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As the gateway to West Michigan, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport serves as the first impression and last glimpse as residents and visitors travel to and from our community. Here are just a few ways Elevate is already making news in West Michigan. For additional news on the airport, visit the Press Release page.

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Ford International Airport Selects Local Artist for Aerial Art Installation in Newly Expanded Concourse A

Ford International Airport Selects Local Artist for Aerial Art Installation in Newly Expanded Concourse A

Jul 27, 2023
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport has selected West Michigan-based artist, Jeffrey Augustine Songco, to install a one-of-a-kind suspended art piece in the newly expanded Concourse A.
Ford International Airport Unveils Newly Expanded Concourse A

Ford International Airport Unveils Newly Expanded Concourse A

Jul 11, 2023
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority announced the completion of Phase 1 of its newly expanded Concourse A, part of a $110 million project to accommodate passenger growth.
Ford International Airport Breaks Ground on Michigan’s First Consolidated Rental Car Facility

Ford International Airport Breaks Ground on Michigan’s First Consolidated Rental Car Facility

May 31, 2023
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority today celebrated the groundbreaking of its $156 million consolidated rent-a-car facility, or CONRAC.
Ford International Airport Invites West Michigan Artists to Submit Proposals for Wall Art Installations

Ford International Airport Invites West Michigan Artists to Submit Proposals for Wall Art Installations

Feb 21, 2023
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is requesting proposals for murals and 2D wall art applications to be displayed in the newly expanded Concourse A.
Ford International Airport Announces Local Artists Selected to Feature Terrazzo Art Installations in Concourse A Expansion

Ford International Airport Announces Local Artists Selected to Feature Terrazzo Art Installations in Concourse A Expansion

Feb 16, 2023
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is pleased to announce that four local artists have been selected to install permanent terrazzo floor art designs in the $110 million Concourse A expansion.
Elevate Contractor Profiles: Central Tile and Terrazzo Co., Inc.

Elevate Contractor Profiles: Central Tile and Terrazzo Co., Inc.

Jan 12, 2023
“Our favorite part is knowing that tens of thousands of people are going to be walking on our terrazzo floors every year—for a good portion of the next century.” – A special thank you to Central Tile and Terrazzo Co., Inc.
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