Wayne County, NC reports a great year. Healthy job creation and capital investment reported in 2014.

1. 2014 Year End Update

2. Strategic PlanYear 5 (2014)
• Product Development
• Education &Workforce Development
• External Marketing & Recruitment
• Retention & Expansion
• SJAFB
• Investor Relations & Development

3. Acquired 45 Acres of Industrial Property in the Mt. Olive Industrial Property
45.75
acres
Product Development

4. •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

5. 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 Costs
Desktop Reviews
Soil Borings
Geotechnical Reports
Brownfield Studies
Phase 1 Environmental Studies
Phase 2 Environmental Studies
Product Development

6. •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

7. 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.”

8. 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

9. Expanded Marketing Presence Through
Local, Regional, & National Advertising
2014 Year End Review
Marketing & Recruitment

10. Redesigned Website to Market to Site Selectors
www.waynealliance.org
Marketing & Recruitment

11. Marketing & Recruitment
Development of Website to Market Mount Olive Shell Building
www.mtoliveshellbuilding.com

12. 500+ Connections
226 Likes694 Followers
1,868 Views
Increased Program Awareness Through
Proactive Social Media Activity
Marketing & Recruitment

13. •Funded and Participated in 26 Lead Generation Conference Calls
With Lead Generation Firm
•Toronto Lead Generation Mission Trip with State, Impact Wayne, and Utility Allies
Marketing & Recruitment

14. 2011-2015 Project Inquiries and/or Visits
Approximately 50 – Averaging 10 yearly
Marketing & Recruitment
Project Types
Bio Mass
Solar
Composite Mfg
Distribution
Aerospace
Fuel & Ethanol Refinery
Pharmaceuticals
Food Processing
Chemical Mfg
Cotton
Carbon Fiber Textiles
Trade Shows
Bio Conference
Medical Device
Auto Manufacturing
Mission Trips
Toronto
Texas

15. •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 Certification
testing for active military and dependents
•Track exiting military and those who plan to stay in Wayne County
and how they can positively impact our local workforce
• Sponsor SJAFB B-Course Training Socials
Seymour Johnson

16. Assisted Several Industries in Expansion Efforts
Retention & Expansion

17. •Maintained Industry Visits to Address
Needs of Local Industries
•Monitored Industry Activity through
Online Early Warning System
•Implemented and Funded a
Comprehensive Wage & Benefit Study
•Investigated Rail Accessibility for Expansion Needs
•Worked with Marketing Arm to Deliver Industry Announcements
•Continue to work with Regional and State Partners
On Expansion and Relocation Projects
Retention & Expansion

18. Show Appreciation through Annual Industry Appreciation Week
Retention & Expansion
Golf Tournament
SJAFB Tour
Appreciation Luncheon
Industry of the Year
Unchiyama America, Inc.
Why Wayne Works Award
Turner Equipment Company

19. Wayne County’s
Unemployment Rate
2013- 7.0
2014 – 5.7
Retention & Expansion

20. 2013 Year End Review
GODWIN
DOOR
ACX
12 jobs
Eaton Bussman
123 jobs
Sunburst
77 jobs
ACME
40 jobs
Closings
Retention & Expansion

21. New Investment
$40,397,000
Jobs Created
319
2014 Summary
Retention & Expansion

22. Job Growth
2014: 319
2013: 665
2012: 326
2011: 605
Total: 1,915
Campaign to Date

23. 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

24. Wayne County’s
Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence