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CM Robin Hayes Defense Trade Show Aug 12, 2008

John Harbison, Col, USAF (ret) Deputy Director. CM Robin Hayes Defense Trade Show Aug 12, 2008. Presentation Overview. Overview of BRAC RTF and its regional planning programs for a comprehensive and sustainable relationship with Fort Bragg and Pope AFB

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CM Robin Hayes Defense Trade Show Aug 12, 2008

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  1. John Harbison, Col, USAF (ret) Deputy Director CM Robin Hayes Defense Trade ShowAug 12, 2008

  2. Presentation Overview Overview of BRAC RTF and its regional planning programs for a comprehensive and sustainable relationship with Fort Bragg and Pope AFB Workforce Demonstration Program Economic Transformation: “All American Defense Corridor” and “Center for Defense Innovation” 2

  3. Partnership of Local Governments 11 Member Counties 900,000+ population 73 municipalities LEE LEE HARNETT HARNETT MOORE MONTGOMERY MOORE MONTGOMERY Fort Bragg FT. BRAGG SAMPSON RICHMOND RICHMOND SAMPSON HOKE CUMBERLAND CUMBERLAND HOKE SCOTLAND SCOTLAND Legend: BLADEN BLADEN ROBESON ROBESON 7 Tier 1 counties 4 Tier 2 counties 3

  4. BRAC Regional Task Force Purpose and Scope • Purpose: Unify the community planning effort by coordinating the requirements and shortfalls for the counties and municipalities affected by BRAC actions at Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB. • Scope: Serve as the liaison between the military; the communities in the organization; state agencies associated with these requirements; and federal agencies designated to provide community assistance for BRAC.

  5. BRAC RTF VISION Improve Quality of Life and ensure planned growth for our communities through effective regional planning Establish a Community Partnership with Ft. Bragg for long term sustainability and support for our military Transform the Workforce to meet the needs of Fort Bragg, our region and emerging industries Transform the Regional Economy to attract defense related companies and new growth 5

  6. Mission Growth at Fort Bragg and Pope AFB Fort Bragg is the largest Army post in the country Growing to more than 65,000 soldiers and employees Includes BRAC actions, Army Transformation, and Grow the Army initiatives U.S. Army Forces Command and Army Reserve Command Headquarters transfer from Atlanta Pope AFB real property transfers to the Army in 2011 6

  7. Community Impact of Changes at Fort Bragg Population growth: projecting 35,000 to 40,000 additional people Creates a potential shortage of schools, classrooms, and teachers Impact on housing, roads, airports, workforce, infrastructure, public safety, medical and quality of life Development could impact mission training A regional approach is essential to plan and prepare for the changes 7

  8. EDUCATIONAL IMPACTS Cost of Construction for new schools to support Military Related growth: $274 Million An additional $54 Million needed 2006-2013 to defray county staff and operational costs

  9. Planned military growth will result in the need for an estimated 6,332 additional housing units between now and 2013. This includes 4,280 for-sale housing units and 2,052 rental units. Military Family Housing on Ft. Bragg will have a net increase of 834 units based on new units, renovations and tear downs. Housing 9

  10. RegionalEconomic Impacts 10

  11. Community Impact of Changes at Fort Bragg FORSCOM/USARC Headquarters will be the catalyst for creating a defense industry cluster. Senior decision makers that decide how to organize and equip the U.S. Army Manage more than $30 billion of DOD budget $2.2 billion in construction at Fort Bragg by 2011. Excellent workforce and economic opportunities: Hospitality requirements: 20,000 + visits a year Potential to attract new Defense related industry and expand existing businesses 11

  12. New FORSCOM/USARC Headquarters 500,000 sq ft facility will serve as an operational headquarters for 2,700 military and DA civilians 220,000 sq ft additional space for IT and related functions Four companies selected for final proposals due in July, 2008. New HQS to be operational by July 2011. Final Selection of Prime Contractor in early September 12

  13. Projected Population Growth *Estimates are the net impact considering all gains and losses at Pope AFB and Fort Bragg 13

  14. Economic ImpactEmployment 2013 19,200 jobs will be created as a result of growth at Fort Bragg 4,647 active-duty military jobs; 1,893 military civilian jobs; 616 embedded contractor jobs; 1,000 private defense contractors; PLUS An additional 11,044 jobs will be created in the local economy to support increased population and military spending 14

  15. Private Defense Contractors 1,000 -2000 new jobs expected with private defense contractors relocating to the Ft Bragg region Expected: Contractors from Atlanta will relocate to be near FORSCOM and USARC Large contractors with small or no presence in the Fort Bragg region will increase their commitment to the area Examples: Booz, Allen and Hamilton, MPRI, Sierra Nevada, Tactronics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and RLM 15

  16. Economic ImpactPersonal & Disposable Income Personal income is projected to grow to $44.95 billion by 2013. This includes $1.28 billion from the planned military growth Disposable income (personal income less taxes) is expected to be $39.35 billion by 2013. This includes $1.09 billion from the planned military growth

  17. Economic ImpactGross Regional Product (GRP) Analogous to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) used for benchmarking activities in the national economy Projected to be in excess of $32.5 billion by 2013. Approx. $7.0 billion from Fort Bragg and Pope AFB pre-BRAC Over $1 billion from the planned military growth

  18. Regional PlanningWorking Groups/Elements of Regional Growth Plan • Schools and Education • Transportation (roads/rail/airline) • Workforce impact/employment opportunities • Economic Impact • Housing: on and off installation • Infrastructure: Public Works/Public Safety • Medical Services: on and off installation • Meetings/Conventions/Special Activities • Compatible Land Use, Sustainable Development • Regional Communication and Coordination • Recreation, Parks, Arts and Culture

  19. Critical Issues • School Construction Shortfall: • $274 million requirement for mission related student growth • Closing Bragg Blvd and widening Murchison Road: • $75 million project • Security issue for FORSCOM/Ft. Bragg • Regional Communications interoperability • $18 million for compatible emergency response radios • Infrastructure funded by the state • Workforce Demonstration Program: training to meet the workforce needs of emerging defense related industries

  20. Regional Planning Product • Develop a Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan that Integrates our planning efforts into a cohesive “game plan” for sustainable growth and development. • Identify potential sources of funding for problem areas • Integration into local, regional and state planning initiatives and county/municipal plans. • Focus on Sustainable Economic Development and Workforce transformation opportunities for each community. • Next steps: Implement the plan

  21. BRAC RTF Funding • Significant Investment in RTF programs: • DOD/Office of Economic Adjustment: $1.7 million • U.S. Department of Labor: $5.0 million • State: $ 265,000 • Counties: $ 485,000 • Other: $ 603,000 • Total: $8.2 million • Provides the basis for smart growth, long term sustainability, economic and workforce development 21

  22. Other Initiatives • Applied/received a Regional Agricultural Sustainability Program (RASP) grant of $203,100 from NC Tobacco Trust Fund • Planning to meet Fort Bragg’s needs for local produce and energy requirements such as bio-diesel • Applied for a Farmland Preservation grant of $1.5 million from NC DA & CS to implement a regional working lands protection strategy (received $400k) • Working closely with Sustainable Sandhills, RLUAC, Sandhills Conservation Partnership, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and others to protect the land joining Ft Bragg

  23. BRAC RTF Workforce Demonstration Program Goals • Utilize BRAC growth as the catalyst for regional collaboration and planning • Develop skilled talent for targeted sectors • Strengthen the region’s educational continuum • Stimulate the region’s entrepreneurial climate • Transform the region’s economy

  24. BRAC RTF Workforce Demonstration Program Programs • All American Center for Workforce Innovation • Wounded Warrior Career Pipeline Demonstration • Military Spouse Program – CAAs • Job Connection: military separating; and regional needs • Education: Drop-out prevention; STEM; Living in the New Normal

  25. All-American Center 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

  26. BRAC RTF Workforce Demonstration Program Additional Collaborative Agencies • North Carolina Departments of Commerce, Labor, Public Instruction • Workforce Development Boards • Allied Health Education Centers (AHEC) • Councils of Government (COG) • County Governments • Triad Regional WIRED Partnership • The Rural Center • USDA

  27. BRAC RTF Workforce Demonstration Program Alliances • North Carolina Military Foundation • North Carolina Advisory Council on Military Affairs • North Carolina Military Business Center • Defense & Security Technology Accelerator • Sustainable Sandhills

  28. “All-American Defense Corridor” • Market and promote Southeastern North Carolina to attract new defense companies to the region. • Emphasize our strengths: • Five major military installations • World class research & development capabilities • Motivated and skilled talent pool • Outstanding quality of life • Excellent transportation systems • Establish a defense industry sector with high technology, high paying jobs

  29. “CENTER FOR DEFENSE INNOVATION” Establish a focal point for defense & security programs • Brick and mortar facility to house defense & security and R&D related programs • Ties together workforce program; DOD programs; R&D including electron microscope; entrepreneurs; enhanced training and simulation • Proposing State and Golden Leaf Foundation funding

  30. BRAC RTF Contact Info • Executive Director: Paul Dordal pdordal@bracrtf.com • Deputy Director: John Harbison jharbison@bracrtf.com • Regional Planner: Don Belk dbelk@bracrtf.com • Workforce Program Director: Steve Wilkins swilkins@bracrtf.com • Program Manager for Ed: Dr. Jane Smith: jsmith@bracrtf.com • Communication Outreach Coordinator:rlane@bracrtf.com • Program Manager for Workforce: Tim Moore tmoore@bracrtf.com • Executive Assistant: John Bellamy jbellamy@bracrtf.com • Administrative Assistant: Renee Semient rsemient@bracrtf.com • 910-436-1344: Website: www.bracrtf.com • *Offices are located on Fort Bragg

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