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  • RELEASE - CLINTON COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY BOARD INTRODUCES NEW MEMBERS, STAFF, Provides Lease Updates

    The Clinton County Port Authority Board of Directors introduced new Board Members Janet Dixon and Jack Powell at its most recent meeting.

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  • RELEASE - Clinton County Port Authority Seeks Interested Property Owners for State Brownfield or Demolition Grant Funds

    The Clinton County Port Authority and the Clinton County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) are seeking property owners interested in participating in the next rounds of funding through both the Ohio Brownfield Remediation and the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Programs.

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  • RELEASE - City of Wilmington and Clinton County Port Authority Secure Additional $175,000 for Davids Drive Phase III

    The City of Wilmington, in collaboration with the Clinton County Port Authority, has been awarded an additional $175,000 in funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Jobs & Commerce Economic Development Grant Program to support Phase III of the Davids Drive reconstruction project.

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  • RELEASE - Ohio Air National Guard to be Hosted by the Wilmington Air Park Final

    Wilmington, Ohio - The Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) and the Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) are proud to announce a historic joint exercise, "Live in '25," marking the first time in OHANG history that all four wings will collaborate for an exercise at a non-military installation. Wilmington Air Park, a regional hub of cargo flights and MRO operations

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  • RELEASE - Port Authority Recognized as 2024 Best Workplace in Ohio

    (Wilmington, Ohio) For the fifth year in a row, the Clinton County Port Authority has been selected by Ohio Business Magazine as a “Best Workplace in Ohio.”

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  • RELEASE - CCPA to Receive OTSCIF Grant

    (Wilmington, Ohio) The Clinton County Port Authority is one of several entities in the State of Ohio that will receive funding from a unique, one-time $700 million fund established by the Ohio General Assembly.

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  • RELEASE - Vector Electromagnetics New to Wilmington Air Park

    (Wilmington, Ohio) The Clinton County Port Authority continues to diversify the mix of businesses located at the Wilmington Air Park. Most recently, this involves the lease of both office space and research, development, and test space to Vector ElectroMagnetics, LLC.

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Clinton County Port Authority Improving Aviation Manufacturing & Helping Economic Development in the Region

 

The Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) was established in 2004 by the Clinton County Commissioners. The CCPA is a special purpose government formed to operate transportation infrastructure and lead economic development efforts. A primary function of the Clinton County Port Authority is the creation and retention of jobs in Wilmington and Clinton County.  

 
In 2009, the Wilmington Air Park’s owner, DHL, relocated its ground distribution services. With the assistance of the City of Wilmington, Clinton County and the State of Ohio, the CCPA became the new owners of the Wilmington Air Park in 2010.  Approximately 1,500 acres were donated. Subsequently, the CCPA purchased available adjacent land to bring the total land to 1,900 acres surrounding a two-runway, fully functioning airport with almost three million square feet of leasable space. Today the CCPA manages the Wilmington Air Park working with regulatory agencies, development agencies and the community to bring economic growth to the county. 
 

 

About Port Authorities

A special government designation in the State of Ohio, Port Authorities can own land, operate shipping terminals, airports and railroads.  Authorized purposes include activities that enhance foster, aid, provide and promote transportation, economic development, housing, recreation, education, governmental operations, culture and research. Once created, Port Authorities may act and operate independently of the authorities that created them.
The legal powers of port authorities are useful in serving the public interest for economic development.  Under the Ohio Revised Code Section 4582, port authorities have powers in the areas of real estate development, financing and management of foreign trade zones.  Unlike a city or county, they can buy land and construct a building that could be leased or sold to a private business.  Port Authorities combine the public power of a city or county with business and financial tools for the benefit of communities and to create jobs through economic development.

 

The Clinton County Port Authority is governed by an all-volunteer board appointed by the Clinton County Commissioners.  The Board members of the Clinton County Port Authority serve four-year terms. 
 
Regular meetings of the Clinton County Port Authority are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Air Park at 9 a.m. (unless otherwise publicized). Proper ID is required to gain access to the Air Park.
 
Board Members include:
 

Beth Ellis – Chair
Jack Powell – Vice Chair
Bill Ferguson – Secretary/Treasurer
Janet Dixon
Kyle Rudduck
John Settlemyre
Jim West