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YEAR-END REVIEW khdfkjhd January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011

YEAR-END REVIEW khdfkjhd January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011. Number of projects. 2011 increase in activity A lot of “tire kicking” with few “purchases” Growth decisions still delayed due to Global economic uncertainty. 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW. Project origination.

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YEAR-END REVIEW khdfkjhd January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011

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  1. YEAR-END REVIEWkhdfkjhdJanuary 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011

  2. Number of projects • 2011 increase in activity • A lot of “tire kicking” withfew “purchases” • Growth decisions still delayed due to Global economic uncertainty 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

  3. Project origination • In 2011, the VP team was recognized by the Southern Economic Development Council as one of the top agencies in the nation for completing and submitting RFPs 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

  4. Industry type • Light Manufacturing and Automotive continue to be strong targets in our region. 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

  5. Electronic lead generation • TheValleyPartnership.com • Averaged of 530 online visits a month • Averaged of 3 pages per visit • Sites and Building page most popular • 65% of visitors were first-time guests 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

  6. Inquiries/hits from around the world In 2011 we continued our emphasis on web-based marketing efforts with tremendous results. The Columbus, Georgia Region expanded its Virtual Global Footprint with 4,200 unique web site visitors from 42 countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, Canada and Germany. Countries visiting the site most often are listed below. • United States • Canada • United Kingdom • South Korea • Germany • India • Iraq • Brazil • Japan • Philippines 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

  7. International marketing trips Germany with the Mayor • 4 prospects visits • Toured Heckler and Koch

  8. Paris Air Show • 3 “invitation only” receptions • 6 “Chalet” visits • 60+ company specific contacts • One very “hot” current project UTC reception with CEO Louis Chenevert And PW President David Hess

  9. Defense Security Equipment International (London) Key Defense Industry Contacts with Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin General Dynamics BAE ATK SAIC AUSA (Washington DC)

  10. 2011 Highlights in Columbus Pratt & Whitney Expansion • 180 high tech manufacturing/aerospace jobs • Upgrades to existing facilities and test cell • Keeping manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Turbine Support Services, Inc Pratt & Whitney Supplier

  11. Kodak • 62 jobs retained • $29,250,000 capital investment

  12. ABC Columbus Auto Auction locates in South Columbus • 40 jobs • $1M capital investment

  13. NCR Corporation • 500 employees • 3 ATM models • 2 additional product lines • Self-service kiosks • Blockbuster Express DVD kiosks • Phase 2 expansion in 2011

  14. 2011 Highlights in Region KMMG • Kia productions 1st Sorento in West Point, Georgia in November 2009 • 300,000th Sorento produced on July 7, 2011 • 3,000 employees with addition of a third shift • More than 7,500 hired by Kia suppliers • Kia moved manufacturing of Hyundai Sante Fe from Montgomery to West Point • Production of the 2012 Optima began in West Point in September

  15. Kia Suppliers Onsite CompanyJobsCapital Investment Mobis Georgia 699 $ 62.6M Glovis 600 $ 60M PowerTech 355 $ 150M Global Auto Processing 150 $ 2.5M Hysco 10 $ 5M

  16. 2011 Economic Impact 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

  17. Impact To Columbus Region Over 5 years 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

  18. Impact To Columbus Region Over 5 years 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

  19. Looking ahead • Locally: • Manufacturing, Aviation, Automotive, defense continue to dominate our market • We will continue to partner with NCR in capitalizing on “MadeIn America” trend • Maximize opportunities for Kia and supplier network • Identify ways to tap into the BRICs emerging market (Brazil, Russia, India, China) • Build on current relationships with consultants/brokers to generate project leads 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

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