THE PAUL L. DUNBAR GROUP
EMPOWERING A SELF-SUSTAINING EAST SPENCER COMMUNITY
VISION
The Paul L Dunbar Group will create sustainable community and economic
development in the Town of East Spencer and Rowan County North Carolina.
PLDG will accomplish this through small business growth, entrepreneurial
initiatives, vocational training and educational endeavors, targeted mix-used
land development and the establishment of an affordable housing market.
These initiatives will be at the heart of every effort to revitalize the community
MISSION
PLDG will be the leading advocate for underserved minority communities, using
both a tried and true public-private partnership while creating a new vehicle
for communication and coordination with the PLDG Non-Profit Hub Model.
The Paul L Dunbar Group – PLDG
- 501c3 – Non-Profit organization
- Named after American Writer &
the communities closed high school
- Creating sustainability & development
- Skills training
- Economic development
- Job placement
- Community collaboration
- Affordable housing
- Infrastructure development
1872 – 1906
Born to Former Slaves
First African American to gain
recognition for and support
himself by writing
The Town of East Spencer was incorporated in the early 1900’s and many of the residents were
instrumental in the development of the Southern Railroad in this part of the state. In its earlier days, East
Spencer was known as “The Southern City” because of its vibrant community, which boasted well-paying
jobs, businesses, and a thriving community. With a population of 1,534, East Spencer is located on 1.6 square
miles at the extreme northeast end of Rowan County. The city is in the very heart of what is known as the
“Piedmont Industrial Triangle”. The “Piedmont Industrial Triangle”, offers citizens and corporate partners vast
opportunities to access market potential. As of the census of 2000:
* there were 697 households, and 450 families residing in the town.
* The population density was 1,115.3 people per square mile (431.6/km²).
* There were 796 housing units at an average density of 505.8 per square mile (195.8/km²).
* The racial makeup of the town was:
- 85.81% African American
- 11.79% White
- 1.20% Hispanic or Latino
- 0.17% Native American
- 0.06% Asian
- 0.06% Pacific Islander
- 0.91% from other races
The median income for a household in the town was $18,947, and the median income for a family was
$22,222. Males had a median income of $23,203 versus $21,801 for females. The per capita income for the
town was $10,180. About 32.2% of families and 35.8% of the population were below
the poverty line, including 47.4% of those under age 18 and 27.5% of those age 65 or over. (Source: East Spencer Wiki)
PLDG
Community
Private
Sector
Public
Sector
Non-Profit
Community
NON-PROFIT HUB MODEL
Community Collaboration / Needs
Sustainable Revenue through
Economic Development
Public/Private Partnership for
Infrastructure Development
Non-Profit Activation / Skills Training
PHASE 1
• Job Skills
• Economic Development
• Real Estate
• Community Center
PHASE 2
• Affordable Housing
• Private Infrastructure
• Retail
• Basic Services
PHASE 3
• Public Infrastructure
• Commercial
• Multi-Unit Housing
• Credit Union
PHASE 4
• Industrial
• Moderate Income
Housing
• Recreation
PLDG PLANNED PHASES
DUNBAR VILLAGE &
THE PAUL L. DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTER
The foundation of the PLDG mission is the Paul L Dunbar Community Center.
LIVE ~ WORK ~ PLAY
THE PAUL L. DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTER
To establish the foundation for the Dunbar
Village, PLDG and Good People, LLC will partner
to develop the old Dunbar High School property.
The community center will play a vital role in the
revitalization of East Spencer. The Community
Center will house the following:
• Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen
• Recreation Center
• Women’s Crisis Center
• Emergency Crisis Center
• Emergency Shelter
PROGAMS START-UP BUDGET
$900,000
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION PLAN
Dunbar School, $2,500,000
Organic Food Center,
$2,000,000
Dunbar Conference Center,
$2,500,000
Live/Work Center,
$1,500,000
Women's Shelter, $400,000
Auto Center, $1,000,000
Business Center, $1,200,000
Sports Plex, $2,500,000
Land Acquistion , $1,000,000
Dunbar School Organic Food Center Dunbar Conference Center
Live/Work Center Women's Shelter Auto Center
Business Center Sports Plex Land Acquistion
REAL ESTATE START-UP INVESTMENT
$14,600,000
REAL SKILLS – REAL JOBS
REAL OPPORTUNITY
PLDG SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1) Home Builders Institute –
Pre-apprenticeship certification
training
2) Auto Technician Academy – Entry
level auto mechanic training
3) Digital Media – Entry level skills in
Graphics, Animation, Audio, Video,
and Web Design
4) Entrepreneurial Business Program –
Real world business skill
development
START-UP BUDGET
$625,000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTION CENTER
• Dream Bean Products
• Sun Water
• Archie Farms
• Smith Farms
• Scott Organics
• The Community Kitchen
360 Painting
CTi
Maintenance Made Simple
ProLift Doors
emBroiderMe
Sign-A-Rama
Jon Smith Subs
Hygentitech
ES Lawn Scapes
DBS Contractors
DUNBAR BUSINESS CENTER
• Property Management Inc
• DBS Staffing
• Dunbar Studios
• PLD Lead Generation
• Southern Call Services
• PLDG Business Development
• RRD Enterprises
Fidelity Management Strategies
• America’s Tax Office
DUNBAR AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
• Run Right Auto Repair
• Superior Tire & Wheel
• CarQuest Auto Parts
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT START-UP INVESTMENT
$1,000,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
$600,000
$500,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$375,000$300,000
$500,000
$200,000
$150,000
$1,200,000
$75,000
$850,000
$115,000
$115,000
$175,000
$175,000
$50,000$100,000
$250,000
$400,000
$400,000
$600,000
$11,630,000
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
Real Estate $ 261,637 $ 1,560,342 $ 1,560,342 $ 1,560,342 $ 1,560,342
Economic Development $ 502,718 $ 1,916,748 $ 2,045,623 $ 2,132,503 $ 2,401,748
Infrastructure $ - $ 142,740 $ 142,740 $ 142,740 $ 142,740
Grants $ 450,000 $ 1,125,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 1,125,000
Corporate
Contributions
$ 250,000 $ 400,000 $ 500,000 $ 350,000 $ 400,000
GROSS REVENUE $ 1,464,355 $ 5,144,830 $ 5,248,705 $ 5,435,585 $ 5,629,830
Cost of Goods
TOTAL REVENUE $ 1,464,355 $ 5,144,830 $ 5,248,705 $ 5,435,585 $ 5,629,830
EXPENSES
General &
Administrative
$ - $ 124,159 $ 272,507 $ 135,975 $ 164,790
0.00% 2.41% 5.19% 2.50% 2.93%
Sales & Marketing $ 10,983 $ 38,586 $ 39,365 $ 40,767 $ 42,224
0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75%
Operations $ 146,436 $ 2,164,483 $ 2,099,871 $ 2,118,559 $ 2,137,983
TOTAL EXPENSE $ 157,418 $ 2,237228 $ 2,411,743 $ 2,295,300 $ 2,344,997
Loan Payment $ - $ - $ 1,405,649 $ 1,405,649 $ 1,405,649
NET OPERATING
FUNDS
$ 1,306,937 $ 2,817,602 $ 1,431,313 $ 1,734,636 $ 1,879,184
Additional Principle Payments $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000
FIVE-YEAR PRO FORMA
START-UP BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS LIABILITIES & NET WORTH
Current Current
Cash $ 300,000.00 Accounts Payable $ 300,000.00
Accounts Receivable $ - Notes Payable $ -
Pre-Paid Expenses $ 3,015,000.00 Accurred Payroll $ -
TOTAL Current $ 3,315,000.00 Current Portion of Long-term Debt $ -
TOTAL Current $ 300,000.00
Non-Current
Equipment $ 1,200,000.00 Long-Term
Investment $ 11,630,000.00 USDA Debt Principle $ 30,445,000.00
(Less Depreciation) $ - Equipment Loan Principle $ -
Property $ 14,600,000.00 TOTAL Long-Term $ 30,445,000.00
TOTAL Non-Current $ 27,430,000.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 30,745,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS $ 30,745,000.00
NET WORTH
Equity $ -
Retained Earning $ -
TOTAL NET WORTH $ -
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET $ 30,745,000.00
THE PAUL L. DUNBAR GROUP
EMPOWERING A SELF-SUSTAINING EAST SPENCER COMMUNITY
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PLDG Funding Deck

  • 1.
    THE PAUL L.DUNBAR GROUP EMPOWERING A SELF-SUSTAINING EAST SPENCER COMMUNITY
  • 2.
    VISION The Paul LDunbar Group will create sustainable community and economic development in the Town of East Spencer and Rowan County North Carolina. PLDG will accomplish this through small business growth, entrepreneurial initiatives, vocational training and educational endeavors, targeted mix-used land development and the establishment of an affordable housing market. These initiatives will be at the heart of every effort to revitalize the community MISSION PLDG will be the leading advocate for underserved minority communities, using both a tried and true public-private partnership while creating a new vehicle for communication and coordination with the PLDG Non-Profit Hub Model.
  • 3.
    The Paul LDunbar Group – PLDG - 501c3 – Non-Profit organization - Named after American Writer & the communities closed high school - Creating sustainability & development - Skills training - Economic development - Job placement - Community collaboration - Affordable housing - Infrastructure development 1872 – 1906 Born to Former Slaves First African American to gain recognition for and support himself by writing
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    The Town ofEast Spencer was incorporated in the early 1900’s and many of the residents were instrumental in the development of the Southern Railroad in this part of the state. In its earlier days, East Spencer was known as “The Southern City” because of its vibrant community, which boasted well-paying jobs, businesses, and a thriving community. With a population of 1,534, East Spencer is located on 1.6 square miles at the extreme northeast end of Rowan County. The city is in the very heart of what is known as the “Piedmont Industrial Triangle”. The “Piedmont Industrial Triangle”, offers citizens and corporate partners vast opportunities to access market potential. As of the census of 2000: * there were 697 households, and 450 families residing in the town. * The population density was 1,115.3 people per square mile (431.6/km²). * There were 796 housing units at an average density of 505.8 per square mile (195.8/km²). * The racial makeup of the town was: - 85.81% African American - 11.79% White - 1.20% Hispanic or Latino - 0.17% Native American - 0.06% Asian - 0.06% Pacific Islander - 0.91% from other races The median income for a household in the town was $18,947, and the median income for a family was $22,222. Males had a median income of $23,203 versus $21,801 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,180. About 32.2% of families and 35.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.4% of those under age 18 and 27.5% of those age 65 or over. (Source: East Spencer Wiki)
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    PLDG Community Private Sector Public Sector Non-Profit Community NON-PROFIT HUB MODEL CommunityCollaboration / Needs Sustainable Revenue through Economic Development Public/Private Partnership for Infrastructure Development Non-Profit Activation / Skills Training
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    PHASE 1 • JobSkills • Economic Development • Real Estate • Community Center PHASE 2 • Affordable Housing • Private Infrastructure • Retail • Basic Services PHASE 3 • Public Infrastructure • Commercial • Multi-Unit Housing • Credit Union PHASE 4 • Industrial • Moderate Income Housing • Recreation PLDG PLANNED PHASES
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    DUNBAR VILLAGE & THEPAUL L. DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTER The foundation of the PLDG mission is the Paul L Dunbar Community Center. LIVE ~ WORK ~ PLAY
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    THE PAUL L.DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTER To establish the foundation for the Dunbar Village, PLDG and Good People, LLC will partner to develop the old Dunbar High School property. The community center will play a vital role in the revitalization of East Spencer. The Community Center will house the following: • Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen • Recreation Center • Women’s Crisis Center • Emergency Crisis Center • Emergency Shelter PROGAMS START-UP BUDGET $900,000
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    Dunbar School, $2,500,000 OrganicFood Center, $2,000,000 Dunbar Conference Center, $2,500,000 Live/Work Center, $1,500,000 Women's Shelter, $400,000 Auto Center, $1,000,000 Business Center, $1,200,000 Sports Plex, $2,500,000 Land Acquistion , $1,000,000 Dunbar School Organic Food Center Dunbar Conference Center Live/Work Center Women's Shelter Auto Center Business Center Sports Plex Land Acquistion REAL ESTATE START-UP INVESTMENT $14,600,000
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    REAL SKILLS –REAL JOBS REAL OPPORTUNITY
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    PLDG SKILLS DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMS 1) Home Builders Institute – Pre-apprenticeship certification training 2) Auto Technician Academy – Entry level auto mechanic training 3) Digital Media – Entry level skills in Graphics, Animation, Audio, Video, and Web Design 4) Entrepreneurial Business Program – Real world business skill development START-UP BUDGET $625,000
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    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ORGANICFOOD PRODUCTION CENTER • Dream Bean Products • Sun Water • Archie Farms • Smith Farms • Scott Organics • The Community Kitchen 360 Painting CTi Maintenance Made Simple ProLift Doors emBroiderMe Sign-A-Rama Jon Smith Subs Hygentitech ES Lawn Scapes DBS Contractors DUNBAR BUSINESS CENTER • Property Management Inc • DBS Staffing • Dunbar Studios • PLD Lead Generation • Southern Call Services • PLDG Business Development • RRD Enterprises Fidelity Management Strategies • America’s Tax Office DUNBAR AUTOMOTIVE CENTER • Run Right Auto Repair • Superior Tire & Wheel • CarQuest Auto Parts
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    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT START-UPINVESTMENT $1,000,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $600,000 $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $375,000$300,000 $500,000 $200,000 $150,000 $1,200,000 $75,000 $850,000 $115,000 $115,000 $175,000 $175,000 $50,000$100,000 $250,000 $400,000 $400,000 $600,000 $11,630,000
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    REVENUE YEAR 1YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 Real Estate $ 261,637 $ 1,560,342 $ 1,560,342 $ 1,560,342 $ 1,560,342 Economic Development $ 502,718 $ 1,916,748 $ 2,045,623 $ 2,132,503 $ 2,401,748 Infrastructure $ - $ 142,740 $ 142,740 $ 142,740 $ 142,740 Grants $ 450,000 $ 1,125,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 1,125,000 Corporate Contributions $ 250,000 $ 400,000 $ 500,000 $ 350,000 $ 400,000 GROSS REVENUE $ 1,464,355 $ 5,144,830 $ 5,248,705 $ 5,435,585 $ 5,629,830 Cost of Goods TOTAL REVENUE $ 1,464,355 $ 5,144,830 $ 5,248,705 $ 5,435,585 $ 5,629,830 EXPENSES General & Administrative $ - $ 124,159 $ 272,507 $ 135,975 $ 164,790 0.00% 2.41% 5.19% 2.50% 2.93% Sales & Marketing $ 10,983 $ 38,586 $ 39,365 $ 40,767 $ 42,224 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% Operations $ 146,436 $ 2,164,483 $ 2,099,871 $ 2,118,559 $ 2,137,983 TOTAL EXPENSE $ 157,418 $ 2,237228 $ 2,411,743 $ 2,295,300 $ 2,344,997 Loan Payment $ - $ - $ 1,405,649 $ 1,405,649 $ 1,405,649 NET OPERATING FUNDS $ 1,306,937 $ 2,817,602 $ 1,431,313 $ 1,734,636 $ 1,879,184 Additional Principle Payments $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 FIVE-YEAR PRO FORMA
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    START-UP BALANCE SHEET ASSETSLIABILITIES & NET WORTH Current Current Cash $ 300,000.00 Accounts Payable $ 300,000.00 Accounts Receivable $ - Notes Payable $ - Pre-Paid Expenses $ 3,015,000.00 Accurred Payroll $ - TOTAL Current $ 3,315,000.00 Current Portion of Long-term Debt $ - TOTAL Current $ 300,000.00 Non-Current Equipment $ 1,200,000.00 Long-Term Investment $ 11,630,000.00 USDA Debt Principle $ 30,445,000.00 (Less Depreciation) $ - Equipment Loan Principle $ - Property $ 14,600,000.00 TOTAL Long-Term $ 30,445,000.00 TOTAL Non-Current $ 27,430,000.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 30,745,000.00 TOTAL ASSETS $ 30,745,000.00 NET WORTH Equity $ - Retained Earning $ - TOTAL NET WORTH $ - TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET $ 30,745,000.00
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    THE PAUL L.DUNBAR GROUP EMPOWERING A SELF-SUSTAINING EAST SPENCER COMMUNITY Q&A NEXT STEPS