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BRAC Regional Task Force
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Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base
BRAC Regional Task Force (RTF)Community Planning for BRAC Implementation
Robeson County Executive Briefing January 15, 2008
Paul Dordal Executive Director
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BRAC Changes at BRAC Changes at Ft. Bragg and Pope AFBFt. Bragg and Pope AFB
Ft. Bragg is the largest Army post in the country Ft. Bragg is the largest Army post in the country
Growing to more than 65,000 soldiers and employees.Growing to more than 65,000 soldiers and employees. Includes BRAC actions, Army Transformation, and Grow the Includes BRAC actions, Army Transformation, and Grow the
Army initiatives.Army initiatives.
U.S. Army Forces Command and Army Reserve U.S. Army Forces Command and Army Reserve Command Headquarters (2,700) transfer from Atlanta.Command Headquarters (2,700) transfer from Atlanta.
Pope AFB transfers to the Army in 2011.Pope AFB transfers to the Army in 2011.
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Community Impact Community Impact of Changes at Ft. Braggof Changes at Ft. Bragg
Population growth: projecting 40,000 additional Population growth: projecting 40,000 additional
people people Shortage of schools, classrooms, and teachersShortage of schools, classrooms, and teachers Impacts housing, roads, airports, workforce, Impacts housing, roads, airports, workforce,
infrastructure, public safety, medical and quality of lifeinfrastructure, public safety, medical and quality of life A regional approach is essential to plan and prepare A regional approach is essential to plan and prepare
for the changes.for the changes.
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Community Impact Community Impact of Changes at Ft. Braggof Changes at Ft. Bragg
FORSCOM/USARC Headquarters will be the catalyst FORSCOM/USARC Headquarters will be the catalyst
for creating a defense cluster. for creating a defense cluster. Senior decision makers that decide how to organize and Senior decision makers that decide how to organize and
equip the entire U.S. Armyequip the entire U.S. Army Manage more than $30 billion of DOD budgetManage more than $30 billion of DOD budget
Hospitality requirements: 20,000 + visits a yearHospitality requirements: 20,000 + visits a year Excellent workforce and economic opportunitiesExcellent workforce and economic opportunities Potential to attract new Defense related industry and Potential to attract new Defense related industry and
expand existing businessesexpand existing businesses
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Direct Economic OpportunitiesDirect Economic OpportunitiesDue to Changes at Ft. BraggDue to Changes at Ft. Bragg
On Post: $2.2 billion in military construction during On Post: $2.2 billion in military construction during
the next 5 years. the next 5 years. Opportunities for prime contracts, partnerships, Opportunities for prime contracts, partnerships,
subcontracts, suppliers.subcontracts, suppliers. Increased defense related business from in and out of Increased defense related business from in and out of
state. state. Need additional hospitality, convention and meeting space.Need additional hospitality, convention and meeting space.
Office and warehouse space needed for contractors. Office and warehouse space needed for contractors. Requires a skilled talent pool for defense related Requires a skilled talent pool for defense related
businesses!businesses!
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““All-American All-American Defense Corridor”Defense Corridor”
Market and promote Southeastern North Carolina to Market and promote Southeastern North Carolina to attract new defense companies to the region.attract new defense companies to the region.
Emphasize our strengths: Emphasize our strengths: Five major military installationsFive major military installations World-class research & development capabilitiesWorld-class research & development capabilities Motivated and skilled talent pool Motivated and skilled talent pool Outstanding quality of life Outstanding quality of life Excellent transportation systemsExcellent transportation systems
Establish a defense industry sector with high Establish a defense industry sector with high technology, high paying jobstechnology, high paying jobs
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BRAC RTF BRAC RTF
DVD
“All American Defense Corridor”
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Robeson County Robeson County BRAC contacts BRAC contacts
Robeson County is a Robeson County is a TIER ONETIER ONE county (significant county (significant impact from BRAC) impact from BRAC)
BRAC RTF Board Members:BRAC RTF Board Members: Kenneth Windley, Jr. County ManagerKenneth Windley, Jr. County Manager Blake Proctor, represents municipalitiesBlake Proctor, represents municipalities Jim Brown, alternate county repJim Brown, alternate county rep
Dana Powell – Lumber River WDBDana Powell – Lumber River WDB Greg Cummings represents Economic DevelopmentGreg Cummings represents Economic Development
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Economic TransformationEconomic Transformation
Economic Development InitiativesEconomic Development Initiatives BRAC RTF survey to 500 defense contractors.BRAC RTF survey to 500 defense contractors. Regional and state approach to recruit defense Regional and state approach to recruit defense
contractors: Tactronics, MPRI, BAHcontractors: Tactronics, MPRI, BAH Economic opportunities associated with Economic opportunities associated with
FORSCOM/USARC move. FORSCOM/USARC move. Coordinating with other military related Coordinating with other military related
organizations: NC DOC; NC MBC; DSTAorganizations: NC DOC; NC MBC; DSTA
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Robeson County Robeson County Assets Assets
Excellent location: I-95, I-74/73, I-295, and rail. Excellent location: I-95, I-74/73, I-295, and rail. Lumberton Regional Airport: new commercial training Lumberton Regional Airport: new commercial training Robeson Community College: training a skilled Robeson Community College: training a skilled
workforce! workforce! UNC Pembroke: 4 year degreesUNC Pembroke: 4 year degrees Available industrial facilitiesAvailable industrial facilities Hub zone Certified FirmsHub zone Certified Firms
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BRAC RTF VISION BRAC RTF VISION
Implement comprehensive regional planning for Implement comprehensive regional planning for quality of life and planned growthquality of life and planned growth
Establish Community Partnership with Ft. Bragg for Establish Community Partnership with Ft. Bragg for long term sustainability and support long term sustainability and support
Transform the Workforce to meet the needs of Transform the Workforce to meet the needs of emerging industriesemerging industries
Transform the Regional Economy based on the growth Transform the Regional Economy based on the growth at Ft. Bragg as the catalyst to attract defense related at Ft. Bragg as the catalyst to attract defense related companies and new growth companies and new growth
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BRAC Regional Task Force BRAC Regional Task Force Purpose and Scope Purpose and Scope
PurposePurpose: Unify the community planning effort by : Unify the community planning effort by coordinating the requirements and shortfalls for the coordinating the requirements and shortfalls for the counties and municipalities affected by BRAC counties and municipalities affected by BRAC actions at Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB.actions at Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB.
ScopeScope: Serve as the liaison between the military; the : Serve as the liaison between the military; the communities in the organization; state agencies communities in the organization; state agencies associated with these requirements; and federal associated with these requirements; and federal agencies designated to provide community agencies designated to provide community assistance for BRAC. assistance for BRAC.
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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF)BRAC RTF FundingBRAC RTF Funding
Extensive program growth in the past 15 monthsExtensive program growth in the past 15 months Significant Investment in RTF programs for this region:Significant Investment in RTF programs for this region:
DOD: $1.9 millionDOD: $1.9 million US DOL: $5 millionUS DOL: $5 million State: $375,000State: $375,000 Counties: $345,000Counties: $345,000
Potential to create a thriving defense industry cluster Potential to create a thriving defense industry cluster and get this region state and national attention!and get this region state and national attention!
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Economic Transformation
Purpose:Emphasize and promote the strengths inherent to a defenseindustry sector in North Carolina.
Promote and market the All American Defense Corridor: On-going marketing initiativeCreating DVDs and Brochures to market transformation
Funding Sources: $5.0M DOL Grant and State and County Marketing Funds
Workforce Transformation
Purpose: Develop innovative educationand workforce training programs to meet the requirements of emerging defense industry clusters and other key areas Create the All American Center For Workforce Innovation
Funding Source: $5.0M DOL Grant
Regional Planning
Purpose: Plan and prepare regionalcommunities for BRAC changes and other transformation growth
End Product: Develop Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan
Funding Source: $1.9M OEA Grant
BRAC RTF ProgramsBRAC RTF Programs
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A Regional Approach to A Regional Approach to PlanningPlanning
Identifying problem areas and potential solutions for Identifying problem areas and potential solutions for local, regional, state and federal consideration.local, regional, state and federal consideration.
Creating a regional network and information sharing Creating a regional network and information sharing process. County reps, workgroups and stakeholders process. County reps, workgroups and stakeholders are involved in regional coordination.are involved in regional coordination.
Developing a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan Developing a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan over the next 12 months. over the next 12 months.
Training and Development Associates (TDA) of Training and Development Associates (TDA) of Laurinburg awarded the primary contract for CRGP. Laurinburg awarded the primary contract for CRGP.
FORSCOM survey is on the BRACRTF.com website FORSCOM survey is on the BRACRTF.com website and the preliminary assessment is under reviewand the preliminary assessment is under review
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Working Groups/Elements of Working Groups/Elements of Comprehensive Regional PlanComprehensive Regional Plan
Schools and EducationSchools and Education Transportation (roads/rail/airline) Transportation (roads/rail/airline) Workforce impact/employment opportunitiesWorkforce impact/employment opportunities Economic ImpactEconomic Impact Housing: on and off installationHousing: on and off installation Infrastructure: Public Works/Public SafetyInfrastructure: Public Works/Public Safety Medical Services: on and off installationMedical Services: on and off installation Meetings/Conventions/Special ActivitiesMeetings/Conventions/Special Activities Compatible Land Use, Sustainable DevelopmentCompatible Land Use, Sustainable Development Regional Communication and CoordinationRegional Communication and Coordination Recreation, Parks, Arts and CultureRecreation, Parks, Arts and Culture
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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF)End Product for Phase IIEnd Product for Phase II
Develop a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan that Develop a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan that integrates our planning efforts into a cohesive “game integrates our planning efforts into a cohesive “game plan” for sustainable growth and developmentplan” for sustainable growth and development Includes Implementation Plan and Action StepsIncludes Implementation Plan and Action Steps
Integration into local, regional and state planning Integration into local, regional and state planning initiativesinitiatives
Focus on Sustainable Economic Development Focus on Sustainable Economic Development opportunities for each communityopportunities for each community
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BRAC RTFBRAC RTF
Robeson County ImpactsRobeson County Impacts
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Robeson County Robeson County Preliminary ProjectionsPreliminary Projections
Population ProjectionsPopulation Projections Housing DemographicsHousing Demographics School DemographicsSchool Demographics Other ObservationsOther Observations
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Robeson CountyRobeson CountyPopulation ProjectionsPopulation Projections
Projected Population in Robeson County
July 2005 July 2006 July 2007 July 2008 July 2009
Robeson County 127,644 129,048 130,474 131,821 133,120
% Change n/a 1.1% 1.1% 1.0% 1.0%
BRAC Region 2,928,733 2,940,722 2,952,711 2,966,817 2,982,693
% Change n/a 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% 0.5%
Approx 5% population growth expected 2007-2013
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Robeson CountyRobeson CountyHousing DemographicsHousing Demographics
Housing Demand for the 2007-2013 periodHousing Demand for the 2007-2013 period Normal GrowthNormal Growth BRAC growthBRAC growth
1934 owner units 134 owner units1934 owner units 134 owner units 712 rental units 712 rental units 49 rental units 49 rental units
Average: 345 new owner units/127 new rental unitsAverage: 345 new owner units/127 new rental units
Majority of new units projected to be single family Majority of new units projected to be single family unitsunits
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Robeson County Robeson County School DemographicsSchool Demographics
1515thth largest school district largest school district K-12 enrollment: 23,794 studentsK-12 enrollment: 23,794 students
Annual growth rate of approx 0.02%Annual growth rate of approx 0.02% Expected growth (2007-2013) – 230 studentsExpected growth (2007-2013) – 230 students
Will Will notnot create a capacity gap in school system create a capacity gap in school system
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Robeson County Robeson County Other ObservationsOther Observations
Military personnel tend to reside in the northern part Military personnel tend to reside in the northern part of the county of the county Parkton, St. Pauls, and Lumber Bridge areaParkton, St. Pauls, and Lumber Bridge area
Known growth constraints include:Known growth constraints include: Soils that will not support septic systemsSoils that will not support septic systems Low flat areas subject to flooding – good for Low flat areas subject to flooding – good for
farmingfarming
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Planning TimelinePlanning TimelineComprehensive Regional Comprehensive Regional
Growth Plan (CRGP)Growth Plan (CRGP)
Jan 24 - Preliminary CRGP to Executive Committee Jan 24 - Preliminary CRGP to Executive Committee Feb 1 - April 30 – Workgroup reviews of CRGPFeb 1 - April 30 – Workgroup reviews of CRGP May 1 – DRAFT CRGP submitted to BRAC RTFMay 1 – DRAFT CRGP submitted to BRAC RTF Jun 1 - Jul 31 – Public review and commentJun 1 - Jul 31 – Public review and comment Oct 1 – Plan finalized and distributedOct 1 – Plan finalized and distributed
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BRAC RTFBRAC RTF
Workforce Workforce TransformationTransformation
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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) REGIONAL TASK FORCE (RTF) Workforce TransformationWorkforce Transformation
Improve quality of life and economic conditions.Improve quality of life and economic conditions. U.S. DOL awarded a Workforce Demonstration grant U.S. DOL awarded a Workforce Demonstration grant
for $5 million to the BRAC RTF.for $5 million to the BRAC RTF. Identify and meet the needs of defense related Identify and meet the needs of defense related
companies in the areas of Military Preparedness and companies in the areas of Military Preparedness and Homeland Security.Homeland Security.
Meet the workforce needs of the military installations.Meet the workforce needs of the military installations.
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Workforce Demonstration Grant Workforce Demonstration Grant Program Program
Goal is to expand employment and advancement Goal is to expand employment and advancement opportunities for workers in a regional economy!opportunities for workers in a regional economy!
Use military growth and FORSCOM/USARC move as Use military growth and FORSCOM/USARC move as the catalyst to transform low income economies to the catalyst to transform low income economies to higher paying defense and technology related jobs. higher paying defense and technology related jobs.
Includes all eleven counties: Economic Developers; Includes all eleven counties: Economic Developers; school systems; four Workforce Development Boards; school systems; four Workforce Development Boards; eight Community Colleges; five Universitieseight Community Colleges; five Universities
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Workforce Demonstration Workforce Demonstration InitiativesInitiatives
Regional resource mapping to identify supply and Regional resource mapping to identify supply and demand.demand.
All American Center for Workforce Innovation.All American Center for Workforce Innovation. Establish virtual network with key players to link. Establish virtual network with key players to link.
programs and the workforce.programs and the workforce. Wounded Warrior Demonstration Program.Wounded Warrior Demonstration Program. Communications and Outreach program.Communications and Outreach program.
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Center of Innovation for Defense and Homeland Security
All-American Center All-American Center for Workforce for Workforce
InnovationInnovation
ALL-AMERICAN CENTER for Workforce Innovation
Homeland Security
Military Preparedness
Leadership Development
Technology Innovation
Enhanced Training and Simulation Social
Resources
Trades and Skilled Labor Green Tech
Entrepreneurs
Healthcare and Teaching Professionals
Academic
Enrichment
Economic Growth
Workforce
Enhancement
Talent
Development
Academic Development
Economic Development
Workforce Development
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ROBESON BLADEN
SAMPSON
MOORE
LEE
HARNETT
SCOTLAND
RICHMOND
FT. BRAGG
HOKE CUMBERLAND
MONTGOMERY
All-American Center Virtual Networking
8 Community Colleges
11 Joblink Career Centers
11 Public school systems
NCMBC
DSTA
5 Universities
SBTDC
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Workforce Demonstration Steering Workforce Demonstration Steering Group RepresentativesGroup Representatives
Robeson Community CollegeRobeson Community College
Dr. Charles ChrestmanDr. Charles Chrestman
UNC-PembrokeUNC-Pembroke
Dr. Allen MeadorsDr. Allen Meadors
Workforce Development BoardWorkforce Development Board
Ms. Dana PowellMs. Dana Powell
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Education Focus Education Focus
Goal – To identify, implement, and promote Goal – To identify, implement, and promote educational programs, kindergarten through graduate educational programs, kindergarten through graduate school, essential to preparing the workforce that school, essential to preparing the workforce that industry demandsindustry demands
Objective – To provide the communications hub and Objective – To provide the communications hub and coordinate the regional educational efforts focused coordinate the regional educational efforts focused on workforce talent developmenton workforce talent development
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Education Advisory GroupEducation Advisory GroupRepresentativesRepresentatives
Robeson County SchoolsRobeson County Schools
Mr. Johnny Hunt, Mr. Merle SummersMr. Johnny Hunt, Mr. Merle Summers Robeson Community CollegeRobeson Community College
Dr. Charles ChrestmanDr. Charles Chrestman UNC-PembrokeUNC-Pembroke
Dr. Allen Meadors, Dr. Charles HarringtonDr. Allen Meadors, Dr. Charles Harrington Workforce Development BoardWorkforce Development Board
Ms. Dana Powell, Mr. John ReeseMs. Dana Powell, Mr. John Reese
Program ReviewProgram Review Interagency Interaction Interagency Interaction
LiaisonLiaison AmbassadorAmbassador
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Education InitiativesEducation Initiatives
Dropout Prevention Grant submitted to NC Dropout Prevention Grant submitted to NC Department of Public Instruction Department of Public Instruction
““Know, Care, Act” InitiativeKnow, Care, Act” Initiative
Middle School emphasis: soft skills necessary for Middle School emphasis: soft skills necessary for success in school and worksuccess in school and work
High School emphasis: options for students after High School emphasis: options for students after completing high schoolcompleting high school
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BRAC RTF awarded $203,100 to develop Regional Agriculture BRAC RTF awarded $203,100 to develop Regional Agriculture Sustainability Program (RASP) Sustainability Program (RASP)
Partnership with Sustainable Fort Bragg, Moore County Partnership with Sustainable Fort Bragg, Moore County Cooperative Extension Center, and Sustainable SandhillsCooperative Extension Center, and Sustainable Sandhills
Provide full-time agricultural specialist to further Sustainable Provide full-time agricultural specialist to further Sustainable Sandhills’ ‘Feed to Fort’ initiative as well as agri-tourism and Sandhills’ ‘Feed to Fort’ initiative as well as agri-tourism and ‘niche’ farming opportunities ‘niche’ farming opportunities
Sustainable Agriculture specialist will serve the region and work Sustainable Agriculture specialist will serve the region and work closely with Robeson County Cooperative Extension Centerclosely with Robeson County Cooperative Extension Center
Tobacco Trust Fund GrantTobacco Trust Fund Grant
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BRAC RTF has applied for $1.5 million to the NC BRAC RTF has applied for $1.5 million to the NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (NC ADFP) to develop a regional strategy Trust Fund (NC ADFP) to develop a regional strategy to protect working lands (farming and forestry)to protect working lands (farming and forestry)
ADFP project would build upon the RASP to integrate ADFP project would build upon the RASP to integrate agriculture into BRAC RTF workforce, education, and agriculture into BRAC RTF workforce, education, and economic development initiativeseconomic development initiatives
Farmland Protection Plan would be developed for each Farmland Protection Plan would be developed for each County at no costCounty at no cost
Regional Working Lands Regional Working Lands Protection StrategyProtection Strategy
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Adopted Farmland Preservation Plans would be Adopted Farmland Preservation Plans would be certified by the NC Department of Agriculture, giving certified by the NC Department of Agriculture, giving County priority consideration in future Farmland County priority consideration in future Farmland Preservation Trust Fund grant cyclesPreservation Trust Fund grant cycles
Funds (~$140,000 for each County) - used to develop a Funds (~$140,000 for each County) - used to develop a series of sustainable agriculture ‘pilot projects’ series of sustainable agriculture ‘pilot projects’
Selected farmers/forestland owners would participate Selected farmers/forestland owners would participate directly in pilot project to build a sustainable directly in pilot project to build a sustainable agriculture/forestry enterprise in exchange for cash agriculture/forestry enterprise in exchange for cash payments (development rights lease for at least 20 yrs)payments (development rights lease for at least 20 yrs)
Regional Working Lands Regional Working Lands Protection StrategyProtection Strategy
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Strengthen region’s agricultural economy by opening Strengthen region’s agricultural economy by opening new markets for local producers, including Fort Bragg new markets for local producers, including Fort Bragg & future biofuel power plants& future biofuel power plants
Help preserve the region’s cultural heritage of family Help preserve the region’s cultural heritage of family farms and rural entrepreneurshipfarms and rural entrepreneurship
Link agriculture to new technologies (biofuels, Link agriculture to new technologies (biofuels, cellulose derivatives) to expand opportunities for the cellulose derivatives) to expand opportunities for the next generation of farmersnext generation of farmers
Goals of BRAC RTF Goals of BRAC RTF Farmland Protection Farmland Protection
InitiativesInitiatives
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Position producers to succeed in the emerging ‘buy Position producers to succeed in the emerging ‘buy local’ environment, including growth in organic food local’ environment, including growth in organic food markets and greenhouse gas emission offsets as a markets and greenhouse gas emission offsets as a tradable agricultural commoditytradable agricultural commodity
Preserve Working Lands near Fort Bragg (Compatible Preserve Working Lands near Fort Bragg (Compatible Use for Mission Sustainment)Use for Mission Sustainment)
Help protect North Carolina’s ‘Green Infrastructure’Help protect North Carolina’s ‘Green Infrastructure’
Goals of BRAC RTF Goals of BRAC RTF Farmland Protection Farmland Protection
InitiativesInitiatives
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Community InvolvementCommunity Involvement
Community involvement is critical. Community involvement is critical. Identify specific problem areasIdentify specific problem areas
Integrate and augment existing planning efforts. Fully engage Integrate and augment existing planning efforts. Fully engage with local governments and regional plannerswith local governments and regional planners
Implement the Comprehensive Regional Growth PlanImplement the Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan
Understand and prepare for the economic impact and Understand and prepare for the economic impact and workforce requirements.workforce requirements.
Recognize Opportunities: new and expanding Recognize Opportunities: new and expanding businesses; housing and infrastructure.businesses; housing and infrastructure.
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QUESTIONS?
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BRAC RTF BRAC RTF Contact Info Contact Info
Executive Director: Paul Dordal Executive Director: Paul Dordal [email protected]@bracrtf.com Deputy Director: John Harbison Deputy Director: John Harbison [email protected]@bracrtf.com Regional Planner: Don Belk Regional Planner: Don Belk [email protected]@bracrtf.com Workforce Program Director: Steve Wilkins Workforce Program Director: Steve Wilkins [email protected]@bracrtf.com Program Mgr for Education: Dr. Jane Smith Program Mgr for Education: Dr. Jane Smith [email protected]@bracrtf.com Program Manager for Workforce: Tim Moore Program Manager for Workforce: Tim Moore [email protected]@bracrtf.com Executive Assistant: John Bellamy Executive Assistant: John Bellamy [email protected]@bracrtf.com Administrative Assistant: Renee Semient Administrative Assistant: Renee Semient [email protected]@bracrtf.com 910-436-1344: Website: 910-436-1344: Website: www.bracrtf.comwww.bracrtf.com
*Offices are located on Fort Bragg*Offices are located on Fort Bragg
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STRATEGIC FORCE... DECISIVE VICTORY
Ft. BRAGG/POPE AFB AMERICA’S 911
RAPID RESPONSE CAPABILITY
Ft. BRAGG/POPE AFB AMERICA’S 911
RAPID RESPONSE CAPABILITY