Strategic Action Plan

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1 Strategic Action Plan

2 The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt

3 There are so many strengths Anchor institutions like: Elmira College, Corning Community College, hospitals, etc. Near the Corridor are Cornell, Binghamton, and Alfred Universities. in the Corridor. Large corporations like: Multi-nationals like Corning Corporation, CAF USA, DeMet s Candy, Dresser-Rand Long-time manufacturers like Hilliard, Anchor Glass Manufacturing clusters in transportation equipment and food processing Entrepreneurs and support organizations IncubatorWorks Built environment: Regional airport Corning Museum of Glass, other attractions Downtown Corning I-86/I-99 transportation infrastructure

4 Manufacturing has deep roots here,

5 and thrives today through innovation.

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7 It s easy to get complacent... because change is so incremental.

8 There are threats to the status quo Disruptive technologies Demographics aging workforce Millennials moving into more urban environments Slowing economic growth Trends in manufacturing employment.but these can also be opportunities.

9 Opportunities Emerging technologies in advanced robotics, autonomous vehicles, energy storage, advanced materials, and 3D printing Active retirements of highly educated, highly skilled retirees, Millennials seeking high quality of life Entrepreneurship as a way to revitalize communities Innovation linked to continued competitiveness of US manufacturing Source: PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Breakthrough Innovation and Growth 2013 Innovation Survey of 1072 CEOs of US companies.

10 THE VISION The I-86 Innovation Corridor is recognized as a destination business development location, distinguished by its concentration of multinational anchor companies, advanced infrastructure to support innovation and technology, rich educational and research resources, specialized and skilled workforce and vibrant communities.

11 The strategy is to approach the opportunities with innovation: Innovation in technology and entrepreneurship Innovation in governance and leadership Innovation in human capital Innovation in the built environment Innovation in identity and marketing

12 What does innovation mean in this context? New ideas embraced Experiments encouraged Successes and failures celebrated Look forward, not backwards

13 Investments in this Innovation Corridor are the best hope we have to secure a bright economic future for our children. But, not everything needs to be created from scratch. Let s leverage the substantial key assets in the corridor to achieve the vision.

14 The Strategies Build on Each Other

15 Priority Project for Leadership I-86 Innovation Corridor Implementation Leadership Mission: Implement and continuously update the I-86 plan Why: Leverage the exceptional degree of collaboration Constitute a framework for strong and lasting collaboration. Maintain a commitment to a long-term focus on development of the Corridor. Jointly address future challenges, and embrace evolving opportunities.

16 Other Projects for Leadership Regionalization of Water/Wastewater Strengthen Workforce Development Economic Development Coordination Council of Non-Profits

17 Priority Projects for Sources of Innovation Center for Technology Infusion An industry-led consortium managed by Binghamton and Alfred Universities. Develop advanced technologies for the transportation equipment manufacturing sector in the Southern Tier. Energy storage, autonomous vehicles, and new materials, and their application into the sector. Why: Leverage regional research and development assets and infuse new technologies into existing manufacturers to increase their competitiveness.

18 Priority Projects for Sources of Innovation IncubatorWorks Expansion Complete the funding for the development and operations of a new incubator space. Operated by CCIC/IncubatorWorks. Schweitzer building near the airport. Construction funding has been identified and secured, operational funding is required to properly staff the facility. Why: Support entrepreneurs so they will thrive, contributing to a growing economy.

19 Other Projects for Sources of Innovation IncubatorWorks Makerspace Commercial Kitchen and Food Hub I-86 Road to Your Dreams E-Mentor Network Southern Tier Entrepreneur Workshops Technology Transfer Service Center Commercialization Rocks!

20 Priority Projects for Human Capital Strengthen Workforce Development Economic Development Coordination Integrate workforce development efforts throughout the region. Aggregate and distribute information about the needs of employers and data about relevant economic development and workforce trends. Why: Attract and retain an educated and skilled workforce to fill and create new and existing jobs, producing a diverse community that is conducive to creativity and innovation.

21 Other Projects for Human Capital Community Schools Program I-86 Next Generation Workforce Pipeline including through strategies to support the anticipated P-TECH school Southern Tier Lifelong Learning Project Construction and Redevelopment Training

22 Priority Projects for Built Environment

23 Priority Projects for Built Environment Corridor Housing Redevelopment & Revitalization Redevelop and revitalize existing housing and neighborhoods. Why: Address housing needs, diversity of product and demand in an effort to attract new residents to I-86 corridor communities. Revitalized Downtown Elmira Incorporates housing, commercial, cultural and recreation opportunities. Focused revitalization area includes the downtown core-elmira College to river. Why: Bring renewed vibrancy to communities.

24 Priority Projects for Built Environment Corning Community Health & Education Complex Mixed-use commercial and market-rate residential development. Workforce development complex operated by Corning Community College. Why: Offer healthy living programming and services. Create a community to support the attraction of a diverse workforce for new and existing businesses.

25 Priority Projects for Built Environment The Big Gig Provide gigabit-speed broadband to all residences and businesses in the Corridor by Why: Connect I-86 Corridor to the world. Encourage further growth in business and tourism. Develop Airport as a Regional and International Destination Add necessary capacity but also to make it a modern facility. Why: Reflect the dynamic character of the region. Encourage further growth in tourism and business travel.

26 Other Projects for Built Environment Model Design Guidelines for Land Use Southern Tier Trail Network Powering for the Future Muni-Wifi Council of Non-Profits * Regionalization of Water/Wastewater * * Also under Leadership

27 Other Projects for Built Environment Access Elmira 2020 Big Horn Intermodal Terminal Erwin Town Center Airport Park Development Horseheads Connector Road Readiness of Developable Land I-86 Ultra High Speed Research Network

28 Priority Projects for Identity and Marketing Building an Identity for the I-86 Corridor Why: Create a simple and consistent website, project logo, marketing campaign, and advocacy team. Serve as the foundation for cultivating and strengthening the I-86 Corridor Project s identity. Represent the primary theme of the initiative - an innovative community with an innovation culture.

29 Talent Attraction Campaign Why: Conduct an attraction campaign targeting skilled workers. Position the I-86 Corridor as an innovative place, and reflect this vision in the region s branding, how it thinks about itself, and how it presents itself to the world. Reverse out-migration of young people. Priority Projects for Identity and Marketing

30 Other Projects for Identity and Marketing Walking the Talk: Welcoming Diversity I-86 Happenings Database I-86 Corridor Event and Conference Center

31 Outcomes Expected Billions of Dollars in Investments Thousands of Jobs Millions in Tax Revenues for Local Governments A New Sense of Place, Quality of Life and Vibrancy

32 Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford

33 Thank You!