b'28 GRB SPECIAL EVENTSGreen Bay Intl Completes Blitz of ImprovementsBefore NFL Draft BY KEN WYSOCKYFaced with predictions about tensback and spend a little of thousands of extra passengersmore time here.FACTS&FIGURESflying in for the National Football The sprucing up Projects: Terminal Improvements League Draft in late April, Green Bay Austinat GRB began almost Location: Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl Airport, in WI Straubel International Airport (GRB) did whatthree years ago Impetus: NFL Draft, April 24-26, 2025 any good host in Northeast Wisconsin wouldand included $12.3 do: It spruced up the place to make a goodmillion in terminal Key Projects: Upgrading exterior canopies; repavingimpressionespecially on first-time visitorsMARTY PIETTEroads & parking lots; upgrading interior amenities; paintingimprovement projects. terminal exteriorto the home of the Green Bay Packers.To prepare for the operational challenges, Total Cost: Approx. $12.3 million When you fly into Green Bay, our airportstaff called on prior experience handling Funding: FAA grant; federal funds from Infrastructure andserves as the front door to the community.surges of traffic. When the Packers play Jobs Act; state aidSo it was important to be ready for thisat home, for instance, its not unusual for Construction & Renovations: May 2022-March 2025 influx of people and to visually put our bestthe airport to handle 150 general aviation foot forward, says Airport Director Martyaircraft on game days. Consultant/Project Manager: Mead & Hunt Piette. We wanted to create the kind of Canopy Construction: Immell Construction But three days of NFL Draft festivities environment that would encourage peopleare a totally different matter.Key Benefits: More attractive terminal exterior; smoothervisiting Green Bay for the first time to come service & access roads; improved customer experienceMay | June 2025AirportImprovement.com'