Fayetteville State University (FSU) University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) Mr. Floyd Shorter, PI Dr. Assad Tavakoli, Co-PI The Economic Impact of BRAC on the 11 Member Counties Bridging the Gap for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Populations

Purpose To Prepare and Benefit Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Populations (Urban and Rural)

Bladen Cumberland Harnett Hoke Lee Montgomery Moore Richmond Robeson Sampson Scotland Member Counties

Project Team Principal Investigator Mr. Floyd Shorter Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Assad Tavakoli Project Manager Dr. Pamela Jackson Faculty Research Scientists Dr. Aghajanian, Dr. Nijhawan, Dr. Miah, Dr. Spillan, and Dr. Wane Graduate Student Research Associates

Advisory Committee Representatives from the 11 County Regions BRAC Representatives Community Colleges Government Offices Community Stakeholders Workforce Development Boards Department of Social Services County Commissioners Minority and Tribal Organizations

Research Process 1: Profile of Socially and Economically Disadvantaged 2: BRAC Opportunities Identification of Gap 3: Existing Assets and Resources4: Recommendations to Close the Gap 5: Follow - Up

Implementation Schedule 1: Profile of Socially and Economically Disadvantaged 2: BRAC Opportunities

Implementation Schedule Identification of Gap

Implementation Schedule 3: Existing Assets and Resources 4: Recommendations to Close the Gap 5: Follow - Up

BRAC Impact Study Project Start-UpEconomic Profile Final SummitAction Planning & Implementation February – March 2009 March – May 2009 June 2009July 2009 PURPOSEPURPOSE Identify Issues that impact readiness Participate in BRAC related opportunities Present strategies to leverage regional resources Develop and strengthen sector Compile action plan Implementation steps ACTIVITYACTIVITY Sponsor visioning summit Final Summit Complete action plan Summary Schedule

Q & A The Economic Impact of BRAC on the 11 Member Counties Bridging the Gap for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Populations