in South Central KentuckyMotorsports

The Raceway to Future Business Success

General Motors Bowling Green Assembly PlantFor more than 30 years, Bowling Green has been the proud home of the world’s only Corvette plant. All versions of the Corvette are produced here—Coupe, Convertible, Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1, as well as the new Corvette 427 Convertible, a new model for 2013. In 2011, General Motors announced it would make a $131 million investment and add 250 new jobs for production of the 2014 C7 Stingray, the next generation Corvette—now rolling o� the line today in Bowling Green.

Holley Performance ProductsA recognized leader in the racing and performance segment of the automotive aftermarket industry. Holley designs, manufactures and markets a diverse line of high performance automotive intake products:

• Racing and high performance street carburetors• Fuel injection systems and components• Nitrous oxide injection systems• Intake manifolds• Superchargers• Performance automotive plumbing products• Exhaust products, including exhaust headers and complete exhaust systems

Quick Fuel TechnologyQuick Fuel Technology produces carburetors that operate with E-85 Ethanol fuel and off ers E-85 calibrated carburetors for drag race, circle track and street applications. Quick Fuel also produces fuel pumps and regulators, carburetor rebuild kits, and carburetor small parts.

RC ComponentsThe premier manufacturer of motorcycle wheels serving both the aftermarket and custom bike builder, working with 10,000 dealers worldwide in 36 countries.

TS PerformanceA leading producer of applications for safe horsepower with added fuel economy sav-ings, TS Performance’s extensive product line includes applications for light and medium duty trucks, Class 8 trucks, RVs, and agriculture vehicles.

Motorsports Equipment Stores• Lost River Powersports• Big Country Powersports

Additional Racing Facilities• Balance Moto X: Just 10 miles from the Motorsports Park, Balance Moto X is

home to ATV off -road racing, classes, and Bill Balance, who is considered the best ATV off -road racer of all time with nine Grand National Cross Country XC-1 Pro Championships.

• Beech Bend Raceway: Only fi ve miles from the Motorsports Park, Beech Bend Raceway is the location for the Buick GS Nationals, the National Hot Rods Association Championships, the American Motorcycle Racing Association Harley Davidson Drag Finals and many others.

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MOTORSPORTS RESOURCES

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Kentucky is ranked No. 2 for automotive manufacturing amongst all 50 states, and its rank continues to climb.

NCM Motorsports Park

2.94 Mile Road Course (multiple configurations)• Adjacent to the National Corvette Museum and the GM

Corvette Assembly Plant• Autocross area and wet/dry skid pad training area• Built to accepted professional design standards,

including SCCA specifi cations• Layout features include Le Mans circuit Musanne straight

and turn combo Porsche curves, and NurburgringKarussell Corner

Uses• Manufacturers’ test facility• Resource for engineering,

math and science disciplines

• High performance driver education (HPDE)• Drivers Education• Emergency vehicles drivers’ training• Cars, motorcycles and automotive clubs’ activities• Corporate events

The NCM Motorsports Park is adjacent to a 50-acre business campus, making it an ideal location for any motorsports company who will benefit from immediate access to the track!

Motorsports in South Central Kentucky

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The NCM Motorsports Park joins 33 motorsports facilities in Kentucky and is the only road course in the COmmonwealth.

CSX Select Site Lot 6• One of fi ve best manufacturing properties on CSX’s 23-state network• Only Select Site in Kentucky• Land Area: 100 acres • Zoning: Heavy Industrial District • Road Access: U.S. Highway 31W (1 mi) • Highway Access: Interstate 65 (5 mi)• New I-65 Connector Road to be bid

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Sites & Buildings

Kentucky TransparkThe Kentucky Transpark is South Central Kentucky’s premier industrial park with 900 acres of land (light and heavy industrial zoned), CSX rail, fi ber/dark fi ber and T-1 up to DS3, on-site technical training schools and many other amenities.

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In addition to the NCM Motorsports Park and the Kentucky Transpark, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce maintains extensive information about shovel-ready sites and available buildings, which you can fi nd online at www.southcentralky.com. We are prepared to assist you throughout your site selection process.

Our services include

• Accurate and timely community data on utilities services, business costs, local government services, labor availability and other local resources.• Assistance with fi nancial package preparation and obtaining the required state permits and licenses.• Planning your announcement event.

Why South Central Kentucky?

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

• Located on Interstate 65 and within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population• A population of more than 284,000

√ The region saw a healthy growth rate of 11.4% from 2000 to 2010, higher than both Kentucky’s and the national average.

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

• Access to a labor force of nearly 750,000, which is expected to grow by an additional 45,000 by 2018√ Extending past Louisville, Ky., Evansville, Ind., and Nashville, Tenn., this labor

force is part of a larger population of more than 1.47 million residents.√ Nearly 10,000 people from 51 Kentucky counties commute to Bowling Green

daily.• Workforce is 1.9% more productive than the national average

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 certi� es that the county has the workforce capacity to sta� existing jobs and to master the innovative technologies that new jobs will require in the future.

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DOING BUSINESS COSTS LESS INSOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

• 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.

Source: MetroComp 2012. Calculated for fabricated metals manufacturer with 35 employees and leasing a 10,000 sq. ft. building, using 500KW monthly. Contact us for a comparison customized to your company’s speci� c needs:info@southcentralky.com.

Doing Business Costs Less in South Central Kentucky • Average wages are 82% of the national average. • Bowling Green was ranked in the top 7%of 384 metropolitan areas for lowest overall business cost. • Kentucky has the 3rd lowest average electric rates in the U.S., both at the industrial and residential level. • Kentucky is the 4th lowest cost of doing business state in the country according to a 2011 CNBC report.

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• Kentucky is the LOWEST cost-of-doing-business state in the U.S. - CNBC 2012

• Kentucky has the third lowest average electric rates in the U.S., both at the industrial and residential levels.

• Ongoing employee training is encouraged with programs that cover up to 65% of training costs.

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Add to Page 4 General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant For almost 30 years, Bowling Green has been the proud home of the world’s only Corvette plant. All versions of the Corvette are produced here—Coupe, Convertible, Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1, as well as the new Corvette 427 Convertible, a new model for 2013. In 2011, General Motors announced that it would make a $131 million investment in the local plant and add about 250 new jobs for the production of the next generation Corvette. Change out charts on Page 6

Update to Page 7 (al l l ists except Headquarters have updates) 10 Largest Employers

1. Houchens Industries (2,900 employees - 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 - 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)

10 Largest Manufacturers

1. Dart Container Corp (1,090 employees - Hart County) 2. Logan Aluminum, Inc. (1,030 employees - Logan County) 3. Bowling Green Metalforming, LLC (Magna) (900 employees - Warren County) 4. Sun Products (881 employees - Warren County) 5. Harman Becker Manufacturing (550 employees – Simpson County) (tie) 6. J L French Automotive Castings Corp (550 employees - Barren County) (tie) 7. Akebono Brake (540 employees - Barren County) 8. Berry Plastics (520 employees – Simpson County) 9. Franklin Precision Industries (471 employees – Simpson County) 10. Trace Die Cast (452 employees - Warren County) 11. Country Oven Bakery (430 employees – Warren County)

South Central Kentucky BUSINESS LEADERS

10 Largest AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS1. Bowling Green Metalforming, LLC (Magna) (900 employees – Warren County)2. Harman Becker Manufacturing (550 employees – Simpson County) (tie)3. J L French Automotive Castings Corp (550 employees – Barren County) (tie)4. Akebono Brake (540 employees –Barren County)5. Franklin Precision Industry Inc. (471 employees – Simpson County)6. Trace Die Cast Inc (452 employees – Warren County)7. HBAS Manufacturing (550 employees – Simpson County)8. Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (378 employees – Warren County)9. ACK Controls Inc (360 employees (360 employees – Barren County)10. Holley Performance Products (256 employees – HQ – Warren 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• Raff erty’s – Warren County• Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc. – Warren County

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 Manufacturers1. Dart Container Corp (1,090 employees – Hart County)2. Logan Aluminum, Inc. (1,030 employees – Logan County)3. Bowling Green Metalforming, LLC (Magna) (900 employees – Warren County)4. Sun Products (881 employees – Warren County)5. Franklin Precision Industries (750

employees – Simpson County)6. Harman Becker Manufacturing (550

employees – Simpson County) (tie)7. J L French Automotive Castings

Corp (550 employees – Barren County) (tie)

8. Akebono Brake (540 employees – Barren County)

9. Berry Plastics (520 employees – Simpson County)

10. Trace Die Cast (452 employees – Warren County)

11. Country Oven Bakery (430 employees – Warren County)

Largest Distribution Center Employers1. Houchens Industries (2,900 employees – HQ – Warren County)2. Fruit of the Loom (1,303 employees – HQ – Warren County)3. Sun Products (881 employees – Warren County)4. Dollar General Corporation (700 employees – Allen County)5. Shop NBC (405 employees – Warren County)6. Holley Performance Products (256 employees – HQ – Warren County)7. Tractor Supply Distribution Center (167 employees – Simpson County)

ACCESS & TRANSPORTATIONACCESS & TRANSPORTATION

Atlanta, GA 309Birmingham, AL 256Chicago, IL 408Cincinnati, OH 215Detroit, MI 477Nashville, TN 66

Distance fromCity Bowling Green (miles)

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 fi ve Kentucky parkways, giving businesses and travelers direct access to Interstate 75 to the east and Interstate 24 to the west.

This centralized location minimizes costs for shipping and transportation, which results in more dollars for businesses.

Also, with UPS’s international air hub located at the Louisville International Airport and DHL Express’s United States global “super hub” at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, shipping and distribution are easy for companies in South Central Kentucky; also, Bowling Green is home to facilities for DHL Express, UPS and FedEx.

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.

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

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

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

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More than 50 colleges and universities are within 60 miles or 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 20,000 students are enrolled at Western Kentucky University, which is the fastest growing university in Kentucky. The university off ers

• ABET-accredited engineering programs in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering

• Degrees in advanced manufacturing, quality systems and manufacturing technology

• Courses in metallurgy

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeSouthcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System has been recognized as one of the fastest growing two-year colleges in America. 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 Certifi cation• Engineering technology

Both WKU and Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College off er customized training for businesses.

Applied Research and Technology Program (ARTP) www.wku.edu/artpWKU’s ARTP is a multidisciplinary program consisting of 14 scientifi c 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.

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

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.

• Machine tool technology• Industrial maintenance

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Bowling Green - Warren County is ontrack to become the fi rst communityin the nation to have implemented

The Leader in Me™in all schools, all grades, K-12

QUALITY OF LIFE

The 2011 Enterprising States Report identifi ed 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 off ers 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 a� liate 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 offi ce 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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Fast Facts

South Central Kentucky• 5th in the nation for business & careers

according to Forbes Magazine – Bowling Green

• 80% of the national average for the cost of doing business

• The only manufacturing facility for the Chevrolet Corvette – General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant

• 45% of all aluminum sheets used in the production of aluminum beverage cans in North America – Logan Aluminum

• The only CSX Select Site in Kentucky—and one of only fi ve on CSX’s 23-state network – Kentucky Transpark Lot 6

• Top high school in the United States according to Newsweek – The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science

• Fastest growing university in Kentucky – Western Kentucky University

• Top educational institution in Kentucky for workforce training – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

• One of the Top 10 universities in America for Fulbright scholarship recipients – Western Kentucky University

• 40+ - Languages spoken in the Bowling Green/Warren County public Schools

• The only large-chamber scanning electron microscope at a North American university – Western Kentucky University’s NOVA Center

• #1 – Home to the longest cave system Worldwide: Mammoth Cave

Kentucky• 1st in cost of living• 4th in export intensity• 8th in job placement effi ciency• 19th in academic R&D intensity• 2.25x – More than double the national

Concentration for transportation equipment manufacturing cluster

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