1. Region Demographics & Economic Trends Bruce Mills, Research Analyst Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments Phone: (803) 775-7381 Email: slresearch@slcog.org

2. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

3. Third Army transfer to Shaw AFB Total personnel: Between 1,400 and 1,500 soldiers, civilians and contractors. Payroll:1,200 Soldiers’ average salary: $85,000 ~ 109 Civilians’ average salary: $80,000 ~ 100 Contractors’ average salary: $80,000 TOTAL PAYROLL: Estimated $118.7 million When: Most movement between May and August 2011. BRAC deadline for transfers is Sept. 15, 2011. Projected Population influx: Between 4,900 to 5,700 people into Sumter and surrounding market, when including dependents. Source: Third Army

4. Note: Data excludes military; so the approximate 6,100 active-duty personnel at Shaw AFB aren’t included. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Local Employment Dynamics

6. “If real estate is location, location, location, then economic development in the new economy is education, education, education.” Dr. JOHN S. BUTLER Professor, University of Texas

7. Strong academic skills –Math and Math Reasoning –Science –Writing / Literacy Applied and social skills –Teamwork –Critical thinking / problem solving –Communication –Work ethic –Time management Tech-savvy RESULT = Creative and innovative workforce –Capacity to a) make improvements on the product and service line and b) conduct out-of-the-box breakthrough thinking if started fresh with the product or service. An entrepreneurial environment to meet customers’ needs in a unique and new way even if it means building whole new competencies. Skill sets for now and the future

8. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates

11. AverageEducational Career annual earningsattainmentearnings (40 years) $16,121/yrNo High School Diploma / GED$644,840 June ‘10 U.S. Unemployment Rate: 14.1% $24,572/yrHigh School Diploma / GED$982,880 $32,152/yrSome College, up to Assoc.$1,286,080 June ‘10 U.S. Unemployment Rate: 8.2% $45,678/yrBachelor Degree$1,827,120 $55,641/yrMaster Degree 4.4% $2,225,640 $86,833/yrDoctorate Degree$3,473,320 More Education = Job and Financial Security Source: U.S. Census 2000 2X

12. Competitive and growing jobs in future REGION Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses Truck Drivers Pharmacists Construction managers Dental assistants & hygienists Retail Supervisors/Managers STATE Registered Nurses Truck Drivers Pharmacists Sales Representatives Accountants & Auditors Lawyers Paralegals & Legal Assistants Loan Officers Executive secretaries & Administrative Assistants Network Systems & Data Communication Analysts Source: S.C. Department of Commerce, 2006-’16 projections Specific criteria met: Projected job growth during timeframe and salary must meet the current average regional or state threshold ($31,550 Region; $36,050 State).

13. Higher-wage jobs with good opportunities that don’t require a Bachelor’s Degree REGION Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics Correctional Officers & Jailers Customer Service Representatives Dental assistants & hygienists Fire Fighters Pharmacy Technicians Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses Retail Supervisors/Managers Truck Drivers Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Plant & System Operators STATE Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks Computer Support Specialists Correctional Officers & Jailers Dental assistants & hygienists EMTs and Paramedics Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants STATE cont’d Source: S.C. Department of Commerce, 2006-’16 projections These are “good” jobs with higher wages that don’t require a college degree that will have a significant number of opportunities in the coming years. Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors Legal Secretaries Machinists Maintenance & Repair Wkrs. Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Paralegals & Legal Assistants Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters Police officers Real Estate Brokers & Sales Agents Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses Sales Representatives Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades & Extraction Wkrs. Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping & Janitorial Wkrs. Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service & Groundskeeping Wkrs. Supervisors/Managers of Office & Administrative Support Wkrs. Retail Supervisors/Managers Team Assemblers Truck Drivers Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers

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