Network AppalachiaNetwork Appalachia

Access to Global Access to Global Opportunity in Opportunity in

the 21the 21stst CenturyCentury

Access to Opportunity Access to Opportunity

Macro-Economic TransitionMacro-Economic Transition Local & RegionalLocal & Regional National National GlobalGlobal

TelecommunicationsTelecommunicationsIntermodal global supply chainIntermodal global supply chainGlobal marketsGlobal markets

Access to OpportunityAccess to OpportunityAppalachia Development Highway SystemAppalachia Development Highway SystemNetwork AppalachiaNetwork Appalachia

Launching Network AppalachLaunching Network Appalachiaia

Study Group Formed Study Group Formed TransportationTransportation

International Trade International Trade

Economic Development Economic Development

FHWA Funding SecuredFHWA Funding Secured

Consultant Selected Consultant Selected

Design Research & Planning Design Research & Planning ActivitiesActivities

Planning for Net “A” Planning for Net “A” Planning Session #1 Virginia - October, 2007Planning Session #1 Virginia - October, 2007 Introduce Study GroupIntroduce Study Group Frame research & planning approachFrame research & planning approach Review RFP & consultant selection processReview RFP & consultant selection process Tour Virginia Inland PortTour Virginia Inland Port

Planning Session #2 Alabama - March, 2008Planning Session #2 Alabama - March, 2008 Introduce consultant firmIntroduce consultant firm Finalize research & planning processFinalize research & planning process Direct consultant to launch researchDirect consultant to launch research Tour Huntsville International Intermodal CenterTour Huntsville International Intermodal Center

Planning Session #3 Georgia - July, 2008Planning Session #3 Georgia - July, 2008 Review economic, commercial & demographic trendsReview economic, commercial & demographic trends Identify evolving commodity flows–China, India, & S. America Identify evolving commodity flows–China, India, & S. America Establish access matrix; regional challenges & opportunitiesEstablish access matrix; regional challenges & opportunities Tour Port of SavannahTour Port of Savannah

Planning for Net “A” Planning for Net “A”

Planning Session #4 Washington–September, 2008Planning Session #4 Washington–September, 2008 Evaluate research findingsEvaluate research findings Finalize outreach program structure & processFinalize outreach program structure & process Identify stakeholders & participantsIdentify stakeholders & participants Schedule outreach workshops.Schedule outreach workshops.

Conduct Outreach Workshops–Oct/Jan, 2008/09Conduct Outreach Workshops–Oct/Jan, 2008/09

Planning Session #5 Maryland – February, 2009Planning Session #5 Maryland – February, 2009 Integrate research & engagement inputIntegrate research & engagement input Identify & prioritize tactical & strategic findingsIdentify & prioritize tactical & strategic findings Establish report frameworkEstablish report framework

Final Report – Summer, 2009Final Report – Summer, 2009

What We’re LearningWhat We’re Learning

Dynamic Economic TrendsDynamic Economic Trends Global economy transitions commodity flow patterns & volumesGlobal economy transitions commodity flow patterns & volumes Emerging intermodal trade lanes shape economic prosperityEmerging intermodal trade lanes shape economic prosperity Gateway ports face increasing congestion challengesGateway ports face increasing congestion challenges Appalachia has both need and capacity for economic growthAppalachia has both need and capacity for economic growth

A New ApproachA New Approach Inter-jurisdictionalInter-jurisdictional Inter-modalInter-modal Public/private partnershipsPublic/private partnerships Corridors of commerce & inland portsCorridors of commerce & inland ports

Positioning for Success in the 21Positioning for Success in the 21stst Century Century ““E-3” Theme – Economic OpportunityE-3” Theme – Economic Opportunity

Energy EfficienciesEnergy Efficiencies Environmental StewardshipEnvironmental Stewardship

Enhance competitiveness & attract economic opportunityEnhance competitiveness & attract economic opportunity

Discussion Discussion