1. Paul Dordal Executive Director Executive Committee Meeting 16 April 2009

2. Chairman and Executive Director Establish a quorum. Old Business: Approve minutes from March 19 meeting. New Business: Chairman Tim McNeill Remarks

3. Hired Director of Business Development Defense Business Association Meeting – 14 Apr NC Center for Defense & Homeland Security Mtg – 15 Apr NCSU Economic Development Award – 20 Apr State Level Meetings and Coordination Executive Director’s Report

4. State Level Meetings Dempsey Benton, Dir., Financial Responsibility - March 23 Governor Perdue & Military Commanders – 27 March Roger Shackelford – 27 March Community Conversation Forum – 6 April NC Homeland Security, Military & Veteran’s Affairs – 8 April Executive Director’s Report

5. Action Item ACTION ITEM: Request approval to purchase 1,000 DVDs of the All-American Defense Corridor video at a total cost of $3,680 plus tax from Marketing Funds

6. Strategy 1 Update Wayne Freeman President TDA, Inc

7. Working Lands Protection Program Update Grace Lawrence Program Director WLPP

8. Workforce Demonstration Program Dr. Jane Smith Program Manager for Education

9. WDP Education and Workforce Steering Group Groups were merged and first videoconference meeting held 3/24 Five participating sites around region Entrepreneurial focus Next meeting: 4/28 with several more sites. Key agenda items: WDP Updates; Security Clearance; Summer Youth Employment Programs

10. FSU / UNC-P Study Status Project work well underway Initial step is to identify barriers that might prevent the socially and economically disadvantaged populations from benefiting from BRAC-related and other opportunities Regional Visioning Summit on 3/20 – 72 participants Lee County Focus Session on 4/8 – 20 participants Hoke 4/17; Montgomery 4/20; Robeson 4/22; Bladen 4/29 Focus group input plus data collection and interpretation will lead to a strategic action plan and recommendations 10

11. Education Program Update Distribution of Golden LEAF funded i3D portable theatres April 21 and 23 NC STEM Community Collaborative progress Pilot Circuit The Monitor Group Going to Denver for Lunch Briefing Senior Spouse VTC - April 21

12. Workforce Demonstration Program Erik Wells Program Manager for IT

13. Status Report : Pipeline NC Project Fadra Nally Project Manager Futures, Inc.

14. Impact of Military Growth on LEAs Wayne Freeman President TDA, Inc

15. Outreach and Marketing Programs Renee Lane Communications and Outreach Coordinator

16. Outreach and Marketing Programs Websites Trade Shows

17. 2009 FORSCOM/USARC Relocation Fair John Bellamy Executive Assistant

18. BRAC RTF Move Update John Harbison Deputy Director

19. DISCUSSION ADJOURN 19

20. BRAC RTF Executive Director: Paul Dordal Deputy Director: John Harbison Regional Planner: Don Belk Executive Assistant: John Bellamy Program Manager for Education: Jane Smith Program Manager for Workforce and Economic Development: Tim Moore IT Program Manager: Erik Wells Communications & Outreach Coordinator: Renee Lane Administrative Assistant: Renee Siemiet Director of Business Development: Joy Thrash Phone: (910) 436-1344 or (910) 436-1345 Website: www.bracrtf.com Contact: admin@bracrtf.comadmin@bracrtf.com Offices are located in the Old Bowley School (Randolph & Knox) on Ft Bragg 20

21. Budget Update Marketing funds Current Balance: $115,000 Obligated: $40,000 Available: $75,000 OEA – New Grant approved January 26, 2009 Total amount:$1,656,250 Non-Fed matching: $165,625 (total – all 7 Tier 1 counties) County matching: $23,661

22. Budget Updates DOL Obligated Funds (to end of grant-6/30/10): Salaries/admin expenses: $947,500 TDA Contract $250,000 FSU Contract $84,000 Futures Contract$1,100,000 Purchase 1 - i3D system $19,788 TOTAL:$2,401,288

23. “All American Military Business Park ”

24. Executive Director’s Report NC Center for Defense and Homeland Security

25. FSU: R&D/ D&S (5 universities) - Electron Probe Microscope - Human Factors - Defense Intelligence, management & security programs - Healthcare, nursing, behavioral sciences - HBCU - Entrepreneur Center - Small Business Development NC Center for Defense Innovation “Homeland Security, Intelligence, Technology, Workforce, Sustainability” FTCC: Workforce/ i3D (8CCs) - i3D Virtual College Center - Virtual network and partnership with other CC’s & Universities - Enhanced Training and Simulation - Military related curriculum - Technology Connection - Military Business Center (co-locate?) All American Center for Workforce Innovation - Educational Programs - HUB- FTCC: Community Colleges & Universities - Pipeline for Workforce - Defense Business Association Partnership for Defense Innovation - Defense Security Technology Accelerator - Federal Wireless Lab -Technology Connection - USASOC requirements *Draft Concept 8/8/2008 BRAC RTF *Photo of Biotech Center in RTP used as an illustration Center for Sustainability - Sustainable Fort Bragg - Sustainable Sandhills - Environmental and regional planning

26. Step 1: ID Target Industries Infrastructure Construction and skilled trades; warehouses and storage space Access Control: biometrics, facility, system and network access Information Security: sensitive and secure information and infrastructure, encryption for storage and transmission Battlefield Technologies Sensors and unmanned vehicles: information gathering and task execution Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) Personal protection: physical protection with smart capabilities, monitoring and freedom of movement Performance enhancement: mental and physical stamina Energy: more efficient and renewable sources; less size and weight

27. Project Process Step 1: Identify target industries Step 2: Conduct occupational analysis Step 3: Identify regional assets Step 4: Identify regional gaps Step 5: Develop strategic plan/implementation matrix

28. Workforce Demonstration Program Strategy One – Utilize the growth at Ft. Bragg as the catalyst to build Defense & Homeland Security industry sectors: Thorough resource mapping and analysis of emerging occupational and academic demands; gap analysis of existing and projected workforce requirements Strategy Two – Establishment of the All-American Center for Workforce Innovation as the transformational mechanism to create specific career tracks to meet the needs of emerging industries 28

29. Project Process (Strategy 1) Step 1: Identify target industries Step 2: Conduct occupational analysis Step 3: Identify regional assets Step 4: Identify regional gaps Step 5: Develop strategic plan and implementation matrix

30. Which industries support a D&HS cluster? Step 1: ID Target Industries

31. Professional/Technical Services Consulting services (Management/Technical/Process/Logistics) Computer systems design/Custom Computer Services (e.g. Training and simulation) Management training Research and development Manufacturing and Repair of Mobile Devices and Battlefield Vehicles Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance Navigational, measuring, electro-medical, and control Instruments manufacturing Motor and generator manufacturing

32. Step 1: Identify Target Industries (Existing and Emerging) Manufacturing and Repair Electronic equipment repair Computer peripheral mfg. Measuring and controlling device mfg. Motor and generator mfg. Professional/Technical Services Technical Consulting services Process and logistics consulting Computer systems design Management training Physical, engineering & biological research DOD Programs, R&D, & Military Requirements

33. Step 2: Conduct Occupational Analysis Targeted industry occupation needs ( under development) FORSCOM/USARC Contractors Education, training, and distance learning IT services Administrative services Logistics Management/consulting/strategic planning services Operation and maintenance services

34. Step 3: Identify Regional Assets Human Capital Colleges and Universities K-12 Schools Research and Development Connective Organizations Industrial Base Physical Infrastructure Quality of Life

35. Step 1: ID Target Industries Infrastructure Construction and skilled trades; warehouses and storage space Access Control: biometrics, facility, system and network access Information Security: sensitive and secure information and infrastructure, encryption for storage and transmission Battlefield Technologies Sensors and unmanned vehicles: information gathering and task execution Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) Personal protection: physical protection with smart capabilities, monitoring and freedom of movement Performance enhancement: mental and physical stamina Energy: more efficient and renewable sources; less size and weight

36. Workforce Demonstration Program Strategy One – Utilize the growth at Ft. Bragg as the catalyst to build Defense & Homeland Security industry sectors: Thorough resource mapping and analysis of emerging occupational and academic demands; gap analysis of existing and projected workforce requirements Strategy Two – Establishment of the All-American Center for Workforce Innovation as the transformational mechanism to create specific career tracks to meet the needs of emerging industries 36

37. Project Process (Strategy 1) Step 1: Identify target industries Step 2: Conduct occupational analysis Step 3: Identify regional assets Step 4: Identify regional gaps Step 5: Develop strategic plan and implementation matrix

38. Which industries support a D&HS cluster? Step 1: ID Target Industries

39. Professional/Technical Services Consulting services (Management/Technical/Process/Logistics) Computer systems design/Custom Computer Services (e.g. Training and simulation) Management training Research and development Manufacturing and Repair of Mobile Devices and Battlefield Vehicles Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance Navigational, measuring, electro-medical, and control Instruments manufacturing Motor and generator manufacturing

40. Step 2: Conduct Occupational Analysis Targeted industry occupation needs (under development) FORSCOM/USARC Contractors Education, training, and distance learning IT services Administrative services Logistics Management/consulting/strategic planning services Operation and maintenance services

41. Step 3: Identify Regional Assets Human Capital Colleges and Universities K-12 Schools Research and Development Connective Organizations Industrial Base Physical Infrastructure Quality of Life

42. GAPS Step 4: Identify Regional Gaps

43. Action Item Proposal: Request approval to purchase a mobile i3D telepodium (upscale video conferencing capability) for our pilot ‘circuit’ program at Pine Forest High School. This unit would be loaned to Pine Forest until they can fund another one ACTION: Approve purchase up to $40,000 plus tax and shipping (DOL funds) for i3D telepodium

44. 44 NC Center for Defense & Homeland Security Purpose: Establish a statewide authority to develop the framework, coordination and intellectual capital for growing and supporting Defense and Homeland Security industries and business in North Carolina. Function: Understand and go after DOD and HS program dollars!

45. 45 PURPOSE and 2 KEY GOALS Purpose: Organize the state effort to increase DOD and HS dollars spent in North Carolina 1. D&HS Program Dollars: Serve as a focal point and clearing house for aligning and connecting North Carolina companies, institutions and assets with current and future DOD and DHS program requirements. 2. Identify key industry skills and develop the standards necessary to educate and train a skilled workforce and develop the intellectual capital needed by D&HS companies in the future

46. 46 Primary Functions Establish and Grow D&HS Industries and jobs in NC: Coordinate and provide the support necessary to attract, start or grow D&HS companies in NC Provide strategic planning to organize and effectively align existing NC D&HS related assets and state funded organizations to make the state as competitive as possible in the areas of acquisition & procurement, research & development and growing D&HS business

47. 47 Primary Functions Establish a Skilled and Trained Workforce: Serve as a clearing house and think tank for identifying emerging industry workforce skills and coordinating with educational entities to provide training Utilize workforce and educational programs established under the US DOL grant as the basis for workforce training. Expand the virtual network to all schools in the region to connect a distributed learning system across the educational spectrum. Expand to other regions.

48. 48 Additional Functions Establish a National Institute and Fusion Center for Advanced Visualization, Modeling and Simulation Serve as a Fusion Center for 3D simulation and modeling in a wide array of applications to include military and Homeland Security applications Become a national model for i3D modeling and simulating and for educating and training students in i3D and advanced visualization skills

49. 49 CENTER GOALS Meet the procurement and service needs of the six major military installations in North Carolina. Develop and supply new equipment as needed by the military at NC installations. Connect the capabilities and capacities of NC companies with D&HS acquisition and procurement needs Attract new D&HS related companies to North Carolina and create higher skilled higher paying jobs Ensure the long term sustainability of our military installations

50. 50 Additional Functions Small business, Entrepreneur, Idea and Innovation Center Regional planning, smart growth and sustainability Economic Development Legislative and grant section

51. GAP Step 5: Develop Strategic Plan and Implementation

52. ACTION ITEM: Request the Executive Committee approve and recommend board approval for the Executive Director and Chairman to use US DOL grant funds not to exceed $90K for the next phase of implementing Strategy I actions to include comprehensive development of the concept for a NC Center for Defense and Homeland Security. ACTION ITEM

53. 53 Ex-Officio: NC Military Foundation, TDA, DSTA, NCMBC, Department of Commerce, Fort Bragg, and Business (L-3 + 1) RTF Board Economic Developers Workforce Development Board Universities Community Colleges K-12 BladenGreg Taylor Dana Powell* Cumberland Geneva Mixon Frank Trapp & Curtis Charles Bob Ervin (AACWI) Paula Shambach Harnett Denise Day** Dr. Vera Jones Hoke * Andrena Scott Lee ** T.E. (Bud) Marchant Montgomery Jackie Morris Moore Ray Ogden Richmond Jim McCaskill Robeson * Charles Harrington Charles Chrestman SampsonJohn Blanton ** ScotlandLeon Butler *

54. The next Defense Business Association (DBA) meeting is scheduled for April 14 th at 10:00 am and will be held immediately after the Economic Developers (ED) meeting, which is scheduled for 9:00am. Dale Carroll, the new deputy secretary of NC Department of Commerce will attend the Economic Developers meeting and will be available to network with DBA attendees following the ED meeting Due to an anticipated large turnout – the Airborne & Special Operations Museum (ASOM) is the location of the meeting Defense Business Association

55. Career Exploration & Talent Acquisition Platform STRATEGY TWO: BRAC RTF Board approved up to $1.1M to design and deploy a regional career and talent supply platform Key Features: Self-assessment; Career Exploration; Educational Linkage; and Job Connection Regional, customized, and transformational Fills gap between $30K and $100K jobs Goal: Live by August

56. Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan: Implementation Phase Update Donald R. Belk Regional Planner Regional Planning

57. RFPs under development & review RFP topical areas: Transportation: sub-area transportation model; airport needs study; rail study Infrastructure, Energy, Solid Waste Healthcare Regional Strategy for Sustainable Growth CRGP Implementation Phase: Update

58. ACTION ITEM: BRAC RTF MOVE BRAC RTF must move off-post by 30 Jun 2009 Alternative space narrowed down to the following: Rent approximately 2500 sq ft @ $14/sq ft ($3000/mo) Repair recently-acquired FTCC facility ACTION: Allow Executive Director with Board Chairman approval to determine which facility best meets BRAC RTF needs and either expense up to $15,000 in repair costs or obtain one-year rental lease at up to $3000/mo. Costs will be prorated between OEA and DOL grants.

59. Budget Update