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In South Central Kentucky

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Rockcastle Shooting CenterSouth Central Kentucky is home to the ultimate shooting destination resort in the United States.

Rockcastle Shooting Center is the newest entity of the Park Mammoth property comprised of approximate-ly 2,000 acres. The Shooting Center offers a 12-station Sporting Clay course set among the wooded ridges and valleys of the historic area and a 5-Stand course that overlooks a scenic cattail pond.

Additionally, Rockcastle has Rifle Ranges from 50 out to 1,000 yards and beyond, multiple Pistol Ranges and a 20 station 3-D Archery course set across our diverse terrain. A permanent Cowboy Action shooting town has been fabricated, complete with five Old Western facade stages.

The Rockcastle Shooting Center is host to a variety of local, regional, National, and International shoot-ing competitions. There are over 60 plus shooting events scheduled in 2012, including inaugural matches for I.D.P.A., USPSA, and Scholastic Steel Challenge and many more.

Rockcastle’s dedicated staff of pro-fessional world class instructors of-fer, Sporting Clays, Personal Defense courses, Beginning and Advanced Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun Marksman-ship, Hunter’s Education, Kentucky Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons classes, Ammunition Reloading, Archery, and Wilderness Survival training.

The Center is also used by the gun industry’s top manufactures for re-search and product development.

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Conco, Inc Louisville Metal Fabricated ammunition 1967 containers & boxes

Harris Engineering, Inc Barlow Bipods for guns & rifles 1975

Hunter’s Friend, LLC Oil Springs Ammunition & explosive 1999 storage magazines

IMR Metalllurgical Louisville 2002Services

J.T. Distributing Winchester Manufactures and 1998 assembles various firearms

Patriot Industries, Inc. Monticello Ammo Pouches 1998

Remington Arms Co., LLC Hickory Manufacturer of rimfire and 1996 centerfire firearms

Tasman Industries, Inc. Louisville Cattle hides and finished 1947 leather goods gun cases

Provides materials testing services & consultation for industrial sectors

Company City Business Year

Jobs Wages Output 913 $36,978,764 $128,636,320

Direct Supplier

Jobs Wages Output 441 $26,803,271 $96,973,690

Kentucky Economic Contribution of Arms and Ammunition Industries, 2011

Source: National Shooting Sports Foundation

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FIREARMS COMPANIES

Anderson Hebron Rifles & firearms 1965Manufacturing components

Armag Corporation Bardstown Ammunition & explosive 1940 storage magazines

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STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION

“All men are by nature, free and equal, and have certain inherent and inalienable rights, among which may be reckoned: ... 7) the right to bear arms in defense of themselves and of the state,” Article 1, Section 1, Paragraph 7.

Favorable Regulatory Environment

Kentucky is known as one of the top ten states in the U.S. for a favorable, gun friendly regulatory environment; supports the right to bear arms and is a “Shall Issue” state.Important/Relevant Gun LawsPermit to Purchase Rifles and Shotguns ........ NoPermit to Purchase Handguns .......................... NoRegistrations of Firearms ................................... NoLicensing of Owners of Rifles and Shotguns NoLicensing of Owners of Handguns .................. NoPermit to Carry Rifles and Shotguns .............. NoPermit to Carry Handguns ................................YesRecognizes Permits from Other States ..........Yes

Source: www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/kentucky.aspx (The NRA-ILA)

“Kentucky voters approved a measure that makes hunting and fishing a constitutional right with 84.1 percent of votes. What was merely just a privilege is now a right of the citizens of the Commonwealth.”

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A group of diverse counties and communities working together to create a competitive environment in which business and industry thrive

• Access - Within 600 miles of 60% of the U.S. population, personal income, and manufacturing business establishments• Effective Transportation Network – Located on I-65 and surrounded by a state network of 14 interstates and major highways, rail, barge traffic and three international airports • Low Overall Cost of Doing Business – Kentucky’s business cost were ranked the lowest in America by CNBC• Competitive Tax Structure – Kentucky ranks as the 7th most business-friendly state in the Country • Talented Workforce – Access to a labor force of nearly 750,000, which is expected togrow by an additional 45,000 by 2018. 32% of the local labor force holds a Bachelor’s Degree or higher• Strong Education System – More than 50 colleges and universities are within 60 miles of South Central Kentucky• Unsurpassed Quality of Life – Outdoor recreation in every corner for hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, spelunking and more

Workforce A well-educated, skilled, productive labor force with strong work ethic is what you will find in South Central Kentucky. Businesses in South Central Kentucky are regularly recognized by their customers for quality and excellence. Of Warren County’s total labor force, 32% have a college degree.

Warren County (home to Bowling Green) grew by nearly 23% andhad the highest private sector job growth per capita from 2000 to 2010.

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Edmondson County Industrial Park

The Edmondson County Industrial Park II offers a 50 acres site adjacent to the 2,000 acre Rock Castle Shooting Center & Mammoth Park Resort. Edmondson County is an enhanced county for State incentive, extending the duration of incentives as well as higher valued benefits. The site is only 15 miles from Western Kentucky University and within 1.5 miles of I-65 with a CSX railroad spur line located in Park City, two miles from the park.

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SITES

& BUILDINGSKentucky TransparkThe Kentucky Transpark is South Central Kentucky’s premier industrial park with 900 acres of land (light and heavy industrial zoned), CSX rail, fiber/dark fiber and T-1 up to DS3, on-site technical training schools and many other amenities. The Transpark is located on US 31W and KY 68/80 and is just 4.3 miles from Interstate 65.

In addition to the Edmondson County Industrial Park II and Kentucky Transpark, you can search our available sites and buildings online at www.southcentralky.com. We are prepared to assist you throughout your site selection process.

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DOING

IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKYBUSINESS COSTS LESS

Workforce Development Team PartnersOur team will consult with your company on your specific needs and partner together to offer you a customized solution to find the employees you need at little or no cost to you. Among the partners available to serve you: • Kentucky Office of Employment and Training • Local Economic Development Professionals • The Bowling Green Technical College • The BRADD Workforce Investment System • Vocational and Technical Schools • Western Kentucky University

The quality of the workforce in South Central Kentucky is a valuable factor that complements the availability of labor in the region. For example, Warren County has been recognized as a Work Ready Community by the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, which certifies that the county has the workforce capacity to staff existing jobs and to master the innovative technologies that new jobs will require in the future.

• Average wages in South Central Kentucky are 82% of the national rate.• Lowest overall business cost - Bowling Green was ranked in the top 7% of 384 metropolitan areas. • Labor output in Kentucky is 1.9% above the national average.• Kentucky is the fourth lowest cost-of-doing-business state in the U.S. according to a 2011 CNBC report.• Kentucky has the third lowest average electric rates in the U.S., both at the industrial and residential levels. Lowest rates east of the Mississippi.• Ongoing employee training is encouraged with programs that cover up to 65% of training costs.

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Source: MetroComp 2012. Calculated for fabricated metals manufacturer with 45 employees and leasing a 10,000 sq. ft. bldg, using 500KW monthly. Contact us for a comparison customized to your company’s specific needs: info@southcentralky.com

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Kentucky $2,796,974Massachusetts $3,726,540California $3,790,725

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Kentucky $2,796,974Massachusetts $3,726,540California $3,790,725

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Kentucky $197,232 157.30%Massachusetts $310,224 100%California $283,428 143.60%

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10 Largest Employers1. Houchens Industries (2,900 employees – HQ – Warren County)2. Commonwealth Health Corporation/The Medical Center (2,500 employees (Warren County)3. Western Kentucky University (2,108 employees – South Central KY)4. Warren County Public Schools (1,812 employees – Warren County)5. Fruit of the Loom (1,303 employees – HQ – Warren County)6. Dart Container Corporation (1,220 employees – Hart County)7. R R Donnelley (1,111 employees – Barren County)8. Logan Aluminum, Inc. (1,030 employees – Logan County)9. Bowling Green Metalforming, LLC (Magna) (900 employees – Warren County)10. Sun Products (881 employees – Warren County)

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Largest Distribution Center Employers• Houchens Industries (2,900 employees – HQ – Warren County)• Fruit of the Loom (1,303 employees – HQ – Warren County)• Sun Products (881 employees – Warren County)• Dollar General Corporation (700 employees – Allen County)• Shop NBC (405 employees – Warren County)• Holley Performance Products (256 employees – HQ – Warren County)• Tractor Supply Distribution Center (250 employees – Simpson County)

Headquarters (HQ) Operations• Burkmann Feeds of Glasgow, LLC – Barren County• Ground Flight, LLC – Barren County• Southern Wonder Company – Barren County• Square Deal Lumber Company – Barren County• Morgantown Manufacturing Co Inc. – Butler County• Jd/Novitec Industries, Inc. – Simpson County• New Mather Metals, Inc. – Simpson County• Bowling Green Freight, Incorporated – Warren County• Camping World – Warren County• Fruit of the Loom – Warren County• Halton Group – Warren County• High Performance Industries Holdings, Inc. – Warren County• Holley Performance Products, Inc. – Warren County• Houchens Industries – Warren County• Land Air Express, Inc. – Warren County• Rafferty’s – Warren County• Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc. – Warren County

Largest Manufacturers• Dart Container Corp (1,090 employees – Hart County)• Logan Aluminum, Inc. (1,030 employees – Logan County)• Bowling Green Metalforming, LLC (Magna) (900 employees – Warren County)• Sun Products (881 employees – Warren County)• Harman Becker Manufacturing (550 employees – Simpson County) (tie)• J L French Automotive Castings Corp (550 employees – Barren County) (tie)• Akebono Brake (540 employees – Barren County)• Berry Plastics (520 employees – Simpson County)• Franklin Precision Industries (471 employees – Simpson County)• Trace Die Cast (452 employees – Warren County)• Country Oven Bakery (430 employees – Warren County)

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Kentucky is well served by 14 interstates and major highways, major rail networks, barge traffic on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, three major airports and dozens of regional airports. Our ideal transportation network makes it easy to reach all your customers easily and effectively.

I-65 runs directly through the South Central Kentucky region to the northern and southern U.S. populations, and the region is also served by five Kentucky parkways, giving businesses and travelers direct access to Interstate 75 to the east and Interstate 24 to the west.Atlanta, GA ............................309Birmingham, AL ....................256Chicago, IL .............................408Cincinnati, OH ......................215Detroit, MI ............................. 477Nashville, TN .......................... 66

Kentucky business is served by not one but two major shipping hubs, giving companies a leg up on getting products, papers, packages into the global stream of commerce. Thanks to the UPS Worldport in Louisville and DHL in Northern Kentucky, Kentucky ranks 3rd in the nation in total air cargo shipments.

Nashville International AirportOne hour from Bowling Green50 service markets (national andinternational)9.5 million passengers (2011)

Cincinnati/Northern KentuckyInternational AirportLess than three hours from Bowling Green53 service markets (national andinternational)7 million passengers (2011)

RailBarren, Edmonson, Hart, Simpson and Warren Counties in South Central Kentucky are served by the main line of the CSX railroad that connects Louisville in the north and Nashville in the south. South Central Kentucky is served by the inter-connected R.J. Corman Railroad.

WaterThe Owensboro water port is less than 80 miles from Bowling Green, handles more than 850,000 tons of cargo and includes 500,000 square feet of warehouse space.

Louisville International AirportJust two hours from Bowling Green28 service markets (national)3.4 million passengers (2011)

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More than 50 colleges and universities are within 60 miles of South Central Kentucky, including some of the top-ranked schools by U.S. News and World Report (2012): • Vanderbilt University: No. 14 – “Best National Universities” • Belmont University: No. 7 and Lipscomb University: No. 19 – “Best Regional University South Rankings”

Western Kentucky UniversityMore than 21,000 students are enrolled at Western Kentucky University, which is the fastest growing university in Kentucky. The university offers • ABET-accredited engineering programs in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering • Degrees in advanced manufacturing, quality systems and manufacturing technology • Courses in metallurgy

Bowling Green Technical CollegeBowling Green Technical College, part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System is ranked #1 in Kentucky for community college degree completion and is raked in the top 6% nationally. The college is a top workforce training provider in Kentucky. In 2012, the college served more than 6,000 members of the workforce and 600 businesses.

Programs of study include • Seimens Mechatronic Systems Certification • Engineering technology • Machine tool technology • Industrial maintenance

Both WKU and Bowling Green Technical College offer customized training for businesses.

Educational InstitutionsWestern Kentucky University www.wku.eduBowling Green Community College www.bgcc.wku.eduBowling Green Technical College www.bowlinggreen.kctcs.eduDaymar College www.daymar-college.com

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& WORKFORCE TRAININGApplied Research and Technology Program (ARTP) www.wku.edu/artpWKU’s ARTP is a multidisciplinary program consisting of 14 scientific and service-oriented centers. The Engineering Services Center of ARTP has worked directly with the auto-related industry on a number of projects, including: • Vision system to inspect bolt holes • Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) conversion system • Support platform for cast iron transfer ladles • Failure analysis of cast magnesium handles • Transfer case crack analysis

Central Region Innovation and Commercialization Center (ICC)www.startupkentucky.comThe Central Region Innovation Network provides assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs.Pre-stage and seed-stage capital is available through the Kentucky Enterprise Fund.

WKU Nondestructive Analysis Center (NOVA) www.largechamber.comThe WKU NOVA Center features the only large chamber scanning electron microscope (LC-SEM) of its size in North America. The LC-SEM can accommodate samples up to 1,500 mm in diameter and 650 lbs due to the size of the vacuum chamber and the extended view capabilities of the optic system.

Warren County is home to the #1 high school in America, according to Newsweek (2012). The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science is housed at Western Kentucky University and educates high school juniors and seniors who want to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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The 2011 Enterprising States Report identified Kentucky as #1 in the nation for quality of life. Home to the National Corvette Museum and Mammoth Cave (the world’s largest cave system), South Central Kentucky offers unique entertainment and recreation opportunities in all 10 counties.

Bowling Green has launched a $150 million downtown redevelopment project that includes the

• Bowling Green Ballpark—home to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays • Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC), an 1,800-seat performance facility for Broadway productions, local and worldwide music and comedy shows, and kid-friendly performances • Hitcents Park Plaza with 40,000 sq. ft. of available Class A office space and 37,330 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space • A new Western Kentucky University nursing school adjacent to The Medical Center and Graves-Gilbert Clinic. • A seven-block corridor leading to Western Kentucky University, with a parking garage and hotel.

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SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY BY THE NUMBERS

1Warren County’s

ranking among all counties in Kentucky for private sector job growth from 2001 to

2010.

3rdBowling Green

is the third largest city in Kentucky

(2010 U.S.Census data)

#1WKU’s Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics

and Science is the No. 1 high school in America according to

Newsweek (2012).

Warren County is one of the first counties in Kentucky to be named a

Work Ready Community

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5Bowling Green’s

Spot on Forbes’ 2011 list of best small

places for business and careers.

Number of new jobs projected to be created by 2015 by

South Central KY economic development projects.

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17.8%Growth rate of the population of Bowling Green between the 2000 Census (49,296) and the

2010 Census (58,067).

275,000+Square feet of space dedicated

to advances in applied technology and regional

business growth at WKU’s Center for Research and Development

900Number of acres primed for

industrial expansion with access to interstate 65 at

Kentucky Transpark

8Warren Counties national ranking for small-sized counties that are ideally

positioned for investment and growth according to the Fourth Economic

Community Index (2012)

Lowest utility rates in the U.S. and the lowest east of the Mississippi

4thSEVENTH

Most business friendly statein the country for new firms

(2012 Tax Foundation)

FOURTEENInterstates and major highways

for number of industry expansions and locations in the U.S. according to Site

Selection Magazine.

Third 1Lowest cost of business

in U.S. according toCNBC (2012).

4th Lowest cost of living in U.S. according to CNBC (2012)

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