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Economic Development Presentation for Greater Statesville Committee of 100 Spring Luncheon
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SPRING LUNCHEONGREATER STATESVILLE COMMITTEE OF 100
• $70 Million New Capital Investment Announced• 288 New Primary Jobs Announced• Site Selection Magazine #2 Micropolitan• Branding and Marketing Initiatives
1st Quarter Highlights
• New Facility Opened January 28th
• Announced $60 Million Expansion Same Day• 28 New Jobs
Providencia USA Inauguration and Announcement
• January 28th
• 225 New Primary Jobs
JCPenney Expansion Announcement
• New Facility Opened April 4th
• $13 Million Capital Investment• 100 New Jobs Over 5 Years
Kewaunee Scientific Dedication Ceremony
• New Facility Opened April 4th
• $13 Million Capital Investment• 100 New Jobs Over 5 Years
Kewaunee Scientific Dedication Ceremony
Norfolk Southern Event
2011 Economic Development Forum
Brosnan Forest, SC
Networking with 20+ Site Selection Consultants
• Announced April 8th
• $10 Million Capital Investment• 35 New Jobs
Engineered Sintered Components Announcement
Friends of North Carolina
Networking Event with Site Selection Consultants from Around the Country
First Time GSDC Has Attended Premier NC Event
Airport Funding Status Trip
Joint Visit with City of Statesville Leadership
Called On Congressional Delegation
Discussed Funding and Economic Impact
NCEDA Mid-Winter Conference Pinehurst, NC
March 3-4 Michael Smith
Served As Event Co-Chair
John Marek Awarded Jack Ervin EDI Scholarship
Charlotte Biotechnology Challenge April 12th North Carolina
Research Campus Sponsored By NC
BioTech Center Student Teams
From Queens College and UNC-Charlotte
Networked & Judged
Project Activity
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Metal Aero-spaceAutomo-tiveNon-wovenLife Sci-encesFood & BeverageOther
BR|E Visits to Existing Industry
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Statesville Brand Unveiling
New Brand Unveiled January Greater Statesville Development
Corporation Teamed with Three Other QGO’s and the City of Statesville
Site Selection Magazine Award #2 Micropolitan Seventh
Consecutive Year #1 or #2
“Consistent Performer”
Charlotte USA ED Guide
Promotional Magazine
Year-Round Exposure Sent with All CRP
Informational Packets Available at
Numerous Sites Around City
Inside Back Cover Ad Space
Online Exposure
Website/SEO Initiative
Current Website Designed 2007
New Technology, Social Media, SEO
Website Update Project
Optimize for Search Open Platform Cost savings for
future updates
Mitchell Health Care Grant Project Allied Health and
Health Care Advanced Manufacturing Components
$2.5 Million Grant Proposal
Create Workforce “Pipeline”
Industry Partners
Workforce Marketing Piece
Highlight Unique Capabilities of Area Workforce
Talent Pipeline from Entry-Level Positions to Degreed Professionals
Focus On Training and Certification
Workforce “Made2Order”
Greater Statesville C100
Thank You for
Your Continued Support