1. 1 Hard to believe it has been 10 years! Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Flatwater Canoe / Kayak and Rowing Finest natural venue in the world!

2. 2 United States Corps of Engineers Georgia Department of Natural Resources - LLIDA Hall County and Hall County Parks and Leisure Gainesville and Gainesville Parks and Recreation Gainesville Hall ’96 Foundation – Community Liaison – Lake Lanier Rowing Club Community Olympic Development Program – USOC – Centennial Legacy Foundation – USACK – ICF – ACA – USCA Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce – Georgia Chamber Gainesville Hall CVB – Atlanta Sports Council Jim Walters, Richardson Associates, Wachovia, Regions, Gainesville Rotary, Gainesville Kiwanis, TSI Sports, WDUN, Access North GA, The Times, The Cleveland Foundation, Carolina Skiff, Honda, North Georgia Community Foundation Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Success through Partnerships

3. 3 Economic Development – EVENTS and TOURISM Community Distinction – “International Point of Destination” Olympic Marketing potential through local athlete achievement Venue developed in conjunction with a convention center for corporate retreat activities, conventions and location for meetings Venue use for corporate picnics and parties Venue use for showcasing the arts, as part of a community program for summer theatre, location to attract theatre, chorale, band competitions and conferences. Youth Development – Teaching leadership, fitness, mentoring, team building, work ethic, sportsmanship through paddlesport. Model for other communities. Youth Development – Tool to reach at risk and underprivileged youth. Fighting Obesity – Community Fitness programs for youth and adults Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Value at many levels

4. 4 International Events – 36 permitted events since the Olympics. From local to international - World Cup, Team Trials, National Championships, 2003 World Championships 5 time USACK Club National Champions Placed 23 athletes on Junior and Senior World Championship teams for the Olympic Discipline In 2005, legacy athlete, Morgan House, had the best men’s kayak finish at the Junior World Championships for the United States in the history of the sport. Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club One of the biggest Olympic Legacy Success stories of all time!

5. 5 Investment Opportunities for Tourism and Economic Development! It’s about developing Georgia, Lake Lanier and the Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue as an International “Point of Destination”. Living and playing on Lake Lanier helps to develop better stewardship and awareness of this precious resource for the region. Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Investment opportunities Tourism – Economic Development

6. 6 Other International Venues Szeged, Hungary Poznan, Poland 120,000 at the World Championships Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue International Sports Market It’s BIG outside the US

7. 7 International “Point of Destination” As we develop the venue to become a true International “Point of Destination” do we become an USOC Olympic Site? We will be limited to USOC Sponsors Dragon Boat racing during the 2004 Georgia Chamber Red Carpet Tour Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Flatwater Canoe / Kayak and Rowing Finest natural venue in the world!

8. 8 What is the Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Point of Destination? The finest natural course for flatwater racing in the WORLD! State of the Art Conditioning Center World Class Event Center – Supports Lake Events and the ARTS. Chastain on Lanier – World Reputation for Signature Events GREAT Hotels, Shopping and restaurants - Convention Center in Gainesville and on the Lake! Don Carter State Park – 1200 acres on Lake Lanier Camping, Hiking, Horseback riding, Group Cabins Canoe Trail stretching up and down the Chattahoochee.

9. 9 Partnerships – Who does what? From Great to Absolutely Amazing! Venue - The BIG Picture for the Lanier 96 Olympic Venue Targets: Governments - Chamber of Commerce - CVB - Georgia Economic Development - Hospitality Industry - USOC Sponsors – Corporate w/ interest in tourism and economic development 10th Anniversary Celebration - Anniversary of the Olympic Games Party Targets: Community and '96 Olympic participants Programs Targets: Community, Local Business and Grants from Foundations Events Targets: Small events target Friends of sport, NGB, local hospitality industry. Large events target organizations with regional tourism and economic development interests. Photo is too big at the moment…. This is a venue aerial photo