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Orange County Economic Development Department Update for Orange County Board of Commissioners

November 1, 2011

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Key Economic Development Activities in the Department

Agricultural Economic Development Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau & Arts Commission updates Business Retention & Recruitment Support Activities

Economic Development

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Development Representatives Economic Development & Business Recruitment

Steve Brantley, Director Dottie Schmitt, Economic Development Specialist Yvonne Scarlett, Administrative Assistant

Agricultural Economic Development Noah Ranells, Agricultural Economic Development Coordinator Matthew Roybal, Manager, Piedmont Food & Agricultural Processing Center (PFAP)

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Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director Linda Ekeland, Director of Sales Patty Griffin, Communications Director Tina Fuller, Administrative Assistant Susan Rice,

Arts Commission Martha Shannon, Director

Development Representatives

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Agricultural Economic Development

PFAP Progress Grand Opening was held on October 21, 2011 45 applications have been received to date 12 contracts are pending approval PFAP is serving as a model for similar projects Emphasize mentorship development

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PFAP Grand Opening 10/21/2011

OPEN FOR BUSINESS! 6

Images from PFAP Grand Opening, October 21, 2011 7

Agricultural Economic Development Overview

Orange County Farms web site www.orangecountyfarms.org

Searchable database for land, products & services Information exchange for farmers & farm products

Piedmont Grown www.piedmontgrown.org

Regional branding effort by 37 NC piedmont counties to promote locally grown farm products.

Ag Support Enterprises Provide farmers with accurate guidance on farm-related enterprises (land use and zoning issues)

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Agricultural Economic Development

Agri-Tourism We are now developing brochure to highlight agri-tourism opportunities

W.C. Breeze Family Farm 30-50 new farmers trained since 2008 Workshops regularly scheduled Host annual Farm to Fork fundraiser

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Tourism and Arts Update

Chapel Hill / Orange County Visitors Bureau Supports the growth of creative and artistic cultures in our community Fully funded with occupancy tax revenues Generation of new visitors is expected to increase tourism-related jobs to 1,800 in 2012

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 Status of Travel & Tourism in Orange County

Improved demand in 2011 Occupancy tax collections are up 6.53%

averages Revenue changes are running slightly higher than state and national data

Tourism and Arts Update

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Critical Programs -

municipalities and County Collateral data distribution (over 100,000 pieces were distributed in 2011) Center is open 6 days a week Incubate smaller events Target group conferences Host national travel and food

editors to promote food scene Conference services for 25,000

delegates annually

Tourism and Arts Update

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Significant New Initiatives for 2012 Collaborating on a new agri-tourism ad program Rebranding initiative Orange County Pride promotion

Tourism and Arts Update

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Arts Commission Update

Collaborating on the online arts calendar EverWondr http://everwondrnetwork.com Updated web site design for Arts Commission Continued support with annual grants programs Continuing programs Emerging Artist Program, Piedmont Laureate

EverWondr calendar

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Core Economic Development Activities - Recruitment Tools

New web page www.GrowInOrangeNC.com Creation of collateral marketing materials Prepare site & building data sheets Continuing our Existing Industry visits with major businesses Outreach to key stakeholder and economic development allies

Example of building data presentation sheets for clients 15

Recruitment Tools - New Web Site www.GrowInOrangeNC.com

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Examples of EDD Visuals

Hillsborough Economic Development District 17

Examples of EDD Visuals

Durham/Eno Economic Development District 18

Examples of EDD Visuals

Buckhorn Economic Development Area

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Small Business Loan Program Update

o 6 active loans, approved by a volunteer Board of Directors, totaling $235,000

o Diverse loan recipients toy maker, fine hardwood furniture designer, a commercial cleaning service & a micro brewery

o Loan repayments are current; no defaults o $115,000 currently remains for 3 5 loans

to future clients in this fiscal year

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Continue to build ties with various departments. Seek technical assistance to assist with prospect recruitment. Recent collaboration with the Department of City & Regional Planning Real Estate Analysis of UNC Spin-

and wet lab space is set to open this month.

Outreach Efforts with UNC

Photo courtesy of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 21

Economic Development Work Plan A Summary Website launch by end of December 2011. Develop collateral material on existing inventory. Conduct NC Department of Commerce visits. Hold regular economic development partner meetings with municipalities, UNC & others. Maintain PFAP & Agricultural-focused economic development support . Prepare EDDs for non-residential opportunities. Actively market Orange County as a premier location for new and expanding business. Support the Visitors Bureau & Arts efforts. 22

Current Business Prospect Activity & Goals Identify existing sites & buildings that are the most fully developed & marketable to prospects Market our real estate to NC Department of Commerce recruiters Recent activity summary with new & significant prospects

9,600 sf Warehouse/Flex 505 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough

Orange County, NC 27278

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Orange County Economic Development

Steve Brantley, Director 919-245-2325

sbrantley@co.orange.nc.us

Greg Payne (broker) 919-493-0395

greg@pickett-sprouse.com

Contact information

location

Lease Price: $6.25 psf

Purchase: $90 psf (includes basic upfit)

2 Drive-in doors

Shell condition

Zoning: General HIC (High Intensity Commercial)

~ 1 mile to I-85

Convenient to historic downtown Hillsborough

Easy access to I-40,, NC Hwys 86 & 70

Example data sheet 23

Planning Department Update

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Land Use

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Zoning

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Access Management

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Engineering

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Topography, Streams & Ortho Imagery

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PLANNING and ENGINEERING in support of

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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PROPERTY PROFILE and ATTRIBUTES

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A. Vicinity and Context

1. General location map (include all commercial airports with 45 miles of the site)

2. Transportation infrastructure map for truck and passenger vehicles

3. Site boundary map 4. Map of adjoining and nearby businesses

(include a legend that lists facility operations)

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B. Land Aspects

1. Aerial photograph(s) of the proposed site with boundaries identified

2. FEMA floodplain map 3. Soil-type map 4. Wetlands delineation map and report

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C. Ownership and Covenants

1. Ownership map / tax map 2. Documentation of property ownership and

legal description of property boundaries (if the site is comprised of multiple parcels, provide documentation for each parcel)

3. Documentation of site availability (option agreement or letter of commitment to sell)

4. Easements and right-of-way map(s) 5. Copy of the industrial park covenants and

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D. Zoning

1. Zoning map and description of allowable uses (for site and surrounding area)

2. Letter indicating commitment to rezone (if applicable)

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E. Infrastructure

1. Utility Infrastructure map(s) identifying the following: a. Power lines b. Gas lines c. Water lines d. Sewer lines e. Telecommunications infrastructure

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E. Infrastructure (continued) 2. If Utilities are not at the site, please

provide a letter from the service provider(s) with a detailed description of how the service will be brought to the site, including the following information: a. Identification of right-of-way and

ownerships; description of acquisition process

b. Cost of extending utilities to site c. Schedule for completion (including

right-of-way acquisition if necessary)

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F. Studies and Reports

1. Phase I (and/or Phase II) environmental study

2. Geotechnical assessment report 3. Endangered species investigation report 4. Archeological and historical investigation

report

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