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hen driving past the airport complex in Medford, and amid all of Million Air Medford, “is that everybody who works here is really
Wthe construction, quietly sits the offices of Million Air Medford, nice. It’s really true. … You hire good people and train them and get
a company focused on providing premier FBO (fixed-base operator) out of their way.” “And we’re all big animal lovers here,” adds Olson. So
services and amenities to private, business, and commercial aviation when the idea came up to partner with the Jackson County Friends of
teams traveling through the Rogue Valley. the Animal Shelter (see side bar) for a photo shoot, they were excited
to team up. “We like to partner with others,” says Keith, “and they [the
“We’re kind of mysterious,” laughs Danielle Olson, Marketing Assistant staff] were only too excited to have the dogs and cats here.”
for Million Air Medford. She points out that they have to be in order
to protect the confidentiality of private individuals and government “We quietly do a lot of things,” adds Keith. From their support of the
contractors alike. But there’s an upside too, says Olson, that lets them Rogue Valley Flying Club to the connections they maintain with area
find fun ways to connect with and support the community. “How can businesses, says Olson, “We want to portray ourselves and the busi-
we use this cool mystique we have to benefit others?” nesses of this community in the best possible light.” Their offices pro-
vide the perfect gateway to connect their customers with the sights and
PILOTS … AND PUPPIES? services of the Rogue Valley during their stays.
“The best thing you can say about our staff,” says Joe Keith, President

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