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GENERAL PROJECT OVERVIEW <br /> To add text outside of the gray fields or click the statutory reference link, de-select the "Protect Form" <br /> (lock) button on the Forms toolbar. <br /> Florida being <br /> considered at this <br /> time. <br /> Why are these jobs moving and why is it justified in light of the statutory language <br /> governing the applicable incentive program(s )? <br /> Piper Aircraft is engaged in the design and development of the new PiperJet. As the <br /> Company prepares to introduce an innovative product line and make a substantial <br /> investment in technology, equipment, and tooling , executives are evaluating the <br /> long-term suitability of the current location in Vero Beach , an analysis that requires <br /> the serious examination of several alternative locations . The ultimate location <br /> decision will be based on careful , detailed analysis of various factors , including <br /> operating costs , business climate , quality of airport facilities, labor quality and <br /> availability, taxation , quality of local educational institutions , and other location <br /> factors . <br /> PLEASE NOTE : The existing job figure above is the base number of jobs at the <br /> company when discussions with Enterprise Florida began and the application was <br /> first filed in April 9 , 2007 . Since that time , Piper has added 51 full-time jobs . (This <br /> figure does not include independent contractors , many of whom are highly-paid <br /> professionals with valuable engineering expertise ). For the Closing Grant contract, <br /> the company seeks to use the 963 as the starting employment number. <br /> D. Give a full description of this project, including the primary business activities <br /> / functions : <br /> Piper Aircraft is a leading general aviation manufacturer that builds aircraft for every <br /> aviation mission , from trainers and high-performance aircraft for personal and <br /> business use , to turbine-powered business aircraft. Recently, the Company <br /> announced plans to expand into the jet market. Deliveries of the new jet are <br /> expected in 2010. <br /> The planned launch of the PiperJet is the catalyst for an examination of the optimal <br /> location for the Company's headquarters and manufacturing operations in the long <br /> term . The Company is evaluating the suitability of its existing Vero Beach facility and <br /> conducting a nationwide search for locations that may provide more cost-effective <br /> and productive. <br /> At this time , the Company is considering three locations for its international <br /> headquarters and manufacturing operations : Vero Beach , FL ; Okalahoma City, OK ; <br /> and Albuquerque NM . <br /> Aviation & Aerospace <br /> E . What is the project' s Targeted Industry( ies )5 : Manufacturing <br /> F. Break down the project's primaryfunctions and the comes ondin wages : <br /> Project Annualized <br /> Business Unit Activities NAICS Code Function Wage ($ ) <br /> total = 100 <br /> Piper's <br /> current <br /> annualized <br /> Aircraft Manufacturing336411 100% average <br /> s Refer to the QTI Target Industry list. <br /> Page 3 of 15 <br />