Transcript NCUCA Fall Conference

Paul Dordal
Executive Director
Economic Developers Meeting
April 14, 2009
Mission Growth at
Fort Bragg and Pope AFB
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Ft. Bragg is the largest Army post in the country
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Growing to more than 80,000 soldiers and employees.
Includes BRAC actions, Army Transformation, and Grow the
Army initiatives.
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U.S. Army Forces Command and Army Reserve Command
Headquarters transfer from Atlanta in 2011.
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Pope AFB real property transfers to the Army in 2010.
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440th Reserve Airlift Wing has relocated from Milwaukee to
Pope AFB.
Community Impact
of Changes at Fort Bragg
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Population growth: projecting 35,000 additional people
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Significant impact on schools, housing, roads, airports,
workforce, infrastructure, public safety and medical
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There are challenges and opportunities for the region
and the state associated with this growth
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A regional approach is essential to plan and prepare for
the changes. State and federal support is required.
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BRAC Regional Task Force
Purpose and Scope
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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.
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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.
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BRAC RTF Programs
Regional Planning
Plan and prepare regional communities for BRAC changes and
transformation. Plan for long term sustainability and smart growth.
Workforce and Educational Programs
Develop innovative education and workforce training programs to
meet the requirements of emerging defense and high tech industry
clusters.
Economic Transformation
Emphasize and promote the strengths inherent to a defense
industry sector in North Carolina to attract new industry.
Workforce Demonstration Program
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U.S. DOL Workforce Demonstration Program grant for
$5 million for a BRAC growth community
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Based on “WIRED” grant application
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Brings together 11 ED’s, 4 WDB’s, 11 LEA’s, 8 CC’s and 4
Universities in the WDP Steering Group:
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Established the All American Center for Workforce
Innovation with hub at FTCC
Transformational Programs include educational
programs and training a higher technology workforce;
attracting and expanding D&HS related companies;
and marketing and promoting the All American
Defense Corridor
Economic Impact
Employment (2013)
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15,200 jobs will be created as a result of growth at
Fort Bragg
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4,024 active-duty military jobs; 2,146 military civilian jobs;
1972 embedded contractor jobs; 1,000 private defense
contractors; PLUS
An additional 7,044 jobs will be created in the local
economy to support increased population and military
spending
Economic Impact
Gross Regional Product (GRP)
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Economic impact of our military installations
in North Carolina is projected to be in excess
of $25 billion by 2013.
 Approx. $6.5 billion from Fort Bragg and
Pope AFB pre-BRAC
 Over $1 billion additional from the planned
military growth
Economic Impact
Personal & Disposable Income
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Personal income is projected to grow to
$44.95 billion by 2013. This includes $1.28
billion from the planned military growth
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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
Economic Opportunities
Due to Mission Growth at Ft. Bragg
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On Post: over $2.2 billion in military construction during
a 5 year period.
 $5 billion - $7 billion on military installations
Opportunities for prime contracts, partnerships,
subcontracts, suppliers.
Additional hospitality and meeting space is needed.
Office and warehouse space needed for contractors.
Community Impact
of Changes at Ft. Bragg
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FORSCOM/USARC Headquarters will transfer
approximately 2,800 positions from Atlanta in 2011
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Senior decision makers that decide how to organize
and equip the entire U.S. Army
Manage more than $30 billion of DOD budget
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Hospitality requirements: 20,000 + visits a year
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Excellent workforce and economic opportunities
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Potential to attract new defense related industry and
expand existing businesses
Economic Transformation
Goals
1. Define and establish Defense & Homeland Security
(D&HS) industry sectors in North Carolina
2. Promote and market North Carolina to attract, build and
expand D&HS companies in the region to create new
high tech jobs
3. Establish a North Carolina Center for Defense &
Homeland Security (D&HS)
4. Create partnerships and alliances between industry,
universities and D&HS programs
“All-American Defense Corridor”
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Gov Perdue announced the AADC in September 2007 to
market and promote Southeastern North Carolina to
attract new defense-related companies to the state.
Emphasize our strengths:
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Six major military installations
World-class research & development capabilities
Motivated and skilled talent pool
Outstanding quality of life
Excellent transportation systems
Objective is to establish Defense & Homeland Security
industry sectors with higher skilled, higher paying jobs
NC DEFENSE INDUSTRY: STRATEGIC PLANNING
Federal & State Agency Involvement
Legislative Strategy
Congressional Delegation Involvement
Earmarks & Funding
NC Delegation Visit
Federal Agencies
DOD/OEA: Planning Grant
DOL Workforce Demo Grant
State Agencies
Governor
Lt Governor
DOC, DENR
NC Military Foundation
NC MBC, DSTA, NC ACMA
RTP
Defense Industry Partner
Military Preparedness
Homeland Security
Army research Office
Current & Future Involvement
Gap Analysis
R & D Product Development
Investment - Venture Capital
DOD Programs
Understanding Acquisition & Procurement
R & D Investment Programs
Alliances & Partnerships
Networking
UNC System
Research & Development
16 Campuses
DOD Programs & Requirements
RTP/UNC
Military Installations
Ft. Bragg
FORSCOM/USARC
Largest Army Post
4 Obligation authorities
Camp Lejeune
2nd MEF
MARSOC
New River – V-22
Cherry Point
Naval Aviation
Marine Aviation
Seymour Johnson AFB
Joint Strike Fighter
F-15E/KC-10
Elizabeth City
US Coast Guard
C-130 Repair Depot
NC Center for Defense & Homeland Security
“Homeland Security, Intelligence, Technology, Workforce, Sustainability”
FSU: Business
Development;
R&D/D&HS
- Defense Intelligence,
management & security
programs
- Electron Probe
Microscope
- Human Factors
- Idea & Innovation Center
- Small Business
Development
- Connections and
linkages with other
universities and programs
Photo of Biotech Center in RTP used as an
illustration
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*Draft Concept rev 10/27/2008 BRAC
RTF
NC Center for Defense &
Homeland Security
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Establish a Center of Excellence that will serve as a focal
point for developing the intellectual capital and business
intelligence necessary to understand DOD and Homeland
Security programming & budgeting processes.
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Establish a statewide authority through the University of
North Carolina system as the framework to connect NC
assets, including Research and Development initiatives to
D&HS programs.
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KEY FUNCTIONS
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Provide strategic planning to organize and effectively
align existing NC D&HS related assets and state funded
organizations to make the state as competitive as
possible in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement and
Research & Development programs
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Work with other state agencies, such as the NC Military
Business Center, DSTA and the Military Foundation to
grow and support Defense and Homeland Security
industries and business in North Carolina.
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Center Functions
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Establish a Skilled and Trained Workforce:
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Serve as a clearing house and think tank for identifying
emerging industry workforce skills and coordinating
with educational entities to provide training
Strengthen workforce and educational programs
utilizing the US DOL grant and university and college
programs as the basis for workforce training.
Expand the virtual network to all schools in the region
to connect a distributed learning system across the
educational spectrum. Expand to other regions.
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CENTER GOALS
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Meet the procurement and service needs of the six major
military installations in North Carolina. Develop and
supply new equipment as needed by the military at NC
installations.
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Connect the capabilities and capacities of NC companies
with D&HS acquisition and procurement needs
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Attract new D&HS related companies to North Carolina
and create higher skilled higher paying jobs
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Ensure the long term sustainability of our military
installations
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SUMMARY
BRAC growth is already occurring.
 Biggest impact will be felt in 2011 and after.
 FORSCOM/USARC will be the catalyst for establishing a
Defense & HS industry in North Carolina
 All American Defense Corridor is attracting attention and
Workforce Transformation
defense related companies to the Ft. Bragg region
 NC Center for Defense & Homeland Security will make NC
more competitive
 Defense & HS industry assessment is on-going to target
industries for relocating to this area
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BRAC Regional Task Force
Questions