THE LEADING EDGE

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Sheila Ahler Cherry Bekaert LLP

Chuck Anderson Ellis & Winters

Jimmy Barnes NAI Carolantic Realty, Inc.

Mary Ann Black Duke University Health System

Jane Brasier Advanced Energy

Billy Brooks IBM, USA

Alan Burchett ABB

Rodney Carson MetLife

Sheila Carter DB Global Technology

Scott Cutler Clancy & Theys Construction Co.

Renee Daniels Fonville Morrisey

Jason DeFreitas Greene Resources

Heather Denny McDonald York

Ken Eudy Capstrat

Laurie Ford Newland & Co.

Paula Fryland PNC Bank

Maeve Gardner GSK

Pamela Gilchrist IPREO

Gary Greene Greene Resources

Christiaan Heijmen VACO Raleigh

John Hogan Highwoods Properties

Tim Hopper Gilero

Gary Joyner Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Michael Landguth RDU

Chad Lefteris Rex Healthcare

Florence Lively Eaton

Don McCorquodale SAS

Camille Mims Fonville Morrisey

Sid Mitchner VACO Raleigh

Angela Nelson Manning Fulton

Christina O’Neill Cisco

Bill Pappas Parker Poe

Dan Perry Shelco, Inc.

Dr. Terrence Pierson RTI International

Steve Player The Wooten

Company

Kyle Prairie Carolina Hurricanes

Tom Rabon New Kind

F. Michael Sajovec Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec

Nate Spilker Citrix

Greg Winkler Wells Fargo

Mayor Nancy McFarlane City of Raleigh

DeLisa Alexander Red Hat

Alan Hughes Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina

O’Hara Macken IPREO

Greg Poole, III Gregory Poole Equipment

Dr. Randy Woodson NC State University

Jim Hansen PNC Bank

Ann Goodnight SAS

Paul Newton Duke Energy

Chairman Dr. James West Wake County

General Campaign Co-Chairs

Edge 5 Program Refinement Task Force Co-Chairs

Edge 5 Program Refinement Task Force

Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs

JOIN US.

To achieve the goals of Edge 5, we have embarked on an aggressive, five-year program to invest $12 million in five key pillars: Regional Competitiveness & Cooperation; Marketing & Public Relations, New Business Attraction & Job Creation; Existing Industry Support, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Talent Attraction & Development; and Quality of Place & Sustainability. The result of this investment will be the creation of a minimum of 100,000 jobs in the region with more than 65,000 of these in Wake County with an associated annual income of over $5 billion.

We have agreed to serve as joint chairs of the Edge 5 campaign and our organizations are investing in the five-year Edge program.

We ask you to join us. Raleigh, Wake County and the region have enjoyed tremendous success over the past 20 years. Our investment will ensure success for the next twenty!

Thank you for your partnership.

Our warmest personal regards,

Raleigh, Wake County and the Triangle Region are known for collaborating effectively to bring about tangible results for our communities. Effective collaboration does not happen by accident. It is intentional and requires the dedication of business, government and civic leaders like you. Since its establishment in 1995, The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Competitive Edge initiative has spearheaded economic development for Raleigh, Wake County and the Research Triangle. Edge has generated significant returns and impact for the region, including:

�n 168,500 or 58% increase in new jobs in Wake County between 1995 – 2012

�n 290,000 or 42% increase in new jobs in the region between 1995 – 2012

�n Passage of four school bonds totaling $3 billion for school construction

�n Recruitment of the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997

�n Expanded construction of 540, expansion of I-440 and other transportation and transit initiatives

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, through its five-year program Edge 5 – The Leading Edge, is a catalyst for our efforts and approach to economic development, talent recruitment and maintaining our quality of life. This long-standing and highly effective public-private partnership is built on a solid foundation of teamwork among key leaders in business, government, higher education and regional organizations.

Message from the Co-Chairs

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Jim Hansen PNC Bank

Ann Goodnight SAS

Paul Newton Duke Energy

EDGE 4 – IMPACT

Since its establishment in 1995, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Edge initiative has spearheaded economic development for Raleigh, Wake County, and the region. Managed in five-year campaigns, the Edge program plays a critically important role in the growth of the region.

Edge: A Track Record of Success and Leadership

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EDGE 5 – GOALS

100,000NEW JOBS FOR THE REGION

Sources: NCDS Input/Output model for Wake County, NC. County data, MIG, Inc., IMPLAN.

1 Direct Impact: Impact generated directly from the jobs created.

2 Indirect Impact: Changes in employment, income, and output (business sales) in various industry sectors of the local economy supplying goods and services to the companies that expanded.

3 Induced Impact: The ripple effect of increased income as employees spend.

4 Income: Employee compensation + proprietor income (owner wages).

Impact Type Jobs Income4

Direct Impact1 16,500 $1,818,364,997

Indirect Impact2 14,127 $885,133,396

Induced Impact3 13,271 $609,042,384

43,898 $3.3 BILLIONJOBS ANNUAL INCOME

64,555 $5.4 BILLIONJOBS ANNUAL INCOME

Impact Type Jobs Income4

Direct Impact1 25,000 $2,965,860,840

Indirect Impact2 20,085 $1,429,585,167

Induced Impact3 19,470 $990,208,941

TALENT / LABOR FORCEWAKE COUNTY

Increase Wake County labor force by 12% or 61,064 new workers, with special emphasis in target industry sectors including Manufacturing, Information, Professional and

Business Services and Financial Activities

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The Edge 5 initiative will sustain and enhance many of our current successful efforts. It will also pursue bold new strategies that leverage our economic development assets and showcase them to global decision makers.

Edge 5 – “The Leading Edge” Five Pillars

Regional Competitiveness and Cooperation

Marketing/PR, New Business Attraction & Job Creation

Existing Industry Support, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Talent Attraction & Development

Quality of Place & Sustainability

ACTIONS:�n Partner on communications strategies to tell the story

of the 16 county region

�n Host domestic and international delegations

�n Conduct research to articulate the value proposition of the region and analyze new market opportunities

�n Collaborate with other stakeholders in the evolution of a new business-focused brand to promote the region. Integrate that brand into the Partnership’s marketing campaign

GOAL:

Support the Research Triangle Regional Partnership’s economic development strategy to attract jobs and investment to the region

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WAKE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT INCREASED BY MORE THAN 72,500 JOBS FROM JANUARY 2010 THROUGH JULY 2014.

Regional Competitiveness and Cooperation

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n Support the growth of emerging and converging clusters including CleanTech, Information Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare

�n Serve as the facilitator and convener for industry and business organizations in the region to promote and sustain our “best-in-class” culture of partnership and collaboration

�n Cultivate site selection consultants and market the region to create a strong pipeline of economic development projects considering the region

�n Provide project management to support the region in economic development projects

GOAL:

Attract new jobs and investment to Raleigh and Wake County

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ACTIONS: �n Articulate Raleigh and Wake County’s competitive

advantages through precision marketing strategies aimed at target industry sectors*

�n Launch a national and international media and public relations campaign to showcase Raleigh, Wake County and the region

�n Generate new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with site selection consultants, real estate brokers and developers through participation in trade shows, industry events and targeted recruitment trips

�n Develop industry specific marketing materials and website enhancements to promote the assets of targeted industry sectors

�n Coordinate requests for proposals and site visits for prospects interested in relocating to Raleigh and Wake County in partnership with economic development partners

*Targeted Industry Sectors Include:

1. Life Sciences: Contract Research Organizations, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals and Drug Manufacturing.

2. Information Technology: Software Development, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Application Development, Data/Analytics, Data Storage, Information Technologies and Mobile Technologies.

3. Clean-Tech/Smart Energy Infrastructure: Smart Grid, Renewable Energy, Solar Power, Water Filtration, Advanced Transportation, Semiconductors, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Home Energy Management, Distribution Grid Management and EV Charging.

4. Advanced Manufacturing: Transportation Technologies, Fuel Cells, Robotics, Controls, Measuring Equipment, Electronic Components, Disc Drives, Engineering R&D, Lasers, Ceramics and Composites.

5. Healthcare: Advanced Medical Technology, Diagnostics, Medical Devices. Imaging and Healthcare IT.

Marketing/PR, New Business Attraction & Job Creation2

STRATEGY INNOVATION SUPPORT.

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Existing Industry Support, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

GOAL:

Promote the expansion and retention of existing industries in Wake County. Provide support for entrepreneurship and innovation in targeted industry clusters

ACTIONS: �n Support the retention and expansion of existing

companies in Wake County by providing assistance with regulatory issues, incentives, workforce training, talent attraction and site location

�n Leverage input from existing industry to develop strategic actions and initiatives to respond to the needs of target industry sectors

�n Identify supply chain needs within targeted industry sectors and develop a recruitment strategy to attract suppliers to the area

�n Market our strengths and companies to target industry sectors through mapping, marketing materials, and sharing success stories through a national media campaign

�n Act as convener with entrepreneurial focused organizations and companies in targeted industry clusters, to enhance networks and access to capital to promote expansion

�n Support cluster and product development with local municipalities throughout Wake County

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Talent Attraction & Development

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4GOAL:

Expand the number of highly skilled employees for existing and new companies in Wake County that are necessary for companies to meet their competitive needs, grow locally and compete globally

ACTIONS: � �n Expand the Work in the Triangle initiative to promote

Raleigh, Wake County and the Triangle as a premier place for talent to work, live, play and learn

�n Support companies in targeted industry sectors through customized solutions to address specific talent needs

�n Leverage input from our universities, existing business and industry partners to address areas of skill gaps and talent recruitment needs

�n Use trade shows, career fairs and industry-specific events to attract highly skilled talent

�n Develop marketing materials and initiatives focused on targeted industry clusters and specific career opportunities

LAUNCHED “WORK IN THE TRIANGLE, SMARTER FROM ANY ANGLE,” A REGIONAL TALENT ATTRACTION INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT COMPANIES HIRING IN THE REGION.

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Quality of Place & Sustainability

GOAL:

Develop and support local, regional and statewide policies that address our growing population, retention of workforce talent and high quality of life

ACTIONS: � �n Support K-12 public education, STEM, community

colleges and higher education as a conduit to talent development

� �n Conduct public policy research and polling in support of major quality of life initiatives

� �n Work with the Raleigh-Durham International Airport to expand air service to new markets critical to the health of existing business and for attracting new business

� �n Promote business and talent retention by supporting public policies that encourage a growing population and maintain a high quality of life

� �n Execute special initiatives that will sustain our renowned quality of life by encouraging strategic investments in the areas of public education, transportation, water, sewer, energy, and other vital infrastructure

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EDGE HELPED PASS FOUR SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL BONDS TOTALING $3 BILLION IN SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION.

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Edge 5 Funding Summary

Our goals for Edge 5 are ambitious and far-reaching. In order to execute on this vision—which was built based on significant community input—we need your support. The graphic below summarizes the investments we plan to make in our five pillars, and identifies the organization responsible for each component.

Five Year Funding Campaign for Economic Competitiveness for Raleigh/Wake/Research Triangle

Edge 5 Steering Committee Allocates Resources to Economic Competitiveness Plan

Regional Competitiveness & Cooperation

Research Triangle Regional

Partnership

$2.2 MILLION

Wake County Economic Development

$8.2 MILLION

Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce /

Government Affairs

$1.6 MILLION

Place Based Marketing,

New Business Attraction & Job Creation

Existing Industry, Innovation &

Entrepreneurship

Talent Attraction &

Development

Quality of Place & Sustainability

Alfred Williams & Co.

Allen Tate

AT&T North Carolina

Balfour Beatty Construction

Bank of America

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson Underwood Realty

Biogen

Branch Banking & Trust Co.

Capitol Broadcasting Co., Inc.

Capstrat

Carolina Hurricanes

Century 21 Triangle Group

Cherry Bekaert LLP

City of Raleigh

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Clancy & Theys Construction

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston

CRB Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Curtis Media Group

Deloitte

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

DPR Construction, Inc.

Duke Energy

Duke Raleigh Hospital

Ernst & Young LLP

Exhibit Resources, Inc.

Fifth Third Bank

First Citizens Bank

Fonville Morisey Realty, Inc.

Frost, PLLC

Gensler

Golden Corral Corporation

Greene Resources, Inc.

Gregory Poole Equipment Co.

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

Hilldrup Companies

IPREO

John Deere Worldwide - Commercial & Consumer Equipment Division

Kane Realty Corporation

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.

Lend Lease US Construction

Liaison Design Group

LORD Corporation

Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

McGladrey

Medical Mutual Insurance Company of NC

MetLife

Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A.

NAI Carolantic Realty, Inc.

New Kind

Newcomb & Company

Newland Real Estate Group

The News & Observer Publishing Co.

Nexsen Pruet

North Carolina State University

North State Bank

O’Brien/Atkins Associates, PA

Paragon Bank

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Pepsi Bottling Ventures

PNC Bank

Poyner Spruill LLP

Premiere Communication & Consulting, Inc.

Professional Builders Supply, LLC

PSNC Energy

Quintiles

RATIO

Red Hat, Inc.

Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina

Rex Healthcare

Riley Contracting Group

RTI International

S&ME

SAS Institute, Inc.

SciQuest

Shelco, Inc.

Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

Stewart

SunTrust Bank

The Nautical Group

Vaco Raleigh, LLC

Wake County Government

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Wells Fargo

Williams Mullen

Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP

The Wooten Company

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

York Properties / McDonald York Building Company

As of March 1, 2015

For more information about the Edge 5 program, Please contact Adrienne Cole, Executive Director, Wake County Economic Development at 919-664-7041

Edge 5 Investors