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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/2011Council Work Session March 21, 2011 4:15 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended. 1. Public Works Building Project Update --Submitted by Mark Rice, Superintendent of Central Garage. ADJOURNMENT Suzy Schares City Clerk New Building Bite Area exl.uneom.g. Gbin.t.uuulaine Existing' Building L➢EY STREET 20 PI. PUBIC ALIEY -_- _J �. -_J I - - GLENWOOD STREET a z w Z 1 0 0 0 (( UJ H m H s m R. PUBIC WE LINDEN AVE LINDEN AVENUE Council Work Session March 21, 2011 3:45 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Ca11. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended. 1. Cedar Valley Alliance Quarterly Update —Presented by Steve Dust. ADJOURNMENT Suzy Schares City Clerk CIRE \ TER ALLIANCE & CHAMBER BE PART OF SOMETHING GREATER THE CEDAR VALLEY OF 1O\VA Waterloo City Council Work Session — March 21, 2011 Jean Trainor Chair of the Board Steve Dust CEO Lisa Skubal Director of Marketing Linda Laylin Director— Business Services Cary Darrah General Manager Cedar Valley TechWorks Agenda 1. Economic Development Activity a. Marketing Activity; observations about economic conditions b. Existing Business Update 2. TechWorks Campus Update 3. Cedar Valley Inclusion, Diversity, & Cultural Competency 4. Discussion & Wrap up L. Skubal L. Laylin C. Darrah J. Trainor S. Dust 10 West Fourth Street, Suite 310, Waterloo, IA 50701 • Ph: (319) 232-1156 • Fax: (319) 233-4580 10 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 • Ph: (319) 266-3593 • Fax: (319) 277-4325 www.cedarvalleyalliance.com • www.greatercedarvalleychamber.com Note: Fiscal Years are from July 1-June 30 Bio/Wind Mfg (includes food) IT Logistics Services Other Prospect Breakdown by Industry Black Hawk County Cedar Falls Cedar Valley Marketing Region Evansdale Hudson Tech Works Waterloo Prospect Breakdown by Area Considered Considering New Location to the Area Existing Businesses Prospect Breakdown by Type Total Prospects > 10 jobs Jobs at > $15/hr Avg. Wage Capital Investment Standards 1 -` Ql F-1 Q1 A Ol N N 47 N 0 N 1- I--, 22 20 244 $153M FY 2008/09 to01 W l0 O A NJ l0 U'i N CD (.0 A i/* 0 coO WO N W FY 2009/10 N I - I-+ W A W W Co 00 00 0 ()I N l0 00 in- N W V V llDD TI { N 0 N N Joi.ena13 JayaewngJ5 Close out attention - Feb/March 0 0 r+ 5 c N a O 0 3 0 0 3 B 3 n fD 3 ,v O• z N co ro a to 0 0 0 0 O_ Lizo— tii 0 ff O 0- a ct n sagnlo18 aDuewJojJad 0 rt 0 3 1 O 0 N 01 O 01 3 a ID aaueip e s;eIS Greater Cedar Valley Alliance October 2010-February 2011 Greater Cedar Valley Alliance Quarterly Report Project Description Initial Calls Contacts Leads Prospects/Pro jects Initial Proposal Follow-up Cities Represented Comments Marketing Initiatives — External Marketing FABTECH 2010 — Exhibit - Atlanta 311 311 3 - 3 3 All communities November 2010 trade show exhibit at North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event. Have secured booth for Fall Show 2011 Show in Chicago. AWEA — Small Wind Trade Show - Portland 54 109 3 - 3 8 All communities December 2010 trade show exhibit at small wind manufacturing trade show in Portland. Have secured booth for September 2011 in Des Moines. Project Description Communities Represented Comments External Marketing Mfg. Solar Panel Waterloo-Midport Company wanted to be in NMTC area. Project on hold. 640 Acre Project Waterloo/CF Client still reviewing material as of 2/2011. Fortune 500 Foods Company Wloo/CF/Edale/Hudson Lead from IFT Show. Not returning phone messages. Still keeping active. Will contact again in early Spring. Chicago Food Processor Wloo/CF/Edale/Hudson Prefers existing FDA space; Lead from IFT Show. No qualifying space existed. Eliminated from consideration NJ Food Warehouse Wloo/CF/Edale/Hudson Lead from IFT Show. Not returning last three phone messages. Performance Bio Cedar Falls Lead from GCVA web site. Project completed leasing space on Lincoln Street in Cedar Falls. Received Iowa's Demonstration Funds in December 2010. International Food Processing Waterloo/CF Rail consideration. Difficult to get company to return calls. Communications on their end poor. Tire Distributor All communities (Edale) Project on hold till max out existing space elsewhere. Relocation of Logistics Operation Wloo/CF/Edale/Hudson Project on hold till June 2011— Internal Issues. European Animal Vaccine Wloo/CF/Edale/Hudson Existing only 50k w/32-48ft ceilings; clean bldg. Had to pass no such building available; won't look at Greenfield Timing Devices —GPS Wloo/CF/Edale/Hudson Relocation of operation to the CV area. $600k-$800k annual sales; UNI graduate. Expect site visit in spring. Wants to buy existing freestanding bldg.; up to 5k/sf Call Center—50-200 seats Waterloo Consultant looking for plug and play; Tower Park and former CBE space. Call Center — 500 seats Waterloo Consultant looking for plug and play; Tower Park and former CBE space. Electric Motor Company—AWEA Small Wind Wloo/CF/Edale/Hudson Preliminary interest. Business trying to expand in the small wind market Data Center 5-50MW Wloo/CF Project currently considering other IA locations; company would revisit if locations don't pan out. Existing Industry Advanced Manufacturing Cedar Falls Company evaluating new start-up/available buildings. Product Development Cedar Falls Research/Development Funding Needed Wage October 2010-February 2011 Greater Cedar Valley Alliance Project Description Communities Represented Comments Existing Industry - continued Construction Related Service Company Waterloo Equipment/Employment Expansion. Funding Options. Manufacturing Modernization Expansion Waterloo/Cedar Falls Relocation with additional expansion. Decision for Butler County Light Manufacturing Waterloo Employment Needs Manufacturing Research and Development Expansion Cedar Falls Company considering two locations. Corp. headquarters out of state. Workforce Development Initiatives Workforce Group Meetings —5 Goals 1. Promote the CV Region as a desirable place to live, learn, work and enjoy life 2. Align education and career technical education to meet the future and current business and worker needs 3. Improve the awareness of career opportunities in the CV Region 4. Increase participation of non-traditional workers 5. Align dislocated worker service teams throughout the region to transition workers into the workforce as quickly as possible Cedar Valley Reference Guide Inclusion Initiative Asset Mapping of Workforce programs/services Job Fairs E.D. Activities that Support Business Retention and Recruitment Efforts February/March Laborshed Update — Waterloo/Cedar Falls Metro and Regional Laborsheds completed. Will be used for follow-up with active prospects and at upcoming industry specific trade shows. October IDED Marketing Grant Award Received for the Cedar Valley Region - $70,000 (asked for $100k) will help leverage external marketing in the seven county region. Subject to seven county match dollars. Partners include: Buchanan, Butler, Bremer, Chickasaw, Grundy, Tama and Black Hawk. September 2011 Fact Sheet Printed and being distributed. February Finalizing marketing plan for remaining 2011 while executing first quarter programs Ongoing Update available on-line list of property January Survey and Report — Cost of Living Index for Metro Area April Regional Manufacturers Directory — adding Tama County to existing six county information. Wage October 2010-February 2011 E.D. Activities that Support Business Retention and Recruitment Efforts - continued Greater Cedar Valley Alliance Ongoing Workforce Development Planning/Follow-up Spring 2011 Overhaul - GCVA's economic development portion of the web site to include interactive/on-demand data retrieval system. February -May Sponsor/Execute: Dream Big/Grow Here Cedar Valley - $Sk Contest to support CV's growing entrepreneurial community. April Company appointments scheduled/city staff Quarterly Research and Publish Quarterly Cedar Valley Business Indicators Report Wage 2010/2011 — November -March Cedar Valley Tech Works Activities Comments TechWorks e-news sent to more than 575 subscribers nationwide Quarterly e-publication with TW and industry updates and progress Marketing video and digital virtual video in production In production —scheduled to be ready for distribution in April, 2011 TW updates and news provided through social media networks Face book - 2575 Friends, 975 Likes Provided 14 tours of Tech 1 (including legislative and congressional reps & staff) Legis. and congressional tours: clarification on NABL project as well as potential for remaining space Member and contributor to Iowa Soybean Assoc, Iowa Corn Growers Assoc., Iowa Farm Bureau, National Agri -Marketing Assoc. TW staff heavily engaged in commodities/agriculture groups recognizing their contribution and recognition of bio-technology. Member and contributor to Iowa Biotech Assoc., Iowa Renewable Energy Assoc., Aligning partnerships with groups and industries that will help TW fulfill mission — and vice -versa Attended: Iowa Energy Center 20" Anniversary, Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Iowa Pork Congress, Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, 2011 Commodity Classic Networking with ag and renewable energy companies and organizations to create awareness, garner support, form partnerships and recruit tenants. Attended Professional Developers "Grow Iowa Day" at the capitol Networking with legislators and economic development professionals from around the state. Attended Cedar Valley Legislative reception in Des Moines and Waterloo Networking with legislators and other businesses and industries from the Cedar Valley Maintain TechWorks website Build awareness, share information, provide updates Communicate regularly with area state legislators and congressional representatives Joined Cedar Valley Delegation in Washington D.C. Host and sponsor Alternative Materials & Manufacturing Work Group Presented updates and progress on TechWorks to Congressional staff, reps and (4) different divisions in the Dept. of Energy. Former division of Iowa Business Council and group that contributes to TW mission of working towards commercialization of bio-products Media placement, Waterloo Courier, Business Monthly, Des Moines Register, Des Moines Business Record, Quad City Business Journal, KWWL, Brownfield Ag Radio Network Initiatives Comments TW Combined Heat and Power District Received state funds for feasibility study of combined heat and power district. Study released Jan. 2011 Tech II commercial development Working with developer to renovate entire Tech II building for commercial use using significant green technology and renewable energy Virtual Reality Labs for area schools TW provided VR systems for 4 area schools through grant from McElroy Trust. Important connection with schools and future workforce. Polymer Testing Lab Partnering with established lab to expand and include polymer compounding & testing services Wage 2010/2011 — November -March Cedar Valley Tech Works Project Description Comments Intellectual Property Institute IPI will be a tenant at TW when the space is available either in the Tech 1 or "A" building Bio-composite assembly operation LOI is signed for full floor in Tech I as soon as tenant secures expected P.O. Small- wind turbine assembly company (a) Assembly operation is compatible with Tech 1 space as building gets renovated Small -wind turbine assembly company (b) Wind manufacturer would be a candidate for new construction on TW outlots Bio-composite product manufacturer Prospect beginning to consider TW depending on Tech I timeline Data Center and Engine Testing operation Candidate for new construction on outlot — would contribute considerably to TW energy project Retail Agriculture Collector Business Compliment to Deere museum Solar panel manufacturer and assembly company Assembly operation is candidate for Tech I upper floors. Manufacturer would need Tech I first floor or new const. outlot. Bio-filler product development and manufacturer East coast prospect interested in location near Deere and in Midwest for bio-composite filler Biomass toll -processing and lab facility Waterloo (global) company wanting to expand their research facility in Tech Aerial imaging and GPS Technology business Retired John Deere employee wanting to expand a recently started business into C3 and Tech 1 Polymer compounding and testing lab Pursuing a partnership with UNI to have testing facility to serve several potential bio plastic/composite tenants 5(Page WA d THE greater DES MOINES changing partnership 'inclusion MUSLIM COMMUNITY • ORGANIZATION 1087 25th St. Des Moines, Iowa 50311 Phone: (515) 265-7S91 ISLAMIC CENTER OF DES MOINES www. islamieedfo undation. cam 120:-1'rar.k'iin ,ve. 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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENT REGISTRATION NEWSLETTER SIGN UP JOBS & RESUMES JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP Find Regional Businesses with the Membership Directory Search SEARCH BUSINESS DIRECTORY SEARCH DATARISP BY KEYWORD ADVANCED SEARCH M1IEMEER&AFFILIATE PUBLIC ENSINESSDEVELOF,: POL[u9 Home > Regional Workforce > WORKFORCE DIVERSITY SEARCH SITE BY KEYWORD WITH GOGGLE ART I ER'"' Workforce Diversity Diversity Committee The Partnership's Diversity Committee is compiled of members from the Greater Des Moines business community who are dedicated to creating inclusive corporate cultures and growing varied customer bases. The committee acts as a catalyst to mobilize the business community toward a broad economic development vision that incorporates all people as valued contributors and valuable customers. Diversity Award The Greater Des Moines Partnership's Diversity Award is a distinct recognition honoring employers who have made significant achievements in championing diversity at their businesses and organizations. The award also showcases the efforts of these employers in the community and is presented at the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Annual Dinner. Diversity Initiatives The Greater Des Moines Partnership's Diversity Committee implements a variety of initiatives designed to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in our community. From educational seminars to diversity -focused publications, special events and other activities, the committee is dedicated to uncovering and realizing opportunities that promote the business case and impact of diversity and inclusion. Diversity Links This page has links to resources that provide access to local information, groups, organizations that are focused on diversity and inclusion. Diversity Networking Every quarter, the Partnership holds a multicultural reception that is hosted by member organizations. Check the diversity networking page for updates and latest events. Diversity Ambassadorial program connects recruiters with ambassadors to help diverse candidates find appropriate community groups and resources. HOME CONTACT US INFOIDESMOINESMETRO.COM . GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP- 700 LOCUST ST:. SUITE 100, DES MOINES. IA 503091515i 286-4950 http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/regional-workforce/workforce-diversity/ 12/21/2010 VIVKLVl 1/VJ 1•.VMMMVO a M+MaVs Ja aV I wa •• Va44V1. VS/ v• • vva• vv rac greater ors MOINES partnership ABGUT US PARTNERSHIP REGIOIMA. -REGIONAL ECONO'.'ICDEVELOPMENT WORKFORCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENT REGISTRATION NEWSLETTER SIGN UP JOBS & RESUMES JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP Find Regional Businesses with the Membership Directory Search SEARCH BUSINESS DIRECTORY SEARCH DATABASE BY KEYWORD ADVANCED SEARCH I o111 OESI,101RES DOWNTOVIii DEVELOPMENT SEARCH SITE BY KEYWORD WITH DOODLE EMBER & APEIUATE PUBLIC , AP,T>IERSHIP USih'ESSDEVELOF•.-ENT POLICY LIELMEROO`;1. Home > Regional Workforce> Workforce Diversity > DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Diversity Committee The Partnership's Diversity Committee is compiled of members from the Greater Des Moines business community who are dedicated to creating inclusive corporate cultures and growing varied customer bases. The committee acts as a catalyst to mobilize the business community toward a broad economic development vision that incorporates all people as valued contributors and valuable customers. The Diversity Committee works to provide access to diversity -related educational resources to all organizations in the metro. To this goal. the Partnership teams up with member organizations to host quarterly Multicultural receptions that provide opportunity to recognize diversity initiatives within member organizations. Individuals interested in serving on the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Diversity Committee must be employed by a member company or organization of the Partnership. In addition, we ask that interested persons: • Have an interest in diversity efforts • Be capable of influencing their company's policies and/or business efforts • Understand business needs relevant to recruitment and retention • Be committed to regular attendance at monthly meetings and committee events • Committee meetings are usually held the third Thursday of each month. If you would like to make an impact on the diverse workforces of Greater Des Moines, and meet the above criteria. please contact us at: 2010-2011 Diversity Committee Members Chair Jacquetine Easley Director of Community & Diversity Services - Mercy Medical Center Vice Chair Rona Berinobis Committee Members Amanda Berger Laura Bernstein Mary Bontrager Roel Campos Mary Chapman Richard L Clark Susan Clark Steve Curran Kerry Funke Rennee Hardman Director of Workforce Inclusion Welimark Blue Cross Blue Shield Human Resources Business Partner - Iowa Health Des Moines President CEO - Vision Point Agent Absolute Insurance Executive Vice President Workforce Development - Greater Des Manes Partnership Network Administrator - Kuder Vice President, Community & Workforce Development - Des Moines Area Community College Supervisor - Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services ING Plant Manager - General Mills Allied Insurance Senior Vice President. Human Resources - Bankers Trust http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/regional-workforce/workforce-diversity/diversity-com... 12/21 /2010 Greater Des Moines Partnership I Regional Workforce Diversity Committee Page 2 of 2 Robin Jenkins Recruitment & Retention Officer - State of Iowa Heather Kleis Human Resources Advisor- ING George Mosby Rotation Representative - Iowa National Guard Amanda Myers -Herring John Deere Sherri Nielsen President, CEO - Easter Seals of Iowa Alba Perez Anthony Roder' Nannette Rodriguez Diversity Development Director, Workforce Development - Greater Des Moines Partnership Human Resource Recruiter - Ardis Fargo Home Mortgage, Young Professionals Connection Director of Hispanic Marketing - Innova Ideas & Services, A Sigler Company, ALIANZA Jill Rutz Talent Acgulstion & Diversity Consultant - Pioneer HI -Bred Claudia Schabel Lu Spain, Katie Stien Christopher White Connie Williams Diversity Analyst - The Principal Financial Group Owner - ZUMI Sales Manager - Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau Rotation Representative - Iowa National Guard Slate Diversity Manager - Iowa National Guard Greater Des Moines Partnership ATTN: Alba Perez 700 Locust St., Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 286-4937 Or, send an e-mail to aperez@desmolnesmetrocom HOME CONTACT US INFOGDESMOINESMETRO.COM 0 GREATER Des MOINES PARTNERSHIP. 709 LOCUST ST. SUITE 100, DES MOINES. IA 50309 (515) 286-.19.90 http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/regional-workforce/workforce-diversity/diversity-com... 12/21 /2010 DIVERSITY WORKPLACE WEBINAR SERIES FREE educational opportunities. Session's Topic, Date, and Presenter 1- Defining Diversity & Inclusion Thursday, September 23rd 2010, at Noon. Presenter: Joe Gerstandt The Business Case for Diversity Tuesday , October 26, 2010, at Noon. Presenter: Joe Gerstandt - Developing a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Thursday, November 18. 2010, at Noon. Presenter: Eric Peterson 4- Implementing a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Noon. Presenter: Business Panel, Jacuuie Easley Facilitator. 5- Engaging Leaders in the Diversity and Inclusion Journey Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Noon. Presenter: Business Panel. Jacquie Easley, acilita 6- Diversity Recruitment & Retention Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at Noon. Presenter: Claudia Schabel. pgreater s MOINES partnership Brought to you by the Diversity Committees of Central Iowa Society for Human Resource Management-CISHRM and the Greater Des Moines Partnership Central I(clOiL .M' For details and to register online please go to: www.desmoinesmetro.com/inclusion. Questions? Contact Alba Perez by email at aperez©desmoinesmetro.com, phone at 515.286.4937.