Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base

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

3. Objectives • 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. • Improve the quality of life for the military and our communities • Develop economic opportunities

4. BRAC RTFA 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) • End product: a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan • Integrates the planning efforts into a documented, cohesive game plan for growth and development • Includes Implementation Plan and Action Steps • Phase II RFP ready for review/approval today

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

6. 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 • Submitted for approval and distribution next week following OEA review. • Proposals submission deadline by April 30, 2007. • Review and recommendation by Novogradac and RTF by May 15. • May 17 full Board meeting for approval. • Contract award by May 31, 2007.

7. BRAC RTF Economic and Workforce Development Initiatives

8. U.S. Department of Labor Grant Program Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development

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. • 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. • Integrates workforce development, economic development and education at the regional level.

10. Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Grant program • 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 • State supported agencies: NCMBC; DSTA; Military Fdn • Two stakeholder’s meetings to assist with application

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 Two: Create an All-American Center for Workforce Innovation and Regional Economic Development

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

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

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

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. • WIRED process: stakeholders and partners. • BRAC RTF Presentations. Get the word out! • Coordinating with other military related & state organizations: NCMBC; DSTA; NCACMA; NC Mil Fdn; Gov/LTG; State agencies

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

17. Economic Development Status • 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. • Requesting state funding for assessment of economic opportunities associated with FORSCOM/USARC move. • Creates a roadmap for building a defense cluster. • Promoting a more competitive state led effort

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

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

20. What’s Missing? • 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. • Other states are organized and competitive. • Aggressive approach to attract corporate level defense contractors. • RTP and UNC programs for military technology. • Government, industry and academia research partnerships (CRDAs) should be established.

21. Congressional Funding for BRAC • 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 • Under consideration in the House/Senate • $8 billion is in the DOD budget for fy 2008. • Programs at Ft. Bragg are not yet significantly affected.

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

23. Task 10 Status • 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 • RLUAC has started JLUS and two studies • GIS position is not in the state budget

24. Military Update • New personnel projections: Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB • Total growth increased by from 4417 to 6557. (military, DOD civilians and contractors. • 440th Reserve Component Airlift Wing • 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. • Approximately 1500 traditional Reservists will be hired.

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

26. What funds are needed? • 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). • 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 • Requesting county and state funding for fy 2008 for a regional economic developer position or function

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

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