to name a few.

Providing direct flights between Green Bay and Dallas will allow for increased commerce leading to increased tax base and jobs, not only between our two regions, but also connecting us to the West Coast and Latin America.

On behalf of New North I strongly seek your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected], 920.676.1960.

Respectfully,

Barb LaMue

Barb LaMue President & CEO

Pro-Tec Fire Services, Ltd. (920) 494-8851 2129 S. Oneida Street (920) 494-5384 FAX Green Bay, WI 54304 (800) 242-6352 www.protecfire.com

February 11, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending nearly 50 years, Pro- Tec Fire Services firmly offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a nonstop flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and the Green Bay area.

As a nation-wide provider of contracted Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting services for airports, airparks, and aircraft manufacturers, our company needs the ability to travel easily and freely throughout the U.S. to access our employees, clients, and prospects. Additionally, several of the airports we serve are located in the south. A nonstop flight between Green Bay and Dallas-Fort Worth would enable us to have more reasonable, less expensive, transportation options to an area where it traditionally requires multiple flights – at the expense of our employees’ time.

We also see the greater benefit of this service for our whole community. In Northeast Wisconsin, we spend a lot of time thinking about sunny days and warmer climates. Nonstop service from Green Bay to Dallas-Fort Worth opens up a whole new world for us to get out and explore. With easy access to flights to the West Coast and Latin America, we not only have a more convenient way to travel for leisure, but also for us to grow and manage our business.

Respectfully,

Bill Hershman President Protection You Can Live With January 29, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 30 years, Radisson Hotel Green Bay offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven a well-balanced economic community. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could positively contribute to our community's growth if it is able to add additional flights.

Our region has strongly supported new direct flights over the past eight years with Atlanta and Denver being the most recent. The direct flights that Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport would add to and from Dallas if the grant were awarded in its favor would be particularly beneficial to our area both economically and through connectivity. Today individuals and businesses who need to travel to western states and LATAM have less flight options than those connecting to the central and eastern states. I believe this additional connectivity will allow businesses to grow globally and for residents to be able to visit friends and family easier.

I would like to thank you for your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 920-405-6427 or email me at [email protected].

Sinffie�

Steve Ninham General Manager

Radisson@Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313 www.radisson.com/greenbaywi January 21, 2021

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 85 years, Schneider offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven a well-balanced economic community. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could positively contribute to our community’s growth if it is able to add additional flights.

Sincerely,

Thom Jackson EVP, General Counsel January 29, 2021

MICHAEL ALEXANDER Secretary Pete Buttigieg Chancellor Secretaryof Transportation US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application

Dear Secretary Buttigieg:

As a community minded organization with ties to the Green Bay area extending over 50 years, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay offers its support of the Green Bay Austin Straube! International Airport (GRB) Small Community Air Service Grant application due to our belief that a direct flight between Green Bay and Dallas would greatly enhance the economic vibrancy of Northeast Wisconsin and Green Bay area.

Green Bay has proven a well-balanced economic community. Our unique mix of manufacturing, technology, transportation logistics and tourism have helped our community remain stable in downturns and thrive in upturns. Our international airport could positively contribute to our community's growth if it is able to add additional flights.

I would like to thank you for your consideration of the Green Bay Austin Straube( International Airport application. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Michael Alexander Chancellor

2420 NICOLET DRJVE • GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN 54311·7001 • 920·465-2207 • FAX 920·465·2192 • [email protected]