Jim Rich
Jim Rich
chambers counties word work
We're going out to the counties and work through their chambers (of commerce) to get the word out.
attached strings
I still don't know what strings are attached to this. I'm delighted, of course.
broad build learned relationships starts
The thing we learned from this is to build broad coalitions. It all starts with relationships.
great together
We have some great opportunities to be better than we ever were, and we're working together like we never have.
april shape
If they don't get help, we don't know what shape they're going to be in come April and May.
actual press
I don't have the actual money. Just the press release.
third
Sen. Landrieu said she wanted to be our third senator.
environment people shifting trying understand
We're trying to understand the situation. We're shifting into an environment where people can't find workers.
airline data deal good great industry lasted left meeting talked understanding wants
It was a very good meeting that lasted about two hours. The American representatives were very cordial. They talked a great deal about the airline industry and we talked to them about understanding our market. As we left things, American wants more data from us.
decide fill guarantee percent regional require revenue
They want to know they can fill 85 percent of the seats. And if they decide to come to the regional airport, they will not require a revenue guarantee from us.
companies effort guide help national private sector several shape
This is an effort to get the private sector involved. Several national companies will be there. This is to help guide and shape that.
airline airlines boat fuel impact interested losing lots prices rising tremendous
Rising fuel prices are having a tremendous impact on the airline industry. American told us all the airlines are in the same boat right now, they are losing lots of money. So they are interested in new opportunities and want to keep talking.
drive people proximity suffer tickets
If tickets are too high, people will drive to Houston. We suffer because of our proximity to Houston.
great small
There is a great need for small business.