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FAA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SCOPING MEETING SET FOR FEBRUARY 8TH

Go Green Alliance Encourages Attendance at this Next Step for a Modern Airport

Providence, RI (January 18, 2005) – The Federal Aviation Administration will host a public meeting to decide the scope of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the T.F. Green Airport modernization project, Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the University Room of the Radisson Hotel in Warwick.

An EIS is a study conducted by the FAA to ascertain the impact of a project on the environment, including: noise, land use, air & water quality, wetlands, social impacts and induced socioeconomic impacts.

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) Master Plan contains provisions to extend the main runway from the current 7,166 feet to 9,500 feet; an improvement many feel is needed to maintain the momentum of the Rhode Island economy while enhancing the safety of air travel.

The show of business support at the EIS scoping meeting will have a role in determining the future of the modernization project,” said Ronald Machtley, President of Bryant University and Co-Chair of the Go Green Alliance, an organization of community and labor leaders, economic development professionals and business executives who support the proposed improvements to Green Airport.

“This meeting is the first major opportunity for those who have a stake in an improved airport with expanded services to gather in support for the airport modernization project and demonstrate their commitment to the economic future of Rhode Island. From leisure and business travelers, to those looking for new job opportunities, to the business community, there are many who benefit from the airport improvement plan moving forward. They should be at this meeting to let their viewpoint be known,” continued Machtley.

About Go Green Alliance

The Go Green Alliance is an organization of community leaders, economic development professionals and visionary business executives who support the improvements to Green Airport needed to maintain the momentum of the Rhode Island economy while improving the safety of air travel. Specifically, Go Green supports the completion of a revised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that includes provisions in the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) Master Plan to extend the main runway from the current 7,166 feet to 9,500 feet. For more information on the Go Green Alliance visit www.gogreenalliance.org

NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOINS THE GO GREEN ALLIANCE

Lincoln, RI (June 24, 2004) – The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has joined the Go Green Alliance, a group dedicated to supporting economic growth in Rhode Island through the planned enhancements to T.F. Green Airport.

“The Northern Rhode Island Chamber recognizes the critical importance of the planned improvements to T.F. Green Airport to the economy of Northern Rhode Island and the State as a whole,” said John C. Gregory, President/CEO of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber.

“Our members recognize that we live in a competitive environment where standing still can mean falling behind other airports as an option for passenger and cargo transportation. We also recognize the concerns of those who might be impacted by the planned improvements to the airport. The Go Green Alliance offers a valuable forum keeping the community focused on this issue and we are very pleased to be a part of the effort.”

The Go Green Alliance supports the completion of a revised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to determine the viability of expansion at Green, as recommended by the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) Board. An EIS is a study conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ascertain the impact of a project on the environment, including: noise, land use, air & water quality, wetlands, social impacts and induced socioeconomic impacts.

About the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has 1,100 members and is the region's voice of business in the communities of Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Glocester, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Smithfield and Woonsocket.

GO GREEN ALLIANCE LEADERSHIP TEAM TO ADDRESS AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

Press Conference Scheduled for Tuesday June 15, 2004 at the Rhode Island Convention Center

Providence, RI (June 14, 2004) – The Co Chairs of the Go Green Alliance -- Hasbro, Inc. Chairman Alan Hassenfeld and Bryant College President Ronald Machtley -- will address the urgency of moving forward with proposed improvements to T.F. Green Airport and the importance of supporting the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process now underway by the Federal Aviation Admistration. The Go Green leadership team will address the competitive economic factors driving the need for improving T.F. Green.

James Hagan, President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, and Richard Plotkin, Chairman of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee, will also share their perspectives and the results of research studies conducted on airport issues.

The press conference will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 2 PM in the Rotunda Room at the Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin Street, Providence Rhode Island.

About the Go Green Alliance

The Go Green Alliance is an organization of community leaders, economic development professionals and visionary business executives who support the proposed improvements to T.F. Green Airport necessary to maintain the momentum of the Rhode Island economy while improving the safety of air travel. For more information on the Go Green Alliance go to www.gogreenalliance.org .

GO GREEN ALLIANCE TO SPEAK AT NEWPORT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEETING

Go Green Member Richard Plotkin to Inform the Newport County Chamber Board About Proposed Airport Improvement Efforts

NEWPORT, RI (May 5, 2004) – Richard Plotkin, Chairman of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee and member of the Go Green Alliance ( www.gogreenalliance.org ), will speak at the Newport County Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 1l, 2004. Plotkin will speak to Board members about the economic benefits the proposed improvements at Green Airport would bring to Rhode Island.

GO GREEN ALLIANCE TO SPEAK TO EAST PROVIDENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEETING

Go Green Member Christopher L. “Kip” Bergstrom to Inform the East Providence Chamber Board About Proposed Airport Improvement Efforts

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 13, 2004) – Kip Bergstrom, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council (RIEPC) and member of the Go Green Alliance ( www.gogreenalliance.org ), will speak at the East Providence Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting on Thursday, April 15 th, 2004. Bergstrom will speak to Board members about the economic benefits the proposed improvements at Green Airport would bring to Rhode Island.

GO GREEN ALLIANCE LAUNCHES INFORMATION WEB SITE

Gogreenalliance.org Established to Inform the Public

About Progress of Airport Improvement Efforts

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 7, 2004) - The Go Green Alliance, an organization that supports proposed improvements at T.F. Green Airport, announced the launch of www.gogreenalliance.org . The Web site will be a source of up-to-date information on proposed improvements at Green Airport, including extending the runway to 9,500 feet.

In addition to ongoing information about airport improvements, the Web site will feature relevant news articles and links, as well as a means for communicating directly to lawmakers via email.

GO GREEN ALLIANCE ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT PROPOSED

IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR T.F. GREEN AIRPORT

Hassenfeld, Machtley to Lead Effort

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 6, 2004) – An organization of community leaders, economic development professionals and business executives have formed a coalition to support proposed improvements to Green Airport, including extending the runway to 9,500 feet. The Go Green Alliance contends the improvements are necessary to help drive the momentum of the Rhode Island economy, while improving the safety of air travel.

James Hagan, President of the Providence Chamber of Commerce, organized the selection process of co-chairs for the Go Green Alliance. Ronald Machtley, President of Bryant College and Alan Hassenfeld, Chairman of the Board of Hasbro, Inc. were selected for this important role. “Ronald Machtley is an experienced national legislator and educator and Alan Hassenfeld is chairman of a global Fortune 500 company,” said Hagan. “Both are visionary leaders who understand the importance of Rhode Island remaining competitive in an increasingly mobile and global economy.”

“Rhode Island benefited from dramatic economic growth in the 1990's fueled, in large part, by increased airport investment and use,” said Machtley. “Now we are falling behind our regional competition in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut, who have taken decisive action to keep their airport facilities up-to-date, including extended runways.”

“Proceeding responsibly and decisively to meet the needs of the State economy, while mitigating the impact of these improvements and safety modifications on local residents, is of vital importance to the Go Green Alliance,” said Hassenfeld. ”The completion of a revised EIS is the first step in this process and we are committed to moving it forward.”