ML050660055
| ML050660055 | |
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| Site: | Brunswick  |
| Issue date: | 01/26/2005 |
| From: | Brunswick County, NC |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| Hernandez S, NRR/DRIP/RLEP, 415-4049 | |
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-I TABLE OF CONTENTS I.
Profile II.
Location III.
Community College and EmployeeTraining Programs IV.
Transportation V.
Industrial Parks VI.
County Statistics VII.
Workforce VIII. Taxation AB Brunswick County Economic Development Commission NW
PROFILE We welcome you to explore North Carolina's southernmost county, Brunswick County. Brunswick County is located in the southeastern corner of the state in the coastal plains region. Forming a natural boundary on the southeast, the Atlantic Ocean gives the County approximately 47 miles of beach front. It is the third largest county in the state.
Brunswick County is proud of the industries that have located here. More than sixty industries including DAK, Progress Energy (CP&L), Victualic Company of America, Rampage Yachts, Archer Daniels Midland Company and Tri-Tech call Brunswick County home.
Five industrial parks offer a variety of opportunities for new and relocating enterprises in Brunswick County. These parks include: Leland Industrial Park in Leland, Lincoln Industrial Park in Belville, Southport-Oak Island Business Park located near Southport, Shallotte Industrial Park in Shallotte and the Calabash Business Park in Calabash. All of these parks have sewer and water, some have natural gas.
It is our mission to encourage and promote the development of new business and in-dustry, agribusiness, seafood products, tourism, recreational and retirement areas in all parts of Brunswick County.
Today, Brunswick County has a balanced economy based on industry, tourism, agriculture and fishing. Yet, Brunswick County has ample opportunity and resources for considerable expansion of all phases of its economy.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS Brunswick Community College (BCC) established in 1979, is located on a 200-acre main campus in Supply, NC. Brunswick Community College offers more than 20 programs to serve the changing needs of its community. BCC has state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices and a 1500-seat auditorium.
In addition to curriculum programs, BCC assists both new and existing businesses and industries with specially designed occupational skills training through continuing education, particularly in its Leland Industrial Training Center.
Leland Industrial Training Center is located off of Highway 74/76 in the Leland Industrial Park. This 26,000 square foot facility has two computer labs, an information Highway room, a computerized basis skills' lab, classrooms, multipurpose meeting rooms, an industrial maintenance lab and industrial production bays.
The Brunswick Community College Snmall Business Center is located on Highway 17 in Winnabow, NC. This 16,000 square foot facility is intended to function as a "launching pad" for new start-ups and emerging small businesses. As an added incentive, clients can use the free and confidential business resources designed to help all tenants succeed in their efforts.
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LOCATION Brunswick County is geopraphically North Carolina's southernmost county.
Brunswick County is bordered by the large urban center of Wilmington, North Carolina to the north, the major resort capital of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
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TRANSPORTATION Highway System Brunswick County is served by a modern system of four-lane highways. Interstate 95
& US Highway 17 are both north/south four-lane highways running from New york to Florida.
Interstate 40 is an east/west four-lane interstate running from California to Wilmington, North Carolina. In the near future an estension will be brought into Brunswick County.
Interstate 74 is a planned interstate from Rockingham, NC to Brunswick County.
US Highway 74/76 is an east/west four-lane route from Charlotte.
Railroads CSX Transportation DavisYard-Leland NC Provides freight transportation and serves as the base for switching operations, the facility is three miles long with 55 separate tracks and a 2,250 car capacity. Piggy-back service is also provided by modern highway loading and unloading facilities. Offers long-haul and short-haul trick service and has transloading facility for dry and liquid bulk products, warehouses for lumber, paper and packaged products, steel centers for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
WaterTransportation North Carolina State Ports at Wilmington NC Twenty six miles from open sea. The channel is amintained at 38' mean low water.
Offers containerized, breakbulk, RO/RO, and bulk cargo capabilites.
Warehouses - 1,132,582 square feet, sprinklered. Includes 30,000 square feet of refrigerated storage.
Foreign Trade Zone (#66) Designation allows merchandise to considered outside US Customs Territory.
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TRANSPORTATION The Cape Fear River This river is maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers and has a mean-low water depth of 42' from the Atlantic Ocean Bar to Wilmington.
The Intracoastal Waterway The depth is maintained at 12' mean low water by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The watervay serves barge traffic along a north/south route.
Air Service New Hanover International Airport has 42 flights scheduled daily and is served by major US airlines.
Brunswick County Airport has 4,000 foot by 75 foot runway which is paved and lighted. Services include: fuel, airplane maintenance, repairs and flight instruction.
Ocean Isle Airport has 4,000 foot by 75 foot runway which is paved and lighted. Tie down service available.
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INDUSTRIAL PARKS Leland Industrial Park is located in Leland, North Carolina. This 2,200 acre park has direct access from HWY. 74/76 (4-lane) and is 8 miles west of Wilmington. It is accessible by CSX Railway and has water, sewer, electric and gas and is zoned heavy manufacturing. Leland Industrial Park is owned by Public/Private organizations.
Lincoln Industrial Park is located in Belville, North Carolina. This 200 acre park has direct access from Hwy. 17 (4-lane) and is 3 miles south of Wilmington. It has water, sewer and electric and is zoned heavy manufacturing. Lincoln Industrial Park is privately owned.
Carolina Business Park is located near Calabash, North Carolina. This 35 acre park is 1 mile west of Hwy. 17 (4-lane). It has water, sewer, electric and is zoned commerical manufacturing. Carolina Business Park is privately owned.
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INDUSTRIAL PARKS Shallotte Business Park is located in Shallotte, North Carolina. This 50 acre park has direct access to Hwy. 130 and is 3 miles west of Hwy. 17 (4-lane). It has water, sewer, electric and is zoned commerical manufacturing.
Shallotte Business Park is owned by the South Brunswick Islands Committee of 100.
Southport/Oak Island Business Park is located near Southport, North Carolina. This 20 acre park has direct access to Hwy. 211 and is 3 miles west of Southport. It has water, sewer, electric and is zoned heavy manufacturing. Southport/Oak Island Business Park is owned by the Southport/Oak Island Committee of 100.
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TAXATION North Carolina/Brunswick County combined SalesTax:
7%
North Carolina Highway UseTax:
3% Minimum of $40 Maximum of $1000 Brunswick County Real PropertyTax:
$0.52 per $100 of assessed value North Carolina Corporate IncomeTax:
The corportate income tax rate on net income attributed to North Carolina is 6.9%
North Carolina FranchiseTax:
Levied on NC corportaions annually, $35 minimum Rate:
$1.50 per $1000 of the largest of the following:
Capital stock, surplus and undivided profits 55% of appraised value of property subject to tax Book value of real property in NC less debt to acquire AA Brunswick County Economic Development Commission
TAX CREDITS Business Property Tax Credit -The credit equals 4.5% of tangible personal business property capitalized under the tax code, up to a maximum single-year credit of $4,500. The credit is taken in five equal installments beginning in the taxable year the property is placed in service. All business sectors are eligible for this credit.
Export Tax Credits -Tax credits against your North Carolina State Income Tax liability is available for utilizing North Carolina State Ports for exporting purposes.
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TAX CREDITS IncomeTax Credits The following are some of the tax credits for corporations.
Investment Tax Credit-The investment tax credit equals 5% of the excess value (above $1,000,000) of machinery and equipment placed in service in North Carolina by eligible new or expanding firms. The credit is taken in equal installments over the seven years after the machinery and equipment is first placed in service (generally when it is capitalized on the books).
Job Creation Tax Credit - Eligible firms with at least five full-time employees working 40 or more weeks during the taxable year can take a credit of
$1,000 for each new job credited, taken in equal installments over four years.
Worker Training Tax Credit - Firms eligible for the job creation or investment tax credit can take a credit of 50% (up to $500 credit value for each employee trained) against eligible training expenses if the firm provides training for five or more employees.
Research and Development Tax Credit -The R&D tax credit enables firms that qualify for the federal Research and Experimentation Tax Credit to take a state tax credit equal to 5% of the state's apportioned share of the taxpayer's expenditure for R&D.
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WORKFORCE Workers' Compensation North Carolina workers' compensation legislation and insurance rates are generally more fiscally responsible and cost employers less money than in other states. The maximum weekly benefit for 2003 will be $674, that for 2002 was $654, and that for 2001 was $620. Workers' compensation in North Carolina includes the following provisions that could contribute substantially to labor cost savings for employers:
Self-insurance is permitted Insurance rates lower than the standard industry rates are permitted for firms that qualify Clear-cut accident on the job is a condition for benefit compensation Free accident-prevention workshops designed for each product manu factored are offered.
Unemployment Insurance North Carolina ranks among the top states in the U.S. in the fiscal soundness of its unemployment insurance program and has one of the lowest minimum Unemployment Insurance tax rates in the nation. Under the state's experience rating system, reductions of the standard tax rate are permitted as an incentive to employers who provide steady work for the employees. An employer's experience rating is based on the relationship between the contributions credited to employer's account and the benefit charged against it. The 2003 taxable wage base is $15,900.
Labor Climate North Carolina is one of 21 states with a "right-to-work" law.
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WORKFORCE Weekly Wages 2002 Region Average Maintenance/Support Services Security Guard Janitor
$ 318.80 319.20 Clerical Accounting Clerk Typist, Word Processor Computer Operator Data Entry Specialist File Clerk Office Manager Receptionist Secretary
$ 431.00 439.00 628.00 346.00 369.00 1194.75 385.00 378.00
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WORKFORCE Weekly Wages 2002 Region Average Production Mechanical Assembler
$ 352.80 Machine Operator 473.60 Electrician 885.20 First Line Supervisor 970.00 Packer 467.20 Equipment Mechanic 670.00 Quality Assurance Inspector 501.00 Tool & Die Maker 796.40 Welder 468.00 Professional & Technical Computer Programmer
$1290.50 Electrical Engineer 1520.50 C.A.D. Designer 739.00 Material Movement Handler
$ 512.80 Manager 1469.00 Shipping Clerk 458.00 Inventory Control Clerk 424.00 Truck Driver 452.40 Warehouse/Distribution Supervisor 1282.00 C
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WORKFORCE Labor Statistics Labor Force Employment Unemployment Unemployment Rate 1999 33,380 32,010 1,370 4.1%
2000 34,140 32,580 1,560 4.6%
2001 34,350 32,510 1,840 5.4%
2002 34,290 32,010 2,270 6.7%
Wages 2000 Manufacturing Construction Transportation, Public Utilities Trade Wholesale Retail Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Service Government Total ($)
52,143,734 27,586,539 29,914,105 Ave. Weekly ($)
756.17 474.63 1004.54 4,173,196 51,195,964 21,175,587 51,902,125 401,570 525.37 280.50 455.23 418.10 536.92 A
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COUNTY STATISTICS HEALTH CARE Dosher Memorial Hospital Southport NC 28461 100 Beds 40 Physicians Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Accredited 24 Hour Physician Coverage in Emergency Room General surgery Gynecology / Mammography/ Laparocopy/ Ultrasonography Orthopedics CT Scan/MRI Vascular Imaging Comprehensive Laboratory Services Physical Therapy and pain Management Speech Therapy Outpatient Surgery Nuclear Medicine Community Education Services Skilled nursing in new Nursing Center Brunswick County Economic Development Commission
COUNTY STATISTICS HEALTH CARE Brunswick Community Hospital Supply, NC 28462 60 Beds 85+ Physicians Joint commission on Accrediatation of Healthcare Organizations Accredited Comprehensive Medical Services include:
24 Hour Physician Staffed Emergency Department Chest Pain Center Out-Patient Surgery CT Scanning/MRI Mammography,OB/GYN/GYN laser Surgery EEG, EKG, emergency Services Endoscopy, Intensive and Coronary care Orthopedic treatment Pain Management Physical Therapy Community Education Services Brunswick County Economic Development Commission
i COUNTY STATISTICS EDUCATION Brunswick Community College Three Campuses-Supply, Leland, and Southport Technical programs Air Conditioning, Heating, & RefrigerationTechnology Aquaculture Technology Basic Law EnforcementTraining Business Administration Cosmetology Electronics Engineering Technology Health Information Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology Information Systems Office SystemsTechnology Practical Nursing Turf grass ManagementTechnology Welding Technology College Transfer programs are also available Brunswick County Economic Development Commission
COUNTY STATISTICS EDUCATION Brunswick County School System Elementary Schools:
Belville Elementary Leland NC Middle Schools:
Leland Middle Leland NC Bolivia Elementary Bolivia NC Shallotte Middle Shallotte NC Lincoln Primary Leland NC South Brunswick Middle Southport NC Southport Elementary Southport NC Supply Elementary Supply NC Union Elementary Shallotte NC High Schools:
North Brunswick High Leland NC South Brunswick High Southport NC West Brunswick High Shallotte NC Virginia Williamson Elementary Bolivia NC Waccamaw Elementary Ash North Carolina Brunswick Learning Center Southport, NC Jessie Monroe Elementary Calabash NC i
COUNTY STATISTICS EDUCATION Brunswick County School System The mission of Brunswick County Schools is to prepare all students to be successful and productive citizens in a highly technological and diverse society.
Brunswick County Schools reflect a strong child-centered program.
Students achieve academic excellence through curriculum offerings based upon their abilities. Programs ensure that the needs of all stu-dents are met, and that they are challenged to their individual lim-its. The schools' instructional staff demonstrate skill, professional-ism, dedication and a caring attitude.
The vision of Brunswick County School system is to build futures together, their schools will be learning communities where every day each child experiences individual and cooperative success, learning lessons of academic, social, and cultural value, and feels a sense of belonging.
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X COUNTY STATISTICS Gross Retail sales Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 1994
$28,568,438 26,886,388 31,541,308 33,721,099 43,365,507 44,419,307 52,387,556 60,227,477 47,571,209 42,231,173 38,991,607 32,669,798 1998 48,530,471 38,730,852 41,195,973 55,757,299 60,529,597 61,217,428 78,827,064 77,973,969 76,416,064 62,701,214 56,634,923 48,583,230 1995 36,085,320 29,340,590 29,697,662 42,127,580 46,260,666 47,207,819 58,831,765 66,659,382 54,499,575 46,036,028 40,239,902 36,530,962 1999 55,150,303 45,275,529 45,846,349 62,568,260 56,711,207 62,507,175 84,206,977 91,504,618 71,481,378 58,119,912 51,825,106 49,476,280 1996 35,711,833 35,254,116 25,233,767 47,925,984 47,888,462 55,526,289 65,529,608 71,687,61S 59,707,772 45,931,SS0 51,281,701 43,921,760 2000 59,495,043 48,939,951 55,998,257 66,780,472 67,784,684 74,276,435 93,918,917 95,610,301 80,440,215 69,211,847 59,635,835 55,107,192 1997 43,821,775 38,795,243 40,121,471 SS,012,629 46,600,198 59,977,577 73,500,066 78,137,128 68,805,335 58,283,229 50,336,296 46,467,361 2001 61,330,278 50,402,868 50,908,960 67,564,639 67,711,458 74,840,053 98,925,662 101,028,258 88,172,546 65,689,176 64,612,167 56,999,559 Brunswick County Economic Development Commission
4 COUNTY STATISTICS Population POPULATION GROWTH Year Population 1920 14876 1930 15818 1940 17125 1950 19238 1960 20278 1970 24223 1980 35777 1990 50985 2000 73143
%Increase 6.33 8.26 12.34 5.41 19.50 47.69 42.51 43.46 POPULATION PROJECTIONS Year Population 2000 73143 2005 80457 2010 88880 2015 106389 2020
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COUNTY STATISTICS INCOME Per Capita 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 Income NC
$16,674 17,165 18,299 19,140 19,919 20,994 22,054 23,174 24,036 26,882 BC
$13,277 14,201 14,526 14,834 15,575 16,335
- 17,305 17,978 19,229 21,506 Median Household Income NC BC 1980
$14,481
$12,883 1990 26,647 23,480 1993 35,200 30,200 1999 42,200 38,323 2000 46,335 42,165 ti Brunswick County Economic Development Commission
n COUNTY STATISTICS Population 2000 Estimated Population by Age 0- 14 years 15241 15-24 years 7032 25-34 years 9228 35-44 years 9648 45-54 years 10562 55-64 years 8697 65-74 years 8011 75 years and up 4724 Total persons 73143 Estimated Peak Season Population byYear 1990 153,000 1995 178,120 2000 190,480 Population Density-85.45 Per Sq Mile i
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t!4 SOURCES Brunswick County Airport Brunswick Community College Brunswick Community Hospital Brunswick County Board of Education Brunswick County Planning Dosher Memorial Hospital Employment Security Commission of North Carolina North Carolina Data Center North Carolina Department of Commerce North Carolina Department of Revenue North Carolina State Ports of Wilmington North Carolina SouthEast This information is compiled by:
Brunswick County Economic Development Commission 25 Courthouse Drive Post Office Box 158 Bolivia, NC 28422 Phone-910-253-4429 www.brunswickedc. com E-mail-bcedc~brunsco.net Aft Brunswick County Economic Development Commission I