Economic Development Partnership for North Carolina Creation and Retention of High-quality and High-growth jobs John Lassiter Board Chair– December 2014

 Chris Chung – CEO effective (1/12/15)  John Skvarla – Sec of Commerce (1/1/15)  17 Member Board  EDAC – Michael Smith – Chair  Business Advisory Council - John Lassiter - December 2014 EDPNC New Team

 Strategic Plan  Proactive Business Development Team  Lead Generation  Project Management  Metrics Business Recruitment VP David Spratley John Lassiter Board Chair– December 2014

 Targeted Clusters and Branding  Business Climate  Innovation and Entrepreneurship  Talent and Retiree Attraction  Education and Workforce Development  Rural Prosperity  Community Development  Structure and Metrics John Lassiter Board Chair– December 2014 Jobs Plan

 Existing Business Support  Workforce Training  Infrastructure and Regulatory Assistance  Supply Chain Support and Financing  International Trade/Export Assistance  Marketing Plans and Research  BLNC – Small Business Support  Metrics Global Business Services VP John Loyack John Lassiter Board Chair– December 2014

 Consumer advertising and promotions  Recruitment of sporting events  Technical assistance  Comprehensive state-wide marketing  Metrics Tourism and Marketing VP Wit Tuttell John Lassiter Board Chair– December 2014

 Weston Parkway – Cary  Services Agreement with Dept. of Commerce  Integrated Sales and Marketing team  Lead Generators  Project Managers  Travel and Tourism Professionals  Business Services John Lassiter Board Chair– December 2014 EDPNC is Open for Business