The Board of County Commissioners listed “Developing an Economic Vitality Action Plan” as a priority objective for the County at a recent strategic planning session.  During the past decade, several excellent economic development plans were completed by Douglas County and its economic development partners. These studies recommend nearly 900 different goals, objectives, and strategies. At the same time, nearly every study is consistent in expressing the community’s desire for Douglas County to strike a balance among community vitality, environmental quality, economic prosperity, cultural expressions and social equality.

As part of the Douglas County Economic Vitality program, the Airport has been identified as a Sport Aviation Destination, with Linda Mae Draper-Hivert as our Champion. Her Team consists of: Terry LaLonde, Michael Bradford and Bobbi Thompson.

The Team’s goals have been identified as:

​Elevate Minden-Tahoe Airport to the world’s premiere sport aviation destination by developing​​

• • Aviation Learning Center

  • Community Involvement

  • International Awareness

  • Noise management and public relations

  • Review of proposed changes to the airport element of the master plan

  • Assisting staff in the development and execution of an airport marketing plan.

The committee will advance and promote the interest of aviation and protect the general welfare of the people living and working at or near the airport and in the county.