Heart of North Carolina MegaPark Overview

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark 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 Source: Site to Do Business, www.stdbonline.com Greensboro Rockingham Albemarle Sanford

Strategic Central Location Heart of North Carolina MegaPark  Easy access to East Coast markets  Geographic Center of North Carolina

Distances to Selected NC Cities Heart of North Carolina MegaPark  Charlotte Winston-Salem   Rockingham  Greensboro  Raleigh  Fayetteville  Pinehurst/So Pines 

Heart of North Carolina MegaPark Moore Montgomery 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.
Access Heart of North Carolina MegaPark

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 area
Heart 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

Eco-Friendly Development
Green & sustainable
Protect wetlands & wildlife habitats
Preserve natural aesthetics
Restrictive covenants
Target industries supporting environmental sustainability

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 Overview

by Moore County Partners in Progress on May 12, 2011

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