Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World

March 30, 2009

A project of the Center for International Understanding and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation ”Five years ago, when we talked about economic competitiveness,

we treated globalization as something

that was necessary and new.

Today globalization is ubiquitous

in business and it’s now just

part of our daily lives.“

Engage

Ted W. Abernathy, Jr. Executive Director Southern Growth Policies Board

The Center for International Understanding extends its sincere appreciation to our funding partners for this project:

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation For support of the North Carolina Global Engagement Initiative

AT&T North Carolina For sponsoring the Global Engagement Summit

The vision of the Center for International Understanding is that North Carolina is the most globally engaged state in the nation. The Center’s North Carolina Global Engagement Initiative aims to create a cohesive network of governmental, business and educational organizations to respond to international issues and opportunities in an integrated, unified fashion. 27515-2688 HILL, NC The University of NorthCHAPEL Carolina BOX 2688, POST OFFICE President B. BOWLES, ERSKINE

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March 30, 2009 Constituent Universities Appalachian State University Dear Colleagues: East Carolina University North Carolina has a chance to do what no other state in America has done— Elizabeth City State University develop a comprehensive statewide plan for global engagement. Today we have an opportunity to look holistically at key institutions and efforts all across our Fayetteville State state—from K-12 through businessexports and recruitment—and boost foreign direct decide investment how we can in orderwork to University together better to increase North Carolina grow jobs in North Carolina. Agricultural and teraction with the world in order to Technical State nd businesses—all necessary ingredients University Our state needs sustained, collaborative in North Carolina attract world-class students, faculty, a ght now. We need to listen carefully Central University for a vibrant economy and culture. For that to happen, we need to hear from North Carolina businesses that are growing global jobs ri State University and plan thoughtfully. And to reach that criticalecially goal,in these we toughwill need economic concrete times, at Raleigh steps and coordination among state leadersete in andbusiness, compete education, successfully and in the University of government. Strategic thinking now, esp North Carolina can help position North Carolina to comp at Asheville global environment. University of North Carolina Thank you for your commitment to getting it done. at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of Erskine B. Bowles North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Pembroke University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of North Carolina School of the Arts Western Carolina University Winston-Salem State University

Constituent High School North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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Center for International Understanding 1 The Challenge: The Response: Creating a Globally North Carolina Global Engaged State Engagement Initiative

North Carolina needs citizens and leaders The Center for International Understanding who are ready to engage with the world. In a (Center), with a grant from The William and global economy, international engagement at Flora Hewlett Foundation, has convened a all levels is essential for promoting economic public-private leadership group to strategize growth and providing jobs. Every day, about positioning North Carolina to take legislators and local leaders are confronted advantage of global opportunities. by policy challenges that require international insight. Business leaders from companies The North Carolina Global Engagement large and small collaborate and compete Initiative aims to create a cohesive network with entrepreneurs all over the world. of governmental, business and educational And our educational institutions are charged organizations to respond to international with developing and inspiring a citizenry issues and opportunities in an integrated, and workforce capable of thriving in this unified fashion. Leaders from the N.C. increasingly interdependent world. General Assembly, Secretary of State’s Office, N.C. departments of Commerce Globalization has forced a fundamental and Agriculture & Consumer Services, shift in the way North Carolina does business. North Carolina Association of County Are we as a state doing the best job we can Commissioners, Research Triangle Regional do to prepare students, workers and leaders Partnership, North Carolina Rural Economic for this new reality? What is our global vision Development Center, the U.S. Department and can we benchmark ourselves against the of Commerce and institutions of higher best in the world? How does North Carolina education have begun to lay the ground become the most globally engaged state in work for a statewide strategy for global the nation? engagement.

“ If we can get North Carolina better connected to the world,

we can draw on 6.4 billion more customers as we try to sell our

products and 6.4 billion more minds as we try to solve our problems.

We need to be thoughtful about how we do it, but now more than ever,

if we want to thrive as a state, we’ve got to figure out what we are good at and tell the world.”

Leslie Boney Associate Vice President for Economic Development Research, Policy & Planning University of North Carolina General Administration

2 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Center for International Understanding 3 Here are the key steps • Global Engagement Summit taken so far: convened – This kickoff summit brings together key state government leaders and Legislative International Caucus • legislators with members of the business formed – The bi-partisan International and education communities to strategize Business and Trade Caucus of the N.C. about increasing North Carolina’s level General Assembly was organized in 2008. of international engagement. Top North It will focus on the state’s current level Carolina CEOs inform education and of international activity and explore ways government policy leaders about the to strategically increase global engagement challenges they face as they create global to foster economic development. jobs in North Carolina.

• International benchmarks compiled – Before North Carolina can move forward and make the most of its international opportunities, we must first know where we stand. The Center, in conjunction with ” Global engagement Southern Growth Policies Board Executive Director Ted Abernathy, has collected a variety of global indicators from multiple is critical to position North Carolina sectors, including trade, economic develop- ment, higher education, agriculture, tourism to compete and win in the global and K-12 education. The indicators are included in the body of this report and are meant to stimulate policy discussion economy. Working together, about what is important to measure: Which global indicators are most useful government, business and education and what’s missing? In order to track trends and provide meaningful data, those bench- marks will need to be updated annually. can prepare our state to benefit from new and emerging

global opportunities.”

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton

2 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Center for International Understanding 3 Background: The resulting Global Engagement Executive Fact Finding in Mexico Committee, representing state and private entities, has identified the need for a coordinated The first project of the Global Engagement statewide effort to increase global engagement at Initiative was the Fact-Finding Program to Mexico all levels (see Executive Committee membership, in March 2008. The delegation’s goal was to Page 12). Government, business and education investigate opportunities for strengthening leaders must plan thoughtfully toward the business, trade, education and political common goal of generating jobs in North connections between North Carolina and Carolina for the global economy. Mexico. The itinerary included site visits to industries, meetings with government officials and spending time with host families whose professions matched those of the delegates. N.C. delegates toured manufacturing and agricultural sites, including this extensive hog operation in the rural town of Out of this mission grew a deeper understanding Coyula, Mexico, in March 2008. To view UNC-TV’s five-part of the conditions and elements that contribute series on the economic development mission, visit http://www.unctv.org/ncnow/nceconomics/economy.html to collaborating and competing internationally. A core group of members of the delegation has developed a tightly knit public-private working group devoted to increasing North Carolina’s global engagement.

Global Engagement Team: Mexico 2008

Lucy Allen Bruce Goforth Michael Peeler W. A. (Winkie) Wilkins Representative, N.C. Representative, N.C. Deputy Secretary, N.C. Representative, N.C. General Assembly General Assembly Secretary of State General Assembly Tom Apodaca Charles Hayes Scott Ralls Patrick Woodie Senator, N.C. General President & CEO, Research President, N.C. Community Vice President, Rural Assembly Triangle Regional Partnership College System Development Programs, Bob Atwater Jan Hayes Karen Ray North Carolina Rural Senator, N.C. General Executive Director, Representative, N.C. Economic Development Assembly Lee County United Way General Assembly Center Leslie Boney Mike Hensen Carlos E. Sanchez Associate Vice President Senior Program Coordina- Regional Director-External Staff for Economic Development, tor, Center on Globalization Affairs, AT&T North Carolina Carol Conway University of North Carolina and Competitiveness, Duke Alan Shao Senior Fellow for General Administration University Associate Dean, Belk Entrepreneurship, Janice Brewington Nolo Martinez College of Business, Frank Hawkins Kenan Provost and Vice Chancel- Director, The Center for UNC Charlotte Institute of Private lor for Academic Affairs, New North Carolinians, David Thompson Enterprise North Carolina A&T State University of North Carolina Executive Director, North Melissa Edwards University at Greensboro Carolina Association of Latino Initiative Program Peter Brunstetter Daniel McComas County Commissioners Manager, Center for Senator, N.C. General Representative, N.C. Peter Thornton International Understanding Assembly General Assembly Assistant Director, Lindsey Molusky Becky Carney Kelly McCullen International Marketing, Latino Initiative Assistant Representative, N.C. Producer/Reporter, N.C. Department Manager, Center for General Assembly UNC-TV of Agriculture International Understanding Jean Davis Sally Morgan Samuel P. Troy (retired) Millie Ravenel Director, International Trade Community and Economic Supervisory International Executive Director, Division, N.C. Department Development Director, Trade Specialist, U.S. Center for International of Commerce Smyth County, Virginia Department of Commerce Understanding Edward B. Fiske Mike O’Connell Ludy van Broekhuizen Angelina Schiavone Board Chair, Center for Cinematographer/Editor, Executive Director, SERVE Simultaneous Interpreter International Understanding UNC-TV Center, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

4 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Center for International Understanding 5 Moving Forward A Recommendation

International engagement presents us with The Global Engagement Executive Committee untold challenges and opportunities. North recommends government, business and Carolina’s success moving forward will depend education leaders develop the nation’s first on understanding these trends and pressures, state-level strategic plan for global engagement. while positioning our state to promote economic Only a unified, coordinated effort will move growth and provide jobs in the global economy. North Carolina forward toward becoming the most globally engaged state in the nation. Educational and governmental institutions must be responsive to the workforce needs of global companies and understand how international North Carolina is: • 7 percent of N.C.’s population ” As we have seen during the recent is foreign born • N.C. is the 16th largest state economic difficulties, the world is now exporter in the United States • Canada, China, Japan and Mexico so interconnected economically that are N.C.’s top export partners • Pork, poultry and tobacco are what happens in one part N.C.’s top agricultural exports • More than 209,000 workers in North Carolina are employed of the world has repercussions by foreign-owned firms around the globe. That is why There are many facets to our educational and governmental efforts on the international it is crucial that we put more effort front. Can we re-think global education in the context of preparing citizens to thrive into developing our international in the global economy? Do our global economic development and education relationships and growing the policies complement one another and point toward the same goals? international business sector Here are a few questions worth asking: in this state. That is the only way • Are enough N.C. K-12 students studying foreign languages – especially Chinese (Mandarin), North Carolina can remain a top a language spoken by 31 percent of the world’s population? global competitor. • Do enough N.C. higher education

students study abroad? • Are graduates prepared for Keith Crisco global jobs? Secretary • Is N.C.’s current economic N.C. Department of Commerce development presence abroad sufficient?

4 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Center for International Understanding 5 A Globally Engaged North Carolina N.C. Changing Demographics

*Percentage of total population Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Census Source: Migration Policy Institute (MPI)—Data Hub

North Carolina Ancestry Countries of Origin Leading Countries of Origin for Foreign-Born 3.2% Population (N.C. ) 4.9% 41.5%

Mexico India El Salvador

*Leading Countries of Origin of Foreign-Born Population in the U.S. are Mexico (30.7%), China (5.1%), and the Philippines (4.4%) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census Source: Migration Policy Institute (MPI)—Data Hub

N.C. Population 2007 K-12 Student Population 7% of N.C. Region of Origin for Foreign-Born More than 260 different languages are spoken residents Population in the homes of N.C. public school students (629,947 2.7% Latin America people) are 5.1% 0.4% Some you know… And some you may not… forei gn born 11.5% Asia •Spanish •Farsi 814,645 North Europe Carolinians •French •Gujarati (9.7%) speak a Africa •German •Shona language other 20.5% Northern America than English at 59.8% home Oceania •Mandarin •Tagalog

Source: Migration Policy Institute (MPI)—Data Hub Source: N.C. Department of Public Instruction, 2007 home language survey

”Innovation comes from all corners of the world. In order for the U.S. and North Carolina to stay competitive, it is vital that we give our students the best tools, technology and education, and an international perspective to help them understand, participate and succeed in the global economy.“ Jim Goodnight  Chief Executive Officer SAS

6 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World K-12 Foreign Language Enrollment K-12 International Education

2006-2007 Academic Year (Total: 323,852) Spanish Japanese, 2,171 Chinese (Man dar in ), French German, 5,819 Russian, 28 1,265 The Visiting International Faculty program placed 695 Latin, 15,378 Other, 407 Latin international teachers in N.C. K-12 schools (2007-2008) French,,, 36,835 German

Japanese There are 68 International Baccalaureate Programs in NC in Chinese (Mandarin) primary, middle and high schools Russian Spanish, 260,727 Other *These figures exclude 49,097 K-12 students enrolled in “Exploratory” fore ign l anguage courses. These Source: N.C. Department of Public Instruction, K-12 Foreign Language Enrollment data courses do not aim to build proficiency. Source: Email communication, N.C. Department of Public Instruction, February 2009

K-12 Dual Language/Immersion Programs Community Colleges

28 out of 2,452 N.C. public In 2006-07, 30,108 workers from 771 existing, new or schoo ls (1. 1%) expanding N. C. compan ies par tic ipa te d in commun ity co llege have a dual customized training and/or retraining programs language or immersion program North Carolina community colleges currently have more than 30 Customized Training Program projects underway to fill the 32.1% of these workforce needs of international companies doing business in programs are North Carolina. These workforce efforts have prepared more located in either the Chapel Hill- than 4,000 North Carolinians for jobs with global companies Carrboro or Charlotte- Mecklenburg school districts. Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction—Second Language Website; 2007-2008 Facts & Figures Source: North Carolina Community Colleges news release, via website. February 2009

AP Language Test Takers Higher Education 1,581 N.C. students took AP foreign language tests in 2008 10,064 International North Carolina Study- Students in NC Abroad Students: (2006-2007) 2004/2005: 7, 501 paid $182.7 million 2005/2006: 8,089 in tuition and fees 2006/2007: 8,454 12.7 % Increase over two years

Source: N.C. Department of Public Instruction, Email Communication, Feb 2009 Source: Open Doors 2008 Report on International Education Exchange

Most Spoken World Languages International Major Enrollment UNC System: International Studies Majors 600 529 542 500 423 422 378 400 357 355 334 342 341 314 288 305 300 260 266 251 239 250 200

100

0

Source: Nations Online, Most Common World Languages, Jan 2009 Source: Email communication, UNC General Administration, International Studies Major enrollment

6 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Center for International Understanding 7 UNC System Foreign Language Enrollment Tourism: International Visitors to NC 45,000 358,000 international visitors came to North Carolina in 40,000 2007, contributing $607 million to the state’s economy 35,000 Total International Visitors to NC 30,000 French 800,000 25,000 German 750,000 Latin 20,000 700,000 Russian 650,000 Total International 15,000 Spanish Visitors to NC 600,000 10,000 Others combined 550,000 5,000 2004 2005 2006 2007 *Due to small sample size, 0 estimates are based on a 3-year Source: UNC General rolling average. Administration email FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 communication, Feb 2009 Source: Email communication, N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development

Higher Education Resources Business

UNC-CH, Duke and NCSU host eight National Resource Centers, federally funded centers that train language, history, $ $ $ and culture specialists about different regions of the world Exports Direct Foreign Tourism Duke and UNC-CH each have a Center for International (Selling our Investment Business Education Research, a federally funded center goods) (Out-sourcing their jobs (Coming here focusing on the international economy or meeting new market and leaving demands) money) Jobs

N.C. Int’l Activities, Partnerships Exports 7,076 companies exported goods from N.C. 14 cities have sister city partnerships with 22 international cities locations in 2006. Of those, 86 percent, or Three International Visitor Leadership programs—in Charlotte, 6,051 firms, were small and medium-sized Greensboro, and Raleigh—brought delegations from more than enterprises (SMEs), with fewer than 500 70 countries to NC in 2008 employees Five World Affairs Councils—Asheville,,, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Greenville—provide opportunities for citizen-to- citizen diplomacy, promote understanding of world affairs, and SMEs generated more than one-fifth (22 %) of awareness of international education , culture and business North C aroli na 's t o ta l expor ts of merch andi se in 2006

International Trade Administration and Bureau of the Census, Foreign Trade Division: Exporter Database Sources: Email communication, International Affairs Council, February 2009; Communication from Sister Cities International, 2009

N.C. Int’l Activities, Partnerships N.C. Exports to the World NC exported to 208 foreign destinations in 2007 North Carolina-Moldova State Partnership Program: Led by the N.C. National Guard, this military-civilian relationship fosters government reform, business development, and health and humanitarian efforts

Folkmoot USA, an international festival in western N.C., has a yearly economic impact in the region exceeding $4 million, generates over $350,000 in federal, state, and local taxes, and creates the equivalent of 42 permanent jobs

Sources: WCU Institute for Tourism Research, 2001; Email Communication, North Carolina National Guard, February 2009 Source: TradeStats Express—State Export Data

8 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World N.C. is 16th Largest Exporter in the US N.C.’s Top Export Partners North Carolina's 2008 exports totaled $25.1 billion. North Carolina was the 16th largest exporter among the states in $7,000,000 In $thousands 2008 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 North Carolina's exports increased by $8.9 billion from 2003 to 2008 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 In 2008, North Carolina's leading manufactured export category was chem ica l manu fac tures ($5. 0 billion, 19. 8%) $2, 000,000 $1,000,000 Other top manufactured exports from North Carolina are $0 machinery manufactures ($3.1 billion), computers and electronic products ($2.8 billion), and transportation equipment 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 ($2.3 billion) Canada Japan China Mexico France UK

Source: WISER, from US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division Source: WISER, from US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division

Total Exports from North Carolina Percent Export Growth 2002-2008

% Growth 2002-2008 In $Thousands 500.0% 450.0% 431.3% 400.0% 350.0% 297.2% 300.0% 250.0% 200. 0% 150.0% 100.0% 54.8% 42.2% 50.0% 20.7% 34.5 % 0.0% Canada Japan China Mexico France UK

Source: WISER, from US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division Source: WISER, from US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division

N.C. Export Breakdown (2008) Agricultural Exports

Chemicals th $25.1Total Exportsbillion by (allCommodity merchandise) North Carolina ranks 14 in the US in agricultural exports Machinery, Except Electrical 3.2% 3. 5% 19.8% TtlATotal Agr icu ltural lE Export t(Etis (Estimat tdVled Value, milli on 3.7% Computer and Electronic Products dollars, FY 2003-2008) 4.0% Transportation Equipment $2, 500 4.1% Textiles and Fabrics $2,000 Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Component $1,500 7.6% Plastics and Rubber Products $1,000 Paper $500 Primary Metal Manufacturing 9.0% 12.5% $0 Agricultural Products* 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 11.1%

Source: WISER, from US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division Source: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Economic Research Service; WISER, from US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division

”We can’t afford to simply be in sync with the times. For North Carolina to be successful, we have to be one step ahead.“

Dr. R. Scott Ralls President North Carolina Community College System

8 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Center for International Understanding 9 ”For many of North Carolina’s staple crops, exports are the difference between a great market and a down market. Tobacco, poultry, pork, sweet potatoes, grains and a host of other commodities depend on trade to keep prices high and farmers in business.”

Steve Troxler Commissioner N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Top N.C. Agricultural Export Markets Agricultural Exports- % Change 2000-2007 2008 #1 Market: Japan 140% 121% 3.7% 3.6% Japan 120% 3.8% 29.6% China (mainland) 100% 82% 4.0% 71% Canada 80% 4.2% Netherlands 60% Germany 23% 40% Switzerland 20% 4.6% Mexico 0% 4.7% Russia -9% Indonesia -20% 9.6% Tobacco Pork Poultry Cotton Wheat

Source: N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Source: N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services

N.C. Agricultural Export Destinations Foreign-Owned Firms More than 700 foreign-owned firms operate in North Carolina

Source: N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services

N.C. Agricultural Commodity Exports Foreign Direct Investment = Jobs

(in millions of dollars) In 2006, foreign-controlled companies employed 209,400 workers in North Carolina

Over one-third (37 percent ) of these jobs (77 ,200 workers) were in the manufacturing sector in 2006

Foreign-controlled companies accounted for 13. 8 percent of total manufacturing employment in North Carolina in 2006

Foreign investment in North Carolina was responsible for 6.1 percent of the state’s total private-industry employment in 2006

Note: All fig ures e xcl ude emplo yment in banks affiliated Source: N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services with foreign companies. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2006.

10 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Foreign Direct Investment by Sector Trade Offices Abroad

Manufacturing USA N.C. (USA 9th overall-- N.C. (population Ireland 6th in manufacturing) Wholesale Trade 8. 8 million) has 7 (population 4 .5 38.6% 17.6% 26.3% Retail Trade 1.3% 47.1% Canada million) has 47 0.7% HKHong Kong Information 2.2%  1.4% Japan Finance (except depository Singa pore institutions) and insurance Mex ico 3.8% (population 4.8 Real estate, rental and South Korea leasing 0.9%  million) has 20 4.0% Professional, scientific, and China technical services 4.2% 11.6% 21.1% 10.6% Other industries 8.6% Sources: N.C. Department of Commerce—International Offices; US Census Bureau, 2006 pop estimate; CIA.gov World Fact Book Source: U.S. DOC, Bureau of Economic Analysis (2006)

FDI Nationally N.C. Has 6 Foreign Trade Zones Percentage of each state’s workforce employed by foreign companies. Foreign Trade Zones

N.C. Rank: 8 (4.0%) US Average: (2 .97%)

N.C. Dept. of Commerce, International Services presentation Source: The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, The 2008 State New Economy Index: Benchmarking Economic Transformation in the States

State Rankings – FDI Projects N.C. Legislative Activity North Carolina No. 2 in the nation with 55 FDI projects in 2007 6 4 18 90 unique bills 6 To ta l2007USFDIPl 2007 US FDI Proj ect s-1,102 or resolutions North 6 Texas, 60 with significant Carolina, 55 Indiana, 54 international content were California, 48 9 South introduced in Carolina, 43 the NC General Assembly in 6 Georgia, 41 35 2007 Trade, Commerce & Finance Ohio, 39 Immigration Other states Terrorism/Defense combined, 561 Global Climate Change Florida, 39 International Law, Code, or Regulations International Education Kentucky, 37 Arizona, 37 Culture Source: Center for International Understanding 2008 Legislative Study (2007 session) Source: N.C. Dept. of Commerce, International Services presentation

State FDI Recruitment Efforts Branded end slide….

Here are some steps North Carolina has taken to attract FDI

Article 3J Tax Credits

Research and Development Tax Credits

North Carolina Ports Tax Credits

Source: N.C. Dept. of Commerce, International Services presentation

10 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Center for International Understanding 11 Global Engagement Advisory Board

Ted W. Abernathy, Jr. Norma Houston Samuel P. Troy (retired)* Executive Director Executive Director Supervisory International Trade Specialist Southern Growth Policies Board UNC Tomorrow Commission U.S. Department of Commerce

Doug Aitkin Stephanie McGarrah Heidi Walters Vice President, Global Strategy Assistant Secretary, Division of Policy, Director of International Marketing Research Triangle Regional Partnership Research and Strategic Planning N.C. Department Commerce N.C. Department of Commerce Meihui Bodane Travis Wherry* Policy Development Analyst Lynn Minges Project Manager, Global Engagement N.C. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Initiative Marketing and Global Branding Center for International Understanding Leslie Boney* N.C. Department of Commerce Associate Vice President for Patrick Woodie* Economic Development Research, Michael Peeler* Vice President, Rural Development Policy & Planning N.C. Deputy Secretary of State Programs University of North Carolina General North Carolina Rural Economic Administration Dr. R. Scott Ralls Development Center President Stephanie Caplan* North Carolina Community College David Young Communications Director System Chief Operations Officer Center for International Understanding Visiting International Faculty Millie Ravenel* Becky Carney* Executive Director Mecklenburg Center for International Understanding N.C. House of Representatives Libby Smith Jean Davis* Policy Director Director of International Trade N.C. Department of Commerce N.C. Department of Commerce Niklaus Steiner Bonnie Derr Director International Programs Coordinator Center for Global Initiatives, University of North Carolina General The University of North Carolina at Administration Chapel Hill

Rebecca Garland David Thompson* Associate Superintendent/Chief Executive Director Academic Officer North Carolina Association of County N.C. Department of Public Instruction Commissioners * Executive Committee members Mike Hensen* Richard Thompson Board membership as of February 1, 2009 Senior Program Coordinator, Center Education Adviser on Globalization, Governance & Visiting International Faculty Competitiveness Duke University Peter Thornton* Assistant Director of International Marketing N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

12 Engaging North Carolina to Engage the World Center for International Understanding Board of Advisors 2008-2009

Officers

Edward B. Fiske, Chair Pell Tanner, Vice Chair Tom McGuire, Treasurer Education writer and consultant Tanner Companies Philanthropic Advisory Group

Members

Bill Bryan Matty Lazo-Chadderton Namji Steinemann Mt. Olive Pickle Company Latino/Hispanic Affairs East-West Center Office of President Pro Tem Tony Caravano, Ex Officio Susie Ward UNC Tomorrow Commission Howard Lee New Bern community leader N.C. State Board of Education John Dornan Eric Watson Public School Forum Laura B. Luger Food Lion of North Carolina University of North Carolina General Administration David Young, Ex Officio Dianne English University of North Carolina Community Building Initiative Doug Orr Board of Governors Warren Wilson College Tommy Harrelson Earth Tech Angeles Ortega-Moore Latin American Coalition Jeanette Hyde Former U.S. ambassador Dennis Pittman Smithfield Donna Lambeth Winston-Salem community leader Millie Ravenel, Ex Officio Center for International Understanding

* Executive Committee members Board membership as of February 1, 2009 “Economic development is built on personal relationships, handshake by handshake. These relationships are the key to unlocking the boundless potential international engagement holds for North Carolina’s future.”

Millie Ravenel Executive Director Center for International Understanding

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