Heart of North Carolina Heart of North Carolina MegaParkMegaPark

A joint project between Moore & Montgomery

Counties

Vision

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

1) Long-term regional economic impact

2) Strategic central location

3) Large land tract

4) Landowners’ support

5) Joint collaboration between counties

6) Eco-friendly development

7) Quality of life amenities

Regional Economic Impact

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

60-minute Drive Time

2010 Population 646,251

2010 Civ. Labor Force 317,875

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Greensboro

Rockingham

Albemarle

Sanford

Strategic Central Location

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

Easy access to East Coast markets

Geographic Center of North Carolina

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

Charlotte

Winston-Salem

Rockingham

Greensboro

Raleigh

Fayetteville

Pinehurst/So Pines

Distances to Selected NC Cities

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

MooreMontgomery

US

220

NC 24/27

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

NC 24/27

US

220

Montgomery Moore

Highways (truck travel times) Greensboro = 50 min. Port of Charleston = 4 hrs.

Raleigh = 90 min. Port of Morehead City = 4 hrs.

Charlotte = 90 min. Norfolk VA Port = 4 hrs. 50 min.

Fayetteville = 90 min. Atlanta = 5 ½ hrs.

Port of Wilmington = 3 hrs.

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

Access

Rail: Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Connects to CSX & Norfolk Southern

Airports: Montgomery County Airport = 3 miles Moore County Airport = 33 miles Piedmont Triad International = 55 miles Raleigh Durham International = 88 miles Charlotte Douglas International = 80 miles

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

Access (continued)

Large Land Tract Over 3,000 acres with some frontage on Interstate 73/74

Utilities:

Electricity- Progress Energy & Randolph EMC

Water- Montgomery County

Sewer- Town of Biscoe or on-site system

Natural Gas- access within a 20-25 mile radius

Other Amenities:

Fiber Optics- CenturyLink

HUBZone compliant

Air Quality- Attainment areaHeart of North Carolina

MegaPark

Incentives

Tier 1 = Maximum state incentives

Tier 1 status applies to entire site

$12,500 tax credit per new job

7% tax credit for investment in personal property

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

Eco-Friendly Development

Green & sustainable Protect wetlands & wildlife habitats Preserve natural aesthetics Restrictive covenants

Target industries supporting environmental sustainability

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

Quality of Life Amenities

Pinehurst/Southern Pines lifestyle

Uwharrie National Forest

Lake Tillery & Badin Lake

North Carolina Zoo

Healthcare

Community Colleges

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark