SBC Directors Presentation

North Carolina’s Southeast Economic Development Partnership

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

“Our mission is to provide strong economic

development leadership in southeastern North Carolina through innovative marketing

and collaborative regional initiatives that will create new

jobs, generate capital investment, and secure new

business locations.”

Since 1996… •8,637 industry jobs created •$908M private investment •105 industry locations

INDUSTRY CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT

•NC Port at Wilmington •Fort Bragg & military presence •Transportation/distribution access •Agricultural base •Diversified manufacturing/industry base •3 State Universities & 2 private colleges •8 Community Colleges •I-40, I-95, and I-74 •2 International Airports •3 Municipal Airports with uncontrolled airspace

NCSE KEY REGIONAL ASSETS

REGIONAL POPULATION GROWTH

Total population of NCSE region according to 2010 US Census was 1,102,381

COST OF LIVING 2010

PROJECTED WORKFORCE DEMAND 2011-2016

AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES

ADVANCED TEXTILES COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• Natural Fibers: Cotton production in NC’s Southeast Region is among the highest in the state, which ranks sixth in national production.

• Synthetic Fibers: The Region is home to a growing number of firms that specialize in the production of synthetic fibers, including DAK Americas, Quantum Acrylics, Omni Systems/Hygiene Systems, and Kordsa USA.

• Military / Protective Market: Fort Bragg, in the Region, and Camp Lejeune, adjacent to the Region, are two of the nation’s largest military installations and provide access to leading consumers of “protective” and “intelligent” textiles.

• Medical / Hygiene Market: This market will be experiencing rapid growth over the next decade in this region more than others due to increasing retirement and military populations.

• Textiles Off-Campus – program which allows professionals to continue their education in this rapidly changing industry, regardless of their location. A graduate certificate in Nonwoven Science and Technology is available.

• TexEd – leading provider of extension education and engagement for textiles and allied businesses and services.

• NC Textile Connect – a website designed to connect NC textile companies with resources, product and marketing information and events within the University and NC State government. NC State University Nanotechnology Institute – a university research consortium focusing on applied technologies such as nano-textile research.

AGRI-INDUSTRY & FOOD PROCESSING PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT CHANGE

AGRI-INDUSTRY & FOOD PROCESSING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Regional Facilities • Border Belt Tobacco Research Station

– 102 acres research farm focused on genetic studies on corn, soybeans, tobacco, and peanuts.

• Horticultural Crops Research Stations – 66 acres and 349 acres respectively, the Castle Hayne research station is a

world leader in blueberry breeding programs. • NC Cooperative Extension – NC State University and NC A&T State University

support agricultural extension services in every county of the Region. • NC State University - has 19 different departments in its College of Agriculture

and Life Sciences. • Employment and Training - All five of the 4-year universities in the Region include

agricultural principles in their biology, chemistry and biotechnology courses. And six of the Region’s community colleges offer programs that support the food processing sector.

NCSE’s STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR AVIATION AND AEROSPACE

AVIATION & AEROSPACE PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT CHANGE

AVIATION & AEROSPACE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• Strategically located within a 200 mile radius of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

facility, GE Aircraft Engines, Spirit AeroSystems, HondaJet, and General Dynamics.

• Largest military presence on the east coast: Seymour Johnson Airforce Base, Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, Marine Corp Air Station New River, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, US Coast Guard Sector NC, US Army Fort Bragg, and Pope Army Airfield.

• 4 Airports with adjacent industrial parks, 3 of which have uncontrolled airspace.

• Mid-Atlantic Location gives access to 170 Million US and Canadian residence in a one-day drive time.

• 10,000+ exiting military personnel annually with skill sets that can easily be applied to the Aviation and Aerospace industry.

BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• North Carolina ranks first in the nation for Contract Research Organizations, second in agricultural biotechnology research, third in bio-manufacturing and fourth in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• NC Biotechnology Center Regional Office – The Center offers grant and loan programs to promote education and innovative research in biotechnology.

• NOAA Underwater Research Center –promotes basic and applied research in the fields of oceanography, coastal and wetland studies, marine biomedical and environmental physiology, and marine biotechnology and aquaculture.

• UNC Wilmington Center for Marine Science – – Graduate programs include Masters in Science for

Marine Science or Marine Biology, Ph.D. In Marine Biotechnology.

– Post-Doctoral Program in Business of Biotechnology – Clinical Research Program – Technology Transfer Office – for commercialization

of university research. • MARBIONC—international leaders in marine

biotechnology research.

• Marine Biotechnology Center of Innovation—will serve as an economic development engine and the focal point for marine biotechnology in North Carolina.

• Fayetteville State University – offers a BS in Biotechnology.

• Over 75 biotech-related companies located in the region, representing all aspects of the biotechnology community.

• Over 20 Testing Laboratories with 200+ employees.

• UNC Pembroke’s Biotechnology Business and Training Center — works to establish relations between UNC Pembroke and academic, business and local government to develop innovative training and research opportunities.

• BioNetwork – a statewide initiative that connects community colleges across North Carolina, providing specialized training, curricula and equipment for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

• NC Bioscience Organization - trade association for the NC Bioscience industry.

DEFENSE SECTOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• Center for Defense and Homeland Security at Fayetteville State University. • All American Defense Corridor– A national security zone stretching from the

Atlantic Ocean to the Research Triangle Region resulting in one of the largest defense installations in the western hemisphere.

• NC Military Business Center – assists NC companies in locating and bidding on defense contracts.

• NC Military Foundation– works to coordinate state and regional efforts to grow NC’s military and defense sectors.

• North Carolina Defense Business Association– provides networking opportunities, informational services and introductions to potential contract partners.

• NC Partnership for Defense Innovation (PDI) -- supports emerging companies with new technology development.

• Advanced Visualization and Interactive Design Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College – offers simulation-based learning for distance education and knowledge transfer.

DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT CHANGE

DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• Highway Infrastructure: – East/west interstate I-40 (from Wilmington, NC to

Barstow, CA) and interstate I-74 (from Wilmington, NC to Cincinnati, OH and west to Davenport, IA).

– North/south interstate I-95 (from Miami, FL to Portland, ME).

– 98 trucking companies located in the Region. • Port Access:

– The Port of Wilmington has facilities to serve containerized, bulk and break-bulk cargoes.

– Designated Foreign Trade Zone at the Port of Wilmington.

– The Military Ocean Terminal at Sunny Point, the largest ammunition port in the western hemisphere, and the Army's primary east coast deep-water port.

– The region is within 200 miles (approximately 322 Kilometers) to the ports of Morehead City, NC, Norfolk, VA and Charleston, SC.

• Railroad Infrastructure: – CSX has a major rail yard in Hamlet and a

TRANSFLO bulk transfer terminal in Wilmington. – Norfolk Southern also connects to CSX at

Fayetteville. – 3 shortlines – Carolina Southern, Aberdeen &

Rockfish and Red Springs & Northern

• Air Transport: • Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

– Current providers are US Airways, Delta, American Airlines and Allegiant Air.

– ILM maintains a separate International Terminal for US Customs and Border Protection,

• Fayetteville International Airport (FAY) – Serviced by two main airlines: USAirways Express,

with daily service to its Charlotte, NC hub and Delta with daily service to its Atlanta hub.

– Direct service to Dallas, TX by American Eagle Airline.

• Cargo service is also available at the Laurinburg-Maxton (MEB) airport.

• 41 companies in the Region that provide support for the transportation and warehousing sector.

• NC has no tax on wholesale and retail inventories. • N.C. Community College System - two-year

global logistics curriculum and free customized training.

ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT CHANGE

ENERGY SECTOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• The NC Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard

(REPS) requires that NC utilities have 12.5% of their retail sales come from renewable energy sources by 2021.

• UNCW Marine Biology Department is researching marine algae as a feedstock for biodiesel production

• Brunswick Community College has a focus on biofuel production through its aquaculture and horticulture programs

• Southeastern Community College has curriculum in agricultural biotechnology with a biofuels focus and renewable energy technology

• NC Biofuels Center – an organization created by the NC Legislature to support and encourage the development of a biofuels industry in NC.

• NC Solar Center – an organization within NC State University to advance the use of all renewable energy resources.

• NC Green Economy Resources Directory – local,

regional, state and national organizations that provide support, guidance, funding, incentives and education for NC’s green economy

• NC Renewable Energy Tax Credits – 35% state income tax credit on qualifying project capital costs.

• Green Business Fund – NC Board of Science and Technology $1million fund to help companies develop cutting edge green and alternative energy technologies for the marketplace.

• Property tax abatements for solar generation systems – exempts 80% of appraised value.

• Property tax exemption for active solar heating and cooling systems.

• Energy improvement Loan Program – Max $500,000 low interest loan from the State Energy Office for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

METALWORKING PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT CHANGE

METALWORKING SECTOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• Metalworking companies in the region employ more than 3,200 individuals. More than 100 metalworking companies have facilities in the region, a 15% increase since 2005.

• NC ranks #1 in the US for National Metalworking Skills credentials. • 3 Community Colleges in the Region (Cape Fear, Fayetteville Technical,

and Richmond Community Colleges) offer Machining Technology Programs.

• 7 Community Colleges in the Region (Bladen, Brunswick, Cape Fear, Fayetteville Technical, Richmond, Sampson, and Southeastern Community Colleges) offer Welding Technology Programs.

• The Community College system also offers the general Manufacturing Certification Program with a level 2 & 3 focus on the metalworking industry.

North Carolina’s Southeast 707 West Broad Street

Elizabethtown, NC 28337 www.ncse.org

(800) 787-1333 / (910) 862-8511

Steve Yost - President stevey@ncse.org

Joe Melvin - Director of Business Development joem@ncse.org

Bart Richardson- Marketing Research Developer bartr@ncse.org

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