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History of the Baldwin County EDA Formed 1994, 501c6 An “alliance” of County government 14 Municipalities 5 Chambers 8 Industrial Development Boards 100+ Private Investors

BCEDA Purpose Facilitate and initiate the growth of high paying jobs and corporate capital investment Develop a diversified resilient economy Advocate for a pro-business attitude and environment Provide county-wide overview and coordination/involvement in issues which will affect the long term viability and quality of life of Baldwin County Provide a link between corporate entities and workforce development agents

BCEDA Focus Business recruitment Support existing business Encourage and help entrepreneurs Community Development/Infrastructure Workforce development and recruiting

BCEDA Board of Directors 17 voting members 3 appointed by each Chamber 2 Chamber Presidents Staggered 3 year terms Various representatives that have stake in ED 2 ex-officio members A County Commissioner A Mayor Meetings are held every other month

BCEDA Board of Directors Why has it worked? At board meetings or project meetings, everyone puts on their “Baldwin County hat” Diversified leadership backgrounds Non-political Strategic mission and focus Chambers of Commerce provide the local foundation

Our Approach to Economic Development Workforce Development Existing Business Marketing/ Recruiting

Key Target Industries Aerospace/Aviation Innovative Industries – IT, Film, and other White Collar Industries Advanced Manufacturing Distribution/Logistics

BCEDA Project Manager Responsibilities Recruitment Lead Generation Project Management Business Development Existing Industry Existing Industry Visits Expansions Tax Abatement/Incentive Facilitation Community Infrastructure AdvantageSite Process Industrial Development Boards Other Research Web Development Property Database

South Alabama Megasite One of the largest megasites available in the U.S. 2,362 developable acres on 3,009 acre site Owned and controlled by the Baldwin County Commission Rail served- CSX Mainline Direct I-65 and Hwy 287 frontage One of the largest megasites available in the U.S. 2,362 developable acres on 3,009 acre site Owned and controlled by the Baldwin County Commission Rail served- CSX Mainline Direct I-65 and Hwy 287 frontage

SITE OUTLINE CSX RAILROAD I-65 INTERSTATE SITE OUTLINE CSX RAILROAD I-65 INTERSTATE AERIAL MAP SOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITE

Certified Megasite Shovel-ready: CSX/McCallum Sweeney and certified. Designated as an AdvantageSite by EDPA Shovel-ready: CSX/McCallum Sweeney and certified. Designated as an AdvantageSite by EDPA

Mobile Regional: 41 miles Brookley Field- 38 miles Port of Mobile- 32 miles Pensacola Airport- 62 miles Pensacola Port- 65 miles INTERSTATES SOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITE INTERSTATES SOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITE Proximity Map

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