2013 - Union County
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2013 - Union County
MARYSVILLE ● MILFORD CENTER ● PLAIN CITY ● RICHWOOD ● DUBLIN UNION COUNTY, OHIO 2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL REPORT OUR VISION A MESSAGE An innovative, connected, smart-growth economy combining manufacturing, research, agriculture, and retail in communities that What an amazing year 2013 was for our community. There is no doubt that Union County and the Columbus Region are experiencing a resurgence in economic activity that we have not seen in years. provide a familiar sense of place. OUR MISSION Create a supportive environment that champions economic development, community improvement, and business viability to advance Union County’s economy and The impetus of local development activity primarily surrounded Honda of America Mfg., Inc., which announced several important projects and milestones throughout the year. The growth and expansion of Honda has had a wide-ranging impact on our community, not only in terms of investment and job growth, but also on the many automotive suppliers that also call Union County home. Two such suppliers, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems and Moriroku Technology North America, both announced significant expansion plans in 2013. overall quality of life. The strength of Union County’s economy has also lead to a significant increase of residential and commercial development, as evidenced by new medical office complexes, the construction of a new Meijer, and the potential construction of a new upscale supermarket. Residential developments such as Woodbine Village and Jerome Village continue to attract new residents eager to place their roots deep in our community. We look upon our recent success with pride and look forward to the future with great optimism. It is with pride that we present the 2013 Economic Development Report to the businesses, investors, community leaders and residents of Union County. Jeff Stauch, President Union County CIC Eric Phillips, Director Union County CIC PREPARING OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFILE Countywide Development in 2013: MARYSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AND UNION COUNTY INNOVATION CENTER 23 Commercial/Industrial Projects / $65.4 million 279 Single Family Residential Units / $67.3 million In 2013, Marysville Exempted Village School District was awarded $12.4 million through the State of Ohio’s Straight-A Fund to establish the Marysville Early College High School and Union County Innovation Center. The Center will be Ohio’s first manufacturing-related STEM Early College High School. By using a “Fast Track” school design, the program will increase achievement for students as they earn 45-60 college credits and a high school diploma in four years. 2013 witnessed the most residential development since 2006. Since the Recession 2008‐13 : 120 Commercial/Industrial Projects / $152.6 million 56 Multi-Family Residential Units / $3.5 million 950 Single Family Residential Units / $209 million During the past 10-Years: $950.7 million in residential, commercial, and industrial development. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SCORECARD The three core elements of our Economic Development Program include: Existing Industry Retention & Expansion, New Business Attraction & Recruitment, and Marketing & Image Enhancement. The Center will drive more resources to the classroom by transforming a vacant school into a state-of-the-art innovation center where partners will share space, services and programs that will increase regional access to a high quality career/technical college and innovative workforce-development programs. The school will serve nearly 2,000 youths and adults by 2019. MANUFACTURING LAB PILOT PROGRAM The Computer Integrated Manufacturing Lab Program, a regional pilot program launched in 2013, will establish (or expand) permanent labs at Tolles, Ohio Hi-Point, and Tri-Rivers Career Centers. The project also includes the purchase of two mobile labs that will visit area schools and industries to promote careers in the manufacturing sector. The program will provide access to over 78,000 K-12 students and potentially thousands of incumbent workers in Champaign, Franklin, Hardin, Logan, Madison, Marion, Morrow, and Union Counties. The mobile labs will be packed with CNC-technology, machinery, computers, and other equipment to provide youth a more accurate image of advanced manufacturing and to encourage them to select this career path. 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 182 49 151 $ 1,015,000 40 174 289 190 $ 3,730,000 23 28 30 51 $ 5,197,000 31 124 203 324 $ 150,300,000 131 $ 12,575,000 38 32 3 0 93 $ 769,865 17 56 4 31 177 $ 17,500,000 67 19 5 12 400 $ 17,800,000 25 23 5 21 Existing Industry Retention & Expansion No. of Major Company Visits No. of Uptown/Downtown Visits No. of Jobs Created with Partnership Assistance No. of Jobs Retained with Partnership Assistance Expansion (Capital Investment) With Partnership Assistance New Business Attraction & Recruitment No. of New Jobs Created with Partnership Incentive Assistance Capital Investment with Partnership Incentive Assistance No. of Leads from Columbus 2020 No. Leads Generated Internally No. of Recruitment Visits/Corporate Calls No. of Individuals Receiving Assistance at Entrepreneurial Center FY2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS HONDA OF AMERICA EXPANSION Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. announced several projects in 2013, including the construction of The Heritage Center, the Hybrid Accord Manufacturing Center, and the Performance Manufacturing Center for the Acura NSX. Combined, these projects represent an investment of nearly $124 million and the creation of approximately 116 jobs. SUMITOMO EWS PLANS MASSIVE FACILITY Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, which designs and manufactures electronic systems for the automotive industry, announced it will consolidate the company’s four Marysville locations into a new 355,000 SF facility in Marysville. The move will retain existing 123 jobs and create 15 new jobs. MORIROKU TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES NEW FACILITY Moriroku Technology North America announced plans to construct a new 41,000 SF facility in Marysville. The facility, once constructed, will house the company’s Headquarters, Research and Development, Sales, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance operations. The project will also add 50 new jobs. RICHWOOD BANK CONSTRUCTS OPERATIONS CENTER The rapidly growing Richwood Banking Company announced plans to construct a 12,500 SF Operations Center adjacent to its existing headquarters in Richwood. The $1.75 million project will involve the demolition of an obsolete building and the construction of the new two-level structure. The facility recently opened its doors. CONSTRUCTION OF MEIJER BEGINS Shoppers and retail enthusiasts in Marysville will soon have another option as Meijer began construction of a new 192,000 SF retail center at Coleman’s Crossing. The store, which will create 270 jobs, is expected to be open in Summer 2014. MARYSVILLE WELCOMES NEW CITY HALL After much anticipation, Marysville’s new City Hall opened to the public in November. The new facility consolidated municipal offices and is also the Marysville Division of Fire’s Station 272, which provides emergency services to the Uptown District. The former City Hall was demolished to make way for Partners Park - a new events pavilion and green space that is expected to open in Fall 2014. HERITAGE COOPERATIVE GROWS WITH NEW FACILITY Late in the year it was announced that Heritage Cooperative had purchased 276 acres in Marysville for a $38 million development. The project includes a 2.5 million bushel grain terminal, a 2 million gallon liquid fertilizer tank, a 30,000 ton dry fertilizer warehouse, as well as a research and testing facility. The project also includes a significant upgrade of rail service to the site as well as the addition of 20 full-time employees and 15 part-time employees. NEW MEDICAL OPPORTUNITIES COMING SOON Area residents will soon enjoy new opportunities for medical services thanks to investments by Memorial Hospital of Union County and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Memorial Hospital began construction on a new 34,000 SF medical complex that will house urgent care, physical therapy, and sports medicine services. The $13.5 million project, once completed in Fall 2014, will create 10 jobs and retain 30-35 existing positions. Likewise, Nationwide Children’s Hospital launched construction on its new “Close to Home” Center. The 20,000 SF, $6.2 million facility will create 30-40 jobs and will open in Spring 2014. UPTOWN MARYSVILLE REVITALIZATION TEAM MARYSVILLE PARTNERS PARK Team Marysville, an association of Marysville officials, business owners, and residents, continued to work toward improving the Uptown District. Marysville City Leaders announced that a new park would be constructed on the site of the former City Building. Partners Park, when completed in Fall 2014, will include an events pavilion, splash pad, Japanese garden, gazebo, public restrooms, and expanded parking. In 2013 the group created a new Uptown logo, marketing materials and recruitment packages, conducted two Town Hall meetings, developed a quarterly newsletter, conducted two small business workshops, and offered suggestions on the creation of the proposed Partners Park. Team Marysville and a special Task Force also began researching the creation of a Special Improvement District (SID) that, if established, will fund various infrastructure needs of the Uptown District. TOWN RUN RESTORATION Efforts to restore the Town Run between Fifth and Fourth Streets in Uptown Marysville was nearly complete as 2013 came to an end. Work to reinforce the stream bed was completed, as was the installation of railings and an informational kiosk. Vegetation will be planted in Spring 2014 with the completion of the project expected by Memorial Day. MARYSVILLE ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER RICHWOOD NEW/EXPANDED BUSINESSES Recognizing that fostering grassroots innovation and entrepreneurial development is key to securing the future of our local economy, in late 2013 the City of Marysville and the Union County Commissioners formed a partnership to provide financial assistance to the Marysville Entrepreneurial Center (MEC). Richwood Pharmacy Richwood Banking Co. Wildcat Pizza To manage the growing entrepreneurial center, Duane Hammer and Gil Reymann of Dogwood Business Development were joined by Chaz Freutel of the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center to assume daily management operations. Since their involvement, the MEC has witnessed a 40% increase in the number of tenants and clients served. In addition to providing office space for start-up enterprises, the MEC also serves as the “one-stop” for entrepreneurs and small businesses wishing to conduct business in Union County. Plans are underway to greatly expand the programming offered at the MEC. New Expansion New PLAIN CITY NEW/EXPANDED BUSINESSES Aspen Carpet Cleaning Dollar General Ol’ 42 Grub House Plain City Fitness R&J Truck Service Taylor Auto Body Top Stitch Upholstery White Feather Gallery & Boutique New New New Expansion New Expansion Expansion New MILFORD CENTER NEW BUSINESSES JD Freeze The Birds of a Feather New New MARYSVILLE NEW BUSINESSES MARYSVILLE EXPANDED BUSINESSES Andy D Nails Brumbaugh Law Office Creative Foundations CrossFit 33 Culvers DaVita Dialysis Center Dickman Supply Duff Accounting Service Edible Arrangements HER Realty International Paper Applebee’s Coldwell Banker - King Thompson Coughlin Chevrolet Elwood Staffing Employment Plus Fiesta Grande Holiday Inn Express & Suites Honda Lock R&D Center Honda Marysville Nestle Product Technology Ctr. North Main Motors Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Technics It's All Academic Tutoring Center Kay Jewelers Matt Langhals, Attorney-at-Law Meijer Memorial Hospital Urgent Care Nationwide Children’s Hospital NESCO Resources New Nutrition Pet Diva Poor Boys Smoke Plus Premier Dental Group Renovation Relocation Expansion Relocation Relocation Relocation Renovation Expansion Expansion Expansion Relocation Relocation Relocation HONDA CELEBRATES MAJOR MILESTONES In November 2012, Honda of America Mfg. celebrated its 30th year of production in North America. The company’s growth and expansion also continued throughout 2013 as many important milestones and accomplishments were achieved. Below are just a few of the company’s major initiatives launched in 2013: Heritage Center – Honda announced the construction of a new 160,000 SF, $35 million facility that will house a new training facility, heritage center/museum, and office space. Acura NSX Supercar - It was announced that the popular Acura NSX Supercar will be assembled in Marysville. The project includes a $70 million investment to an existing facility. Honda Accord Hybrid - A Hybrid version of the Honda Accord will be assembled in Marysville. The project represents a $19 million investment and the expansion of a 94,000 SF facility. Honda became the first Japanese automaker to become a net exporter from the United States. Honda sets an output record, producing 492,409 autos in Ohio. Honda announced that it is moving its headquarters from Torrance, California to Marysville, Ohio. The company’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station will be constructed at its Marysville campus in 2014. JAPAN & UNION COUNTY: A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP MUCH TO GAIN FROM INTERNATIONAL TIES Recognizing the impact that Japanese-owned companies have on the Union County and Columbus Region economies, in September Marysville Mayor John Gore, Economic Development Director Eric Phillips, and Honda Government & Diversity Relations Coordinator Caroline Ramsey joined a delegation from Columbus 2020 and Franklin and Logan Counties on a Trade Mission to Japan. The Trade Mission included attendance at the Midwest US - Japan Association Conference in Tokyo, retention visits to the parent companies of several Union County automotive suppliers, corporate visits to explore expansion opportunities, and a goodwill visit to YoriiTown to forge a Sister City relationship. Despite our community’s strong international ties, until 2013, Marysville did not have a formal Sister City relationship with a global counterpart. Months of research and correspondence lead to a relationship being formed between Marysville and Yorii-Town, Japan. Yorii-Town is a city of 37,548 located in the Saitama Prefecture northwest of Tokyo. Following the Trade Mission in September, a delegation from YoriiTown visited Marysville and Union County in December. It was during this visit that a formal Sister City - Friendship Agreement was signed between Mayor Gore and Mayor Shimada (Yorii-Town, Japan). REGIONAL WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT The Union County CIC partnered with Columbus 2020 to complete the Region’s first Workforce Assessment. The region-wide assessment will provide a real-time understanding of the regional labor market, industry nuances, and benchmark the Columbus Region against other markets. The information collected will allow policy makers and employers to be more informed about the regional labor pool. JOINT WAGE SURVEY PLANNED Stemming from the Regional Workforce Assessment, Union and Logan Counties partnered to conduct a joint Wage Survey. A committee consisting of Logan and Union County Economic Development, Ohio Means Jobs/Union County, Columbus 2020, and private industry was created to spearhead the project. The survey will be launched in early 2014 with completion anticipated in the Spring. EMPLOYABILITY VIDEO PROJECT The CEO Roundtable has undertaken a video production to help local students understand the skills and work ethic it takes to find employment in Union County. The project will include testimonials from the CEOs of many of Union County’s most prominent companies, student testimonials, and “behind the scenes” footage of working conditions. The video is being produced by students at Tolles Career & Technical Center. Pictured Above: Eric Phillips, Union County Development Director; Yoichi Harada, General Manager, External Affairs of Honda Motor Co.; Marysville Mayor John Gore; and Caroline Ramsey, Honda of America Mfg. at Honda’s world headquarters in Tokyo. “...one of the greatest collections of engineering and production talent in the world.” Hidenobu Iwata, Former President & CEO Honda of America Mfg., Inc. ORGANIZATIONAL REALIGNMENT To better serve the business interests of Union County, efforts were completed to realign and reorganize the Economic Development Partnership (EDP). Administration of economic development activities were transferred to the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC). This action better clarifies the roles of the CIC and the EDP, how funding is obtained and how staff is managed. The realignment also follows closely with how economic development is managed in similarly sized counties. Union County has the second‐highest GDP in the Columbus Region. NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY It is critical that communities plan for the future. That is why the Union County CIC undertook efforts in 2013 to draft a new Economic Development Strategy (EDS), the first such countywide economic development plan since 2003. The lengthy and thorough process included detailed demographic and market analysis and multiple stakeholder meetings with industry leaders, elected officials, community partners, and educational institutions. Similar to Columbus 2020’s Regional Economic Growth Strategy, the EDS focuses economic development efforts on four main pillars: Attracting new firms and investment to the community Retaining existing companies to help grow the economy Creating jobs through entrepreneurial development and innovation Improving the public infrastructure to sustain long-term growth Based on existing industry clusters and regional growth potential, the Manufacturing, R&D, Agribusiness, Corporate Office, and Retail sectors have been prioritized as the county’s Target Industries. In addition, the EDS places special attention on fostering entrepreneurial development, improving civic infrastructure to accommodate future growth, and enhancing workforce development efforts. IceMiller and OHM Advisors served as consultants and project managers. Special assistance was also provided by Columbus 2020. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS Economic Development Partnership Community Improvement Corporation Marysville-Union County Port Authority 227 East Fifth Street Marysville, Ohio 43040 Ph: 800.642.0087 www.unioncounty.org Eric S. Phillips, Executive Director [email protected] Jason R. Stanford, Development Services Manager [email protected] AutoTool Century Link Champaign Bank City of Marysville Dave’s Pharmacy Dayton Power & Light Evolution AG Fairbanks Local School District First Federal Community Bank Heritage Cooperative Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Honda Marysville & Honda Marysville Motorsports Jonathan Alder Local School District Marysville Exempted Village School District McCarthy & Cox Retirement & Estate Specialists Memorial Hospital of Union County Moriroku Technology North America North Union Local School District Pat’s Print Shop Richwood Banking Company Schulze, Howard & Cox Scioto Services Select Sires, Inc. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems The Pagura Company, Inc. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Union County Board of Commissioners Union Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Village of Milford Center Village of Richwood