2014 Year In Review
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Strategic Plan Year 5 (2014)• Product Development
• Education & Workforce Development• External Marketing & Recruitment
• Retention & Expansion• SJAFB
• Investor Relations & Development
Acquired 45 Acres of Industrial Property in the Mt. Olive Industrial Property
45.75acres
Product Development
•Funded a “Redundant Loop” at ParkEast for Broadband Services
•Facilitated the Expansion of Broadband in and around the Mt. Olive Industrial Park
•Facilitated the Expansion of Natural Gas to Mt. Olive Industrial Park
Product Development
Investigated Several Sites for Possible Industrial Development
• Actively Worked with County to identify prime industrial properties
• Optioned sites to conduct due diligence for development• Performed:
Site Development CostsDesktop ReviewsSoil BoringsGeotechnical ReportsBrownfield Studies
Phase 1 Environmental StudiesPhase 2 Environmental Studies
Product Development
•Secured Long Term Funding for the WORKS Initiative
•Assisted in Certification Process for Certified WorkReady Community Designation
•Exceeded Goal of Having 25% of Workforce Career Readiness Certified
Education & Workforce
Received “Human Capital” award from IEDC for WORKS Program
Education & Workforce
“WORKS is a shining example of how this eastern North Carolina
county has come together to ensure that our workforce is prepared
to meet the demands of a changing marketplace.”
Participated in Golden Leaf Community Initiative
Acquired Funds For • Wayne Community College for the purchase of equipment
• Wayne County Public Schools to implement STEM programs in more middle schools
Education & Workforce
Expanded Marketing Presence Through Local, Regional, & National Advertising
2014 Year End Review
Marketing & Recruitment
Marketing & Recruitment
Development of Website to Market Mount Olive Shell Building www.mtoliveshellbuilding.com
500+ Connections
226 Likes694 Followers 1,868 Views
Increased Program Awareness Through Proactive Social Media Activity
Marketing & Recruitment
•Funded and Participated in 26 Lead Generation Conference CallsWith Lead Generation Firm
•Toronto Lead Generation Mission Trip with State, Impact Wayne, and Utility Allies
Marketing & Recruitment
2011-2015 Project Inquiries and/or VisitsApproximately 50 – Averaging 10 yearly
Marketing & Recruitment
Project TypesBio Mass
SolarComposite Mfg
DistributionAerospace
Fuel & Ethanol RefineryPharmaceuticalsFood Processing
Chemical MfgCotton
Carbon Fiber Textiles
Trade ShowsBio ConferenceMedical Device
Auto Manufacturing
Mission TripsTorontoTexas
•Sponsored the “Friends of Seymour” Gala in 2014 & 2015
•Participated in the P-4 (Public-Public/Public-Private Partnership Initiative
• Sponsor SJAFB Employment Connection Website
• Encouraged participation in Career Readiness Certificationtesting for active military and dependents
•Track exiting military and those who plan to stay in Wayne Countyand how they can positively impact our local workforce
• Sponsor SJAFB B-Course Training Socials
Seymour Johnson
•Maintained Industry Visits to AddressNeeds of Local Industries
•Monitored Industry Activity throughOnline Early Warning System
•Implemented and Funded aComprehensive Wage & Benefit Study
•Investigated Rail Accessibility for Expansion Needs
•Worked with Marketing Arm to Deliver Industry Announcements
•Continue to work with Regional and State PartnersOn Expansion and Relocation Projects
Retention & Expansion
Show Appreciation through Annual Industry Appreciation Week
Retention & Expansion
Golf TournamentSJAFB Tour
Appreciation Luncheon
Industry of the YearUnchiyama America, Inc.
Why Wayne Works AwardTurner Equipment Company
2013 Year End Review
GODWIN DOOR
ACX 12 jobs
Eaton Bussman123 jobs
Sunburst77 jobs
ACME40 jobs
Closings
Retention & Expansion
Capital Investment
2014: 40,397,000
2013: 44,762,000
2012: 20,800,000
2011: 56,300,000
Total: 162,259,000
Campaign to Date