TY 2018 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1212 SPRUCE STREET SUITE 203

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BELMONT, NC28012

D Employer identification number

47-1726248

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 380,921

F Name and address of principal officer:
GREG BOTNER
1212 SPRUCE STREET
BELMONT,NC28012

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

GASTONDEVCORP.COM

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 2014

M State of legal domicile: NC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE GGDC'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT DIRECTLY AND THROUGH OTHERS, AN INITIATIVE WHICH IDENTIFIES AND ADVANCES A COORDINATED SET OF AMBITIOUSLY REALISTIC ACTIONS WHICH MEASURABLY STRENGTHEN THE FACTORS IMPACTING GASTON'S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	16
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	16
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	1
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	12
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	221,519	237,660
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	364,983	143,098
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	234	163
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)		0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	586,736	380,921
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	29,268	39,992
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	549,893	607,311
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	579,161	647,303
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	7,575	-266,382
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	478,009	167,659
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	141,206	97,238
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	336,803	70,421

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)

Form 990 (2018)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE GGDC'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT DIRECTLY AND THROUGH OTHERS, AN INITIATIVE WHICH IDENTIFIES AND ADVANCES A COORDINATED SET OF AMBITIOUSLY REALISTIC ACTIONS WHICH MEASURABLY STRENGTHEN THE FACTORS IMPACTING GASTON'S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	MUCH PROGRESS HAS BEEN REALIZED IN ALL SEVEN FOCUS AREAS OF THE ALLIANCE FOR GROWTH DURING 2018, AND THE CONCENTRATION OF GGDC EFFORTS DURING THE YEAR HAS BEEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THE GASTON OUTSIDE (GO) IMAGE AND BRANDING CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES A NUMBER OF ISSUES ABOUT THE PERCEPTION OF GASTON COUNTY BOTH WITHIN THE COUNTY AND THE REGION. THE GO CAMPAIGN IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, WITH 950,000 PROVIDED FOR THE CAMPAIGN OVER AN INITIAL 3-YEAR PERIOD BY THE GGDC, GASTON COUNTY, GASTONIA, BELMONT, MOUNT HOLLY, AND FOUR SMALLER GASTON COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES. A STEERING COMMITTEE WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THESE FUNDING ENTITIES GUIDES THE OVERALL PROGRAM AND THE GGDC SERVES IN THE CONTRACTING, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND FISCAL ROLE FOR THE CAMPAIGN. MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THE GO CAMPAIGN INCLUDE OUTDOOR, MATERIALS, SOCIAL MEDIA, ON- LINE, PRINT, VIDEO, ETC. THE CAMPAIGN ALSO INCLUDED A THIRD-ANNUAL GO MONTH DURING OCTOBER 2018 WITH MORE FOCUSED EFFORTS THAT IMPROVED UPON ELEMENTS FROM 2017'S GO MONTH. GO MONTH'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WEEKLY CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING AND EVENTS ORGANIZED AROUND DOWNTOWNS AND BUSINESS INCLUDING MANY OF THE MUNICIPALITIES LIGHTING UP THEIR DOWNTOWNS WITH GREEN LIGHTS, A COUNTY-WIDE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST FOR PROFESSIONALS, AMATEURS AND STUDENTS, TOURS OF BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE AND GASTON COLLEGE BY GASTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, "GO BREWS" THAT LOCAL BREWERIES PRODUCED FOR THE MONTH, TARGETED PUBLIC RELATIONS WORK, HIGHLIGHTING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. AS THE GASTON OUTSIDE CAMPAIGN THROUGH ITS FIRST TWO YEARS HAD BEEN HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL IN ESTABLISHING A BROADER UNDERSTANDING AND MORE CONSISTENT MESSAGE AMONG GASTON COUNTY RESIDENTS ABOUT WHAT A GREAT PLACE GASTON IS TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY, THE THIRD YEAR OF THE CAMPAIGN CARRIED THROUGH MOST OF 2018 (YEAR 3 OF THE CAMPAIGN SPANNED FROM DECEMBER 1ST, 2017 TO NOVEMBER 30TH, 2018). THE MAJOR ELEMENTS AND STRUCTURE OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE CAMPAIGN REMAINED CONSISTENT WITH THE PREVIOUS TWO YEAR'S ELEMENTS BUT WERE FOCUSED MORE HEAVILY TO REACH AUDIENCES IN CHARLOTTE. THE CAMPAIGN EXPENDED APPROXIMATELY 55% OF MARKETING DOLLARS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY TO TARGET SPECIFICALLY BUSINESS OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS, HOMEBUYERS, RECREATIONALISTS, AND RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION TO CONTINUED AND AMPLIFIED PAID MEDIA EFFORTS, PROACTIVE MEDIA PITCHING ALSO RESULTED IN MANY NEWS STORIES PUBLISHED IN THE REGION THAT TOUCHED ON POSITIVE NEWSWORTHY DEVELOPMENTS IN GASTON COUNTY. AT THE CONCLUSION OF 2018, THE GGDC AND PARTNERS HAD DETERMINED THAT THE GO CAMPAIGN WAS AN ASSET FOR THE COUNTY AND ITS CONTINUED FORWARD PROGRESS WAS NECESSARY. A FOLLOW-UP OPINION SURVEY CONDUCTED BY VOCCII, THE SAME ORGANIZATION THAT HAD PERFORMED RESEARCH TO GAUGE TOP OF MIND CONNOTATIONS OF GASTON COUNTY IN 2014, REVEALED SHIFTING PERCEPTIONS ON GASTON COUNTY AND NOTED THE GASTON OUTSIDE CAMPAIGN'S CONTRIBUTION. OVERALL IMPRESSIONS OF GASTON COUNTY FROM THOSE SURVEYED-MOSTLY BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN CHARLOTTE AND GASTON- SHOWED THAT IN 2018, OVER 87% OF THE RESPONDENTS HAD A VERY POSITIVE, SOMEWHAT POSITIVE OR NEUTRAL IMPRESSION OF GASTON COUNTY VERSUS 2014, WHEN 72% OF RESPONDENTS HAD A NEUTRAL TO NEGATIVE IMPRESSION OF THE COUNTY. OVERALL, HALF (51.7%) OF THE RESPONDENTS IN 2018 WHO KNEW OF THE CAMPAIGN THOUGHT THE CAMPAIGN WAS HAVING SOME POSITIVE IMPACT AND 37.9% THOUGHT IT WAS HAVING A GOOD DEAL OF IMPACT.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	DURING 2018, THE GGDC CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON ITS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY: TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION CAPACITY FROM AND TO CHARLOTTE, CLT AIRPORT AND THE AIRPORT'S INTERMODAL CENTER. THE PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE ADDRESSING THAT OBJECTIVE IS THE CATAWBA CROSSINGS PROJECT, WHICH ENCOMPASSES A NEW ROADWAY WITH TWO BRIDGES (ONE ACROSS THE SOUTH FORK RIVER AND ONE ACROSS THE CATAWBA RIVER) REACHING FROM SOUTH NEW HOPE ROAD IN GASTONIA TO THE NEW RIVER DISTRICT PROJECT, I-485 AND CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN CHARLOTTE. DURING 2018, THE GGDC HAS CONTINUED ITS SUPPORT FOR THIS NEW PROJECT, WORKING WITH THE GASTON CLEVELAND LINCOLN MPO, GASTON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, THE GASTON REGIONAL CHAMBER, THE MONTCROSS AREA CHAMBER, LOCAL BUSINESSES, CHARLOTTE-BASED DEVELOPERS, THE MEDIA, AND OFFICIALS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE GGDC ALSO SUPPORTED THE RIVER DISTRICT MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, WHICH WILL BE A CRITICAL ANCHOR FOR THE EASTERN LEG OF CATAWBA CROSSINGS. IN NOVEMBER OF 2018, THE CHARLOTTE-BASED MPO VOTED TO MODIFY ITS COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO INCORPORATE IMPORTANT ROAD AND HIGHWAY ROUTES FOR CHARLOTTE LEGS OF THE PROJECT. IT IS VITAL TO CONTINUE TO MOVE THIS LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FORWARD AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR IT. THE PROJECT WILL DIRECTLY CONNECT SOUTH GASTON COUNTY TO AN AREA OF CHARLOTTE THAT IS ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC GROWTH GENERATORS IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES. ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE THE GGDC HIGHLY SUPPORTS IS EXTENDING A LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT LINE TO GASTON COUNTY. THE GGDC ACTIVELY SUPPORTED REVISIONS TO THE CHARLOTTE AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM'S TRANSIT PLAN WHICH INCLUDED A LIGHT RAIL LINE TO CLT AIRPORT AND BEYOND TO GASTON COUNTY. TO THOSE ENDS, THE GGDC IS WORKING WITH OUR LOCAL MPO TO ACHIEVE A TRANSIT-SUPPORTIVE DESIGN OF THE WILKINSON BOULEVARD BRIDGES ACROSS THE CATAWBA AND SOUTH FORK RIVERS WHICH WILL BE REBUILT. IN 2018, THE GGDC-MANAGED GASTON COUNTY CLT AIRPORT CONNECTED ECONOMIC POSITIONING STRATEGY AIDED IN STIMULATING DISCUSSION ON LIGHT RAIL IN GASTON COUNTY.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	A THIRD MAJOR INITIATIVE PURSUED DURING 2018 IS THE GASTON COUNTY CLT AIRPORT CONNECTED ECONOMIC POSITIONING STRATEGY (MENTIONED ABOVE). THIS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, WHICH CONCLUDED IN SEPTEMBER 2018, WORKED TO POSITION GASTON COUNTY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR ECONOMIC IMPACT GENERATED BY THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ONE OF THE TOP 10 BUSIEST AIRPORTS IN THE WORLD. THE POSITIONING STRATEGY IS BUILDING UPON AND WILL EXPAND ACROSS GASTON COUNTY THE AIRPORT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMPLETED EARLIER BY CHARLOTTE, MAKE USE OF THE DATA AND ANALYSIS DEVELOPED FOR THAT MASTER PLAN, AND COLLECT ITS OWN DATA AND DEVELOP A COMPLEMENTARY STRATEGY BASED OFF GASTON COUNTY-SPECIFIC RESEARCH WITHIN A REGIONAL CONTEXT. ANOTHER PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP EFFORT, THE FUNDING FOR THE 230,000 PROJECT CAME EQUALLY FROM GGDC MEMBERS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. DURING 2018, THE GGDC MANAGED THE PROJECT WORKING CLOSELY WITH MXD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGISTS, CONSULTANTS WHO WERE CONTRACTED TO DEVELOP THE STRATEGY. THE GGDC SERVED IN THE CONTRACTING, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND FISCAL ROLE OF THE PROJECT, WORKING WITH A STEERING COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS. THE GASTON COUNTY CLT AIRPORT ECONOMIC POSITIONING STRATEGY PROVIDED A BLUEPRINT, ACTION ITEMS, AND A MARKETING STRATEGY TO MAKE GASTON COUNTY AND ITS MUNICIPALITIES THE PREFERRED LOCATION FOR REGIONAL AIRPORT- RELATED DEVELOPMENT. IT UNIQUELY LAID OUT HOW TO POSITION GASTON COUNTY TO BE "ON THE CLT AIRPORT MAP" AS STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPERS MARKET THE REGION. BY DECEMBER OF 2018, UNANIMOUS ENDORSEMENTS OF THE COMPLETED STRATEGY WERE RECEIVED FROM THE GASTON COUNTY COMMISSION, ALL MAJOR CITIES AND TOWNS IN GASTON COUNTY, THE TWO GASTON CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND THE GASTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. THE GGDC AND PROJECT PARTNERS WERE RECOGNIZED AT THE CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S REGION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS, WHERE THE GGDC WAS AWARDED THE "GROWING THE ECONOMY" AWARD FOR EMPLOYING AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE APPROACH TO POSITIONING THE COUNTY RELATIVE TO CLT AIRPORT. 2019 AND BEYOND WILL FOCUS ON WORKING WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGY.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	A FOURTH MAJOR INITIATIVE THE GGDC ACTIVELY SUPPORTS IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER, TECHWORKS OF GASTON COUNTY. TECHWORKS IS A UNIQUE MODEL FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION THAT WILL INCORPORATE GIGABIT INTERNET SERVICE, INCUBATOR TYPE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES, SHARED OFFICE AND EVENT SPACE, AND A ROBUST COLLABORATIVE TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON CODING. TECHWORKS IS LED BY THE GASTON INNOVATION GROUP, WHICH WAS FORMED IN 2016. TECHWORKS CAN POSITION GASTON COUNTY AS A REGIONAL LEADER IN INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND CODING TALENT DEVELOPMENT, STIMULATING NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND JOB GROWTH. IN 2016, THE GGDC SUPPORTED AND COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO RAISE "SEED MONEY" TO INITIATE THE PROJECT AFTER THE ALLIANCE FOR GROWTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMITTEE AND THE GASTON GIGABIT COMMITTEE DEVELOPED THE TECHWORKS CONCEPT. THROUGH 2018, TECHWORKS HAD SECURED OVER 2 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, GASTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BELMONT FOR THE PROJECT. THE MAJORITY OF THIS FUNDING IS BEING USED TO UPFIT THE INITIAL TECHWORKS LOCATION, AN OLD TEXTILE MILL AND WAREHOUSE IN BELMONT. THAT UPFIT EFFORT IS SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION LATE IN THE 1ST QUARTER OR EARLY IN THE 2ND QUARTER OF 2019. TECHWORKS ATTRACTED TO GASTON COUNTY A NEW INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, OPEN BROADBAND LLC, WHICH WORKED TO PROVIDE WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET TO BELMONT AND OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS IN GASTON COUNTY. IN 2018, TECHWORKS OFFERED SEVERAL CODING CLASSES, INCLUDING CODING FOR GIRLS CLASSES AND AN IT NETWORKING 101 COURSE, AS WELL AS A WIDE-RANGE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS. THE GGDC OFFICE CURRENTLY HOSTS TECHWORKS' EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO ALSO USES THE SPACE FOR THE GASTON INNOVATION GROUP'S BOARD MEETINGS. THE GGDC CONTINUES WORKING CLOSELY WITH TECHWORKS TO COLLABORATE WITH MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO HELP GASTON COUNTY BECOME A REGIONAL LEADER IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY. DURING 2018, THE GGDC ALSO HELPED TO GENERATE SUPPORT FOR A SUCCESSFUL 250 MILLION SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM, CONSISTENT WITH ALLIANCE FOR GROWTH PLAN'S EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS. THE BONDS WERE DESIGNED TO MEET A PORTION OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION AND REPAIR-MAINTENANCE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS. ALL SEVEN STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS OF THE GGDC ADDRESS THE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO WHAT HAS BEEN DISCUSSED ABOVE, THE GGDC REMAINED ENGAGED DURING 2018 WITH ITS PARTNERS IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS LIKE IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING ADDITIONAL SITES FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, FOSTERING A BUSINESS-SUPPORTIVE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, AND DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

Form 990 (2018)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

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Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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MARK CRAMER1212 SPRUCE STREET SUITE 203 BELMONT,NC28012 (980) 283-7200

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) GREG BOTNER...................................................................... CHAIRMAN	10.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) CHRIS PEEK...................................................................... VICE CHAIRMA	5.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) JOEL LONG...................................................................... IMMEDIATE PA	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) TIM EFIRD...................................................................... SECRETARY/TR	3.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) BILL CARSTARPHEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) ROBERT C CLAY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) GENE MATTHEWS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) MICHAEL PEOPLES...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) JOHN PHIPPS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) GEORGE RATCHFORD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) WALKER REID...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) MARTHA THOMPSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(13) ANDY WARLICK...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) CHRIS WELCHEL...................................................................... GENERAL COUN	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) JOHN LOWERY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) RICK CRAIG...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(17) CHRIS ALT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) BILL THIERFELDER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) ERIN RUSSELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(20) ROB WATSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) MARK CRAMER........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DI	40.00 .......................		X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	237,660

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		237,660

		Business Code
2a	CHARLOTTE AIRPORT PROJECT		130,706	130,706
b	IMAGE CAMPAIGN		12,392	12,392
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....		143,098

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			163			163
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			380,921	143,098		163

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	36,833		36,833
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........	3,159		3,159
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	129,150		129,150
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,251		1,251
12	Advertising and promotion ....	11,165		11,165
13	Office expenses .......	9,019		9,019
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............	8,903		8,903
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	495		495
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..
23	Insurance ...	3,425		3,425
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	IMAGE CAMPAIGN	260,649	260,649
b	CHARLOTTE AIRPORT PROJECT	130,441	130,441
c	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	27,813		27,813
d	GASTON CHAMBER	25,000		25,000
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	647,303	391,090	256,213	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........		16,212	1	31,958
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		394,297	2	135,201
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............		67,500	4	500
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
				5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets ...............			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...		478,009	16	167,659

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....		17
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	141,206	19	97,238
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	141,206	26	97,238

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	336,803	27	70,421
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	336,803	33	70,421
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	478,009	34	167,659

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

380,921

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

647,303

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-266,382

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

336,803

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

70,421

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2018)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Name of the organization

GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT

Employer identification number

47-1726248

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT

Part I	Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT		Employer identification number 47-1726248

Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT			Employer identification number 47-1726248
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT

Employer identification number

47-1726248

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
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2
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5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

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if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...............................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2018

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT

Employer identification number

47-1726248

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1	380,921
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3	380,921
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5	380,921

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	647,303
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3	647,303
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	647,303

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Additional Data

Software ID:
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT

Employer identification number

47-1726248

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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	THE GGDC'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT DIRECTLY AND THROUGH OTHERS, AN INITIATIVE WHICH IDENTIFIES AND ADVANCES A COORDINATED SET OF AMBITIOUSLY REALISTIC ACTIONS WHICH MEASURABLY STRENGTHEN THE FACTORS IMPACTING GASTON'S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	MUCH PROGRESS HAS BEEN REALIZED IN ALL SEVEN FOCUS AREAS OF THE ALLIANCE FOR GROWTH DURING 2018, AND THE CONCENTRATION OF GGDC EFFORTS DURING THE YEAR HAS BEEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THE GASTON OUTSIDE (GO) IMAGE AND BRANDING CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES A NUMBER OF ISSUES ABOUT THE PERCEPTION OF GASTON COUNTY BOTH WITHIN THE COUNTY AND THE REGION. THE GO CAMPAIGN IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, WITH 950,000 PROVIDED FOR THE CAMPAIGN OVER AN INITIAL 3-YEAR PERIOD BY THE GGDC, GASTON COUNTY, GASTONIA, BELMONT, MOUNT HOLLY, AND FOUR SMALLER GASTON COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES. A STEERING COMMITTEE WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THESE FUNDING ENTITIES GUIDES THE OVERALL PROGRAM AND THE GGDC SERVES IN THE CONTRACTING, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND FISCAL ROLE FOR THE CAMPAIGN. MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THE GO CAMPAIGN INCLUDE OUTDOOR, MATERIALS, SOCIAL MEDIA, ON- LINE, PRINT, VIDEO, ETC. THE CAMPAIGN ALSO INCLUDED A THIRD-ANNUAL GO MONTH DURING OCTOBER 2018 WITH MORE FOCUSED EFFORTS THAT IMPROVED UPON ELEMENTS FROM 2017'S GO MONTH. GO MONTH'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WEEKLY CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING AND EVENTS ORGANIZED AROUND DOWNTOWNS AND BUSINESS INCLUDING MANY OF THE MUNICIPALITIES LIGHTING UP THEIR DOWNTOWNS WITH GREEN LIGHTS, A COUNTY-WIDE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST FOR PROFESSIONALS, AMATEURS AND STUDENTS, TOURS OF BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE AND GASTON COLLEGE BY GASTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, "GO BREWS" THAT LOCAL BREWERIES PRODUCED FOR THE MONTH, TARGETED PUBLIC RELATIONS WORK, HIGHLIGHTING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. AS THE GASTON OUTSIDE CAMPAIGN THROUGH ITS FIRST TWO YEARS HAD BEEN HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL IN ESTABLISHING A BROADER UNDERSTANDING AND MORE CONSISTENT MESSAGE AMONG GASTON COUNTY RESIDENTS ABOUT WHAT A GREAT PLACE GASTON IS TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY, THE THIRD YEAR OF THE CAMPAIGN CARRIED THROUGH MOST OF 2018 (YEAR 3 OF THE CAMPAIGN SPANNED FROM DECEMBER 1ST, 2017 TO NOVEMBER 30TH, 2018). THE MAJOR ELEMENTS AND STRUCTURE OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE CAMPAIGN REMAINED CONSISTENT WITH THE PREVIOUS TWO YEAR'S ELEMENTS BUT WERE FOCUSED MORE HEAVILY TO REACH AUDIENCES IN CHARLOTTE. THE CAMPAIGN EXPENDED APPROXIMATELY 55% OF MARKETING DOLLARS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY TO TARGET SPECIFICALLY BUSINESS OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS, HOMEBUYERS, RECREATIONALISTS, AND RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION TO CONTINUED AND AMPLIFIED PAID MEDIA EFFORTS, PROACTIVE MEDIA PITCHING ALSO RESULTED IN MANY NEWS STORIES PUBLISHED IN THE REGION THAT TOUCHED ON POSITIVE NEWSWORTHY DEVELOPMENTS IN GASTON COUNTY. AT THE CONCLUSION OF 2018, THE GGDC AND PARTNERS HAD DETERMINED THAT THE GO CAMPAIGN WAS AN ASSET FOR THE COUNTY AND ITS CONTINUED FORWARD PROGRESS WAS NECESSARY. A FOLLOW-UP OPINION SURVEY CONDUCTED BY VOCCII, THE SAME ORGANIZATION THAT HAD PERFORMED RESEARCH TO GAUGE TOP OF MIND CONNOTATIONS OF GASTON COUNTY IN 2014, REVEALED SHIFTING PERCEPTIONS ON GASTON COUNTY AND NOTED THE GASTON OUTSIDE CAMPAIGN'S CONTRIBUTION. OVERALL IMPRESSIONS OF GASTON COUNTY FROM THOSE SURVEYED-MOSTLY BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN CHARLOTTE AND GASTON- SHOWED THAT IN 2018, OVER 87% OF THE RESPONDENTS HAD A VERY POSITIVE, SOMEWHAT POSITIVE OR NEUTRAL IMPRESSION OF GASTON COUNTY VERSUS 2014, WHEN 72% OF RESPONDENTS HAD A NEUTRAL TO NEGATIVE IMPRESSION OF THE COUNTY. OVERALL, HALF (51.7%) OF THE RESPONDENTS IN 2018 WHO KNEW OF THE CAMPAIGN THOUGHT THE CAMPAIGN WAS HAVING SOME POSITIVE IMPACT AND 37.9% THOUGHT IT WAS HAVING A GOOD DEAL OF IMPACT.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	DURING 2018, THE GGDC CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON ITS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY: TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION CAPACITY FROM AND TO CHARLOTTE, CLT AIRPORT AND THE AIRPORT'S INTERMODAL CENTER. THE PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE ADDRESSING THAT OBJECTIVE IS THE CATAWBA CROSSINGS PROJECT, WHICH ENCOMPASSES A NEW ROADWAY WITH TWO BRIDGES (ONE ACROSS THE SOUTH FORK RIVER AND ONE ACROSS THE CATAWBA RIVER) REACHING FROM SOUTH NEW HOPE ROAD IN GASTONIA TO THE NEW RIVER DISTRICT PROJECT, I-485 AND CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN CHARLOTTE. DURING 2018, THE GGDC HAS CONTINUED ITS SUPPORT FOR THIS NEW PROJECT, WORKING WITH THE GASTON CLEVELAND LINCOLN MPO, GASTON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, THE GASTON REGIONAL CHAMBER, THE MONTCROSS AREA CHAMBER, LOCAL BUSINESSES, CHARLOTTE-BASED DEVELOPERS, THE MEDIA, AND OFFICIALS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE GGDC ALSO SUPPORTED THE RIVER DISTRICT MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, WHICH WILL BE A CRITICAL ANCHOR FOR THE EASTERN LEG OF CATAWBA CROSSINGS. IN NOVEMBER OF 2018, THE CHARLOTTE-BASED MPO VOTED TO MODIFY ITS COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO INCORPORATE IMPORTANT ROAD AND HIGHWAY ROUTES FOR CHARLOTTE LEGS OF THE PROJECT. IT IS VITAL TO CONTINUE TO MOVE THIS LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FORWARD AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR IT. THE PROJECT WILL DIRECTLY CONNECT SOUTH GASTON COUNTY TO AN AREA OF CHARLOTTE THAT IS ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC GROWTH GENERATORS IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES. ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE THE GGDC HIGHLY SUPPORTS IS EXTENDING A LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT LINE TO GASTON COUNTY. THE GGDC ACTIVELY SUPPORTED REVISIONS TO THE CHARLOTTE AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM'S TRANSIT PLAN WHICH INCLUDED A LIGHT RAIL LINE TO CLT AIRPORT AND BEYOND TO GASTON COUNTY. TO THOSE ENDS, THE GGDC IS WORKING WITH OUR LOCAL MPO TO ACHIEVE A TRANSIT-SUPPORTIVE DESIGN OF THE WILKINSON BOULEVARD BRIDGES ACROSS THE CATAWBA AND SOUTH FORK RIVERS WHICH WILL BE REBUILT. IN 2018, THE GGDC-MANAGED GASTON COUNTY CLT AIRPORT CONNECTED ECONOMIC POSITIONING STRATEGY AIDED IN STIMULATING DISCUSSION ON LIGHT RAIL IN GASTON COUNTY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C	A THIRD MAJOR INITIATIVE PURSUED DURING 2018 IS THE GASTON COUNTY CLT AIRPORT CONNECTED ECONOMIC POSITIONING STRATEGY (MENTIONED ABOVE). THIS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, WHICH CONCLUDED IN SEPTEMBER 2018, WORKED TO POSITION GASTON COUNTY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR ECONOMIC IMPACT GENERATED BY THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ONE OF THE TOP 10 BUSIEST AIRPORTS IN THE WORLD. THE POSITIONING STRATEGY IS BUILDING UPON AND WILL EXPAND ACROSS GASTON COUNTY THE AIRPORT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMPLETED EARLIER BY CHARLOTTE, MAKE USE OF THE DATA AND ANALYSIS DEVELOPED FOR THAT MASTER PLAN, AND COLLECT ITS OWN DATA AND DEVELOP A COMPLEMENTARY STRATEGY BASED OFF GASTON COUNTY-SPECIFIC RESEARCH WITHIN A REGIONAL CONTEXT. ANOTHER PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP EFFORT, THE FUNDING FOR THE 230,000 PROJECT CAME EQUALLY FROM GGDC MEMBERS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. DURING 2018, THE GGDC MANAGED THE PROJECT WORKING CLOSELY WITH MXD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGISTS, CONSULTANTS WHO WERE CONTRACTED TO DEVELOP THE STRATEGY. THE GGDC SERVED IN THE CONTRACTING, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND FISCAL ROLE OF THE PROJECT, WORKING WITH A STEERING COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS. THE GASTON COUNTY CLT AIRPORT ECONOMIC POSITIONING STRATEGY PROVIDED A BLUEPRINT, ACTION ITEMS, AND A MARKETING STRATEGY TO MAKE GASTON COUNTY AND ITS MUNICIPALITIES THE PREFERRED LOCATION FOR REGIONAL AIRPORT- RELATED DEVELOPMENT. IT UNIQUELY LAID OUT HOW TO POSITION GASTON COUNTY TO BE "ON THE CLT AIRPORT MAP" AS STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPERS MARKET THE REGION. BY DECEMBER OF 2018, UNANIMOUS ENDORSEMENTS OF THE COMPLETED STRATEGY WERE RECEIVED FROM THE GASTON COUNTY COMMISSION, ALL MAJOR CITIES AND TOWNS IN GASTON COUNTY, THE TWO GASTON CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND THE GASTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. THE GGDC AND PROJECT PARTNERS WERE RECOGNIZED AT THE CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S REGION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS, WHERE THE GGDC WAS AWARDED THE "GROWING THE ECONOMY" AWARD FOR EMPLOYING AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE APPROACH TO POSITIONING THE COUNTY RELATIVE TO CLT AIRPORT. 2019 AND BEYOND WILL FOCUS ON WORKING WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D	A FOURTH MAJOR INITIATIVE THE GGDC ACTIVELY SUPPORTS IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER, TECHWORKS OF GASTON COUNTY. TECHWORKS IS A UNIQUE MODEL FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION THAT WILL INCORPORATE GIGABIT INTERNET SERVICE, INCUBATOR TYPE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES, SHARED OFFICE AND EVENT SPACE, AND A ROBUST COLLABORATIVE TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON CODING. TECHWORKS IS LED BY THE GASTON INNOVATION GROUP, WHICH WAS FORMED IN 2016. TECHWORKS CAN POSITION GASTON COUNTY AS A REGIONAL LEADER IN INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND CODING TALENT DEVELOPMENT, STIMULATING NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND JOB GROWTH. IN 2016, THE GGDC SUPPORTED AND COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO RAISE "SEED MONEY" TO INITIATE THE PROJECT AFTER THE ALLIANCE FOR GROWTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMITTEE AND THE GASTON GIGABIT COMMITTEE DEVELOPED THE TECHWORKS CONCEPT. THROUGH 2018, TECHWORKS HAD SECURED OVER 2 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, GASTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BELMONT FOR THE PROJECT. THE MAJORITY OF THIS FUNDING IS BEING USED TO UPFIT THE INITIAL TECHWORKS LOCATION, AN OLD TEXTILE MILL AND WAREHOUSE IN BELMONT. THAT UPFIT EFFORT IS SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION LATE IN THE 1ST QUARTER OR EARLY IN THE 2ND QUARTER OF 2019. TECHWORKS ATTRACTED TO GASTON COUNTY A NEW INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, OPEN BROADBAND LLC, WHICH WORKED TO PROVIDE WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET TO BELMONT AND OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS IN GASTON COUNTY. IN 2018, TECHWORKS OFFERED SEVERAL CODING CLASSES, INCLUDING CODING FOR GIRLS CLASSES AND AN IT NETWORKING 101 COURSE, AS WELL AS A WIDE-RANGE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS. THE GGDC OFFICE CURRENTLY HOSTS TECHWORKS' EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO ALSO USES THE SPACE FOR THE GASTON INNOVATION GROUP'S BOARD MEETINGS. THE GGDC CONTINUES WORKING CLOSELY WITH TECHWORKS TO COLLABORATE WITH MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO HELP GASTON COUNTY BECOME A REGIONAL LEADER IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY. DURING 2018, THE GGDC ALSO HELPED TO GENERATE SUPPORT FOR A SUCCESSFUL 250 MILLION SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM, CONSISTENT WITH ALLIANCE FOR GROWTH PLAN'S EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS. THE BONDS WERE DESIGNED TO MEET A PORTION OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION AND REPAIR-MAINTENANCE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS. ALL SEVEN STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS OF THE GGDC ADDRESS THE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO WHAT HAS BEEN DISCUSSED ABOVE, THE GGDC REMAINED ENGAGED DURING 2018 WITH ITS PARTNERS IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS LIKE IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING ADDITIONAL SITES FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, FOSTERING A BUSINESS-SUPPORTIVE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, AND DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	AN E-MAIL IS SENT, NOTIFYING EACH BOARD MEMBER, THAT THE RETURN IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE OFFICE AND THROUGH E-MAIL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE ADDRESSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BASED UPON AN ANNUAL REIVEW BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	ALL OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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