city of eden economic and tourism development update
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City of Eden Economic and Tourism Development Update. Mega-Site. Hwy. 58. Henry Co. Pittsylvania Co. Mega-Site. Danville. VA NC. Berry Hill Rd. Eden. Route 29. Meg Site. Seeking game changing industry Automotive, steel, etc. 3,500 acres between Pittsylvania County and Eden, NC - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CITY OF EDEN ECONOMIC AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
UPDATE
Mega-Site
Eden
DanvilleVANC
Mega-Site
Pittsylvania CoHenry Co
Berry Hill Rd.
Hwy. 58
Rout
e 29
Meg Site
Seeking game changing industry Automotive, steel, etc.
3,500 acres between Pittsylvania County and Eden, NC
Land acquisition began in 2001 $13 million expended thus far 12 sites prepared
Eden is a border county Inflow and outflow of workers daily 60% of former Hanesbrands workers hailed from Virginia Significant number of Danville, VA Goodyear plant are from
Eden, NC
VRichmondLynchburg
Roanoke
Winston-SalemDurham
RaleighHigh Point
77
40
85
85
29
58
Greensboro
15 Miles
52
Mile
s
Piedmont Triad International
Airport
75 M
iles Mega Site
70
Mile
s 175
Miles
Danville Regional Airport
70 Miles RDU
Airports
VRichmondLynchburg
Roanoke
Winston-SalemDurham RaleighHigh Point
77
40
85
85
29
Mega Site58
Greensboro
200 Miles Virginia Port Authority
Virginia Port Authority
V
Employment/Economic Impact
Employment
5,000-12,000 potential jobs (VADOT estimates)Potential employment for the following NC and
VA counties: Rockingham Henry Caswell Pittsylvania Person Halifax
Enables border counties to benefit from economic development efforts in two states Working together instead of competing for jobs
Regional Mentality
Clients consider multi-state regions when choosing where to locate a company Pat Mc Crory: “Mega-Regions” extending from
Birmingham, Alabama to Raleigh, NC.Piedmont Triad Partnership
One of the NC Regional Economic Development organizations
New leadership emphasizing regional pursuit of jobs
Graded Pads
Parcel TableLot #
Lot Acreage
Pad Size Earthwork
1 110 Acres ±
62 Acres ± 366,000 c.y.
2 130 Acres ±
83 Acres ± 860,000c.y.
3 1296 Acres ±
604 Acres ± 13,200,000 c.y.
3A 129 Acres ±
80 Acres ± 3,300,000 c.y.
4 327 Acres ±
240 Acres ± 1,700,000 c.y.
5 118 Acres ±
77 Acres ± 930,000 c.y.
6 101 Acres ±
59 Acres ± 670,000 c.y.
7 148 Acres ±
33 Acres ± 449,000 c.y.
8 334 Acres ±
223 Acres ± 2,300,000 c.y.
9 98 Acres ± 64 Acres ± 780,000 c.y.
10 100 Acres ±
66 Acres ± 760,000 c.y.
11 119 Acres ±
81 Acres ± 3,000,000 c.y.
12 237 Acres ±
93 Acres ± 1,100,000 c.y.
1010
11
2233
3A3A
66
55
44 12121111
77
99
88
Onsite Rail
Phase III
New Rail
(±7,500 lf)
Phase Description Length
INew Rail Access
(±6,300 lf)and Rail Spur
(±3,600 lf)
±9,900 lf
IINew Rail Access
(±4,000 lf)and Rail Spur
(±2,300 lf)
±6,300 lf
III New Rail Access (±7,500 lf)
±7,500 lf
Total ±23,700 lf
Phase I
New Rail
(±6,300 lf)
Phase II
Rail Spur
(±2,300 lf)
Phase I
New Rail
(±6,300 lf)
Phase I
Rail Spur
(±3,600 lf)
Mega Site
Much of the cost has been covered by grants Pittsylvania County is one of 20 VA tobacco counties
receiving a significant amount of money from the Virginia Tobacco Commission
Eden has pursued funding to supply water and sewer for the park: U.S. Congress—Cong. Brad Miller and Sen. Kay Hagan USDA Golden Leaf Foundation NC Rural Center
Other Eden Industrial Developments
Two expansions Loparex—53 jobs Gildan—Retention of 280 jobs
KDH Defense Systems Make Kevlar vests for the military Job growth due to U.S. Army and Marines contracts
MillerCoors Over $100 million in new investment 2 products made exclusively in Eden
Commercial Recruitment
Two national companies will be announcing Eden projects within the next 30 days
Main Street Update
Two new downtown restaurants Eden’s Greek Island Eden’s Burger Barn
Duz Boutique
Appliance Specialists
Bakery
8th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival
Nearly 1000 in attendance45 Booths with over 75 potters representedPotters From: Charlotte, Apex, Greensboro,
Seagrove, Bostic, Waxhaw, Concord, Troy, Lexington, Browns Summit, Rutherfordton, Colfax, Julian, Burnsville, Asheboro, Eagle Springs, Danville, VA, Archdale, Climax, Ramseur, Roxboro, Thomasville, Sanford, Stoneville, Reidsville, Eden
8th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival-Potter feedback
“Very well organized and advertised. You do a great job.” Ruth Martin
“The most accommodating show I’ve been to, Thanks!” Brett McDonough
“Good quality show. I’m happy to be part of it.” Pat Newby
“Volunteer staff was excellent and greeted our guest with enthusiasm.” Debbie Moore of Toddware
“Very well organized, extremely pleasant staff and easy access for set-up. Can we come back next year?” Sherry Caldwell -Hohl of Caldwell-Hohl Artworks