CITY OF EDEN ECONOMIC AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

CITY OF EDEN ECONOMIC AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Mega-Site Hwy. 58 Henry Co Pittsylvania Co y err Danville Hi B 9 Eden . d ll R Rou te 2 VA NC Mega. Site

Meg Site Seeking game changing industry Automotive, steel, etc. 3, 500 acres between Pittsylvania County and Eden, NC Land acquisition began in 2001 $13 million expended thus far 12 sites prepared Eden is a border county Inflow and outflow of workers daily 60% of former Hanesbrands workers hailed from Virginia Significant number of Danville, VA Goodyear plant are from Eden, NC

Airports V Richmond Lynchburg 5 17 75 es l Mi Mega Site 77 Piedmont Triad International Airport Winston-Salem 85 High Point 40 M Danville Regional Airport 15 Miles 85 52 M ile s 58 70 M ile s Roanoke 29 s 70 M Greensboro Durham ile s RDU Raleigh ile

Virginia Port Authority V Richmond Lynchburg Roanoke 29 Mega Site 58 200 Miles 85 77 Winston-Salem 85 High Point 40 Greensboro Durham Raleigh Virginia Port Authority

Employment/Economic Impact. V

Employment 5, 000 -12, 000 potential jobs (VADOT estimates) Potential employment for the following NC and VA counties: Rockingham Caswell Person Henry Pittsylvania Halifax Enables border counties to benefit from economic development efforts in two states Working together instead of competing for jobs

Regional Mentality Clients consider multi-state regions when choosing where to locate a company Pat Mc Crory: “Mega-Regions” extending from Birmingham, Alabama to Raleigh, NC. Piedmont Triad Partnership One of the NC Regional Economic Development organizations New leadership emphasizing regional pursuit of jobs

Graded Pads 3 A 1 2 3 6 Parcel Table 5 Lot # 11 9 10 3 1296 Acres ± 3 A 129 Acres ± 327 Acres ± 5 6 7 118 Acres ± 101 Acres ± 148 Acres ± 8 8 12 110 Acres ± 130 Acres ± 4 4 Pad Size 1 2 7 Lot Acreage 334 Acres ± 9 10 11 12 98 Acres ± 100 Acres ± 119 Acres ± 237 Acres ± 62 Acres ± 83 Acres ± 604 Acres ± 80 Acres ± 240 Acres ± 77 Acres ± 59 Acres ± 33 Acres ± 223 Acres ± 64 Acres ± 66 Acres ± 81 Acres ± 93 Acres ± Earthwork 366, 000 c. y. 860, 000 c. y. 13, 200, 000 c. y. 3, 300, 000 c. y. 1, 700, 000 c. y. 930, 000 c. y. 670, 000 c. y. 449, 000 c. y. 2, 300, 000 c. y. 780, 000 c. y. 760, 000 c. y. 3, 000 c. y. 1, 100, 000 c. y.

Onsite Rail Phase III New Rail (± 7, 500 lf) Phase I New Rail (± 6, 300 lf) Length New Rail Access (± 6, 300 lf) and Rail Spur (± 3, 600 lf) ± 9, 900 lf II New Rail Access (± 4, 000 lf) and Rail Spur (± 2, 300 lf) ± 6, 300 lf III New Rail Access (± 7, 500 lf) ± 7, 500 lf Total Phase II Rail Spur (± 2, 300 lf) Description I Phase I Rail Spur (± 3, 600 lf) Phas e ± 23, 700 lf Phase I New Rail (± 6, 300 lf)

Mega Site Much of the cost has been covered by grants Pittsylvania County is one of 20 VA tobacco counties receiving a significant amount of money from the Virginia Tobacco Commission Eden has pursued funding to supply water and sewer for the park: U. S. Congress—Cong. Brad Miller and Sen. Kay Hagan USDA Golden Leaf Foundation NC Rural Center

Other Eden Industrial Developments Two expansions Loparex— 53 jobs Gildan—Retention of 280 jobs KDH Defense Systems Make Kevlar vests for the military Job growth due to U. S. Army and Marines contracts Miller. Coors Over $100 million in new investment 2 products made exclusively in Eden

Commercial Recruitment Two national companies will be announcing Eden projects within the next 30 days

Main Street Update Two new downtown restaurants Eden’s Greek Island Eden’s Burger Barn Duz Boutique Appliance Specialists Bakery

8 th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival Nearly 1000 in attendance 45 Booths with over 75 potters represented Potters From: Charlotte, Apex, Greensboro, Seagrove, Bostic, Waxhaw, Concord, Troy, Lexington, Browns Summit, Rutherfordton, Colfax, Julian, Burnsville, Asheboro, Eagle Springs, Danville, VA, Archdale, Climax, Ramseur, Roxboro, Thomasville, Sanford, Stoneville, Reidsville, Eden

8 th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival-Potter feedback “Very well organized and advertised. You do a great job. ” Ruth Martin “The most accommodating show I’ve been to, Thanks!” Brett Mc. Donough “Good quality show. I’m happy to be part of it. ” Pat Newby “Volunteer staff was excellent and greeted our guest with enthusiasm. ” Debbie Moore of Toddware “Very well organized, extremely pleasant staff and easy access for set-up. Can we come back next year? ” Sherry Caldwell -Hohl of Caldwell-Hohl Artworks