1. The North Carolina Center for Global Logistics

2. A collaboration between twenty two Colleges, Universities and Community Colleges, fourteen local and regional economic development agencies and a multitude of local, regional and national Transportation and Logistics entities. Manages the Virtual Campus “4 Core” Logistics Curriculum Manages the “Piedmont Triad Regional Logistics Campus Project” North Carolina Center for Global Logistics

3. “4 Core” Curriculum (In place and operating) Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Warehousing & Distribution Database Management Fully Articulated with 8 Institutions “Regional Logistics Campus” Project All Institutions to offer the “4 Core” Classes Each Institution will have a “Unique” Logistics Niche Curriculum North Carolina Center for Global Logistics

4. Provides: Education in Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Research Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting Subject Matter Expertise for Economic Developers in Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain

5. ECU UNCC Wilkes CC

6. North Carolina Center for Global Logistics Higher Educational Partners Core Institutions – Articulated Davidson CCC GTCC FTCC NCA&T Randolph CC Rockingham CC UNCG External Partners in Process East Carolina University UNC – Charlotte Wilkes CCC In Region Partnering Institutions Bennett College Elon University Greensboro College Guilford College High Point University Montgomery CC Piedmont CC Salem College Surry CC UNC – School of the Arts Wake Forest WSSU

7. The NCCGL plays a role in the recruitment and retention of businesses in the Piedmont Triad region by: - Managing the Piedmont Triad’s Logistics and Aerotropolis Initiatives - Providing current Transportation and Logistics Industry Information - Advocating for improved business conditions for regional Transportation and Logistics Industries - Marketing the Piedmont Triad Region at Trade Shows and Conferences - Working with the regional Economic Development Advisory Council to generate recruitment leads for regional economic developers - Consistantly working to develop the highest skilled workforce in the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry. Recruitment and Retention

8. North Carolina Center for Global Logistics Established as a 501c3 LLC Has been Trade Marked Has a Board of Directors comprised of: 5 Regional educational institutions 5 Regional Economic Development Presidents 3 Regional Industry Professionals Has startup funding for 2 years

9. North Carolina Center for Global Logistics

10. The new 97,000 square foot facility is currently under construction on Guilford Technical Community College’s new 100 acre Logistics campus. Includes conference capability, a teaching warehouse, research facilities, flex-labs and more. Coordinates the collaborative logistics programs and research assets of 13 four-year colleges and universities and 9 community colleges as well as national logistics industry experts. Planned and featured programs in standard logistics, distribution & supply chain as well as life sciences supply chain, global logistics culture, logistics technology, aviation and others. Will be the most comprehensive logistics educational and research facility in existence.

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12. Piedmont Triad Regional Logistics Initiative Two Major Initiatives The Piedmont Triad Aerotropolis Project The North Carolina Center for Global Logistics VISION STATEMENT In 2-3 years, the Piedmont Triad Region will be recognized as the fastest growing, most business friendly global logistics center on the US East Coast. Our Airports will become hubs for international airfreight. Manufacturers/Distributors will establish and grow manufacturing and warehousing operations for both domestic and international distribution and we will be known globally for our logistics education curriculum.

13. Piedmont Triad Aerotropolis Project Update of Top Priorities Strategic Vision/Coordinated Action – PTP, ALB, NCCGL, PTI, PART, more Regional Master Plan – Land & Infrastructure Committee, “7 Portals Group” Human Capital – NC Center for Global Logistics Marketing/Recruitment – PTP, EDAC

14. Piedmont Triad Aerotropolis Project Marketing/Branding Designated “Aerotropolis” by Dr. John Kasarda Designated “Aerotropolis” by Gov’s Logistics Task Force Lead/Job creation in conjunction with the regional Economic Development Alliance Coordinating with PTP Collateral creation Familiarization Tour for Consultants Land and Infrastructure Coordination Land & Infrastructure Resources Committee (LIRC) = Product Coordination with Regional Sustainability Grant Project Coordination with Regional Planning Groups Coordination with PTI Master Plan Coordination with Gov’s Logistics Task Force “7 Portals Committee