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46 | I nsIgh t • F e b r u a r y 2 0 14 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m Economic dEvElopmEnt in Ashwaubenon is looking to grow its own international presence. e airport petitioned the U.s. Customs and Border Protection Department more than a year ago to open a full- service Federal Inspection station (FIs). e airport has a small staff already in place to process more than 330 foreign aircra arrivals annually, as well as the processing of more than 48,000 international commercial passengers coming through the airport and green Bay's two Fixed-Base Operators (FBO). some airlines stop in green Bay on their way to other U.s locations so passengers can clear customs more quickly. While the measure has strong support locally – more than 3,000 letters of support were sent – it has stalled because of budgetary pressures. Austin straubel is one of two Wisconsin airports with international status – Milwaukee is the other one. "Customs doesn't have the ability right now to staff it," says Airport Director tom Miller. "It was the perfect storm – our petition came just as sequestration and the never- ending budget battles were going on in Washington. We hope now that a budget is in place – and it includes more dollars for customs and border patrol – that full staffing will be approved." e airport, however, is moving ahead with a plan to build a standalone "The port seems to be a leading indicator of the economy and how everyone is doing. When we have a strong year, it means businesses are buying more raw materials and they are busier." — d e a n H a e n , d i r e c t o r o f t h e B r o w n C o u n t y Po r t a n d R e s o u r c e R e c o v e r y D e p a r t m e n t difference Do your Commercial Business or Agricultural needs deserve a fresh look from a new lender? In business for ninety years, we have persevered through the best of times and the worst. Through it all, we have shared your strong work ethic and commitment. We are your history. We are your future. Contact our business lenders today. Growing Together with Our Community www.calumetcountybank.com Calumet County Bank offering two convenient locations: 103 N. Main St. • Brillion, WI • 920-756-2181 W443 Veterans Ave. • Sherwood, WI • 920-989-2781 Making a in our community, one customer at a time. Dave Miller, Paul Meier M e m b e r Do your Commercial Business or Agricultural needs deserve a fresh look from a new lender? In business for ninety years, we have persevered through the best of times and the worst. Through it all, we have shared your strong work ethic and commitment. We are your history. We are your future. Contact our business lenders today. Making a difference in our community, one customer at a time. Paul Meier, Vice President-Lending Customs facility. "We can only build what we've been approved so far for our facility and that is charter international flights, such as if the Packers were playing a game overseas," Miller says. e airport will take the former aircra rescue and fire station – a new $9.5 million facility opened last spring – and convert it into a standalone international terminal building by the end of the year at a cost of $3.5 million. Once Customs approves a complete FIs, the building