Building the Global City of the Future How do we do this? Global Competitiveness Summit and Advanced Manufacturing Awards March 12, 2014

… by developing the Charlotte region as a global hub of commerce

Charlotte as a global region Build on the assets of the Charlotte area to expand our regional vision of economic success. Three Global Summits where leaders in the region developed and began implementing the global vision. ~

Charlotte as a global region Global Vision The economic vision for the Charlotte region’s future is to become “a global hub of commerce”: a great inland port city leveraging its financial, energy, healthcare, educational, entrepreneurial, manufacturing, and logistical resources to world prominence ~

Charlotte as a global region Expand on dominant economic base of finance, energy, healthcare and education Include greater focus on manufacturing, transportation and logistics, entrepreneurialism, and education Established a Global Vision Leadership Group ~

Charlotte as a global region How will we do this? 1. “Create things” better than our competitors by adopting entrepreneurialism and innovation as prominent and core values of the region. ~

Charlotte as a global region How will we do this? 2. “Make things” better than our competitors by growing our advanced manufacturing and export base and providing these businesses with world class employees through exemplary education and training. ~

Charlotte as a global region How will we do this? 3. “Move things” faster and cheaper than our competitors through the new intermodal center at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. ~

Charlotte as a global region Must have knowledgeable and skilled workers K-12, community colleges, and universities will provide a “workforce development plan” for preparing people in manufacturing, transportation and logistics, entrepreneurial and education jobs UNC Charlotte is the lead for research, technology transfer, and new business incubation ~

How will we measure success? By 2014, an Economic Development Director of the Airport will be in place. By 2020, the Charlotte region will have increased its advanced manufacturing and technologies base by 25%. By 2020, the Charlotte region will have recruited 25% more foreign companies. ~

How will we measure success? By 2020, regional small business development centers will be producing 25% more new business start-ups. By 2020, we will see a 25% increase in transportation and logistics business. By 2020, regional exports will have increased by 25%. By 2020, regional education institutions will have increased student completion by 50%. ~

Charlotte as a global region Leadership is key “The combined effect of the forces within big cities, great colleges and powerful local leaders will provide the next economic breakthrough.” Adapted from “The Coming Jobs War” by Jim Clifton. ~

Charlotte as a global region How to get involved Determine how you and your organization can support and benefit from this bold and exciting vision. Attend upcoming global vision events. Communicate the vision – visit for more resources~

Charlotte as a global region Participants’ pre-Summit survey responses for desired take-aways of this Summit included: 1.Network among leaders in advancing the global vision 2.Learn best practices in manufacturing 3.Focus on talent pipeline for skilled workers 4.Discuss pro-business policies and supports ~

Upcoming Events May 13 – Think Global, Act Global Small Business Conference (CPCC and partners) May 21 – Apprenticeship and Workplace Learning Conference (CPCC and partners) October – Discover Global Markets (U.S. Commercial Service and partners)

New Courses at CPCC June 2014 Going Global: Exporting is Possible, Profitable and Patriotic Global Marketing: Understanding Culture Essentials of Global Trade Financing