This document presents a brand proposal for North Carolina called "Aspire to be...NC". It summarizes key aspects of NC that could be highlighted in the brand, including being an intellectual leader in education, an innovative state for business, and a relaxed place with natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Sample brand messages are provided focusing on different aspects of NC such as being a wine connoisseur, microbrew lover, college sports fan, or NASCAR fan. The proposal aims to define what NC aspires to be through its strengths in various industries and activities.
7. Aspire to be…Intellectual
Leader in Early Education
• NC ranks 4th in pre-kindergarten quality
• Insures children have skills to succeed in school
High Achieving Public K-12 Schools
• #1 in National Board Certified teachers
• Average SAT scores exceed national average
Outstanding Higher Education
• Tuition is below the national average
• Nationally renowned universities
8. Aspire to be…Intellectual
Benefits
of NC
Education
Prepared kindergartners
Exemplary
students
Diverse and affordable
higher education
Excellent
Workforce
10. NC workers 36% more productive
Low cost of living
Low cost of doing business
EST, common business time zone
Proximity to many major markets
Financial incentives
Aspire to be…Innovative
11. Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace, aviation and defense
Automotive
Biotechnology, Pharma, Life Sciences
Financial Services
Green & Sustainable Energy
Software & Information Technology
Textiles
Aspire to be…Innovative
12. • Companies headquartered in NC include:
• Companies that originated in NC include:
Innovative Companies in NC
14. “There may not be a more perfect
place as far as a city
goes. Amazing
architecture. Friendly
people. Amazing food. Beautiful
mountains. Great
music. Wonderful downtown. I
can't say enough about Asheville.”
–Matt O.
Aspire to be…adventurous
15. "The Yadkin Valley is like a treasure hunt," says Kim Myers of
Laurel Gray Vineyards. "Each winery is as distinct as its owner's
tastes." Some reside in plush châteaus with dozens of
employees, while others are so small you meet the proprietors
at the tastings. Welcoming first-timers and sophisticates alike,
all the stops are hospitable.
-Southern Living Magazine
Aspire to be…a wine connoisseur
16. “Big Boss makes some of the best beer in NC. Hell, it's some of the best beer
I've ever had! With a location large enough to bottle beer, you're likely to find
these beers all over the state of NC and on tap in several bars/restaurants
too. You certainly won't be disappointed if you get one of these beers!” –
Lindy P.
Aspire to be…a microbrew lover
17. “Perfect place to bring visitors! Had some friends from out of state visit this
past weekend and all I can say is...awesome! From whitewater rafting to rock
climbing to walking on a thin wire 45 ft above ground...we left the
whitewater center feeling like we conquered the world” –Jessica D.
Aspire to be…a thrill seeker
Current motto adopted in 1893 is Esse quam videri (To be, rather than to seem). (Origin: “[N]ot nearly so many people want actually to be possessed of virtue as want to appear to be possessed of it.“)
History of innovation and progression.
UNC= first public school in 1789
Orville and Wilbur Wright were first in flight in 1907 in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Leader in civil rights movement
What comes to mind when think of NC? 42% of respondents did not think of anything specific about North Carolina, “which means we don’t have a dominant identity”.
“A Better Place to Be” is unknown
Need stronger branding
Report Card on American Education, NC ranks 7th among the 50 states + district of columbia (the highest state ranking in the south east, Florida-12, Virginia-26, GA-27, Alabama-34, TN-44, MS-48, SC-50
Diverse and affordable means to higher education: The Research Triangle is home to some of the most educated and talented people in the world, with 53 percent of our population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. With the highest concentration of PhDs in the nation, the combined knowledge assets of the region provide unparalleled resources to North Carolina companies, universities, and area entrepreneurs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, September 2009 (Raleigh-Durham-Cary-Chapel Hill CSA) -- we have the 6th highest percentage of adults with doctorate or professional degrees.
Makes a pipeline of intelligent workforce
http://www.thrivenc.com/whync/education
http://www.rtp.org/choose-rtp/triangle-region/workforce-education
Report Card on American Education, NC ranks 7th among the 50 states + district of columbia (the highest state ranking in the south east, Florida-12, Virginia-26, GA-27, Alabama-34, TN-44, MS-48, SC-50
Diverse and affordable means to higher education: The Research Triangle is home to some of the most educated and talented people in the world, with 53 percent of our population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. With the highest concentration of PhDs in the nation, the combined knowledge assets of the region provide unparalleled resources to North Carolina companies, universities, and area entrepreneurs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, September 2009 (Raleigh-Durham-Cary-Chapel Hill CSA) -- we have the 6th highest percentage of adults with doctorate or professional degrees.
Makes a pipeline of intelligent workforce
http://www.thrivenc.com/whync/education
http://www.rtp.org/choose-rtp/triangle-region/workforce-education
RYNE
Potentially talk about Education before this slide
Transition with the idea that our universities, community colleges, and training programs provide a continuous stream of workers that have globally demanded skills in knowledge-based enterprises
Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) ranked 4th among top US entertainment venues
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (Charlotte, NC)
Best beginner surfing locations in the Southeast:
Corolla Beach (Corolla, NC)
Wrightsville Beach (Wilmington, NC)
Top 10 Beaches in United States, Forbes-
Cape Hatteras, NC (8)
Duke/unc rivalry
Facts about sports teams
188 NCAA Basketball Tournament Appearances
Talk about location of each – college sports in all parts of state