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City of Eden Economic and Tourism Development Update

City of Eden Economic and Tourism Development Update. Mega-Site. Hwy. 58. Henry Co. Pittsylvania Co. Mega-Site. Danville. VA NC. Berry Hill Rd. Eden. Route 29. Meg Site. Seeking game changing industry Automotive, steel, etc. 3,500 acres between Pittsylvania County and Eden, NC

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City of Eden Economic and Tourism Development Update

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  1. City of Eden Economic and Tourism Development Update

  2. Mega-Site Hwy. 58 Henry Co Pittsylvania Co Mega-Site Danville VA NC Berry Hill Rd. Eden Route 29

  3. Meg Site • Seeking game changing industry • Automotive, steel, etc. • 3,500 acres between Pittsylvania County and Eden, NC • Land acquisition began in 2001 • $13 million expended thus far • 12 sites prepared • Eden is a border county • Inflow and outflow of workers daily • 60% of former Hanesbrands workers hailed from Virginia • Significant number of Danville, VA Goodyear plant are from Eden, NC

  4. 85 85 40 77 29 58 Airports V Richmond Lynchburg 175 Miles Roanoke 70 Miles 75 Miles Danville Regional Airport Mega Site 15 Miles Piedmont Triad International Airport 52 Miles 70 Miles Greensboro Winston-Salem Durham RDU High Point Raleigh

  5. 40 85 77 Virginia Port Authority V Richmond Lynchburg Roanoke 29 Mega Site 200 Miles 58 Virginia Port Authority 85 Greensboro Winston-Salem Durham High Point Raleigh

  6. Employment/Economic Impact V

  7. Employment • 5,000-12,000 potential jobs (VADOT estimates) • Potential employment for the following NC and VA counties: • Rockingham Henry • Caswell Pittsylvania • Person Halifax • Enables border counties to benefit from economic development efforts in two states • Working together instead of competing for jobs

  8. Regional Mentality • Clients consider multi-state regions when choosing where to locate a company • Pat Mc Crory: “Mega-Regions” extending from Birmingham, Alabama to Raleigh, NC. • Piedmont Triad Partnership • One of the NC Regional Economic Development organizations • New leadership emphasizing regional pursuit of jobs

  9. Graded Pads 3A 1 2 3 6 5 7 4 12 8 11 9 10

  10. Onsite Rail Phase I Rail Spur (±3,600 lf) Phase II Rail Spur (±2,300 lf) Phase I New Rail (±6,300 lf) Phase I New Rail (±6,300 lf) Phase III New Rail (±7,500 lf)

  11. Mega Site • Much of the cost has been covered by grants • Pittsylvania County is one of 20 VA tobacco counties receiving a significant amount of money from the Virginia Tobacco Commission • Eden has pursued funding to supply water and sewer for the park: • U.S. Congress—Cong. Brad Miller and Sen. Kay Hagan • USDA • Golden Leaf Foundation • NC Rural Center

  12. Other Eden Industrial Developments • Two expansions • Loparex—53 jobs • Gildan—Retention of 280 jobs • KDH Defense Systems • Make Kevlar vests for the military • Job growth due to U.S. Army and Marines contracts • MillerCoors • Over $100 million in new investment • 2 products made exclusively in Eden

  13. Commercial Recruitment Two national companies will be announcing Eden projects within the next 30 days

  14. Main Street Update • Two new downtown restaurants • Eden’s Greek Island • Eden’s Burger Barn • Duz Boutique • Appliance Specialists • Bakery

  15. 8th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival • Nearly 1000 in attendance • 45 Booths with over 75 potters represented • Potters From:  Charlotte, Apex, Greensboro, Seagrove, Bostic, Waxhaw, Concord, Troy, Lexington, Browns Summit, Rutherfordton, Colfax, Julian, Burnsville, Asheboro, Eagle Springs, Danville, VA, Archdale, Climax, Ramseur, Roxboro, Thomasville, Sanford, Stoneville, Reidsville, Eden

  16. 8th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival-Potter feedback • “Very well organized and advertised. You do a great job.” Ruth Martin • “The most accommodating show I’ve been to, Thanks!” Brett McDonough • “Good quality show. I’m happy to be part of it.” Pat Newby • “Volunteer staff was excellent and greeted our guest with enthusiasm.” Debbie Moore of Toddware • “Very well organized, extremely pleasant staff and easy access for set-up. Can we come back next year?” Sherry Caldwell -Hohl of Caldwell-Hohl Artworks

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