North Carolina Global Transpark / Kinston Regional Jetport

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LOCATION: East Coast, USA

Section 1—Location Map

LOCATION: Lenoir County is centrally located in eastern NC approximately 75 miles east of Raleigh Lenoir County, NC (our state’s capital) and 75 miles west of Morehead City (one of our seaports and the beautiful crystal coast)and is within a 6 hour drive of the beautiful NC Blue Ridge Mountains. Our county is a blend of agriculture and manufacturing. Lenoir County has three incorporated municipalities: Kinston, LaGrange and Pink Hill. Our county is a blend of agriculture and manufacturing. Lenoir County has three incorporated municipalities: Kinston, LaGrange and Pink Hill. Lenoir County is home to North Carolina’s Global TransPark, a multi-modal transportation and industrial Major Highways complex encompassing 15,000 acres and an Eastern North Carolina 11,500-foot runway.

Kinston: serves as the county seat for Lenoir County and is situated centrally on US Highway 70 the region’s east/west corridor. The north/south highways of 11, 55, 58, and 258 also pass through the City of Kinston. LaGrange: approximately 10 miles west of Kinston at the intersection of US 70 and Highway 903 in the western part of Lenoir County within 35 miles of Interstate 95. Pink Hill: approximately 15 miles south of Kinston on Highway 11 in southern Lenoir County within 20 miles of Interstate 40.

Lenoir County Road Map

Section 1—Location Map

REGIONAL OVERVIEW:

NC’S EASTERN REGION

Lenoir County is part of North Carolina’s Eastern Region, a multi-county partnership established by the North Carolina General Assembly to promote economic development in a thirteen county area of eastern North Carolina. It encompasses nearly 7,000 square miles and over 982,000 residents.

The centerpiece of the region is the North Carolina Global TransPark, which is located in Lenoir County. The multi-modal transportation and industrial complex is designed to meet the present and emerging needs of domestic and global commerce. The GTP is master planned to eventually encompass 15,300 acres and provide a full range of business amenities.

The North Carolina Global TransPark Center is an integral part of the GTP concept. This 33,000 square foot on-site facility houses contemporary distance learning and networking technologies that can deliver customized training to meet the needs of the knowledge economy.

Section 2—Regional Overview

REGIONAL OVERVIEW:

• Regional Economic Development Partnership • Created and funded by the North Carolina State Legislature in 1993 • A unit of local government • $26 million dollars in assets • Revolving Loan Fund and Grants for member counties • Diverse economy • Geographic area: 7,000 sq mi/17,900 sq km • One million residents

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REGIONAL OVERVIEW:

Major Aviation / Aerospace Assets in the Region

Components Concentrations of Military Aircraft: Jet Engine Fuel Controls: Honeywell, Rocky Mount • 2nd Marine Air Wing ( Fixed and Rotary Wing Fire Suppression System: Kidde Aerospace & Defense, aircraft): MCAS Cherry Point, Havelock and Wilson MCAS New River, Jacksonville Aircraft Composite Structures: Spirit AeroSystems, Kinston th (500,000 sf/46,451 sq meters) Mfg facility and Composite • 4 Fighter Wing, USAF (Fixed Wing aircraft): Research Center under construction Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro Cargo Handling: AAR Cargo/Defense Systems, Goldsboro Parts and Supplies: Commerce Overseas Corporation, Academic Support: Kinston • East Carolina University: Systems Engineering Electronic Components: DHI Holdings, Inc., Trenton BA degree, Greenville Fluid Hoses: , Middlesex EATON Corporation • Spirit AeroSystems Composite Structures Information Technologies, Engineering services and Software Solutions: Spatial Integrated Systems, Inc., Kinston Training Center • Craven and Wayne Community Colleges: Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul - MRO Airframe and Power Plant Technicians Commercial Fixed Wing MRO: Mountain Air Cargo, • Lenoir Community College: Advanced Kinston Machining Center: Kinston Military MRO: US Navy Fleet Readiness Center East, • Early College and Science Engineering MCAS Cherry Point: V/STOL, Rotary Wing, Fixed Wing, Technology & Math –STEM programs UAV’S, and turbine engines, plus Dept of the Navy Vertical Lift Center of Excellence and designated MRO for all USAF, throughout the region USN and USMC V-22 Tiltrotor aircraft. Havelock • Statewide Aerospace/Aviation Workforce Assessment & Gap Analysis: North Carolina’s Global TransPark, Kinston, NC Eastern Region (Kinston) in partnership with the • Multi-modal business-industrial park, 5800 North Carolina Golden Leaf Foundation (Rocky acres owned, 2,400 owned Mount) • Longest commercial runway between Washington DC and Atlanta – 11,500 meters, Catt II ready • Foreign Trade Zone #214 on site • Rail spur under construction

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REGIONAL OVERVIEW:

Major Aviation / Aerospace Assets in North Carolina Components Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul – MRO

Engines (Commercial Transport): General Electric, Wilmington Repairs/Remanufacturing Major Aerospace Systems:

and Durham Goodrich Corp, Monroe

Engines (Helicopter): Turbomeca, Monroe Commercial M & O: Piedmont Aviation Component Services, Kernersville Engines (Light Commercial): Honda Aero Inc., Burlington Military MRO: US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Engine Components: Timco Aviation Services, Greensboro Center: Depot level for

Engine Components: Unison Engine Components, Asheville Aircraft

Engine Components/Turbine Blades: PCC - Precision Cast Corp, Unmanned Lighter than Air Platforms: TCOM LTA Sanford Systems, Elizabeth City

Aircraft Parts/Landing Gear/Components: Curtis-Wright Business Aircraft: Honda Aircraft Company, Greensboro Controls, Shelby

Specialty Metals: ATI Alvac, Monroe Concentrations of Military Aircraft: • 18th Airborne Corp (Rotary and Fixed Wing Motion/Vibration Management Technologies: Lord Corporation, aircraft): Ft. Bragg, Fayetteville Cary Academic Support: • BA to PhD programs in Composite Components: VX Aerospace, Morganton NC State University: multiple engineering disciplines; research core Tires (Space Shuttle): Michelin, Norwood competencies include combustion, structural mechanics and materials, and computational Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, components and turbine engines, methods Elizabeth City • Duke University: Research topics include adaptive structures, acoustics, aerodynamics, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul – MRO controls, dynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and thermodynamics Commercial Heavy Aircraft Overhaul/Maintenance: DRS • NC A & T State University: Advanced Materials , Elizabeth City Technologies & Nano Technology, Center for Advanced Materials & Smart Structures, Center for Composite Material Research Section 2—Regional Overview

North Carolina Global TransPark AT A GLANCE

OVERVIEW GTP ADVANTAGES • 11,500 foot runway with CAT II/III ILS upgrade by 2012 The North Carolina • Rail spur operational by 2012 • Foreign-Trade Zone #214 Global TransPark (GTP) • Environmentally permitted for 5,775 acres • TransPark is a combined industrial Center – 33,000 sf onsite education and training facility • Land available for immediate development • Convenient park and airport interstate highway access • Proximity to two international developed by the state in Atlantic Coast ports • Convenient to six North Carolina Future Spirit manufacturing at the GTP will Eastern North Carolina. military facilities include fuselage and wingspar construction

MAJOR TENANT CATEGORIES

AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING The Global TransPark is ideally suited to serve the current and future needs of the aerospace manufacturing industry. With the emergence of composites as the new industry standard, the GTP intends to help equip Eastern North Carolina’s workforce with the skills needed to excel in this advanced manufacturing technology.

Spirit AeroSystems is now building a 500,000 square foot manufacturing center at the Global TransPark in order to produce aircraft parts for Airbus. The new facility at the GTP will produce the center fuselage and front wingspar for the Airbus A350 using state-of-the-art composite technology and will emerge as a Center of Excellence in the use of composites.

AIRCRAFT SERVICE & MAINTENANCE The GTP is strategically equipped and located to serve the commercial, military and business aviation sectors. THE GTP MISSION Mountain Air Cargo (MAC) is an express cargo carrier providing • Create skilled, well-paying flight and maintenance services throughout much of North and jobs in Eastern North South America. MAC is a contract carrier and services provider for Carolina • Support education, FedEx in the Eastern U.S. Its main maintenance facility is at the research and development GTP. efforts related to the creation of new economic Segrave Aviation is the fixed base operator for the Kinston Regional opportunity • Attract economic Jetport and specializes in private jet charter, aircraft management investment from identified, and aircraft maintenance. Pegasus Elite Aviation is a rapidly growing Segrave Aviation's control center targeted industries. private jet charter service affiliated with Segrave.

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GTP FACT SHEET - SIDE 1 North Carolina Global TransPark At A Glance

LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT The GTP offers immediate access to transportation infrastructures, a Foreign-Trade Zone and available warehouse and distribution facilities.

New Breed, Inc. is a third-party logistics company that executes complex logistics operations by combining analysis of material flows with the application of systems to reduce and automate process steps – across a supply chain or in a distribution center.

Longistics is the Foreign-Trade Zone operator at the Kinston Regional Jetport. Longistics is a privately-held logistics company providing transportation, distribution and other dedicated services.

MILITARY/DEFENSE CONTRACTING The GTP is located centrally among North Carolina’s six military installations. Our tenants have been awarded multiple contracts with the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security and do GTP transportation modes include air, rail (2012) and convenient interstate highways business internationally. Commerce Overseas Corporation (COC) offers supply chain management solutions to military aircraft customers throughout the world. COC provides spare parts solu- For more information about tions to a global customer base. Customers include General Electric, Ford, TRW, General Motors and others. the N.C. Global TransPark,

Spatial Integrated Systems (SIS) provides engineering services and solutions for both the commercial and please contact our offices at federal marketplaces including: Reverse engineering, quality assurance inspection, IT enterprise application Air Force F-15 in touch-and-go training at GTP hosting and product data management. 252-522-4949, or visit our

EMERGENCY SERVICES With its convenient access to intermodal transportation, the GTP is an excellent location for web site at www.ncgtp.com organizations providing emergency services that must be coordinated and deployed quickly.

N.C. Emergency Management (Eastern Branch Emergency Management Division of N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety) protects life, property and the environment through a partnership among local, state and federal agencies.

N.C. Forestry Service is responsible for the protection and development of 101,700 acres of woodland in Lenoir County.

N.C. Highway Patrol houses two helicopters at the GTP. The Patrol provides aerial support for natural and man-made disasters to a 52-county region in Eastern North Carolina.

www.ncgtp.com / 252-522-4949 The GTP's Spirit plant is projected to ultimately employ more than 1,000.

The Spirit AeroSystems project received support from the Golden LEAF Foundation.

GTP FACT SHEET - SIDE 2

REGIONAL OVERVIEW: NORTH CAROLINA GLOBAL TRANSPARK

Section 2—Regional Overview

REGIONAL OVERVIEW: NORTH CAROLINA GLOBAL TRANSPARK

Foreign Trade Zone: The Global TransPark is the grantee of Foreign Trade Zone # 214, a general-purpose zone for warehouse and distribution activities. The general-purpose sites provide benefits to the public. For additional information visit www.ncgtp.com .

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DEMOGRAPHICS:

POPULATION

Lenoir and Contiguous Counties

2012 Certified 2011 2010 2009 2008 County Population Population Census Population Population Population Craven 105,080 104,965 103,505 100,261 97,757 Duplin 60,100 59,476 58,505 53,659 53,431 Greene 21,435 21,489 21,362 21,384 21,205 Jones 10,615 10,327 10,153 10,150 10,292 Lenoir 59,546 59,346 59,495 57,221 57,521 Pitt 172,569 170,263 168,148 158,541 155,570 Wayne 124,341 123710 122,623 116,554 115,696 TOTAL 553,686 549,576 543,791 517,770 511,472 Source: 2010 Census update & NC State Data Center www.osbm.state.nc.us : 2008 – 2012 Certified Population:

Lenoir County 2012 2012 Certified: Lenoir County has a Certified population base of 59,346. Within the city Population 59,546 limits of Kinston the population is 21,471. Median Age 41.0 Lenoir County is also part of NC’s Eastern Female 31,071 Regional Partnership, representing 13 counties and 1,059,019 people; which is Male 28,475 comparable to the metropolitan statistical area of Fresno, California. White 33,565

Other 25,974

www.osbm.state.nc.us update November 5, 2013

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DEMOGRAPHICS:

LABOR FORCE

Lenoir County Civilian Labor Force Estimates 2013

Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Labor Force 29,050 28,854 28,809 28,764 29,210 29,400 29,487 28,863 28,957 28,629

Unemployed 3,136 2,950 2,750 2,637 2,810 2,909 2,918 2,608 2,441 2,446 Unemployment 10.8% 10.2% 9.5% 9.2% 9.6% 9.9% 9.9% 9.0% 8.4% 8.5% Rate

Source: NC ESC Web Site, http://www. ncesc1.com Benchmarked 12/5/2013

North Carolina’s Eastern Region Civilian Labor Force Estimates 2013

Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Labor Force 477,788 474,215 471,190 470,816 476,006 478,612 481,173 470,341 469,863 467,164

Unemployed 52,571 48,516 45,956 44,374 47,373 48,728 48,682 43,199 39,312 39,290 Unemployment 11.0% 10.2% 9.8% 9.4% 9.9% 10.2% 10.1% 9.2% 8.4% 8.4% Rate

Source: NC ESC Web Site, http://www.ncesc1.com Benchmarked 12/5/2013

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DEMOGRAPHICS:

LABOR FORCE

2012 Annual Civilian Labor Force Lenoir County NC’s Eastern Region Labor Force 29,750 476,064 Unemployed 2,904 47,959 Unemployment Rate 10.0% 10.1% Source: NC ESC Website, http://www.ncesc.com 5/14/2013

The Region has a civilian labor force of over 470,000 professional, technical, skilled and semi-skilled workers in addition to access to four major military institutions. Military personnel estimated at 26,000 annually separating or retiring from these institutions provide an excellent, self-perpetuating labor source for the region

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DEMOGRAPHICS:

LABOR FORCE

2011 Annual Civilian Labor Force Lenoir County NC’s Eastern Region Labor Force 28,050 467,860 Unemployed 3,126 51,508

Unemployment Rate 11.1% 11.0% Source: NC ESC Website, http://www.ncesc.com (Benchmarked annual calculation: 5/14/2013)

The Region has a civilian labor force of over 460,000 professional, technical, skilled and semi-skilled workers in addition to access to four major military institutions. Military personnel estimated at 26,000 annually separating or retiring from these institutions provide an excellent, self-perpetuating labor source for the region

2010 Annual Civilian Labor Force Lenoir County NC’s Eastern Region Labor Force 26,540 455,228 Unemployed 3,001 47,503

Unemployment Rate 11.3% 10.4% Source: NC ESC Website, http://www.ncesc.com (Benchmarked annual calculation: 6/9/11)

The Region has a civilian labor force of over 450,000 professional, technical, skilled and semi-skilled workers in addition to access to four major military institutions. Military personnel estimated at 26,000 annually separating or retiring from these institutions provide an excellent, self-perpetuating labor source for the region

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DEMOGRAPHICS:

LABOR FORCE—MILITARY BASES

Military Bases in Eastern NC Name County City Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base Onslow Jacksonville New River Marine Corps Air Station Onslow Jacksonville Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Wayne Goldsboro Naval Aviation Depot Craven Havelock Cherry Pointe Marine Corps Air Station Craven Havelock US Coast Guard Station Carteret Fort Macon US Coast Guard Station Pamlico Hobucken US Coast Guard Station Carteret Emerald Isle Fort Bragg Army Base Cumberland Fayetteville Pope Air Force Base Cumberland Spring Lake US Coast Guard Air Station Pasquotank/Camden Elizabeth City Source: NC’s Eastern Region Website

In addition to the civilian labor force military personnel, an estimated at 26,000± annually separating or retiring from these institutions, provide an excellent self-perpetuating labor source for the region.

Section 3—Demographics—Labor Force

DEMOGRAPHICS: Industry Sector

Private Industry Sector 1st Quarter Ending March 31, 2013

Private Industry Sectors Lenoir County NC's Eastern Region 1st Qtr. 2013 1st Qtr. 2013 1st Qtr. 2013 *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 429 1.56% 7,359 2.00% Mining n/a 177 0.05% Utilities 31 0.11% 1,573 0.43% Construction 1,658 6.01% 16,979 4.62% Manufacturing 6,131 22.23% 45,276 12.32% Wholesale Trade 920 3.34% 11,225 3.05% Retail Trade 2,720 9.86% 48,816 13.28% Transportation & Warehousing 787 2.85% 7,181 1.95% Information 141 0.51% 4,653 1.27% Finance & Insurance 481 1.74% 8,202 2.23% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 159 0.58% 3,340 0.91% Professional & Technical Services 587 2.13% 10,161 2.77% Management of Companies & Enterprises 294 1.07% 6,243 1.70% Administrative & Waste Services 1,557 5.65% 18,152 4.94% Educational Services 2,085 7.56% 38,562 10.49% Health Care & Social Assistance 5,590 20.27% 62,070 16.89% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 153 0.55% 3,340 0.91% Accommodation & Food Services 1,772 6.42% 36,474 9.93% Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. 542 1.97% 7,687 2.09% Public Administration 1,543 5.59% 30,005 8.17% Total* 27,580 367,475 Source: ESC Website, Lenoir County and NC’s Eastern Regional 1st Qtr. – update 12/23/2013

Section 3—Demographics –Private Sector

DEMOGRAPHICS: Industry Sector

Private Industry Sector 4th Quarter Ending December 31, 2012

Private Industry Sectors Lenoir County NC's Eastern Region 4th Qtr. 2012 4th Qtr. 2012 4th Qtr. 2012 *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 427 1.54% 8,206 2.17% Mining n/a 183 0.05% Utilities 31 0.11% 1,608 0.42% Construction 1,654 5.98% 17,599 4.64% Manufacturing 5,379 19.44% 49,302 13.01% Wholesale Trade 995 3.60% 11,387 3.01% Retail Trade 2,759 9.97% 50,855 13.42% Transportation & Warehousing 888 3.21% 7,802 2.06% Information 146 0.53% 4,700 1.24% Finance & Insurance 485 1.75% 8,097 2.14% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 159 0.57% 3,351 0.88% Professional & Technical Services 531 1.92% 9,745 2.57% Management of Companies & Enterprises 248 0.90% 6,077 1.60% Administrative & Waste Services 2,105 7.61% 19,942 5.26% Educational Services 2,152 7.78% 38,253 10.10% Health Care & Social Assistance 5,663 20.46% 62,289 16.44% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 163 0.59% 3,487 0.92% Accommodation & Food Services 1,779 6.43% 37,316 9.85% Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. 532 1.92% 7,844 2.07% Public Administration 1,576 5.70% 30,844 8.14% Total* 27,672 378,887 Source: ESC Website Lenoir County and NC Eastern Regional 4th Qtr. – update 7/2/2013

Section 3—Demographics –Private Sector

DEMOGRAPHICS: Industry Sector

Private Industry Sector 3rd Quarter Ending September 30, 2012

Private Industry Sectors Lenoir County NC's Eastern Region 3rd Qtr. 2012 3rd Qtr. 2012 3rd Qtr. 2012 *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 450 1.65% 9,266 2.49% Mining n/a 225 0.06% Utilities 31 0.11% 1,603 0.43% Construction 1,663 6.09% 17,796 4.78% Manufacturing 5,357 19.61% 48,617 13.05% Wholesale Trade 1,019 3.73% 11,356 3.05% Retail Trade 2,691 9.85% 49,895 13.40% Transportation & Warehousing 866 3.17% 7,689 2.06% Information 151 0.55% 4,659 1.25% Finance & Insurance 481 1.76% 8,104 2.18% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 155 0.57% 3,520 0.95% Professional & Technical Services 523 1.91% 9,437 2.53% Management of Companies & Enterprises 236 0.86% 6,004 1.61% Administrative & Waste Services 2,128 7.79% 19,904 5.34% Educational Services 1,662 6.08% 31,559 8.47% Health Care & Social Assistance 5,749 21.04% 61,647 16.55% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 195 0.71% 4,463 1.20% Accommodation & Food Services 1,820 6.66% 38,206 10.26% Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. 572 2.09% 8,095 2.17% Public Administration 1,567 5.74% 30,426 8.17% Total* 27,318 372,471 Government & Private Industry Sectors 3rd Quarter Ending September 30, 2012 Government & Private 3rd Qtr. 2012 Lenoir County Annual NC’s Eastern Region Industry Sectors *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Total Government 5,769 21.12% 87,391 23.46% Total Private Industry 21,549 78.88% 285,081 76.54% *Total 27,318 372,471 Source: ESC Website Lenoir County and NC Eastern Regional 3rd Qtr. – update 2/22/2013

Section 3—Demographics –Private Sector

DEMOGRAPHICS: Industry Sector

Private Industry Sector 2nd Quarter Ending June 30, 2012

Private Industry Sectors Lenoir County NC's Eastern Region 2nd Qtr. 2012 2nd Qtr. 2012 2nd Qtr. 2012 *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 442 1.61% 8,385 2.27% Mining n/a 185 0.05% Utilities 30 0.11% 1,599 0.43% Construction 1,634 5.95% 18,040 4.88% Manufacturing 5,226 19.02% 47,350 12.82% Wholesale Trade 1,068 3.89% 11,670 3.16% Retail Trade 2,738 9.97% 50,203 13.59% Transportation & Warehousing 784 2.85% 7,766 2.10% Information 150 0.55% 4,753 1.29% Finance & Insurance 483 1.76% 8,224 2.23% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 163 0.59% 3,460 0.94% Professional & Technical Services 556 2.02% 9,846 2.67% Management of Companies & Enterprises 239 0.87% 6,130 1.66% Administrative & Waste Services 2,020 7.35% 19,677 5.33% Educational Services 2,128 7.75% 37,101 10.04% Health Care & Social Assistance 5,714 20.80% 61,411 16.62% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 181 0.66% 4,151 1.12% Accommodation & Food Services 1,792 6.52% 37,176 10.06% Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. 533 2.01% 8,156 2.21% Public Administration 1,567 5.70% 30,655 8.30% Total* 27,479 369,435 100% Government & Private Industry Sectors 2nd Quarter Ending June 30, 2012 Government & Private 2nd Qtr. 2012 Lenoir County Annual NC’s Eastern Region Industry Sectors *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Total Government 6,246 22.74% 92,674 24.65% Total Private Industry 21,227 77.27% 283,265 75.35% *Total 27,472 375,938 Source: ESC Website, Lenoir County and NC’s Eastern Regional 2nd Qtr. – update 1/11/2013

Section 3—Demographics –Private Sector

DEMOGRAPHICS: Industry Sector

Private Industry Sector 1st Quarter Ending March 31, 2012

Private Industry Sectors Lenoir County NC's Eastern Region 1st Qtr. 2012 1st Qtr. 2012 1st Qtr. 2012 *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 414 1.51% 7,024 1.90% Mining n/a 192 0.05% Utilities 31 0.11% 1,575 0.43% Construction 1,570 5.71% 17,702 4.79% Manufacturing 5,305 19.31% 46,907 12.70% Wholesale Trade 1,025 3.73% 11,220 3.04% Retail Trade 2,700 9.38% 49,527 13.41% Transportation & Warehousing 787 2.86% 7,619 2.06% Information 153 0.56% 4,712 1.28% Finance & Insurance 497 1.81% 8,399 2.27% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 159 0.58% 3,202 0.87% Professional & Technical Services 582 2.12% 10,105 2.74% Management of Companies & Enterprises 238 0.87% 5,910 1.60% Administrative & Waste Services 2,132 7.76% 19,158 5.19% Educational Services 2,159 7.86% 38,426 10.40% Health Care & Social Assistance 5,784 21.05% 61,149 16.55% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 165 0.60% 3,351 0.91% Accommodation & Food Services 1,717 6.25% 35,418 9.59% Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. 532 1.94% 7.825 2.12% Public Administration 1,527 5.56% 30,011 8.12% Unclassified Establishments * * 2 0.00% Total* 27,479 369,435 Government & Private Industry Sectors 1st Quarter Ending March 31, 2012 Government & Private 1st Qtr. 2012 Lenoir County Annual NC’s Eastern Region Industry Sectors *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Total Government 6,280 22.91% 93,477 25.15% Total Private Industry 21,135 77.09% 278,177 74.85% *Total 27,415 371,654 Source: ESC Website, Lenoir County and NC’s Eastern Regional 1st Qtr. – update 9/18/2012

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DEMOGRAPHICS:

Industry Sector

Private Industry Sector Annual 2011

Private Industry Sectors Lenoir County NC's Eastern Region 2011 Annual Annual 2011 Annual 2011

*Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce %

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 420 1.59% 8,353 2.26% Mining n/a n/a 187 0.05% Utilities 28 0.11% 1,547 0.42% Construction 1,489 5.65% 17,452 4.73% Manufacturing 4,910 18.63% 45,894 12.44% Wholesale Trade 988 3.75% 11,387 3.09% Retail Trade 2,710 10.29 49,159 13.33% Transportation & Warehousing 804 3.05% 7,338 1.99% Information 150 0.57% 4,635 1.26% Finance & Insurance 508 1.93% 8,285 2.25% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 164 0.62% 3,387 0.92% Professional & Technical Services 599 2.27% 10,038 2.72% Management of Companies & Enterprises 240 0.91% 5,729 1.55% Administrative & Waste Services 1,568 5.95% 19,257 5.22% Educational Services 1,999 7.59% 37,000 10.03% Health Care & Social Assistance 5,727 21.74% 61,074 16.56% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 247 0.94% 3,882 1.05% Accommodation & Food Services 1,727 6.55% 35,464 9.61% Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. 538 2.04% 8,180 2.22% Public Administration 1,534 5.82% 30,615 8.30% Total* 26,349 368,859 Government & Private 2011 Annual Lenoir County Annual NC’s Eastern Region 2011 Annual Industry Sectors *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Total Government 6,130 23.26% 93,443 25.33% Total Private Industry 20,219 76.74% 275,453 74.67% *Total 26,349 368,896

Source: ESC Website 6/15/12

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DEMOGRAPHICS:

Industry Sector

Private Industry Sector Annual 2010

Private Industry Sectors Lenoir County NC's Eastern Region 2010 Annual Annual 2010 Annual 2010

*Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce %

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 439 1.73% 8,791 2.38% Mining n/a n/a 188 0.05% Utilities 31 0.12% 1,599 0.43% Construction 1,529 6.03% 17,997 4.88% Manufacturing 3,424 13.50% 43,870 11.89% Wholesale Trade 1,092 4.31% 11,678 3.17% Retail Trade 2,764 10.90% 48,676 13.20% Transportation & Warehousing 821 3.24% 7,147 1.94% Information 164 0.65% 4,874 1.32% Finance & Insurance 503 1.98% 8,633 2.34% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 183 0.72% 3,449 0.93% Professional & Technical Services 513 2.02% 10,377 2.81% Management of Companies & Enterprises 258 1.02% 5,462 1.48% Administrative & Waste Services 1,346 5.31% 18,381 4.98% Educational Services 1,981 7.81% 37,468 10.16% Health Care & Social Assistance 6,135 24.19% 61,841 16.76% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 276 1.09% 3,938 1.07% Accommodation & Food Services 1,810 7.14% 35,191 9.54% Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. 538 2.12% 7,990 2.17% Public Administration 1,547 6.10% 31,245 8.47% Unclassified 7 0.03% 142 0.000 Total* 25,359 368,897

Government & Private 2010 Annual Lenoir County Annual NC’s Eastern Region Annual Industry Sectors *Workforce Workforce % *Workforce Workforce % Total Government 6,276 19.84% 93,443 25.33% Total Private Industry 25,359 80.16% 275,453 74.67% *Total 31,635 368,896

Source: ESC Website 7/6/11

Section 3—Demographics

DEMOGRAPHICS:

Wage Rate 1st Quarter Ending March 31, 2013

st 1 Quarter 2013 Lenoir Co. Average Weekly Eastern Region Average Weekly Wage Rates Wage Per Employee Wage Per Employee Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $507.79 $508.57 Mining $868.53 Utilities $1,099.25 $1,170.45 Construction $710.99 $718.80 Manufacturing $748.29 $900.88 Wholesale Trade $855.19 $889.42 Retail Trade $460.42 $462.65 Transportation & Warehousing $939.43 $787.74 Information $563.32 $788.70 Finance & Insurance $983.04 $1,142.58 Real Estate & Rental & Leasing $524.64 $535.06 Professional & Technical Services $1,148.46 $880.40 Management of Companies & Enterprises $941.85 $1,272.94 Administrative & Waste Services $447.76 $514.55 Educational Services $651.66 $729.85 Health Care & Social Assistance $637.05 $727.99 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation $296.29 $325.32 Accommodation & Food Services $219.11 $249.79 Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. $465.99 $440.41 Public Administration $660.34 $876.52 * indicates disclosure suppression Source: NC ESC Insured Employment & Wages 1st Qtr 2013 (update 12/23/2013)

Unions North Carolina is a right-to-work state, which prohibits employers or unions from requiring employees to join or support a union as a condition of employment. Lenoir County has a very low presence of unionized firms.

Section 3—Demographics—Wage Rates

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Wage Rate 3rd Quarter Ending September30, 2012

rd 3 Quarter 2012 Lenoir Co. Average Weekly Eastern Region Average Weekly Wage Rates Wage Per Employee Wage Per Employee Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & $521.38 Hunting $478.91 Mining * $827.05 Utilities $1,044.26 $1,114.12 Construction $725.83 $750.05 Manufacturing $688.58 $844.82 Wholesale Trade $723.09 $816.51 Retail Trade $449.93 $454.14 Transportation & Warehousing $855.62 $814.97 Information $550.19 $702.73 Finance & Insurance $794.74 $899.91 Real Estate & Rental & Leasing $521.28 $522.43 Professional & Technical Services $1,099.60 $905.85 Management of Companies & Enterprises $955.59 $1,680.10 Administrative & Waste Services $447.19 $511.29 Educational Services $684.55 $797.85 Health Care & Social Assistance $645.48 $743.77 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation $244.94 $305.69 Accommodation & Food Services $233.97 $260.08 Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. $460.12 $438.08 Public Administration $647.47 $862.16 * indicates disclosure suppression Source: NC ESC Insured Employment & Wages 3rd Qtr 2012 (update 2/22/13)

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Wage Rate 2nd Quarter Ending June 30, 2012

nd 2 Quarter 2012 Lenoir Co. Average Weekly Eastern Region Average Weekly Wage Rates Wage Per Employee Wage Per Employee Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & $519.23 Hunting $496.15 Mining * $849.08 Utilities $955.15 $1,041.11 Construction $699.55 $762.10 Manufacturing $655.32 $830.23 Wholesale Trade $755.12 $794.10 Retail Trade $456.38 $447.17 Transportation & Warehousing $861.15 $759.28 Information $628.80 $759.40 Finance & Insurance $917.94 $898.42 Real Estate & Rental & Leasing $568.71 $514.90 Professional & Technical Services $1,078.72 $891.86 Management of Companies & Enterprises $1,006.02 $1,030.78 Administrative & Waste Services $446.75 $514.22 Educational Services $602.01 $738.98 Health Care & Social Assistance $603.64 $732.93 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation $278.04 $310.14 Accommodation & Food Services $242.44 $258.32 Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. $533.00 $446.82 Public Administration $1,567.00 $816.64 * indicates disclosure suppression Source: NC ESC Insured Employment & Wages 2nd t Qtr 2012 (update 1/14/13)

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Wage Rate 1st Quarter Ending March 31, 2012

st 1 Quarter 2012 Lenoir Co. Average Weekly Eastern Region Average Weekly Wage Rates Wage Per Employee Wage Per Employee Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & $504.29 Hunting $539.70 Mining * $778.14 Utilities $1,050.30 $1,145.01 Construction $691.32 $738.68 Manufacturing $681.29 $903.83 Wholesale Trade $785.63 $862.83 Retail Trade $455.57 $457.31 Transportation & Warehousing $955.58 $809.31 Information $562.43 $783.45 Finance & Insurance $857.82 $1,043.20 Real Estate & Rental & Leasing $504.03 $533.13 Professional & Technical Services $1,087.50 $869.97 Management of Companies & Enterprises $986.62 $1,273.71 Administrative & Waste Services $385.85 $475.53 Educational Services $635.64 $714.66 Health Care & Social Assistance $617.37 $714.16 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation $275.46 $323.82 Accommodation & Food Services $232.19 $250.16 Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. $473.67 $447.57 Public Administration $669.09 $874.36 Unclassified Establishments * $5,564.31 * indicates disclosure suppression Source: NC ESC Insured Employment & Wages 1st Qtr 2012 (update 9/18/12)

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Wage Rate Annual 2011

2011 Annual Lenoir Co. Average Weekly Eastern Region Average Weekly Wage Rates Wage Per Employee Wage Per Employee Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $507.83 $500.92 Mining * $817.99 Utilities $1,100.55 $1,107.55 Construction $716.39 $727.96 Manufacturing $654.13 $841.31 Wholesale Trade $786.00 $832.08 Retail Trade $461.10 $443.50 Transportation & Warehousing $874.05 $773.24 Information $595.16 $742.34 Finance & Insurance $818.90 $892.57 Real Estate & Rental & Leasing $546.40 $527.32 Professional & Technical Services $1,254.63 $928.01 Management of Companies & Enterprises $1,031.84 $1,206.66 Administrative & Waste Services $430.79 $505.62 Educational Services $647.23 $731.39 Health Care & Social Assistance $636.38 $748.70 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation $201.39 $310.73 Accommodation & Food Services $227.54 $254.06 Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. $454.21 $437.67 Public Administration $685.28 $853.70 Unclassified * indicates disclosure suppression Source: NC ESC Insured Employment & Wages 2011 Annual, 6/14/12 (Note: Average Weekly Wage is calculated by using Annual Wage and divided by 52 week—calculations by EDC staff)

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Wage Rate Annual 2010

2010 Annual Lenoir Co. Average Weekly Eastern Region Average Weekly Wage Rates Wage Per Employee Wage Per Employee Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $485.36 $495.50 Mining * $839.51 Utilities $1,026.48 $1,054.25 Construction $643.47 $681.04 Manufacturing $709.08 $826.69 Wholesale Trade $813.56 $828.53 Retail Trade $459.86 $441.90 Transportation & Warehousing $870.18 $754.51 Information $609.21 $718.26 Finance & Insurance $798.52 $898.45 Real Estate & Rental & Leasing $575.91 $520.93 Professional & Technical Services $992.75 $896.24 Management of Companies & Enterprises $1,026.90 $1,136.84 Administrative & Waste Services $401.55 $468.42 Educational Services $644.53 $728.08 Health Care & Social Assistance $643.15 $713.00 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation $197.24 $303.57 Accommodation & Food Services $228.08 $248.24 Other Services, Ex. Public Admin. $435.46 $432.99 Public Administration $664.65 $835.96 Unclassified $461.01 $441.92 * indicates disclosure suppression Source: NC ESC Insured Employment & Wages 2010 Annual, 7/7/11 (Note: Average Weekly Wage is calculated by using Annual Wage and divided by 52 week—calculations by EDC staff)

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Employment—Lenoir and Contiguous Counties

4th Quarter 2012 Employment Total Employment Manufacturing Employment

No. Average No. % of County Average Weekly County Employed Weekly Wage Employed Employment Wage Craven 53,807 $570.43 3,283 6.10% $1,023.00 Duplin 19,861 $558.75 6,179 31.11% $649.74

Greene 4,226 $591.23 321 7.60% $710.01 Jones 1,879 $624.82 36 1.92% $517.78 Lenoir 27,632 $685.07 5,379 19.47% $697.57 Pitt 73,178 $812.21 6,933 9.47% $1,112.58 Wayne 43,636 $651.14 5,666 12.98% $752.69

Totals/Average 224,219 $641.95 27,797 12.66% $780.48 Source: ESC Insured Employment & Wages in NC, 2012– 4th Quarter (8/5/2013 update)

The Region’s employment base is more manufacturing intensive than the national average. Lenoir County industries employ approximately 5,300 people. Within the 13-county NC Eastern Region, there are more than 770 manufacturing companies employing approximately 48,600 people. While the majority of these companies are based in the USA, there are fourteen other companies represented in the region. International businesses in NC’s Eastern Region represent the following countries: Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Employment—Lenoir and Contiguous Counties

3rd Quarter 2012 Employment Total Employment Manufacturing Employment

No. Average No. % of County Average Weekly County Employed Weekly Wage Employed Employment Wage Craven 37,722 $762.00 3,262 8.65% $896.53 Duplin 19,181 $584.00 6,079 31.69% $616.01

Greene 4,270 $551.00 324 7.59% $630.67 Jones 1,814 $556.00 33 1.82% $504.23 Lenoir 27,318 $613.00 5,357 19.61% $688.58 Pitt 71,992 $740.00 6,862 9.53% $1,021.07 Wayne 42,978 $645.00 5,864 13.64% $738.57

Totals/Average $635.86 27,781 13.22% $727.95 Source: ESC Insured Employment & Wages in NC, 2012– 3rd Quarter (2/21/2013 update)

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Employment—Lenoir and Contiguous Counties

2nd Quarter Employment Total Employment Manufacturing Employment

No. Average No. % of County Average Weekly County Employed Weekly Wage Employed Employment Wage Craven 38,292 $724.00 3,333 8.70% $920.81 Duplin 19,550 $598.00 6,016 30.77% $684.89

Greene 4,421 $540.00 333 7.53% $684.90 Jones 1,846 $567.00 31 1.68% $522.43 Lenoir 27,472 $599.00 5,226 19.02% $655.32 Pitt 71,896 $739.00 6,700 9.32% $941.63 Wayne 43,755 $636.00 5,656 12.93% $754.38

Totals/Average 207,232 $ 629.00 27,295 12.85% $ 737.77 Source: ESC Insured Employment & Wages in NC, 2012–2nd Quarter (1/11/2013 update)

The Region’s employment base is more manufacturing intensive than the national average. Lenoir County industries employ approximately 5,230 people. Within the 13-county NC Eastern Region, there are more than 770 manufacturing companies employing approximately 47,350 people. While the majority of these companies are based in the USA, there are fourteen other companies represented in the region. International businesses in NC’s Eastern Region represent the following countries: Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Employment—Lenoir and Contiguous Counties

1st Quarter Employment 2012 Total Employment Manufacturing Employment

No. Average No. % of County Average Weekly County Employed Weekly Wage Employed Employment Wage Craven 38,062 $761.00 3,288 8.64% $997.29 Duplin 19,477 $595.00 5,934 30.47% $661.24

Greene 4,358 $539.00 328 7.53% $567.41 Jones 1,780 $594.00 36 2.02% $488.40 Lenoir 27,479 $607.00 5,305 19.31% $681.29 Pitt 70,916 $731.00 6,524 9.20% $1,086.19 Wayne 43,081 $647.00 5,357 12.43% $755.91

Totals/Average 205,153 $639.14 26,772 12.80% $748.25 Source: ESC Insured Employment & Wages in NC, 2012–1st Quarter (9/18/2012 update)

The Region’s employment base is more manufacturing intensive than the national average. Lenoir County industries employ approximately 5,300 people. Within the 13-county NC Eastern Region, there are more than 770 manufacturing companies employing approximately 46,900 people. While the majority of these companies are based in the USA, there are fourteen other companies represented in the region. International businesses in NC’s Eastern Region represent the following countries: Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Employment—Lenoir and Contiguous Counties

2011 Annual Employment

Total Employment Manufacturing Employment

No. Average No. % of County Average Weekly County Employed Weekly Wage Employed Employment Wage Craven 37,485 $743.00 3,149 8.40% $927.87 Duplin 19,528 $586.00 6,045 30.96% $636.71

Greene 4,330 $551.00 304 7.02% $627.08 Jones 1,786 $584.00 37 2.07% $569.34 Lenoir 26,349 $615.00 4,910 18.63% $654.13 Pitt 69,787 $732.00 6,085 8.72% $996.43 Wayne 42,815 $634.00 5,280 12.33% $ 744.17

Totals/Average 202,080 $ 635.00 25,810 12.59% $736.53 Source: ESC Insured Employment & Wages in NC, 2011 –Annual (6/15/2012 update)

The Region’s employment base is more manufacturing intensive than the national average. Lenoir County industries employ approximately 4,900 people. Within the 13-county NC Eastern Region, there are more than 770 manufacturing companies employing approximately 44,800 people. While the majority of these companies are based in the USA, there are fourteen other companies represented in the region. International businesses in NC’s Eastern Region represent the following countries: Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Employment—Lenoir and Contiguous Counties

2010 Annual Employment Total Employment Manufacturing Employment Average No. Weekly No. % of County Average Weekly County Employed Wage Employed Employment Wage Craven 38,089 $724.00 3,121 8.19% $892.50 Duplin 19,740 $571.00 5,597 28.35% $603.34

Greene 4,212 $558.00 272 6.46% $665.12 Jones 1,615 $601.00 43 2.66% $532.35 Lenoir 25,359 $608.00 3,424 13.50% $709.08 Pitt 69,729 $711.00 6,051 8.68% $962.46 Wayne 42,439 $611.00 5,236 12.34% $697.60

Totals/Average 201,183 $626.29 23,744 11.46% $ 645.60 Source: ESC Insured Employment & Wages in NC, 2010 –Annual (7/8/2011 update)

2009 Annual Employment Total Employment Manufacturing Employment Average No. Weekly No. % of County Average Weekly County Employed Wage Employed Employment Wage Craven 38,962 $724.00 3,236 8.31% $887.27 Duplin 19,843 $571.00 5,640 28.42% $562.27 Greene 4,174 $558.00 260 6.23% $637.05 Jones 1,687 $601.00 37 2.19% $504.83 Lenoir 25,682 $608.00 3,393 13.21% $683.75 Pitt 69,780 $711.00 5,917 8.48% $938.76 Wayne 44,083 $611.00 5,508 12.49% $700.13

Totals/Average 204,211 $626.29 23,991 11.33% $702.01 Source: ESC Insured Employment & Wages in NC, 2009 –Annual (8/16/2010 update)

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Major Employers In Lenoir County EMPLOYER PRODUCT / SERVICE CONTACT EMPLOYEE RANGE WEBSITE Sanderson Farms Processing Jeff Garner 1,500+ www.sandersonfarms.com Caswell Center mental retardation Intermediate care Leon Owens 1,000+ www.caswellcenter.org Lenoir County Public Schools education Terry Cline 1,000+ www.lenoir.k12.nc.us Lenoir Memorial Hospital healthcare Gary Black 1,000+ www.lenoirmemorial.org Electrolux Home Products dishwashers Glenda Lynch 750-800 www.electrolux.com Associated Materials, Inc. vinyl windows Gregg Bashaw 600-650 www.associatedmaterials.com Lenoir County government Mike Jarman 500+ www.co.lenoir.nc.us MasterBrand Cabinets Inc. kitchen & bath cabinets Eugene Murry 450-500 www.masterbrandcabinets.com Britthaven, Inc. healthcare supplies & services Robert Hill, Jr. 400-450 www.hilco.com Lenoir Community College education, training Brantley Briley 350-400 www.lenoir.cc.nc.us Kinston City of government Tony Sears 350-400 www.ci.kinston.nc.us Wal - Mart retail sales Danny Davis 350-400 www.walmart.com RHA Howell Child Care mental retardation Intermediate care Sam Hedrick 350-400 www.rhahowell.org

Smithfield Foods – Kinston Plant ham processing Stu Shepherd 350-400 www.smithfield.com West Pharmaceutical Services rubber pharmaceutical supplies Tom Gribbin 350-400 www.westpharmaceuital.com Pactiv, Inc. fast food service containers Ron Walls 250-300 www.pactiv.com Bojangles Famous Chicken & Biscut – food service Cam McRae 250-300 www.becajun.com Tands, Inc. KNC (Crown) electric forklift trucks Mike Sperati 250-300 www.crown.com Spirit AeroSystems airbus A350XWB components Don Blake 200-250 www.spiritaero.com Vernon Park Mall retail sales Mike Ingles 200-250 Lenox China fine china Paul Leichtnam 200-250 www.lenox.com Glencare of Pink Hill Nursing & assisted living services Ann Kornegay 200-250 William Barnet & Son, Inc. textile fibers Randy Brown 150-200 www.barnet.com Kinston Medical Specialists,P.A. healthcare facility Gary Saul 150-200 J C Howard Farms, LLC hog feed, farming services J C Howard 150-200 E. & R., Inc. Installation of high voltage power lines, Elwood Whaley 100-150 www.eandr-inc.com substations, rec. field lighting Moen, Inc. distribution center Bob Smith 100-150 www.moen.com Dixion Marketing Military sales & marketing Laura Dixon 100-150 www.dixonmkt.com Security Associates, Inc. Gcontract security provider Geldon R. Harper 100-150 US Post Office government Alvin Brantley 100-150 www.usps.com Dobbs Youth Development Ctr. rehabilitation school Glenn Elmore 100-150 www.juvjus.state.nc.us Lenoir Youth Development Affordable Care dental care Paul Steelman 100-150 Cooper Interconnect molded rubber products Tom Moore 100-150 www.crouse-hinds.com Sale Auto Mall retail sales Dan Sale 100-150 www.saleautomallkinston.net Field Controls, LLC barometic dampers, humidifiers, Patrick Holleran 100-150 www.fieldcontrols.com airboosters, draft controls Alsco uniform, linen & rug service Sean Fourrier 100-150 www.alsco.com Tidewater Transit Co. transportor of raw materials John McNairy 100-150 DuPont / Sorona sorona polymer Harold Thomas 75-100 www.dupont.com Lions Industries for the Blind embroidery, screen printing Ray Aymette 50-75 www.lionsindustries.org Kinston Steel Company steel beams Scott MacDonald 50-75 www.lyndonsteel.com Bijur Delimon Centralized lubricating equipment Jim Wood 50-75 www.bijurdelimon.com Mountain Air Cargo airline maintenance Darrell Williams 50-75 www.airt.net Undate August 2012

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Per Capita Income

Year Lenoir County NC’s Eastern Region North Carolina United States 2011 $32,022 N/A $36,028 $41,560 2010 $31,144 N/A $34,604 $39,791 2009 $33,476 $34,793 $34,897 $39,635 2008 $32,309 $32,309 $35,249 $40,165 2007 $29,600 $33,735 $33,735 $38,615 2006 $28,212 $29,193 $32,247 $36,714 2005 $27,296 *$28,646 $31,041 $34,471 Source: BEA www.bea.gov update 8/1/13 Source: *NC’s Eastern Region Website

HUD Median Family Income

Year Lenoir County NC’s Eastern Region North Carolina United States 2009 $46,700 N/A $57,000 $64,000 2008 $45,000 $55,000 $55,800 N/A 2006 $45,000 N/A $53,800 $59,600 2005 $43,450 N/A $53,000 $58,000 Source: ESC Web Update 8/30/2011

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Taxable Sales in Lenoir County

FY 12-13 $475,880,806 FY 11-12 $493,184,939 FY 10-11 $462,001,599 FY 09-10 $459,638,992 FY 08-09 $457,801,972 FY 07-08 $484,845,748 FY 06-07 $491,160,300 FY 05-06 $543,042,028 Source: www.dor.state.nc.us NC Department of Revenue, Sales & Use Tax Division update 9/19/13

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

2012 Workers’ compensation premium index rates

Source: http://dcbs.oregon.gov. The information in this report is in the public domain and may be reprinted without permission.

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2012 2010 Index Percent of Ranking Rankin Rate study median g State Effective Date 1 2 Alaska 3.01 160% January 1, 2012 2 6 Connecticut 2.99 159% January 1, 2012 3 5 California 2.92 155% January 1, 2012 4 3 Illinois 2.83 151% January 1, 2012 5 13 New York 2.82 150% October 1, 2011 11/1/11 State Fund, 1/1/12 6 4 Oklahoma 2.77 147% Private 7 7 New Jersey 2.74 146% January 1, 2012 8 1 Montana 2.50 133% July 1, 2011 9 10 New Hampshire 2.40 128% January 1, 2012 10 8 Maine 2.24 119% January 1, 2012 12 14 Pennsylvania 2.15 114% April 1, 2011 12 19 Wisconsin 2.15 114% October 1, 2011 13 26 Washington 2.11 112% January 1, 2012 14 18 Vermont 2.07 110% April 1, 2011 15 25 Louisiana 2.06 110% October 1, 2011 16 12 South Carolina 2.04 109% July 1, 2011 17 16 Minnesota 2.03 108% January 1, 2012 19 20 Tennessee 2.02 107% November 1, 2011 19 29 Idaho 2.02 107% January 1, 2012 20 28 Rhode Island 1.99 106% June 1, 2011 21 10 Alabama 1.97 105% March 1, 2011 22 15 Kentucky 1.96 104% October 1, 2011 23 28 South Dakota 1.91 102% July 1, 2011 25 36 Iowa 1.90 101% January 1, 2012 25 23 North Carolina 1.90 101% April 1, 2011 27 24 Georgia 1.88 100% March 1, 2011 27 32 New Mexico 1.88 100% January 1, 2012 28 17 Ohio 1.84 98% July 1, 2011 29 40 Florida 1.82 97% January 1, 2012 30 34 Delaware 1.77 94% December 1, 2011 31 37 Wyoming 1.74 92% January 1, 2012 32 23 Michigan 1.73 92% January 1, 2012 33 30 Nebraska 1.71 91% February 1, 2011 34 42 Maryland 1.68 89% January 1, 2012 35 40 Hawaii 1.66 88% January 1, 2012 36 33 Missouri 1.62 86% January 1, 2012 37 38 Arizona 1.61 86% January 1, 2012 38 12 Texas 1.60 85% June 1, 2011 39 41 OREGON 1.58 84% January 1, 2012 40 35 West Virginia 1.55 82% November 1, 2011 41 43 Kansas 1.54 82% January 1, 2012 42 31 Mississippi 1.49 79% March 1, 2012 43 47 Colorado 1.42 76% January 1, 2012 44 44 Massachusetts 1.37 73% September 1, 2011 45 45 Utah 1.35 72% December 1, 2011 46 21 Nevada 1.33 71% March 2, 2011 District of 47 48 1.28 68% November 1, 2011 Columbia 48 47 Virginia 1.20 64% April 1, 2011 49 49 Arkansas 1.19 63% July 1, 2011 50 50 Indiana 1.16 62% January 1, 2012 51 51 North Dakota 1.01 53% July 1, 2011

Notes: When two or more states’ index rate values are the same, they are assigned the same ranking. Index rates reflect adjustments for the characteristics of each individual state’s residual market. Rates vary by classification and insurer in each state, and actual cost to an employer can be adjusted by the employer’s experience rating, premium discount, retrospective rating, and dividends. Nevada’s index rate dropped significantly since the 2010 study, due in part to inclusion of a payroll cap adjustment in 2012. Link to previous reports and summaries.

Quality of Life: LENOIR COUNTY CLIMATE

The climate of Lenoir County is, with only a few exceptions, pleasant all year long. The heat of summer and cold of winter are tempered by the county’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean lying some 50 miles southeast at its nearest point. The average yearly temperature is approximately 59.5 degrees. The short winters are marked by “cold spells” but are usually quite mild. Snow is relatively rare and persist only a day or two. The average dates of the earliest and latest killing frost are October 31st and April 5th, respectively. The summer is long but not excessively hot with pleasing temperatures in the spring and fall. The average growing season is 209 days. Rainfall is distributed well throughout the year, averaging three to four inches per month during fall and winter and five to six inches in the summer months.

Average High Average Low Average Inches Month Temperature (F) Temperature (F) Precipitation January 55 36 3.9 February 57 37 3.7 March 64 43 3.8 April 72 51 2.8 May 79 60 4.4 June 85 68 5.0 July 88 72 7.4 August 87 71 7.3 September 83 67 5.7 October 74 56 3.5 November 66 46 3.4 December 58 38 3.7

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Quality of Life:

Cost of Living Index

City Overall Food Health Housing Utilities Transp Misc. Kinston, NC 92 101 98 71 108 103 96 Atlanta, GA 94 99 103 75 96 105 103 Raleigh, NC 102 100 103 108 104 95 98 Chicago, IL 105 108 104 107 99 110 102 Los Angeles, CA 144 110 111 235 118 112 103 New York, NY 169 119 112 299 133 108 118 United States 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Source: http://www.bestplaces.net/col/ (4/15/2013)

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CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT:

• CSS Neuse State Historic Site • Caswell Center Museum & Visitors Center • Caswell No. 1 Fire Station Museum • Community Council for the Arts • Harmony Hall • The Bentley Bed & Breakfast • Grainger Hill • Kinston Drag Strip • Golf (private & public) • Fishing • Hunting • Blue Grass Festival • Biking Trails • Walking Trails • Summer Day Camp Programs • Arts & Crafts • Drama • Performing Arts Center • Neuse Regional Library • Neuseway Nature Park • Neuseway Planetarium / Lenoir Memorial Hospital Health & Science Museum

• Big Daddy Express • Lions Water Adventure Park

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CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT:

Within a ninety minute drive of Kinston/Lenoir County, there are 65 miles of white sand beaches with some of the best fishing, boating, bird watching, and swimming anywhere on the Atlantic seaboard. Water sports abound in more lakes, rivers, bays, and estuaries than you could explore in a lifetime

Within the 13-county NC Eastern Region, there are enough championship golf courses to challenge every level of proficiency.

Scenic biking and hiking trails will take you to the ancient 157,000-acre Croatan National Forest in neighboring Craven County. The City of New Bern, only 35 minutes from Kinston, has numerous historical homes, Tryon Palace, breath-taking gardens and parks.

Photo (left) provided by NC’s Eastern Region

In addition to local scenery—the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, with outstanding scenery and skiing, are within an eight-hour drive of Lenoir County.

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CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT: Kinston Community Council for the Arts

Kinston Community Council for the Arts provides the people of Kinston / Lenoir Co. and the surrounding region every opportunity to explore their history, celebrate their present and vision what is yet to be. The council has hosted eight International shows in the last five years, including such presentations as the Silk Road of china, an exhibit of the works of Chinese weavers, painters and sculptors brought to life by two artists-in-residence from China who lived in Kinston during the show.

Children’s programs are always available!

The Arts Council, operating as a true community center, is well known

across the state for its cutting edge, high quality and innovative programs. One example of this is the recent research and authentic documentation of the rich African American Heritage Music that has derived from this community. In partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council, the North Carolina Folk life Institute – Duke University and most recently, the North Carolina Department of Transportation the Arts Council has identified approximately 60 artists from this area who have performed nationally and in many cases around the globe. The first leg of this project was funded through Creative Economies: Placed Based Economic Development grants from the N C Arts Council. This research has recently attracted the investment of a significant economic stimulus grant from the N C Department of Transportation for public art and the continued development of a multi-county trail. Additionally, the CCA will be the pilot program for the trail’s public art and will develop a museum to archive materials related to the project. Section 4—Quality of Life

CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT:

Harmony Hall

Jesse Cobb built this colonial showplace in 1772, four years before the American colonies’ war for independence. Richard Caswell, Revolutionary War hero and North Carolina’s first elected governor, once owned the house and for a brief time it became the state’s capital, housing important records and accounts. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Harmony Hall is lovingly restored and furnished with meticulous attention to detail. Many original features, such as brickwork and moldings, are examples of work by early Kinston craftsmen. A garden features flowers and plants indigenous to the area and appropriate to the age of the house. A turn of the century schoolhouse sits at the rear of the property, complete with desks and blackboards.

Neuse Regional Library

The Neuse Regional Library supports, strengthens, and enriches the residents and communities of Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties by systematically acquiring, organizing, and distributing a select collection of print and non-print materials; by providing traditional and emerging technologies; and by expanding services to meet their informational, educational, recreational, and cultural needs.

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KINSTON / LENOIR COUNTY CELEBRATES

We are proud to be 1 of 10 communities selected by the National Civic League All – America City in 2009

The All-America City Award is America’s oldest and most prestigious community recognition award. Since 1949, the All – America City Award has encouraged and recognized civic excellence, honoring communities of all sizes (cities, towns, counties, neighborhoods, and regions) in which citizens, government, business, and voluntary organizations work together to address critical local issues. Three collaborative community projects have resulted in a significant local impact within the past five years and are the basis for why Kinston, North Carolina has been selected as an All – America City.

 Neuse Regional Water & Sewer Authority (WASA)  Little By Little  The Gate

City of Kinston Mayor, Buddy Ritch North Carolina Governor, Beverly Perdue

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Kinston’s Booth Display All-America City Competition Tampa Florida

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Health Care: Lenoir Memorial Hospital

Lenoir Memorial's mission is to provide area residents with cost-effective healthcare services, which results in excellent clinical outcomes, improved health status and outstanding customer service. Lenoir Memorial, a 261-bed not for-for-profit hospital, offers quality inpatient, outpatient and preventive healthcare services. In addition, there are five other hospitals within 40 minutes of Kinston. Lenoir County Health Department

201 N. McLewean St., Kinston, NC 28501 252.526.4200 Lenoir County Health Department and Lenoir County Department of Social Services provide numerous programs from health related to training and temporary aid for limited income families.

Health Care: Kinston Community Health Center, Inc.

324 N. Queen St., Kinston, NC 28501 252.522.9800 KCHC, Inc. is a private, non-profit health center that provides health and dental services for members of the community who are unable to afford or obtain health care. Carolina Quick Care

2908 N. Heritage St., Kinston, NC 28501 252.523.3111 Providing service 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. seven (7) days a week with no appointment necessary. Lenoir County Elder Care Kinston / Lenoir County has a fine selection of local retirement, assisted living and nursing home facilities. Please contact any of the caring folks below.

 Daybreak Adult Day Services—Phone: 252.527.6882

 Britthaven of Kinston —Phone: 252.523.0082

 Kinston Assisted Living—Phone: 252.208.0004

 Kinston Rehabilitation Center—Phone: 252.527.5146

 Providence Manor —Phone: 252.527.9131

 Spring Arbor —Phone: 252.523.3099

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Health Care:

Regional Health Care

In addition to Lenoir Memorial Hospital with a 261-bed non-profit hospital that serves Lenoir County and the region, there are five other hospitals within 40 minutes of Kinston including Pitt Memorial Hospital and the East Carolina School of Medicine located in Greenville.

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University provides a complete and challenging medical education designed to prepare physicians for service in the 21st century. The faculty and administration emphasize close personal attention to the needs of individual students, a firm and balanced foundation in scientific knowledge and humanistic patient care skills, and adherence to traditions of service, achievement and high ethical standards.

East Carolina Heart Institute is a world-class cardiovascular center offering state-of-the-art medical technology, education and research. The new six-story, 37500 – square-fort inpatient care facility is home to 120 inpatient cardiovascular beds, six operating rooms and eleven interventional laboratories. The new Heart Institute opened in January 2009.

Section 4—Quality of Life

Quality of Life:

Housing

LOCAL REALTY COMPANIES NEW SUB-DIVISION

Coldwell Banker, 2914 N. Herritage St., (252) 522-1911 Harvest Ridge ERA Humphrey Realty Group, 101 N. Herritage St., (252) 526-0400 Frenchman’s Creek, Woodsview East Carolina Mortgage, 704-M Plaza Blvd., 5238171 Foster Realty, 825 Hardee Rd, (252) 523-1794 Century 21, Harry H. Cummings, Inc., 2715 W. Vernon Ave., Marion Heights (252) 522-0011 Howard Development, 1205 Executive Dr., (252) 523-2701 Riverwatch, Westwood Kinston Realty Group, 2201 N. Herritage St., (252) 527-1040 Aspen Ridge Malone Realty, 1609 W. Vernon, (252) 523-1658 Nell A. Jarman & Associates, 1100 W. Vernon Ave, (252) 527-2122 Dogwood Creek Subdivision Walter Poole Realty, 4206 W. Vernon Ave, (252) 523-4300

LENOIR COUNTY NUMBER Housing Units 27,439 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $93,000

OCCUPANCY AND TENURE NUMBER Occupied Housing units 24,280 Owner occupied 14,849 Renter occupied 9,431

Source: NC Department of Commerce ACCESSNC 2013

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Quality of Life:

Housing

AGE OF HOUSEHOLDER NUMBER Occupied housing units –US Census Certified 2011 27,300 15 to 24 7,484 25 to 34 6,771 35 to 44 6,742 45 to 54 8,565 55 to 59 4,551 60 to 64 5,508 65 to 74 2,104 75 to 84 3,283 85 years and over 1,228 Certified Numbers 2011 osbm.state.nc.us/ncosbm/facts

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RECREATION:

Kinston / Lenoir Parks and Recreation

In Lenoir County you will find year-round golfing, boating, hiking, gardening and fishing.

From professional baseball to tiny tots’ T-ball to Senior Citizens dances Kinston offers just about any recreation activity to fill your leisure time.

Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation operates 11 parks providing organized programs for children, such as:  arts and crafts  baseball  drama  basketball  golf and tennis classes  football and soccer  summer day camp programs  swimming

Adult activities are scheduled though out the year including golf, tennis, basketball, softball, bridge, aerobics, line dancing and crafts. An active Senior Olympics program is also available.

The North Carolina Symphony is a yearly favorite and the monthly Eastern North Carolina Bluegrass Association show offers the best bluegrass bands around.

Lenoir County has two private, one public, and one disc golf courses for the golf enthusiasts:  Kinston Country Club  Falling Creek Golf Course  Bill Fay Park Par 3 Golf Course-- opened 7 days a week.  Barnet Park Disc Golf Course -- has 18 holes and is free to the public-- open during daylight hours.

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RECREATION: Neuseway Nature Park and Campground Located on 55 acres along the Neuse River, this beautiful nature based park is brimming with fun things to do. Self-guided nature center with over 40 different types of native and exotic animals, three 550-gallon aquariums, two-developed fishponds stocked with catfish every year and saltwater touch tank. Numerous campsite accommodations of all kinds are available, ranging from those with full hookups for recreational vehicles to scenic tent campsite sand. Enjoy the 18- foot climbing rock, nature trails, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, and much more.

Planetarium/ Science & Health Museum

Nature Center Bear exhibit

Big Daddy’s Express

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RECREATION:

Pepsi Sprayground

Located at Fairfield park, the Pepsi Sprayground is open to the public on Saturdays and Sunday .

Kinston Drag Strip

Spring & fall racing Sundays Summer racing Saturday & Sundays Special event racing—funny cars, motorcycles—much more!

Section 4—Quality of Life

Woodmen Community Center Opened July 26, 2012

The Woodmen Community Center provides a showcase in Lenoir County as one of the key amenities new companies seek for their employees and their families. The Woodmen Community Center is structure is over one acre in size, and sits on approximately 17 acres of land. The facility consist of two gymnasiums, an elevated walking and running track, a large cardio and fitness area, several meeting rooms, a kitchen, a senior center, fitness center, locker rooms, City of Kinston Parks and Recreation offices, and Woodmen of the World Field offices. The gymnasiums will be used for basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and planned indoor batting cages.

The Lions Industries for the Blind Family Water Park accommodates blind, visually-impaired and people with other disabilities and their families to have equal access to appropriate leisure activates in the most normalizing environment.

The Water Park will include a 25-yard swimming pool; a therapy pool for seniors, two water slides supported by a 36-foot tower, children’s swimming area and a 665-foot lazy river.

101 North Queen Street • Kinston, NC 28501 • 252.527.1963

RECREATION: Lions Water Adventure Park

Section 4—Quality of Life

TRANSPORTATION:

North Carolina Global TransPark / Kinston Regional Jetport

The North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP) is a combined industrial park and airport developed by the State in Eastern North Carolina. The mission of the GTP is to provide real estate development, education and training, airport services and other benefits designed to attract industry and create new economic opportunities for Eastern North Carolina.  11,500 foot runway  CAT III ILS capability  Environmentally permitted for 5,775 acres  33,000 SF TransPark Center  Short distance to I-95 and I-40  Cargo Facility/Warehouses with runway access  Geographically located in Eastern North Carolina among military bases  Proximity to two deep water ports

Section 5—Transportation

TRANSPORTATION:

Airports

In addition to the Kinston Regional Jetport, there are also three (3) other airports within a 30 minute drive of Kinston and RDU is only 90 minutes away.

New Bern Jacksonville Greenville Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Albert J. Ellis Airport Pitt/Greenville US Airways Express & Delta Connection US Air Express & Delta Connection US Air Express daily departures to Charlotte daily departures to Charlotte daily departures to Charlotte daily departures to Atlanta daily departures to Atlanta daily departures to Atlanta

Raleigh / Durham International Airport, 90 miles west of Kinston, is the largest and most accessible international airport in the region.

Section 5—Transportation

TRANSPORTATION:

Highways

US Highway 70 Highway 70 runs east and west through the heart of Lenoir County and is one of the most important highways to the region. Beginning to the east on the Atlantic Ocean, this highway connects major Eastern Region cities including Morehead City, New Bern, Kinston, and Goldsboro. It continues west through the Raleigh-Durham area, and can be used as a connector to either I-40 or I-95.

Interstate 40 I-40, only 39 miles from Kinston, is a major east west Interstate, bordering the region on the southwest. It connects the region with Wilmington, Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro, and extends west to Barstow, California.

Interstate 95 I-95, only 47 miles from Kinston, is a major north south interstate, bordering the region on the west and entering Wilson and Nash Counties. This interstate connects the Region south to Florida, and north into Maine. It is considered one of the most important travel routes on the East Coast.

Other major highways in Lenoir County and the region include US 258, NC 58, NC 55, NC 11, NC 24, US 17, US 64, and US 117.

Section 5—Transportation

TRANSPORTATION:

Railroad

Norfolk Southern is the main supplier of rail access in Lenoir County. They have a Class One-Railroad system that serves the Morehead City Port and the surrounding areas, and their rail network extends throughout North Carolina. Rail service through CSX is also available. CSX is currently proposing a joint acquisition of Conrail, and this would significantly increase rail service available to Lenoir County and the region.

Section 5—Transportation

TRANSPORTATION:

Ports

The North Carolina Ports System combines modern facilities and abundant capacity with the commitment to excel in service to its customers. North Carolina’s deep water ports at Wilmington and Morehead City, plus the inland intermodal terminals at Charlotte and Greensboro, offer unique business opportunities and significant cost savings to shipping lines as well as shippers.

The Port of Morehead City is located 75 miles east of Kinston/Lenoir County. The port itself is situated along the Newport River, 4 miles from the open sea, and contains 5,500 feet of continuous wharf. With a harbor channel depth of 45 feet, Foreign Trade Zone designation and Norfolk Southern rail service, the port serves the region well as both an import and export facility.

The Port of Wilmington is located 85 miles south of Kinston/Lenoir County. The port itself is situated on the east bank of the Cape Fear River, 26 miles from the open sea, and continues 6,768 feet of wharf frontage. With a harbor channel depth of 38 feet, Foreign Trade Zone designation and CSX rail service, the port serves as a major transportation asset for the region.

Section 5—Transportation

TRANSPORTATION:

Truck Transportation: Because of the area’s central location along the United States eastern seaboard, one-day trucking service is available to such major metropolitan markets as Atlanta, Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Jacksonville, Florida. Two-day motor freight services reaches deep into the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast, connecting the NC Eastern Region with target cities like Boston, Miami, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. With the massive daily influx of supplies and products destined for the Region’s four major military bases, area companies have an opportunity to negotiate low “back haul” rates on their outbound freight.

Section 5—Transportation

EDUCATION: PUBLIC SCHOOLS Lenoir County Public Schools PO Box 729, Kinston, NC 28502

EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT Promoting high academic achievement through the use of effective instructional and administrative media and technologies.

Goals: Attain High Academic Achievement for All Provide Excellent School Facilities That Are Students. Conducive to Teaching and Learning. Provide Safe and Orderly Learning Increase Collaborations and Partnerships Environments. with the Community. Attract, Retain and Develop an Exceptional Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Equity. Workforce.

Total Number of Schools 17 Total Number of Students 9,097

Elementary School 8 Grade K-5 4,138

Middle School 3 Grade 6-8 2,030 High School 3 Grade 9-12 2,929 Elementary enrollment included in Grade K-5 - Middle enrollment included in K-8 1 Grade 6-8

Early College (9-13) 1 Included in Grade 9-12 –Early College requires an addition year of High School Alternative 1 Included in appropriate grade level Update: March, 2012

Lenoir Public School Preschool and K-2 Programs High quality, state licensed classrooms designed to provide at-risk children with valuable educational experiences so they are successful and ready to begin school. Preschool programs include More at Four, Family Literacy, and the Exceptional Children’s Preschool Program.

Project Bright IDEA 2 A K-2 research mode designed and implemented by the Department of Public Instruction and the American Association of Gifted Children at Duke University as an innovative and integrated approach to transforming the classroom of all kindergarten, first, and second graders into a vibrant community of learners and problem solvers.

AVID—Middle School Program: AVID targets students in the academic middle B, C, and even D students who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families. AVID pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track: acceleration instead of remediation.

Section 6—Education

EDUCATION: Public Schools—High School Programs

IBO Program—Kinston High School: The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Technology Lenoir County Cyber Campus: Kinston High, South Lenoir and North Lenoir high schools house a cybercampus. Cybercampus provide classes that are full-motion audio and video communication in partnership with the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. These facilities enable schools to teach or enroll students in courses that would otherwise be unavailable for that site. Lenoir County Schools provides both advanced placement (AP) and honors courses to the students. For more information about Lenoir County Cyber Campus visit. www.lenoir.k12.nc.us/dept/technology/elearning.htm.

Professional Development: New teachers in Lenoir County are provided mentors for support and guidance by seasoned veterans of the field. A priority of the Organizational Development Department is to assist new teachers. Lenoir County teachers and administrators participate in on going professional development training and learning about proven and effective classroom practices and teaching strategies.

Lenoir Early College High School (new 2007-08 School Year): A non-traditional approach to high school education. The goal of this program is to graduate students in five years with a high school diploma as well as an Associates Degree or two years of transferable college credit.

Project Lead the Way Engineering Program (PLTW): Lenoir County Public Schools has recognized the need for improvement in public schools to help train the next generation of highly skilled workers ready for the 21st century by improving mathematics, science, engineering and technology education. South Lenoir began an exciting new program during the 2006-2007 school year called Project Lead The Way, Inc. Project Lead The Way is a national program forming partnerships among Public Schools, Higher Education Institutions and the Private Sector to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering technologists graduating from our education system.

STEAM: (Science Technology Engineering Math) STEM is an experience-based learning program in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Community partners work with school personnel in an unprecedented collaboration for educating our students.

Section 6—Education

Lenoir County is a NC STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Collaborative Community. In June 2009 with support from the Committee of 100, the NC Eastern Region, and community partners, STEM East was formed, due to Spirit AeroSystems decision to locate their business in Lenoir County and the NC Global TransPark. The result of that initial investment, now known as STEM East, has grown substantially, by establishing a regional, State and National network of business and education partners. Stem East assists in providing venues of opportunity for public/private partnerships to share programs, projects, to enhance education and workforce development opportunities in Lenoir County and the region. The primary goal of STEM East is the creation of a sustainable STEM education process that can adapt to meet emerging workforce needs, and building career pathways that are aligned to workforce needs and emerging career clusters. A peer network of expertise is developing to insure sustainability and consistent revisions of curriculum modules to match economic development needs. By providing a straight forward, evidence-based process of technical assistance, NC STEM supports the commitment of Lenoir County and its surrounding areas to design relevant, rigorous engineering and science education, ensuring access to 21st century teaching, learning, and technologies to ensure all students are prepared for work and life in a global economy. STEM Communities bring power in numbers. NC STEM is different because it is student- centered, aligns community strengths with state and national needs, and recognizes the community is the lever for sustainable innovation. The entire process is collaborative in nature, and as communities work together – building on each other’s strengths – the state will prosper and lead its children to success.

EDUCATION: PRIVATE SCHOOLS

ARENDELL PARROTT ACADEMY

PO Box 1297, Kinston, NC 28503

Arendell Parrott Academy is an independent, co-educational, nonsectarian college preparatory day school enrolling approximately 750 students in grades K – 12. The Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and holds membership in the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools and the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association. The Academy is affiliated with the Southern Association of College Admission Counselors, Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, The College Board, and School and Student Service for Financial Aid. Visit www.parrottacademy.org

Most students graduate with 22 – 24 units and complete five units of academic work each year. At least one elective Fine Arts unit is strongly recommended.

Ninety eight percent of the Academy’s graduates pursue their education beyond the secondary level.

In 2010 Arendell Parrott Academy added a new classroom building in order to meet growing enrollment demands. The new instructional facility will provide five new classrooms allowing the academy to add a third section to all elementary grades. The new building is the academy’s second classroom expansion in five years. The project’s total cost is $480,000 for the new 5,000-square foot building.

BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

1936 Banks School Road, Kinston, NC 28504

Bethel Christian Academy was founded in 1970 as a ministry to Christian families in the area. BCA offers instruction from Pre- K through 12th grade. BCA’s mission is to prepare students to meet the challenge of an ever-changing world by pursuing excellence. All students enjoy the use of a computer lab, library and gymnasium. The current enrollment is approximately 400. Visit www.bethelfwb.com/index.cfm/method/contentschool

Section 6—Education

EDUCATION:

Higher Education

Colleges/Universities—Four major colleges/universities are located within the NC Eastern Region: East Carolina University/East Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, NC; Mount Olive College, Mt. Olive, NC; Barton College, Wilson, NC and North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC. These four educational institutions of higher learning, together with the eleven community colleges located in the region are readily accessible regional centers for academic study, industrial training and scientific research and development. Lenoir Community College in Kinston is an excellent two-year college with strong technical and transfer programs. In addition, North Carolina State University, Duke University and the University of North Carolina are all located within two hours of Kinston.

The Advanced Machining Center is housed in a state –of-the- art training facility on the main campus of Lenoir Community College and offers companies worker training in machining, metal forming, and computer-aided design (CAD).

Two-Year Institutions County Curriculum & Continuing Lenoir & Contiguous Counties Education Annual 2010 Website

Craven CC Craven 15,924 www.cravencc.edu James Sprunt CC Duplin 8,835 www.sprunt.com Lenoir CC Lenoir 16,834 www.lenoir.cc.nc.us Pitt CC Pitt 22,036 www.pittcc.edu Wayne CC Wayne 15,016 www.waynecc.edu Source: NCCCS website 2010 Annual Statistical Report

Four-Year Institutions County Total Enrollment Fall 2010 website East Carolina University Pitt 27,677 www.ecu.edu Mount Olive College Wayne 3,855 www.moc.edu Barton College Wilson 1,200 www.barton.edu NC Wesleyan College Nash 730 www.ncwc.edu ECU: Fall Facts 2010 2010 NCICU Handbook

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EDUCATION:

The Agricultural Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological, chemical, and agricultural technology. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve as a research assistant to a biologist or chemist; as a laboratory technician/instrumentation technician; or as a quality control/quality assurance technician. The curriculum will also serve to identify/create new areas of opportunity for farmers and other potential clients in rural North Carolina.

Course work emphasizes biology, plant tissue culturing, biotechnology, agriculture, chemistry, horticulture, mathematics, and technical communication. Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, customer services, and production of alternative (bioengineered) crops.

1+ 1 Biotechnology Partnership Lenoir Community College’s 1 + 1 Biotechnology Partnership enables students to receive the first year of an associate degree in Biotechnology at LCC and then transfer to Pitt Community College to complete that degree. Students can also transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in Biology with a concentration in Biotechnology. Through the dual enrollment program, high school students can enroll in the 1 + 1 Partnership and earn college credit while attending high school.

2 + 2 Agricultural Biotechnology Partnership Lenoir Community College offers a 2 + 2 partnership with East Carolina University that guarantees admission into ECU upon completion of the Agricultural Biotechnology program and submission of an ECU application.

BioWorks Training Certification This certification program trains individuals to become process technicians in the areas of bioprocess manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing. BioWorks was developed by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in partnership with the North Carolina Community College System. The certification is provided by the NC Biotechnology Center. Nine units consisting of 128 total hours comprise this program. All units contain a variety of activities that may include exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on laboratory activities, and field trips to various manufacturing plants. You must have the following pre-requisites in order to take this program. (1) High School diploma or equivalent, (2) Basic computer literacy, and (3) Satisfactory scores on the community college reading and math placement exams.

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EDUCATION:

Aerostructures Manufacturing and Repair Technology

The Aerostructure Manufacturing Repair Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assemble, fabricate, inspect, manufacture, repair, test and manage the construction of aerostructures in an industrial setting. Coursework includes materials, production procedures, planning, costing, plant layout, software, quality control, aviation standards and aerostructure assemblies. Emphasis will be placed on aerostructure construction techniques, manufacturing processes, composite manufacturing and repir, and computer numerical control (CNC) machining processes. Graduates should qualify for employment in aerostructure manufacturing and other similar industries as project assembly and repair technicians, quality testers and inspectors, tooling technicians, composite specialists, fabricators, CNC machinists, project managers and computer- aided design (CAD) technicians.

Currently there are four (4) pathways a student may consider to complete this program. There are two certificate programs that a student may enter. These programs will be listed in the current LCC College Catalog as Composites Specialist and Assembly Specialist skill certificate programs. These certificates may typically be obtained within one to two semesters. Lenoir Community College also will offer a one-year diploma program for the Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair Technology program and a tow-year program that will lead to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair Technology. www.lccaerospace.com for more information

Section 6—Education

TRAINING:

Lenoir Community College

NEW AND EXPANDING INDUSTRY TRAINING

Administrated by the North Carolina Community College System, this Customized Training Program can provide companies, creating 12 or more jobs in a year, free customized training programs for their new employees.

Section 7—Training

TRAINING:

Lenoir Community College

• Lenoir Community College offers a comprehensive program based on the needs and interests of adults in Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties. Programs are designed to provide basic education for Grades 1-8 for adults, provide high school courses of study opportunities in preparation for a high school.

• Equivalency certificate-provides cultural and community service programs-provide upgrading and vocational courses designed to prepare students for new jobs or allow them to perform better in their present job.

• An Early College High School is a non-traditional approach to high school education. The goal of the Early College is to graduate students in five years with a high school diploma as well as an Associates Degree or two years of transferable college credit.

• The 2+2 Engineering Program is a partnership between Lenoir Community College and the state-supported Colleges of Engineering in North Carolina. Students complete two years at Lenoir Community College and then finish their degree in two more years at NC A&T State University, NC State University or UNC Charlotte. The curriculum is composed of English, Humanities, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, and Engineering courses.

• The 2+2 Engineering Program can prepare students for the following degrees: Aerospace, Biological, Civil, Computer, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, and Textile Engineering.

LCC Advanced Machining Center: In our rapidly changing world, companies need access to quality training to stay competitive. Fortunately, in North Carolina you’ll find a state focused on providing worker training that is second-to-none.

The Advanced Machining Center, created by Lenoir Community College, offers your company unparalleled worker training in machining, metal forming, and computer-aided design (CAD). Whether you’re an aerospace manufacturer or a zipper producer, the Advanced Machining Center can be easily customized to meet your needs. And, many companies qualify under the state’s New and Expanding Industry Training program, making employee training at the Center available at no cost. Centrally located in Eastern North Carolina, the Advanced Machining Center is housed in a state-of-the-art training facility on the main campus of Lenoir Community College. The Center is linked to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, which offers certification on-site—designed specifically to assist aerospace companies in becoming qualified to manufacture fully approved aircraft parts. In addition, the Advanced Machining Center uses the latest CAD/CAM/CAE technology, thanks to a multimillion dollar software grant from UGS Corporation.

Section 7—Training

TRAINING:

LCC Mobile Training Lab

The Lenoir Community College Mobile Industrial Training Lab is a fully self-contained instructional classroom designed to teach high school students as well as industry employees CNC (computer numerical control) Machining skills. This training can be delivered on-site and it is fully equipped with ten laptops, two CNC machines, audio/video capabilities, and a classroom for ten students or employees. The Lab recently won the 2008 Community College Innovation Award. It is believed to be the only mobile CNC Mobile Lab dedicated to training on the east coast of the United States. This mobile lab was made possible by grants from the Golden Leaf Foundation and Haas Automation CNC Machining Corporation. The graphics department at Lenoir Community College designed the graphics for the mobile classroom.

Section 7--Training

TRAINING:

Spirit AeroSystems Composite Center Of Excellence: • Available to help attract & retain industry by providing a highly advanced environment for worker training. • Offers classrooms & space for special customized training. • Two high-ceiling bays can be used to train workers on specific equipment • Provides training in high-tech skills • An array of distance-learning equipment at the center means training can be extremely specialized and is capable of connecting students and instructors worldwide.

Section 7—Training

UTILITIES: • Natural Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: PNY) is an energy services company primarily engaged in the distribution of natural gas to over one million residential, commercial and industrial utility customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, including 62,000 customers served by municipalities who are wholesale customers. Our subsidiaries are invested in joint venture, energy-related businesses, including unregulated retail natural gas marketing, interstate natural gas storage and intrastate natural gas transportation.

• Telephone: CenturyLink is more than local phone service. It's the convergence of high speed internet service, wireless phone services, data and entertainment.

• Electric: Duke Energy Today, energy is about more than keeping the lights on. The 21st century electric company is a technology company disguised as a utility – identifying, integrating and scaling up new technologies that make electricity cleaner, more reliable and affordable. Duke Energy is poised as an industry leader in sustainable innovation, providing solutions that help its customers and communities thrive and grow. Tri-County Electric Membership Corp. is a member-owned energy provider chartered May 8, 1940. Located in Dudley, North Carolina, Tri-County serves over 22,340 consumers/members in Wayne, Duplin, Lenoir, Johnston, Jones, Sampson and Wilson Counties. Jones-Onslow EMC Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The cooperative provides electric utility service to over 58,000 southeastern homes and businesses in Jones, Onslow, Pender, Duplin, Lenoir and Craven counties. The Main Office is located in Jacksonville and the District Office is located in Sneads Ferry. Pitt-Greene EMC Pitt-Greene Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative located in Farmville, North Carolina. The Cooperative provides electric utility service to over 6,000 homes and businesses in Pitt, Greene, Lenoir, Wayne, Wilson, Edgecombe counties. City of Kinston The Electric Division of the City of Kinston's Public Services Department has been in existence since 1897. The division currently serves 12,400 residential, commercial and industrial customers connected to approximately 4500 transformers, served by 450 miles of primary distribution lines supported by approximately 12,000 poles. The City owns and operates 19 miles of 115 kV transmission lines that serves 7 distribution substations. The Electric Division maintains 2,100 street lights for the City of Kinston and employs 23 employees that operate and maintain the electric system. Town of LaGrange The Town of La Grange offers reliable, publicly owned electrical service to 1,425 residential and commercial customers. The Town is a member of ElectriCities of North Carolina and purchases power through the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency.

Section 8—Utilities A state-of-the-art water treatment plant began operation in September 2008 to produce high quality drinking water.

Photo courtesy of Charles Buchanan / Kinston

Free Press: US Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-NC

addresses the crowd Monday, October 20, 2008

at the WASA plant dedication.

What Is The Neuse Regional Water And Sewer Authority? The Neuse Regional WASA is a cooperative partnership of water and sewer service providers formed in 2000 to develop regional solutions for meeting future resource needs. Current members include the Town of Ayden, Bell Arthur Water Corporation, Deep Run Water Corporation, Eastern Pines Water Corporation, Town of Grifton, City of Kinston, North Lenoir Water Corporation, and the Town of Pink Hill. Each WASA member appoints one or more members to the Board of Directors, which is the WASA’s decision-making

What Is The Purpose Of The WASA? The purpose of the WASA is to develop a new water supply source for the region. As a regional commercial and business center, Lenoir County, Pitt County, and surrounding areas have seen and continue to see increased water demands. At the same time, regional groundwater supplies are being depleted due to overuse. The yields of existing area wells are decreasing, and as a result, the State of North Carolina stepped in to regulate the allowable rate of groundwater withdrawals. The goal of these regulations, called the

Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area Rules, is to limit groundwater withdrawals to a sustainable rate. This will allow the groundwater aquifers to replenish themselves, thus providing a reliable, high quality source of water for years to come.

How Will Our Region Meet Its Future Water Supply Need? In 2000, the WASA, working in conjunction with Lenoir County, commissioned a regional water supply study to determine the best means of meeting future water supply shortages. The recommended solution to meeting this challenge was to continue to use a safe amount of groundwater in conjunction with developing a new water supply, the Neuse River. The Neuse River provides an abundant source of water that can be treated using state-of-the-art technology to produce high quality drinking water. By continuing to useHow groundwater Are the WASA’s to the Programs degree possible Funded? wh ile supplementing this supply with abundant surface water, the WASA can meet the region’s long term water supply needs reliably and cost-effectively. A state-of-the-art water treatment plant began operation in September 2008. It can produce up to 15 million gallons of water per day. In addition, over 74 miles of water transmission mains

How Are The WASA Programs Funded? The WASA receives revenues through water sales to each member entity. Therefore, costs are shared equitably based on the benefi its received. The WASA funded design and construction work through grants and low-interest loans from the USDA, State of North Carolina, USEPA, The Rural Center, Tobacco Trust Fund, and other local sources, and funding is being sought for future projects. Through funding assistance and active attention to cost controls, the WASA seeks to control any future impacts on customer water and sewer rates.

How To Learn More About WASA The Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority is working to ensure that the region has a reliable, high quality water supply to meet customer needs well into the new millennium. For more information, please visit our website at www.nrwasa.org

UTILITIE S:

Water

Wells—Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority

Total Pumping Capacity Available Capacity Source Gallons Per Day Gallons Per Day City of Kinston wells 8,320,000 3,120,000 Town of LaGrange wells 1,645,000 394,500 Town of Pink Hill wells 216,000 9,000 North Lenoir Water Corp. wells 6,912,000 1,956,000 Deep Run Water Corp. wells 4,664,000 1,279,500

Wastewater

Total Capacity Available Capacity

Gallons Per Day Gallons Per Day City of Kinston 11,850,000 6,550,000 Town of LaGrange 750,000 141,000 Town of Pink Hill 200,000 63,000

Section 8—Utilities

UTILITIES:

Kinston Regional Water Reclamation Facility

State-of-the-art facility costing $45,000,000 was dedicated in July 2007.

Facility is permitted to treat 11.85 million gallons per day (mgd) of wastewater and has an available capacity of 6.5 mgd. Can be expanded as needed.

Facility is regional in that is serves residential, business, and industrial customers inside and outside the city limits, Lenoir County Schools, Greene County Cutter Creek development, and agreements in place to provide service to the Craven County communities of Dover & Cove City.

Up to 4 mgd of high quality effluent water available for non-potable use.

Section 8—Utilities

TAXES:

Overall, North Carolina’s moderate state and local business taxes are lower than neighboring states. North Carolina does not have an inventory tax collection and the NC Legislature eliminated the intangibles tax in 1995. The corporate income tax rate is 6.9%, lower than many states.

Franchise tax is levied on Business Corporation, including those electing federal S corporation status, at the rate of $1.50 per $1,000 of the largest of three alternate bases: 1) The amount of the capital stock, surplus and undivided profits apportionable to the state 2) 55 percent of the appraised value of property in the state subject to local taxation 3) The book value of real and tangible personal property in the state less any outstanding debt that was created to acquire or improve real property in the state Only corporations that do business in one or more states in addition to North Carolina are permitted to apportion capital as described under #1 above. The minimum franchise tax is $35.

Workers’ Compensation tax rates and Unemployment Insurance rates in North Carolina are among the lowest in the U.S.

Source: North Carolina Department of Commerce

Lenoir County Tax

State 4.75% and County 2% Sales & Use Tax Rate = 6.75%.

LENOIR COUNTY 2013 – 2014 TAX RATES PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION Municipal Counties and Latest Year of Service City Or Total Of All Municipalities Revaluation Countywide District Town Jurisdictions Lenoir 2009 .835 … … .835 Grifton (Lenoir Co) .835 … .60 1.435 Kinston .835 *** .66 1.495 LaGrange .835 … .45 1.285 Pink Hill .835 … .55 1.385

NOTE:

Eleven fire districts: North Lenoir, $.045; Hugo, $.04; Grifton, $ .03; Mosley Hall, $.04; Southwood, $.07; Deep Run, $.06; Seven Springs, $.04; Sandy Bottom, $.08; Wyse Fork, $.065; Sand Hill, $.07; Cherry Tree, $.08.

Annual Landfill Fee $84.00

***Kinston downtown municipal service district, $.27.

Source: Lenoir County Tax Department

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Lenoir County Manufacturers

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Lenoir County Manufacturers

Affordable Care Barnhill Contracting Co. Carolina Ice Company, Inc. dentures paving, grading & drainage ice nuggets Paul Steelman Carey Swann, President Duane Howard, General Employees Range: 100-150 Employees Range: 25-50 Mgr. 4501 W. Vernon Ave PO Box 399 Employees Range: 25-50 Telephone: 252.527.6121 601 E. New Bern Road 2697 US Hwy. 258 N. Fax: 252.527.1157 Kinston, NC 28502 Kinston, NC 28504 www.affordablecare.com Telephone: 252.527.8021 Telephone: 252.527.3178 Established: 1975 Fax: 252.257.4739 Fax: 252.527.0170 www.barhill.com www.carolinaice.com Alsco Established: 1940 Established: 1983 textile services Sean Fournier, General Best Diamond Packaging Carroll Dental Laboratory, Mgr. paper products Inc. Employees Range: 100-150 Dave Pareti, Plant Manager dentures PO Box 958 Employees Range: 25-50 Robert Carroll Kinston, NC 28502 2700 Airport Road Linda Harrison, Owners Telephone: 252.523.3191 Kinston, NC 28504 Employees Range: 25-50 Fax: 252.523.9972 Telephone: 252.208.2033 110 W. King Street www.alsco.com Fax: 252.208.2034 Kinston, NC 28501 Established: 1965 www.bestdiamondpkg.com Telephone: 252.522.2370 Established: 2004 Fax: 252.522.4612 Associated Materials, Inc. www.carrolldentallab.com vinyl windows Bijur Delimon Gregg Bashaw, Plant Mgr centralized lubricating Coastal Agro-business Employees Range: 600-650 equipment fertilizer production 3800 Farm Gate Road Jim Wood, General Mgr. peanut processing Kinston, NC 28504 Employees Range: 50-75 Joe Warren, Plant Mgr. Telephone: 252.527.5050 26851 Airport Road Employees Range: 1-25 Fax: 252.527.0240 Kinston, NC 28504 3102 Hwy. 11 North www.associatematerials.com Telephone: 252.527.5051 Kinston, NC 28501 Established: 1988 Fax: 252.527.3533 Telephone: 252.523.1363

www.bijurdelimon.com Established: 2007 Aut-O-Rite Plastics Established: 1981 plastic injection molding Andy Turik, President Commerce Overseas Blue Mountain Enterprises ageing military aircraft parts Employees Range: 1-25 savory flavoring Steve Inabinet, Vice Pres. 3900 Commerce Drive Bill Baugher, President Kinston, NC 28504 Employees Range: 1-25 Employees Range: 1-25 2878 Rouse Road Ext. Telephone: 252.522.0150 4000 Commerce Drive Fax: 252.522.0415 Kinston, NC 28504 Kinston, NC 28504 Telephone: 252.520.7760 Established: 1980 www.bluemountainflavors.coc Established: 2006 Established: 1986 William Barnet & Son, Inc. textile fibers Carolina Greenhouse Commercial A/C Services Randy Brown, General Mgr. Plants Inc. assemble industrial air Employees Range: 150-200 metal greenhouse buildings condition systems PO Box 3449 Dwight Howard, General Bill Rose, Owner Kinston, NC 28502 Mgr. Employees Range: 1-25 Telephone: 252.522.2418 Employees Range: 1-25 1564 Industrial Drive Fax: 252.522.3023 1504 Cunningham Rd. Kinston, NC 28504 www.barnet.com Kinston, NC 28504 Telephone: 252.523.3743 Established: 1972 Telephone: 252.523.9300 Fax: 252.523.4080 Fax: 252.3691 Established: 1990 www.carolinagreehouses.co m Established: 1981

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Cordset Designs, Inc. East Coast Modular Goldsboro Milling electronic power cords mobile modular buildings Grain production & storage Bill Walker, General Mgr. Danny Conner, Manager Johnny Johnson, Mgr. Employees Range: 1-25 Employees Range: 1-25 Employees Range: 1-25 PO Box 650 546 Old Asphalt Road 2800 Canady Road 101 W. New Street PO Box 1357 Grifton, NC 28530 Pink Hill, NC 28572 Kinston, NC 28504 Telephone: 252.524.4876 Telephone: 252.568.4001 Telephone: 252.522.9200 Established: 2007 Fax: 252.568.3624 Fax: 252.522.1808 Established: 1992 www.ecmodular.com Grady Dental Laboratory dentures Cooper Interconnect Electrolux Home Products Arey Grady, Owner molded rubber products dishwashers Employees Range: 1-25 Tom Moore, General Mgr. Glenda Lynch, Plant Mgr. 603 N. Queen St. Employees Range: 100-150 Employees Range: 750-800 Kinston, NC 28501 4758 Washington Street 4850 Highway 70 West Telephone: 252.523.0394 LaGrange, NC 28551 Kinston, NC 28504 Fax: 252.523.9009 Telephone: 252.566.3014 Telephone: 252.527.5100 www.gradydentallab.com Fax: 252.566.9337 Fax: 252.527.5590 www.crouse-hinds.com www.electrolux.com Harvey’s Fertilizer & Gas Established: 1973 Established: 1989 liquid & granular fertilizer Marin Sutton, Mgr. Crate Tech, Inc. E & R, LLC Employees Range: 1-25 on-site built custom crating - substations PO Box 189 packaging Gary Whaley, President 1323 Hwy. 258 North Bill Elliott, Manager Employees Range: 100-150 Kinston, NC 28502 Employees: 1 - 25 PO Box 3552 Telephone: 252.522.0999 2300 John Mewborn Road Kinston, NC 28503 Fax: 252.523.8129 Kinston, NC 28504 Telephone: 252.522.1426 Established: 1987 Telephone: 252.208.2624 Fax: 252.527.5590 www.cratetech.com Established: 1970 Hoover Custom Tops Established: 2012 counter tops Field Controls Daniel Hoover, Owner Domestic Fabric Barometric dampers, Employees Range: 1-25 textile fibers humidifiers, air-boosters, 1592 Industrial Drive David Wilfong, Owner draft controls Kinston, NC 28504 Employees Range: 1-25 Patrick Holleran, President Telephone: 252.522.0050 2002 W. Vernon Ave. Employees Range: 100-150 Fax: 252.522.5481 Kinston, NC 28504 Telephone: 252.522.3031 Established: 2004 Telephone: 252.523.8632 Fax: 252.522.0214 www.domesticfabrics.com www.fieldcontrols.com Horseware Triple Crown Established: 1961 Established: 1977 horse blankets Lisa LeRay, Marketing Mgr DuPont Kinston Plant Futrell Precasting Employees Range: 1-25 sorona ® polymer concrete septic tanks Telephone: 252.208.0080 Harold Thomas, Plant Mgr. Odom L. Futrell, Owner Fax: 252.208.0086 Lindsey Cox, Asst. Mgr Employees Range: 1-25 www.triplecrowncustom.coc Employees Range: 75-100 3430 Old Pink Hill Road PO Box 800 Deep Run, NC 28525 J C Howard Farms, LLC Kinston, NC 28502 Telephone: 252.568.3481 hog feed, farming services Telephone: 252.522.6286 Established: 1962 J C Howard, Owner Fax: 252.522.6334 Employees Range: 100-150 Deep Run, NC 28525 Telephone: 252.568.4204 Fax: 252.568.3134 Established: 1908

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Kinston Steel Company Love Company Mountain Air Cargo steel beams furniture dimension airline maintenance Scott MacDonald, Plant Mgr Elbert Harris, Mgr Mike Schaffter Employees Range: 50-75 Employees Range: 1-25 Maintance Mgr PO Box 2354 PO Box 1658 Employees Range: 50-75 2300 Albemarle Road 2803 W. Vernon Ave. 2340 John Mewborne Road Kinston, NC 28502 Kinston, NC 28502 Kinston, NC 28504 Telephone: 252.523.1805 Telephone: 252.522.0288 Telephone: 252. Fax: 252.533.3553 Fax: 252.522.2552 www.lyndonsteel.com Established: 1939 Mountain Aircraft Service,

Established: 1986 Inc. aging aircraft parts MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. KNC (Crown) Kinston kitchen & bath cabinets Art Westergard, Mgr. electric forklift trucks Richard McCacken, Employees Range: 50-75 2018 W. Vernon Ave. Mike Sperati, Plant Mgr General Mgr Employees Range: 250-300 Employees Range: 450-500 Kinston, NC 28501 2000 Dobbs Farm Road Telephone: 252.526.9677 651 Collier-Lofton Road Kinston, NC 28504 Fax: 252.527.9107 Kinston, NC 28504 Telephone: 252.522.4154 Established: 1997 Telephone: 252.523.4131 Fax: 252.522.4154 Fax: 252.559-2545 www/crown.com Pactiv, Inc. www.masterbrandcabinets.com fast food service containers Established: 1987 Established: 1999 . Ron Walls, Plant Mgr Lenox China Employees Range: 250-300 fine china MMM 1447 Enterprise Blvd Paul Leichtnam, Plant Mgr Gray iron casting, steel Kinston, NC 28504 Employees Range: 200-250 petroleum tanks Telephone: 252.527.6300 1800 Dobbs Farm Road Dwight Barfield, Gen. Mgr Fax: 252.527.0461 Kinston, NC 28504 Employees: 1-25 www.pactiv.com Telephone: 252.523.5555 501 W. Railroad St. Established: 1993 Fax: 252.559.7382 LaGrange, NC 28551 www.lenox.com Office: 252.527.0229 Partrade Trading Company Established: 1989 Shop: 252.566.4454 tack equipment Bobby Harrell, CFO Lions Industries for the Moen, Inc. Employees: 1-25 Blind distribution center 3801 Commerce Drive sewing, screen printing, Bob Smith, Distribution Mgr Kinston, NC 28504 embroidery, wood work Employees Range: 100-150 Telephone: 252.520.9296 Ray Amyette, Exec. Director PO Box 1615 Fax: 252.520.9319 Employees Range: 50-75 1700 Dobbs Farm Road www.partrade.net PO Box 2001 Kinston, NC 28502 Established: 1998 Kinston, NC 28502 Telephone: 252.523.0673 Telephone: 252.523.1019 Fax: 252.523.3133 Pioneer Hi-Bred, Intl, Inc. Fax: 252.523.7090 www.moen.com research center www.lionsindustries.org Established: 1987 Nathan O’Berry, Operator Established: 1971 Employees: 1-25 Mother Earth Brewery 115 Enterprise Blvd beer Kinston, NC 28504 Josh Brewer, Brew Master Telephone: 208.2088 Trent Mooring, President www.pioneer.com Employees Range: 1-25 Established: 2011 311 N Herritage St. Kinston, NC 28501 Telephone: 252.208.2437 www.motherearthbrewing.coc Established: 2009

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P&D Precast Inc. Smithfield Foods- Kinston Water’s Industrial & Crane architectural precast concrete ham processing industrial metal fabricating & Mark Fairman, Operation Mgr Stu Shepherd, Manager crane Employees Range: 1-25 Employees Range: 350-400 Ronnie Waters, Owner PO Box 477 780 Smithfield Way Employees Range: 1-25 LaGrange, NC 28551 Kinston, NC 28504 3360 Hwy 55 East Telephone: 252.566.9811 Telephone: 252.208.4700 Kinston, NC 28501 Established: 1980 www.smithfield.com Telephone: 252.523.0039 Established: 1978 Fax: 252.523.7781 Sanderson Farms Established: 1992 Processing Division Spirit AreoSystems poultry processing airbus A350XWB West Pharmaceutical Jeff Garner, Manager components Services Employees Range: 1,450 - Don Blake, Mgr rubber pharmaceutical 1,500 Employees Range: 200-250 supplies 2081 Sanderson Way 2600 AreoSystems Blvd Tom Gribbin, Operations Kinston, NC 28504 Kinston, NC 28504 Director Telephone: 252.522.9145 Telephone: 252.208.4645 Employees Range: 350-400 www.sandersonfarms.com www.spiritareo.com 1028 Innovation Way Established: 2010 Established: 2010 Kinston, NC 28504 Telephone: 252.522.2626 Sanderson Farms Spice Bouquet, Inc. Fax: 252.522.2672 Production Division spices www.westpharmaceuital.com Hatchery Frank Crowley, Owner Established: 1975 biddies Employees Range: 1-25 Randell Boehme, Manager 1200 E. New Bern Road Employees Range: 100-150 Kinston, NC 28504 1536 Smithfield Way Telephone: 252.527.7000 Kinston, NC 28504 www.spicebouquet.com Feed Mill Established: 2003 poultry feed 1680 Parrott Dickerson Rd Sunspring North America, Kinston, NC 28504 LLC Telephone: 252.208.0036 Distribution – Faucet castings www.sandersonfarms.com Bob Aydelotte, Leader – Established: 2010 NC Division Employees Range: 1-25 Salt Wood Products, Inc. 4168 Berkeley Ave. wood products: storage Kinston, NC 28504 buildings, decks www.sunspring.com.tw Bobby Murphy, Manager Established: 2002 Employees Range: 1-25 514 E. Vernon Ave. Wall Lenk Corporation Kinston, NC 28501 heated hand tools Telephone: 252.522.0184 Paul Ricciarelli, President Fax: 252.522.2799 Employees Range: 25-50 www.saltwoodproducts.com PO Box 3349 Established: 1957 Kinston, NC 28502 Telephone: 252.527.4186 Fax: 252.527.4189

www.wlenk.com Established: 1966

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INCENTIVES:

LENOIR COUNTY INCENTIVES

The Lenoir County Economic Development Department works closely with local governments to develop incentives packages for industries that are expanding or relocating to the area. Local performance based incentives are evaluated on a case by case basis and are determined by the level of capital investment and job creation. These local programs are in addition to significant state job and investment tax credits and training programs.

NORTH CAROLINA ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING BUSINESSES

North Carolina provides all qualified companies with financial programs and advantages that will lower the cost of doing business, thus impacting a company’s bottom line.

The North Carolina Department of Commerce Finance Center provides a “one-stop” financial center to which relocating companies and existing employers can come for an explanation of the financing alternatives available in North Carolina.

Companies that meet certain requirements can take advantage of tax credits and other incentives including sales and use tax discounts, exemptions and refunds, discretionary programs.

Tax Credits—Article 3J Discretionary Programs Sales and Use Tax Discounts, Exemptions and Refunds

For more information please visit www.nccommerce.com

NEW AND EXPANDING INDUSTRY TRAINING

Section 11—Incentives