Newly opened KMC Sky Club poised to complement Clark Freeport Zone’s businesses, talent pool

CLARK, Pampanga — As foreign investors set their sights in the Philippines, Clark Freeport Zone is becoming a favored location to explore opportunities in infrastructure, ICT, and real estate, among others.

According to reports, the special economic zone has received P44.4 billion in investments just in the first quarter of 2024.

As such, KMC and Aeropark Development Philippines Inc. (ADPI) have worked hand in hand to open a premiere, flexible working space. Called the KMC Sky Club, it occupies the 11th floor of One West Aeropark, a property of ADPI.

The executives and investors from the two companies expressed optimism in the project—sharing that it can cater to old and new businesses alike, and more importantly, complement the region’s impressive talent pool.

“[Clark] is truly a future city [and] is truly a world-class location. And we’re here because of the talent base. We’re here because our clients want to be here. We grow where our clients grow,” Michael McCullough, chief visionary and co-founder of KMC, said in his speech during the grand opening of the KMC Sky Club last May 30.

The event was attended by partners, stakeholders, clients as well as friends and family from Clark and Metro Manila. Also gracing the launch were Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel who joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony; and renowned Kapampangan Chef Sau Del Rosario who treated guests to delectable dishes.

Sharing McCullough’s optimism is Evan McBride, KMC’s major partner and ADPI CEO who has been doing business in the special economic zone in the past 15 years.

“There’s no other location in the Philippines that has this kind of proximity to infrastructure, to the international airport, and is designed to weather every kind of event that may put an international company at risk. This really is a city of the future,” McBride said during a media interview alongside McCullough and Gregory Kittelson, director and co-founder of KMC.

McBride continued, “As we’re building [the One West Aeropark], the vision for the 11th floor was to do something unique. Showcase its location next to the airport, help encourage other executives to come and see what we’re doing here, and think about all the