1. Creating the Environment for a BioScience Ecosystem

2. Prince William County Snapshot  Less than 20 miles from Washington, DC  Access to 75% of Northern VA’s 1.1M workforce - within a short commute  20 minutes drive from Dulles International Airport  Reverse commute along two interstates I-95 & I-66  2 nd largest County in the Commonwealth of Virginia  AAA bond rating from all 3 rating agencies  Home to Marine Corps Base Quantico  Population median age of 33 years  $93,744 Median household income  Low Unemployment rate – (4.8% as of Feb. 2014)  116,477 At-place employment (as of Sept. 2013)  #8 Nationwide for job growth (CNN Money 2013)

3. “Prince William County likes to give companies the royal treatment, and it shows.” - CNN Money Cost competitive in the National Capital Region Existing office, flex, industrial and data center facilities Available large acreage sites for development Redevelopment opportunities along I-95 corridor and in Innovation Park 7 VRE stops on two rail lines Quick access to Dulles International, Reagan National and Manassas Regional Airports I-95 corridor bookended by Marine Corps Base Quantico to the south and Fort Belvoir to the north Virginia’s 2 nd largest and 4 th fastest growing county Versatile & Cost-effective Location Options

4. Business Proposition Prince William county’s Innovation Park is the most central location to the fundamental resources needed by the BioScience industry in the Greater Washington DC area.

5. Talent Pipeline Prince William County is centrally located to major research institutions producing both laboratory talent and business resources.

6. STEM Education Programs – Building the Pipeline K-12  Prince William County’s K-12 curriculum ensures that students are well equipped to participate fully in an increasingly knowledge-based society.  Students are exposed at every level to the fundamentals of life sciences, physical science, earth science, biology and chemistry, computer / information technology and engineering mathematics. STEM capabilities are further enhanced through special programs such as: SySTEMic Solutions:  Aims to develop a sustainable STEM pipeline in Northern Virginia.  Engages students in elementary school and inspires them to continue to pursue STEM education in high school, college and in the workforce through collaboration with schools, businesses and community organizations.  Today, the program impacts 4,000 students in Prince William area schools and it is projected to reach 40,000 K-12 students across Northern Virginia by 2016. The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park  Provides hands-on training from teachers and mentors from the professional science community to qualified juniors seeking a head start on a career in science, technology, engineering, math or medicine.  Provides internships with leading technology companies. Northern Virginia Community College  Northern Virginia Community College offers a host of STEM programs and courses that not only prepare graduates for continued studies but also for immediate employment.

7. Innovation Park

8. ~221 acres of county owned land

9. Prince William Science Accelerator at Innovation Park Building Features 9 wet labs ranging from 439 sf –1141 sf 4 labs with fume hoods Each lab has a separate office area 2 conference rooms Kitchen Mail room with scanner / copier Backup Generator Cyberlocks Showers Prince William County is home to the only public-private, commercially available wet lab spaces in Northern Virginia. Common Laboratory Equipment Autoclave Glassware washer DI water Ice machine Moveable biosafety cabinets Refrideration Complimentary one-year VA BIO membership

10. Patient Resources Washington DC George Washington University Hospital Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Medstar Washington Hospital Center Sibley Memorial Hospital Howard University Hospital Virginia (except Prince William County) Inova Fairfax Hospital University of Virginia Medical Hospital Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Prince William County is home to two major hospital networks. Additional hospitals located within the Region:

11. Robust Fiber & Power Deployment

12. Transportation & Accessibility TO FROM IADDCABOSTONNEW YORK IAD--1325 DCA--44101 BOSTON1343-- NEW YORK2691-- Number of Non-stop Flights to/from IAD & DCA to/from Boston & New York Drive times from the center of Prince William County to: National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD: 38mi/46mins Washington DC: 30mi/40mins Richmond, VA: 90mi/1hr 26mins Charlottesville, VA: 94mi/1hr 51mins Baltimore, MD: 67mi/1hr 21mins Blacksburg, VA: 239mi/3hr 58mins Research Triangle Park in Durham, NC: 246mi/3hr 45mins

13. Resource Network Financial Resources Angel network for entrepreneurs Venture Capital network for growth stage companies Business Resources Mason Enterprise Center University of Virginia Partnering meetings & sponsorship George Mason Scientific Resources Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Disease Sports Medicine Assessment Research and Testing Lab College of Science VA BIO Close proximity to Intellectual Property resources specializing in BioScience including boutique, national, and international firms to accommodate a wide range needs. Patent Prosecution Firms Patent Litigation Firms Intellectual Property Search Firms Patent Agents

14. State and County Incentives State Incentives Governor’s Opportunity Fund Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant Virginia Jobs Investment Program Income tax credits, Property tax exemptions County Incentives Economic Development Opportunity Fund grants: $25k - $1m Low tax rate: 1.21% Accelerated computer equipment depreciation schedule Permit fee reduction Dedicated project manager through occupancy Expedited permitting process Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) Grants GAP BioLife Fund: Seed stage investments up to $100k and up to $500k GAP Tech Fund: Seed stage investments up to $100k and up to $500k Commonwealth Energy Fund: Growth stage investment

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