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potential that has been created for profitable investment.” In addition, Matthias believes that other sectors of the economy stand to benefit from the new Argyle Airport. “We can now have larger cargo planes flying into St. Vincent, and with that, we can afford, now, to have lower freight costs for sending some of our produce to market,”he says. “Farmers can benefit from the expanded market reached by expanded air access, as well. And, if you are a businessman and want to invest in some business in St. Vincent, up to nowyou have to struggle with taking a plane to one of these regional airports and sit and wait until you can get a connecting flight to St. Vincent. Sometimes in the process, you lose an entire day. And you will find, too, that when you’re returning,youcouldalso loseanentireday. Nowfor somebusinesspeople,that isn’t acceptable. Now,wehave thepotentialwiththe newairport for someone leavingMiami atoneo’clock andarriving at St. Vincent at four o’clock,and the next day theycan leave and get back toMiami in three hours. That is the potential that has been created and it is going to impact all of the sectors.” “So,we are nowopen for business,”declares Matthias, triumphantly. “We are looking for new airlines who want to fly to St. Vincent, and we are looking for new investors who want to come here to establish hotels and supporting businesses – restaurants and other facilities that would en- hance the tourism product. On February 17th,we are going to open to the world.” The International Airport Development Company Limited Preferred vendors n Canadian Bank Note Co. www.cbnco.com The Canadian Bank Note Company is a Canadian security printing company. First established in 1897, to supply secu- rity-printed products to the Canadian government, it is best known for holding the contract with the Bank of Canada to supply it with Canada’s banknotes. The company’s other clients include private businesses, national and sub-national govern- ments, central banks, and postal services from around the world. In addition to bank notes, the company produces passports, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, postage stamps, coupons, and many other security-conscious document-related products. It also prints and provides document reading systems for iden- tification cards, lottery tickets, stamps, and bank notes. n The Aeronav Group www.aeronavgroup.com The Aeronav Group specializes Aeronav specializes in Inte- grated Air Traffic Control (ATC) Systems, Prefabricated VCR’s, Mobile ATC Towers, Ground-based Radio Navigation Aids (NavAids), Airfield Lighting Systems, Power Supply Systems, and Control Tower Design. Aeronav services range from de- sign, integration, installation, training, and maintenance ser- vices to global turn-key solutions for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP), Aviation Organizations, and Airport Author- ities worldwide. All systems are commissioned in compliance with ICAO and FAA recommendations. n Coreas Hazells Inc. www.coreas.vc The oldest registered company in St. Vincent, established in 1845, Coreas Hazells, Inc., is comprised of the following departments: Hardware and Building Supplies; Pharmacy; Wholesale Food and Liquor; Automotive; Cruise Line, Cargo and Freight; Customs Brokerage Services; and Insurance. n Walter Cook firerescue300@hotmail.com n Robertson Surveying Services Ltd. macsurveys@vincysurf.com n RIMCO Inc. www.rimcocat.com n Information Synergy info@infosynergy.com n Franco Construction Co. Ltd. fcl@vincysurf.com n Moulton Mayers Architects www.moultonmayersarchitects.com