Beverly's Economic Impact And The People Behind The Numbers

Press release from Beverly Regional Airport:

March 23, 2021

In this series, we will look behind the numbers detailed in the recently published Massachusetts Economic Impact Study and get to know some of the people that make Beverly Regional Airport such a valuable asset to the community, area and state of Massachusetts.

But first, a little about the groundbreaking study.

About The Economic Impact Study

The Economic Study provides us with all sorts of significant and insightful information to inform us on all the ways that Beverly Regional Airport economically impacts the area.

Performed over a 3-4 year period, the study evaluated the current funding for airport safety and preservation projects, and measured the employment, payroll and economic output that aviation brings to the Commonwealth and the host communities.

In short, the economic impact that is created directly and indirectly via Beverly Regional Airport is varied and massive. The study breaks it down in great detail by local, regional and state economies with economic impact analysis considering the annual impacts associated with on-airport, aviation-related businesses and government organizations, capital improvement projects, military aviation, the spending of visitors who arrive via scheduled commercial service airlines, and the spending of visitors who arrive on privately-owned general aviation aircraft.

Please refer to the recently published Massachusetts Economic Impact Study for the full report.

Spotlight: In Their Words

The People Behind The Numbers

Meet Kim Crofts. After 24 years of service, Kim will be retiring soon. Kim’s most recent position has been as Airport Manager, Gloria Bouillon’s administrative assistant.

Gloria wants to recognize Kim’s commitment and dedication to the Airport, and her tireless efforts with all the various entities, stakeholders, and members of these communities since 1997. As a token of Beverly’s appreciation, we want to honor her by featuring her first on our new blog series…Spotlight, The People Behind the Numbers.

Kim Crofts, Administrative Assistant, 24 years: Beverly Airport

Kim, a resident of Beverly, who started part-time in 1997 eventually became a full-time employee.

Q & A

What do you love most about your job?

• I’m a numbers girl, truly
• I like keeping track of the airport and how things are going.
• I like to make a difference.
• We try to make money, and profits go into a fund for improvements.
• Try to balance what we spend- and I like that.

How has it changed/improved over the years?

• In 1997 admin was in the Maintenance Building. We had a a small office, with the diesel fumes next door. We had no internet, and used only a typewriter!
• Now we have admin building was finished in 2015. $4 million. (Massachusetts started this program to invest General Aviation Buildings)

What are you most proud of?

• Beverly Airport feels like my home.
• I’m so proud of it!
• I helped with interior design and I loved that!
• I feel invested.

We value Kim and all our direct and indirect employees, and are proud of the impact we make on the community and all its members. For more information please contact us!

This press release was produced by Beverly Regional Airport. The views expressed are the author's own.