CITY OF EDEN ECONOMIC AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

UPDATE

Mega-Site

Eden

DanvilleVANC

Mega-Site

Pittsylvania CoHenry Co

Berry Hill

Rd.

Hwy. 58

Rou

te 2

9

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-Salem

DurhamRaleigh

High Point

77

40

85

85

29

58

Greensboro

15 Miles

52

Miles

Piedmont Triad International

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

Airport

75

Mile

s Mega SiteMega Site

70

Miles

175

Miles

Danville Regional Airport

Danville Regional Airport

70 Miles

RDU

Airports

VRichmondLynchburg

Roanoke

Winston-Salem

DurhamRaleighHigh Point

77

40

85

85

29

Mega SiteMega Site58

Greensboro

200 Miles Virginia Port Authority

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 Table

Lot #

Lot Acreage

Pad Size

Earthwork

1110 Acres

±62 Acres

±366,000 c.y.

2130 Acres

±83 Acres

±860,000c.y.

31296 Acres

±604 Acres

±13,200,000 c.y.

3A129 Acres

±80 Acres

±3,300,000 c.y.

4327 Acres

±240 Acres

±1,700,000 c.y.

5118 Acres

±77 Acres

±930,000 c.y.

6101 Acres

±59 Acres

±670,000 c.y.

7148 Acres

±33 Acres

±449,000 c.y.

8334 Acres

±223 Acres

±2,300,000 c.y.

9 98 Acres ±64 Acres

±780,000 c.y.

10100 Acres

±66 Acres

±760,000 c.y.

11119 Acres

±81 Acres

±3,000,000 c.y.

12237 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

I

New Rail Access (±6,300 lf)

and Rail Spur (±3,600 lf)

±9,900 lf

II

New Rail Access (±4,000 lf)

and Rail Spur (±2,300 lf)

±6,300 lf

IIINew Rail Access

(±7,500 lf)±7,500

lf

Total±23,70

0 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