Aviatron to announce $6.2 million contract Friday

Aviatron to announce $6.2 million contract today
Governor to promote aviation industry
Will urge Legislature to make permanent a tax exemption for aircraft parts
Montpelier, Vt. -- Governor Jim Douglas today will congratulate a Vermont aviation firm -- Aviatron of South Burlington -- for landing a $6.2 million aircraft maintenance contract. The governor will urge lawmakers to make permanent a tax exemption on aircraft parts to encourage additional job creation in this economic sector.
ANNOUNCEMENT

WHEN: Friday, March 7, 2008 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Aviatron, Inc.
25 Customs Drive, South Burlington
SCHEDULE:
Ø 11:15 a.m. Introductions and Contract Announcement (Open Press)
Ø 11:20 a.m. Briefing and Site Visit (Open Press)
Ø 11:45 a.m. Q & A with Media (Open Press)