1. 1 Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base BRAC Regional Task Force (RTF) Community Planning for BRAC Implementation Executive Committee Meeting March 22, 2007

2. 2 Agenda Call to Order; Establish quorum; Approve minutes Call to Order; Establish quorum; Approve minutes Chairman’s comments Chairman’s comments Executive Director’s report Executive Director’s report OEA Program Manager OEA Program Manager Task 10 update Task 10 update 440 th Airlift Wing relocation status 440 th Airlift Wing relocation status Budget Budget Other discussion; adjourn Other discussion; adjourn

3. 3 Objectives Plan and prepare our communities for the changes due to BRAC and other transformation at Ft. Bragg Plan and prepare our communities for the changes due to BRAC and other transformation at Ft. Bragg Provide soldiers and their families with information about the region and North Carolina. Make them feel welcome! Promote North Carolina as a military- friendly state. Provide soldiers and their families with information about the region and North Carolina. Make them feel welcome! Promote North Carolina as a military- friendly state. Improve the quality of life for the military and our communities Improve the quality of life for the military and our communities Develop economic opportunities Develop economic opportunities

4. 4 BRAC RTF A Regional Approach BRAC RTF A Regional Approach Awarded a Federal Grant from DOD/OEA for a $1.16 million 2 yr program; 10% matching funds by Tier 1 counties; and $265,000 from the state (NEG) Awarded a Federal Grant from DOD/OEA for a $1.16 million 2 yr program; 10% matching funds by Tier 1 counties; and $265,000 from the state (NEG) End product: a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan End product: a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan Integrates the planning efforts into a documented, cohesive game plan for growth and development Integrates the planning efforts into a documented, cohesive game plan for growth and development Includes Implementation Plan and Action Steps Includes Implementation Plan and Action Steps Phase II RFP ready for review/approval today Phase II RFP ready for review/approval today

5. 5 Phase II Tasks and Working Groups Workforce impact/employment opportunities Workforce impact/employment opportunities Economic Impact Economic Impact Housing: on and off installation Housing: on and off installation Infrastructure: Public Works/Public Safety Infrastructure: Public Works/Public Safety Schools and Education Schools and Education Transportation (roads/rail/airline) Transportation (roads/rail/airline) Medical: on and off installation Medical: on and off installation Meetings/Conventions/Special Activities Meetings/Conventions/Special Activities Compatible Development, Environmental Compatible Development, Environmental Regional Communication and Coordination Regional Communication and Coordination Recreation, Parks, Arts and Culture Recreation, Parks, Arts and Culture

6. 6 Phase II RFP status Phase II RFP status RFP submitted by Novogradac is the result of Work Group meetings, in collaboration with BRAC RTF and the original Scope of Work for OEA grant RFP submitted by Novogradac is the result of Work Group meetings, in collaboration with BRAC RTF and the original Scope of Work for OEA grant Submitted for approval and distribution next week following OEA review. Submitted for approval and distribution next week following OEA review. Proposals submission deadline by April 30, 2007. Proposals submission deadline by April 30, 2007. Review and recommendation by Novogradac and RTF by May 15. Review and recommendation by Novogradac and RTF by May 15. May 17 full Board meeting for approval. May 17 full Board meeting for approval. Contract award by May 31, 2007. Contract award by May 31, 2007.

7. 7 BRAC RTF Economic and Workforce Development Initiatives

8. 8 U.S. Department of Labor Grant Program W orkforce I nnovation in R egional E conomic D evelopment

9. 9 Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Program $65 million program with up to $5 million per region. Third generation of grants. Piedmont Triad Partnership received first generation grant. $65 million program with up to $5 million per region. Third generation of grants. Piedmont Triad Partnership received first generation grant. BRAC RTF application submitted to NC DOC on Monday (March 20). Four Workforce Development Boards are co-leads. BRAC RTF application submitted to NC DOC on Monday (March 20). Four Workforce Development Boards are co-leads. Governor may submit up to two applications to US DOL by April 13. Governor may submit up to two applications to US DOL by April 13. Integrates workforce development, economic development and education at the regional level. Integrates workforce development, economic development and education at the regional level.

10. 10 Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Grant program Goal is to expand employment and advancement opportunities for workers in a regional economy! Goal is to expand employment and advancement opportunities for workers in a regional economy! Mandatory Partners: Workforce Development Boards; Education (including K-12, community colleges, and four year institutions). Many other stakeholders: Regional Business Leadership; Local companies; Economic Development Commissions Mandatory Partners: Workforce Development Boards; Education (including K-12, community colleges, and four year institutions). Many other stakeholders: Regional Business Leadership; Local companies; Economic Development Commissions State supported agencies: NCMBC; DSTA; Military Fdn State supported agencies: NCMBC; DSTA; Military Fdn Two stakeholder’s meetings to assist with application Two stakeholder’s meetings to assist with application

11. 11 Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Grant program Strategy One: Use the military growth and FORSCOM/USARC move as the catalyst to transform low income economies to higher paying defense and technology related jobs. Strategy One: Use the military growth and FORSCOM/USARC move as the catalyst to transform low income economies to higher paying defense and technology related jobs. Strategy Two : Create an All-American Center for Workforce Innovation and Regional Economic Development Strategy Two : Create an All-American Center for Workforce Innovation and Regional Economic Development

12. 12 Center of Innovation for Defense and Homeland Security All-American Center for Workforce Innovation and Regional Economic Development ALL-AMERICAN CENTER for WIRED Homeland Security Military Preparedness Strategic Defense Leadership Development Technology Innovation Enhanced Training and Simulation Cultural Resources Trades and Skilled Labor Green Tech Entrepreneurs Healthcare and Teaching Professionals Academic Enrichment Economic Growth Workforce Enhancement Talent Development Academic Development Economic Development Workforce Development

13. 13 ROBESON BLADEN SAMPSON MOORE LEE HARNETT SCOTLAND RICHMOND FT. BRAGG HOKECUMBERLAND MONTGOMERY All-American Center WIRED for Virtual Networking 8 Community Colleges 11 Joblink Career Centers 11 Public school systems NCMBC DSTA 5 Universities SBTDC

14. 14 Congressional Visit Four person delegation to Washington on Feb 28 Four person delegation to Washington on Feb 28 Focused on two high priority issues: Focused on two high priority issues: Funding shortfall for new schools of $184 million for military related students Funding shortfall for new schools of $184 million for military related students Security issue to fund widening Murchison Road to allow closing Bragg Boulevard. Security issue to fund widening Murchison Road to allow closing Bragg Boulevard. Good commitment to solving issues. Worth the visit. Good commitment to solving issues. Worth the visit.

15. 15 Activities and Meetings Work Group meetings: objective is to identify issues and discuss approach to solutions. Develop White papers for use at local, state and federal level. Work Group meetings: objective is to identify issues and discuss approach to solutions. Develop White papers for use at local, state and federal level. WIRED process: stakeholders and partners. WIRED process: stakeholders and partners. BRAC RTF Presentations. Get the word out! BRAC RTF Presentations. Get the word out! Coordinating with other military related & state organizations: NCMBC; DSTA; NCACMA; NC Mil Fdn; Gov/LTG; State agencies Coordinating with other military related & state organizations: NCMBC; DSTA; NCACMA; NC Mil Fdn; Gov/LTG; State agencies

16. 16 Regional Marketing Initiative Received $65,000 from CC WDB (NEG funds) to promote and market regional opportunities Received $65,000 from CC WDB (NEG funds) to promote and market regional opportunities Marketing Committee met Tuesday. Lee Anne Nance elected Chair. Marketing Committee met Tuesday. Lee Anne Nance elected Chair. Create Promotional materials for showcasing regional and county economic opportunities. Create Promotional materials for showcasing regional and county economic opportunities. Brochure; DVD; Website updates Brochure; DVD; Website updates Distribute to defense contractors and other companies considering moving to this region Distribute to defense contractors and other companies considering moving to this region

17. 17 Economic Development Status Greenfield is following up on BRAC RTF survey to 511 companies with FORSCOM/USARC contracts Greenfield is following up on BRAC RTF survey to 511 companies with FORSCOM/USARC contracts Received three potential clients out of first 12 who responded to survey. One is visiting the area next week. Received three potential clients out of first 12 who responded to survey. One is visiting the area next week. Requesting state funding for assessment of economic opportunities associated with FORSCOM/USARC move. Requesting state funding for assessment of economic opportunities associated with FORSCOM/USARC move. Creates a roadmap for building a defense cluster. Creates a roadmap for building a defense cluster. Promoting a more competitive state led effort Promoting a more competitive state led effort

18. 18 North Carolina has all the elements for developing a Defense Industry * Use FORSCOM as the focal point for establishing Defense as an Industry in North Carolina FORSCOM; USARC; USASOC; JSOC; and MARSOC have obligation authority FORSCOM; USARC; USASOC; JSOC; and MARSOC have obligation authority Military must become more lethal, less vulnerable High Tech Military must become more lethal, less vulnerable High Tech Research Triangle Park (NCTA) is partnering with the new Defense & Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA): Research Triangle Park (NCTA) is partnering with the new Defense & Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA): RTP and UNC R&D; RTP Foundations and Venture Capital RTP and UNC R&D; RTP Foundations and Venture Capital DOD programs: SBIRS; ACTDs; partnerships, grants DOD programs: SBIRS; ACTDs; partnerships, grants Army Research Office (ARO) in RTP can help create DOD and Industry partners Army Research Office (ARO) in RTP can help create DOD and Industry partners

19. 19 ELEMENTS OF A DEFENSE INDUSTRY IN NC NC Congressional Delegation State Level Governor/LT GovAgencies. General AssemblyDOC DOT DPI DoD Programs SBIRS UNIV/Contractor Grants/Programs Research Labs Partnerships RTP R&D NCTA Foundations (VC) Research ARO Fort Bragg FORSCOMUSASOC USARCJSOC BRAC RTF (11 Counties) NC MBC (Statewide) DSTA NC Advisory Council for Military Affairs Other Military Installations Camp LeJeune (Adding MARSOC ) Camp LeJeune (Adding MARSOC ) Seymour Johnson Seymour Johnson Cherry Point (Naval Aviation Depot) Cherry Point (Naval Aviation Depot) Elizabethtown Elizabethtown NC Military Foundation

20. 20 What’s Missing? Strategic planning is needed to establish a defense industry in North Carolina. Strategic planning is needed to establish a defense industry in North Carolina. A state level Office of Military Affairs would integrate and coordinate military related requirements. A state level Office of Military Affairs would integrate and coordinate military related requirements. Other states are organized and competitive. Other states are organized and competitive. Aggressive approach to attract corporate level defense contractors. Aggressive approach to attract corporate level defense contractors. RTP and UNC programs for military technology. RTP and UNC programs for military technology. Government, industry and academia research partnerships (CRDAs) should be established. Government, industry and academia research partnerships (CRDAs) should be established.

21. 21 Congressional Funding for BRAC Nine of 11 FY 2007 Appropriations Bills were not passed. $5.8 billion requested for BRAC added to CR. Nine of 11 FY 2007 Appropriations Bills were not passed. $5.8 billion requested for BRAC added to CR. $3.1 billion was cut from the CR, added to Supplemental for Military Operations $3.1 billion was cut from the CR, added to Supplemental for Military Operations Under consideration in the House/Senate Under consideration in the House/Senate $8 billion is in the DOD budget for fy 2008. $8 billion is in the DOD budget for fy 2008. Programs at Ft. Bragg are not yet significantly affected. Programs at Ft. Bragg are not yet significantly affected.

22. 22 DOD/OEA Update OEA Program Manager: David MacKinnon OEA Program Manager: David MacKinnon Asst OEA PM: Michael Wilson Asst OEA PM: Michael Wilson

23. 23 Task 10 Status Task 10: “Integrate Compatible Development and New Growth Requirements” contracted with RLUAC and CGIA. Task 10: “Integrate Compatible Development and New Growth Requirements” contracted with RLUAC and CGIA. CGIA is updating databases and maps for RLUAC and Sustainable Sandhills CGIA is updating databases and maps for RLUAC and Sustainable Sandhills RLUAC has started JLUS and two studies RLUAC has started JLUS and two studies GIS position is not in the state budget GIS position is not in the state budget

24. 24 Military Update New personnel projections: Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB New personnel projections: Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB Total growth increased by from 4417 to 6557. (military, DOD civilians and contractors. Total growth increased by from 4417 to 6557. (military, DOD civilians and contractors. 440 th Reserve Component Airlift Wing 440 th Reserve Component Airlift Wing Relocation briefings in Milwaukee on April 13/14. Volunteers to man a booth are requested. Handouts from counties are encouraged. Relocation briefings in Milwaukee on April 13/14. Volunteers to man a booth are requested. Handouts from counties are encouraged. 280 full time positions; 58 families are moving. The remainder will be hired locally. 280 full time positions; 58 families are moving. The remainder will be hired locally. Approximately 1500 traditional Reservists will be hired. Approximately 1500 traditional Reservists will be hired.

25. 25 Budget Mid-Carolina Council of Governments: Jim Caldwell update on status of payments Mid-Carolina Council of Governments: Jim Caldwell update on status of payments Budget request for fy2008. Budget request for fy2008.

26. 26 What funds are needed? Requesting state funding for Strategic Planning assistance for creating a defense cluster associated with FORSCOM opportunities: $250,000 Requesting state funding for Strategic Planning assistance for creating a defense cluster associated with FORSCOM opportunities: $250,000 Counties: Ten percent matching funds for OEA grant (currently $8,300 per year for two years). Counties: Ten percent matching funds for OEA grant (currently $8,300 per year for two years). County funding for the WIRED grant application: $7,000 for 7 Tier 1 = $49,000 County funding for the WIRED grant application: $7,000 for 7 Tier 1 = $49,000 County funding for initial consulting services for recruiting defense companies = $27,500 County funding for initial consulting services for recruiting defense companies = $27,500 Requesting county and state funding for fy 2008 for a regional economic developer position or function Requesting county and state funding for fy 2008 for a regional economic developer position or function

27. 27 BRAC RTF Contact Info Executive Director: Paul Dordal Pdordal@BRACRTF.COM Executive Director: Paul Dordal Pdordal@BRACRTF.COM Pdordal@BRACRTF.COM Regional Planner: Don Belk Dbelk@BRACRTF.COM Regional Planner: Don Belk Dbelk@BRACRTF.COM Dbelk@BRACRTF.COM Executive Assistant: John Bellamy Jbellamy@BRACRTF.COM Executive Assistant: John Bellamy Jbellamy@BRACRTF.COM Jbellamy@BRACRTF.COM 910-436-1344: Website: BRACRTF.COM 910-436-1344: Website: BRACRTF.COM *Offices are located in the Soldier Support Center on Fort Bragg *Offices are located in the Soldier Support Center on Fort Bragg

28. 28 BRAC RTF QUESTIONS?

29. STRATEGIC FORCE... DECISIVE VICTORY Ft. BRAGG/POPE AFB AMERICA’S 911 RAPID RESPONSE CAPABILITY Ft. BRAGG/POPE AFB AMERICA’S 911 RAPID RESPONSE CAPABILITY