CITY OF EDEN ECONOMIC AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

UPDATE

Mega-Site

Eden

DanvilleVANC

Mega-Site

Pittsylvania CoHenry Co

Berry Hill Rd.

Hwy. 58

Rout

e 29

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

VRichmondLynchburg

Roanoke

Winston-SalemDurham

RaleighHigh Point

77

40

85

85

29

58

Greensboro

15 Miles

52

Mile

s

Piedmont Triad International

Airport

75 M

iles Mega Site

70

Mile

s 175

Miles

Danville Regional Airport

70 Miles RDU

Airports

VRichmondLynchburg

Roanoke

Winston-SalemDurham RaleighHigh Point

77

40

85

85

29

Mega Site58

Greensboro

200 Miles Virginia Port Authority

Virginia Port Authority

V

Employment/Economic Impact

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

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

Graded Pads

Parcel TableLot #

Lot Acreage

Pad Size Earthwork

1 110 Acres ±

62 Acres ± 366,000 c.y.

2 130 Acres ±

83 Acres ± 860,000c.y.

3 1296 Acres ±

604 Acres ± 13,200,000 c.y.

3A 129 Acres ±

80 Acres ± 3,300,000 c.y.

4 327 Acres ±

240 Acres ± 1,700,000 c.y.

5 118 Acres ±

77 Acres ± 930,000 c.y.

6 101 Acres ±

59 Acres ± 670,000 c.y.

7 148 Acres ±

33 Acres ± 449,000 c.y.

8 334 Acres ±

223 Acres ± 2,300,000 c.y.

9 98 Acres ± 64 Acres ± 780,000 c.y.

10 100 Acres ±

66 Acres ± 760,000 c.y.

11 119 Acres ±

81 Acres ± 3,000,000 c.y.

12 237 Acres ±

93 Acres ± 1,100,000 c.y.

1010

11

2233

3A3A

66

55

44 12121111

77

99

88

Onsite Rail

Phase III

New Rail

(±7,500 lf)

Phase Description Length

INew Rail Access

(±6,300 lf)and Rail Spur

(±3,600 lf)

±9,900 lf

IINew Rail Access

(±4,000 lf)and Rail Spur

(±2,300 lf)

±6,300 lf

III New Rail Access (±7,500 lf)

±7,500 lf

Total ±23,700 lf

Phase I

New Rail

(±6,300 lf)

Phase II

Rail Spur

(±2,300 lf)

Phase I

New Rail

(±6,300 lf)

Phase I

Rail Spur

(±3,600 lf)

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

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

Commercial Recruitment

Two national companies will be announcing Eden projects within the next 30 days

Main Street Update

Two new downtown restaurants Eden’s Greek Island Eden’s Burger Barn

Duz Boutique

Appliance Specialists

Bakery

8th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival

Nearly 1000 in attendance45 Booths with over 75 potters representedPotters 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

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