Presentation to Planning Commission May 20, 2015
Overview Goals and Mission of Economic Development BOCS Adopted Economic Development Strategies Targeted Sectors Dept. of Economic Development Organization, Activities & Outcomes Prince William Economic Development Value Proposition Economic Development Tools Market Trends and Opportunities
Strategic Plan Goals County Goal: The County will provide a robust, diverse economy with more quality jobs and an expanded commercial tax base. DED Mission: To improve the County s economic base by encouraging new businesses to locate in Prince William County, retain existing businesses and encourage existing businesses to expand.
BOCS Economic Development Strategies Assess competitive market position and affirm targeted industries Advance Prince William County as a life sciences center Develop and implement, in coordination with GMU, next generation strategies for Innovation Park Strengthen relationships with key development partners Enhance the marketing program to maximize County s competitive position Conduct and implement a brand identification initiative Operationalize regional, national and international marketing outreach Implement strategies that grow small business and encourage entrepreneurship Increase proactive aspects of business retention Foster community based redevelopment initiatives that include marketing and potential incentives, and the review of land use policies. Update the Economic Development Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
Targeted Industry Sectors Targeted Industry Sectors Life Sciences Information Technology Defense/Federal Agencies Advanced Logistics Advanced Manufacturing
DED Organization BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Lead Generation Project Management Target Industry Expertise Regional & National Events & Trade Shows MARKETING & RESEARCH Marketing Events Website Media Relations Branding Marketing Materials Research Social Media BUSINESS RETENTION Existing Business Business Survey Workforce Development Business Assistance & Consultation
Business Retention: Jan. Dec. 2014 During 2014, existing business outreach consisted of 2,142 instances of outreach including: 63 visitations 63 visitations to existing companies to understand both their unique and specific business challenges as well as to identify other ways to encourage business expansion within Prince William County 443 instances of consultation services to businesses 443 consultations 783 resolutions to queries from businesses within the County 783 resolutions
Nationwide Marketing Outreach Campaigns: Jan. Dec. 2014
2014 Top Economic Development Highlights Virginia Serious Game Institute - Ribbon Cutting, March 2014 First tenant installed in Science Accelerator ISO Thrive LLC., May 2014 Prince William Science Accelerator - Launch & Ribbon Cutting, June 2014 Bisnow: Prince William County Harnessing Innovation September 2014
2014 Top Economic Development Highlights (cont.) Potomac Communities Brochure - The Department & Planning Office received an IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award for the Potomac Communities brochure Expanded Targeted Industries (Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics) Surpassed 2 million sq. ft. of total data center space Launched the development of a New Website
Capital Investment & Jobs: Jan. Dec. 2014 o o o Closed 19 projects Top 5 projects in Life Sciences & Information Technology industry sectors 4 th year in 18-year history to exceed half a billion dollars in capital investment
Total Jobs: Jan. Dec. 2014 469 New Jobs 100 Retained Jobs
Intended Capital Investment: Jan. Dec. 2014 Investment 200 Jobs 140,000 000 1004 120,000 800 100,000 600 400 304 200 0 662 80,000 603 513 465 60,000 412 414 326 40,000 261 205 166 20,000 103 67 75 62 77 20 32-1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Investment Historic Average At-Place Jobs Note: Intended capital investment capital expenditure expected to be undertaken by closed
Prince William County Snapshot 437,686 Population* 339,800 Less than 20 miles from Washington, DC Access to 75% of Northern VA s 1.1M workforce - within a short commute 20 minute drive from Dulles International Airport Reverse commute along two interstates I-95 & I-66 Home to Marine Corps Base Quantico Population median age of 33.7 years $95,268 Median household income Low Unemployment rate (4.1% as of Dec. 2014) 122,402 At-place employment (as of 2 nd Quarter 2014) #8 Nationwide for job growth (CNN Money 2013) Virginia s 2 nd largest and 4 th fastest growing county
Versatile & Cost-effective Location Options Cost competitive in the National Capital Region Existing office, flex, industrial and data center facilities Available large acreage sites for development Redevelopment opportunities along I-95 corridor and in Innovation Park 7 commuter rail stops on two rail lines Quick access to Dulles International, Reagan National and Manassas Regional Airports I-95 corridor bookended by Marine Corps Base Quantico to the south and Ft. Belvoir to the north
Prince William County Educated Workforce 25% PWC VA USA PWC 20% VA USA 15% PWC VA 10% PWC VA USA USA 5% 0% Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate of Professional Degree Source: Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia: Best State for Business 6% corporate income tax rate unchanged since 1972 Third lowest average workers compensation cost in US Building costs in Northern Virginia are 93% of the national average State & Local taxes per $1,000 in income equal $83; $17 less than US average Right to Work State: Third lowest unionization rate in the US.
Prince William County Incentives County: Economic Development Opportunity Fund Expedited Plan Review and Fee Reduction Lowest Business Personal Property Tax on Data Centers in Northern Virginia (50% Depreciation Year One) Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge Campus
Fast-Track Permitting for Targeted Projects Reduced Site Fees 50% reduction in site fees available for eligible projects. Fast-track permitting Priority status ensures site plan and building plan reviews are expedited. Dedicated Project Manager A project manager is assigned by development services to guide you through the County s development processes and assist you with your project needs. More than simply a liaison or point-of-contact, your project manager integrates the efforts of your team and the County s team with the shared goal of a successfully completed project. NOTE: Not all projects will be eligible for fast-track permitting. Targeted Status is awarded at the discretion of the Department of Economic Development and the Board of County Supervisors based on board-adopted eligibility guidelines.
Market Trends: Top 10 Site Selection Factors 1. Highway Accessibility 2. Available Skilled Labor 3. Labor Costs 4. Expedited or Fast Track Permitting 5. Available Land 6. State and Local Incentives 7. Energy Availability & Costs 8. Proximity to Major Markets 9. Occupancy or Construction Costs 10.Tax Exemptions Source: Area Development - 2014 Annual Survey of Site Selection Consultants
Market Trends Reduction in corporate demand for office space Hoteling and office sharing Teleworking Increased use of temporary contractors Reduction in federal government demand for office space Freeze the Footprint mandate to Federal Agencies Large federal office leases require location w/in half mile of Metro Sequestration and decline in size of federal workforce Corporate office users want vibrant mixed use environments to attract and retain young talented workforce
Market Trends Re-Purposing of older class B & C office buildings Redevelopment of suburban office parks into mixed use communities Movement to Cloud computing and growth of Big Data Analytics is driving continued demand for data centers Growing need for electrical substations and power lines E-commerce is increasing demand for distribution centers close to large populations for same day and overnight delivery Clustering of food and other distribution centers around I- 66/Gainesville/PWC Parkway Need to ensure ample supply of M-1 and M-2 zoned land
Opportunities Technology Corridor along Route 28 from Prince William to Dulles & Reston Defense corridor on I-95 from Ft. Belvoir to Quantico Parkway Employment Center Vacant county owned land at Innovation George Mason Science and Technology Campus Redevelopment of vacant and underutilized land and buildings along Route 1 and in Potomac Communities Build on positive customer friendly perception of PWC building and land development staff and process Conversion of older retail stores to distribution centers Transit Oriented Development (TOD) to promote VRE and VRE twoway service