LAEC honors Longmont businesses

LONGMONT – The Longmont Area Economic Council honored four businesses at its annual Cornerstone Awards luncheon today.

The Federal Aviation Administration, American Honda Motor Corp., Integrated Cable Systems and American Converters were lauded by John Cody, president of the council, for their contributions to the community by providing well-paying jobs for highly skilled employees.

About 190 people attended the luncheon held at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Longmont.

The Federal Aviation Administration won the Large Technology award. It has been conducting air-traffic control from its operation in Longmont since the mid-1960s and has grown to 500 employees, having added 75 employees…