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ndoubtedly the crown jewel of Oxford’s South Lamar Court, Nicholas Air has landed its home base of operations in a sleek space defined by glass, chrome and various aviationthemed accents creatively worked into the design. The company that offers private air travel to its members moved its headquarters from Columbus, Mississippi, to Oxford in 2019, settling in its current 15,000-square-foot spot after 18 months of hard work to make the space what it is today. The planning, architecture and interior work was completed by Eley|Barkley|Dale. Many of the company’s current employees were with them before their move to Oxford, but have seen the benefits of being here in such a short time. “I grew up in Columbus and certainly have a soft spot in my heart for that town, but the move to Oxford and the opportunity it has brought to all of us has been incredible,” said Ryan Dye, a fiveyear veteran of Nicholas Air. “The space we work from, the people
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we engage with daily, and the recognition of what Nicholas Air has brought to the community has created a buzz around town and a sense of pride for the people who work here.” Along with the size of the business, the size of the Nicholas Air headquarters has grown accordingly. “Our space here is four times as big as the space we had in Columbus,” said Peder von Harten, Nicholas Air’s vice president of sales and marketing. “There’s 45,000 feet of cable running through the building to help us stay connected and communicating.” The reasons for moving the base of operations to Oxford include the quality of life, diverse restaurants, a strong school system and, geographically, Oxford’s place in the Mid-South was appealing. “This was a town that offered a lot to our people and allowed us to maintain a great quality of life for our team and their families, but also provided a great recruiting base for those wanting to join our company,” von Harten said.
