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February 18, 2023

Rostraver Airport named ALDZ under new state program

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Rostraver Airport will benefit from a new program instituted by the state Department of Community and Economic Development. Acting DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced an Airport Land Development Zones program that encourages airports to market and foster development of their underutilized land. Siger said the program is another step in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to boost the state’s economy by creating real opportunity for businesses and workers.

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