Economic Development Presentation for Greater Statesville Committee of 100 Spring Luncheon

1. SPRING LUNCHEON GREATER STATESVILLE COMMITTEE OF 100

3. 288 New Primary Jobs Announced

4. Site Selection Magazine #2 Micropolitan

5. Branding and Marketing Initiatives1st Quarter Highlights

7. Announced $60 Million Expansion Same Day

8. 28 New JobsProvidencia USA Inauguration and Announcement

10. 225 New Primary JobsJCPenney Expansion Announcement

12. $13 Million Capital Investment

13. 100 New Jobs Over 5 YearsKewaunee Scientific Dedication Ceremony

15. $13 Million Capital Investment

16. 100 New Jobs Over 5 YearsKewaunee Scientific Dedication Ceremony

17. Norfolk Southern Event 2011 Economic Development Forum Brosnan Forest, SC Networking with 20+ Site Selection Consultants

19. $10 Million Capital Investment

20. 35 New JobsEngineered Sintered Components Announcement

21. Friends of North Carolina Networking Event with Site Selection Consultants from Around the Country First Time GSDC Has Attended Premier NC Event

22. Airport Funding Status Trip Joint Visit with City of Statesville Leadership Called On Congressional Delegation Discussed Funding and Economic Impact

23. NCEDA Mid-Winter Conference Pinehurst, NC March 3-4 Michael Smith Served As Event Co-Chair John Marek Awarded Jack Ervin EDI Scholarship

24. Charlotte Biotechnology Challenge April 12th North Carolina Research Campus Sponsored By NC BioTech Center Student Teams From Queens College and UNC-Charlotte Networked & Judged

25. Project Activity

26. BR|E Visits to Existing Industry

27. Statesville Brand Unveiling New Brand Unveiled January Greater Statesville Development Corporation Teamed with Three Other QGO’s and the City of Statesville

28. Site Selection Magazine Award #2 Micropolitan Seventh Consecutive Year #1 or #2 “Consistent Performer”

29. Charlotte USA ED Guide Promotional Magazine Year-Round Exposure Sent with All CRP Informational Packets Available at Numerous Sites Around City Inside Back Cover Ad Space Online Exposure

30. Website/SEO Initiative Current Website Designed 2007 New Technology, Social Media, SEO Website Update Project Optimize for Search Open Platform Cost savings for future updates

31. Mitchell Health Care Grant Project Allied Health and Health Care Advanced Manufacturing Components $2.5 Million Grant Proposal Create Workforce “Pipeline” Industry Partners

33. Talent Pipeline from Entry-Level Positions to Degreed Professionals

34. Focus On Training and Certification