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Region 2000 Business and Economic Development Alliance

828 Main Street, 12th Floor | Lynchburg, Virginia 24504

P: 434.847.1447

Larry Jackson, Appalachian Power

2015 Chairman of the Board

Dear Valued Investor:

When it comes to the economic strength of our region, do you believe that our glass is half-full or half-empty? We believe the answer is neither. It is overflowing! Our vibrant region—from the Counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell to the Towns of Altavista, Amherst and Appomattox to the City of Lynchburg—overflows with talented community and economic development organizations, proficient and expert local economic developers, thriving businesses of all shapes and sizes in dozens of industries, excellent higher education institutions, strong local chambers of commerce, a flourishing entrepreneur ecosystem, a qualified workforce, a region rich with natural resources and beauty, and responsive local governments who embrace the public-private partnership concept on a regional basis. Our region is devoted to excellence; our regional glass is overflowing with opportunity for increased economic success.

Regional economic competiveness is the underlying theme to unlock our region’s highest potential for a bright future. By harmonizing our business and economic development leadership, we work collaboratively to retain and create jobs, enhance our tax base, build a regional brand, and improve the quality of life in of all of our region’s communities. We’ve increased our region’s brand and economic competitiveness on a national scale!

Thank you for your investment and participation in the Region 2000 Business and Economic Development Alliance. Your support and involvement reinforces and elevates the economic vitality and continued growth of our Lynchburg Region. We continue to collaborate with and expand our partnerships with valuable partners such as local economic developers, chambers of commerce, Workforce Development Board, Small Business Development Center, Center for Advanced Engineering & Research, Local Government Council, and government partners.

We value your participation locally and regionally, and are excited to continue our partnerships, and use all of our entrusted resources to grow, strengthen, and drive our economic competiveness.

In Partnership,

Megan Lucas, CEcD

CEO

Site Selector Meetings

Created December 2,2015

the alliance June 2014-December 2015

Site Selector Meetings

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T E C H N O L O G Y T E C H N O L O G Y T E C H N O L O G Y

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MEGAN LUCAS, CEcD Chief Executive Officer ELIZABETH NAREHOOD

Vice-President of Technology DENISE JACKSON

Program Coordinator JAMIE GLASS

Administrative Coordinator

THE REGION AT A GLANCE

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

Total Population 264,158Total Population 264,158

COST OF LIVINGCOST OF LIVING Composite Index 89.7

Grocery 91.4

Housing 82.1

Utilities 98.0

Transportation 84.6

Healthcare 96.7

10% Below national

average

LABOR MARKETLABOR MARKET

INCOMEINCOME Per capita personal incomePer capita personal income

$36,183$36,183 Median Family IncomeMedian Family Income

$59,251$59,251

MAJOR REGIONAL EMPLOYERSMAJOR REGIONAL EMPLOYERS Abbott Nutrition (Nutritional Products)

AREVA (Nuclear Power)

BWXT (Industrial Machinery, Nuclear)

CB Fleet (Pharmaceuticals)

Centra Health (Health Care)

Central Virginia Training Center (Residential Medical Facility)

Frito Lay (Snack Foods)

J Crew Outfitters (Clothing)

Liberty University (Higher Education)

RR Donnelley (Commercial Printing)

TEVA (Pharmaceuticals)

Unemployment Rate 5.3% Civilian Labor Force 124,640

INVESTING IN THE REGIONINVESTING IN THE REGION

Investors in the Alliance support regional economic development initiatives focused on:

Generating Jobs and Investment Promoting our Global Brand and Image

Cultivating Talent Enhancing Business Climate

Megan Lucas

CEO

Elizabeth Narehood Vice-President of Technology

Region 2000 Alliance

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Development Alliance Board of Directors 2015

Alton Brown, News and Advance

Bill Guzek, IPT Consulting (CAER Board Chairman)

Carl Boggess, Bedford County

Cathie Brown, Impact Makers

Cheryl Giggetts, AECOM (Technology Council President)

Dean Rodgers, Amherst County

Denise Woernle, AREVA

Des Black, AREVA (Technology Council Vice-President)

Dr. Douglas Schuch, Bedford County Schools

E.W. Tibbs, Centra Health

Frank Rogers, Campbell County

Fred Armstrong, Wiley|Wilson (Treasurer)

Garet Bosinger, Community Representative

Dr. James Mundy, Lynchburg Community Action Group

Jim Mercadante, Cintas

Dr. John Capps, Central Virginia Community College

John Doyle, Pettyjohn, Wood & White

Kim Payne, City of Lynchburg

Larry Hatch, AMTI (Future Focus Foundation Chair)

Larry Jackson, Appalachian Power (Chairman)

Lee Beaumont, Liberty University

Michael Shadler, Genworth Financial

Mike Davidson, Campbell County (Economic Development Directors Chairman)

Nat Marshall, BWXT (Workforce Development Board Chairman)

Mayor Paul Harvey, Town of Appomattox

Reggie Pugh, AREVA (Vice-Chairman)

Robert Leveque, Community Representative

Sandy Baker, BWXT

Susan Adams, Appomattox County

Tanya Fischoff, Academy of Fine Arts (Young Professionals Board Chairman)

Todd Hall, First National Bank

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Academy of Fine Arts

AMG

Amherst County

Appalachian Power

Appomattox County

AREVA

BWXT

Bedford County

BMS Direct

Campbell County

Campbell Insurance

Carter Bank & Trust

Caskie & Frost, P.C.

Catalyst Communication Technologies

Centra Health

Charley’s

CINTAS

City of Lynchburg

Coldwell Banker

Coleman-Adams Construction

Columbia Gas of Virginia

CommScope

Davidson & Garrard

Delta Star

Dodson Pest Control

Dominion Virginia Power

Draper Aden Associates

ECS

Electronic Design & Manufacturing

English Construction

Farmers Bank of Appomattox

First Citizens Bank

First National Bank

Fleet Laboratories

Flippin, Bruce & Porter

Flowers Baking Company

Flowserve

Foster Electric

Genworth Financial

George E. Jones and Sons

Harrington Corporation

Hurt & Proffitt

Innovative Wireless Technology

J. Crew

Kyle W. Wheeler, D.D.S.

L&R Precision Tooling

Liberty University

Lovelace, Norvelle, Matthews & Crews P.C.

Lynchburg Wholesale Floral Company

Master Engineers and Designers

Moore’s Electric and Mechanical

Pathology Consultant of Central Virginia

Pettyjohn, Wood & White, Inc.

Piedmont Community Health Plan

Randolph College

RR Donnelley

Schewel Furniture Company

Scott & Stringfellow

Scott Insurance

Shentel

Sonny Merryman

Southern Air

Southern Flavoring Company

Sylvan Learning Center

Timmons Group

Tomahawk Warehousing Services

Town of Altavista

Town of Amherst

Town of Appomattox

Watts Petroleum

Westminster Canterbury

Wiley|Wilson

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EVENTS

Lynchburg Area Women in Technology

CIO Roundtables (Spring and Fall)

Regional Broadband Summit

TechEDGE Award Dinner

Tech Forum with Federal Communication Commission

Statewide Technology Council Host

SUPPORT

Altavista Broadband Planning Grant Received—$30,000

Development of Regional Marketing Materials

2015 AREAS OF FOCUS

Broadband Development

Net Neutrality

Technology Social Entrepreneurship

Cybersecurity

Women in Technology

INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR—Adam Spontarelli, Vector Space

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR—Tony Erskine, Sharptop

STEM EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR—Cindy Watson, Campbell Co. Schools

TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR—TRAX, LLC.

Ben Clark, Centra Health Bill Guzek, IPT Consulting Bill Janky, Harris Corporation Bob Stolle, Center for Innovative Technology Cathie Brown, Impact Makers Cheryl Giggetts (President), AECOM Craig Szczutkowski (Secretary/Treasurer), Fifth Order Technologies Dan Overstreet, Lumos Networks Des Black (Vice-President), AREVA

Dr. Ed Hoisington, Bedford County Schools Jeremy Satterfield, Mid-Atlantic Broadband Marjette Upshur, City of Lynchburg Matt Schubert, Hill City Ventures Mike Goetz, City of Lynchburg Phil Hamlett, FICO Dr. Ruth Hendrick, Central Virginia Community College Scott Pleasants, Liberty University

2015 TechEDGE Award Recipients

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Future Focus Foundation Board of Directors 2015 Brandon Baber, Wells Fargo

Dan Overstreet, Lumos Networks

Lani Patrick, Campbell County Schools

Larry Hatch, AMTI

Phil Hamlett, FICO

Scott Pleasants, Liberty University

Trent Warner, Hurt & Proffitt

XLRXLR--8 STEM Academy Class of 20158 STEM Academy Class of 2015 The Future Focus Foundation is proud to recognize the 23 members of the inaugural class from the XLR8-Lynchburg Regional Governor’s STEM Academy. Together, these students were able to earn 31 Career Studies Certificates from Central Virginia Community College during their time at the STEM Academy. The students earned a Career Studies Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals and/or a Career Studies Certificate in Mechatronics. All students will be continuing their education in a STEM related area after graduation. Eight graduates will be completing their education at Central Virginia Community College and 15 will be attending a four-year college or universities.

Future Focus Highlights 2015 Regional Robotics (Jr. FLL, FLL, VEX) - 570 Participants

Randolph College Coding Camp—57 Participants

Central Virginia Regional Science Fair—98 Participants

Establishment of Regional STEM Network

Continued Support of the XLR-8 Lynchburg Regional Governor’s STEM Academy

Added three Board of Director positions

Dollars raised to support regional STEM programs

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Throughout 2015, YPCV welcomed members to both new events and old favorites, continuing in its mission to cultivate and retain a young, vibrant, professional community by hosting events that connect YP's to local businesses, causes, the attractions of our region and each other.

YPCV’s 2015 Milestones Include:

181 new Young Professionals attended YPCV events. This is a 150% growth over new attendance in 2014!

Nearly 1300 active Young Professionals receiving e-blasts

12 social networking events, 6 professional development events, 5 volunteer events and collections, 1 Loft Tour and 1 YP + College Student social networking event

Introduced the Inaugural “20 under 40” article with Lynchburg Business, featuring 20 of our region’s brightest young professionals. (Over 150 YP’s were nominated!)

Introduced Page Turners, YPCV’s Personal MBA Book Club

YPCV is a community of emerging leaders that is making a positive impact in Central Virginia. By joining the Young Professionals of Central Virginia, young adults make friends, make a difference, and become a vital part of this region, socially and professionally.

We are the Young Professionals of Central VirginiaWe are the Young Professionals of Central Virginia

YPCV Board of Directors 2015 Tanya Fischoff, Chair, Academy of Fine Arts

Julia Pfeifer, Sodexo

Jessica Knight, Humankind

Trish Lauck, Runk & Pratt

Emily Berthoud, CommScope

Sean Collins, Lynchburg College

Michelle Talley, Dawson, Ford, Garbee, & Co. Realtors

Hilary Sutton, HSL Creative

David Malewitz, Lynchburg City Parking Authority

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APPOMATTOX Jeff Taylor | www.AppomattoxCountyVa.gov Appomattox Center for Business and Commerce

AMHERST Victoria Hanson | www.AmherstVaBusiness.com Brockman Business & Industrial Park

Amelon Center for Commerce

Zane Snead Industrial Park

BEDFORD Traci Blido | www.BedfordEconomicDevelopment.com New London Business and Technology Center

Bedford Center for Business

Little Otter Business Park

Montvale Center for Commerce

CAMPBELL Mike Davidson | www.CampbellVirginia.com Brookneal/Campbell County Industrial Park

Dearing Ford Business and Industrial Park

Seneca Commerce Park

ALTAVISTA Dennis Jarvis, II | www.AltavistaVa.com Altavista Office Park

LYNCHBURG Marjette Upshur | www.OpportunityLynchburg.com First Lynchburg Industrial Park

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