PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND EXAMPLE APPLICATION ASAP is a regional collaborative project of the Western Rural Development Center. wrdc.usu.edu
ASAP Training is a regional collaborative effort between these institutions and the Western Rural Development Center:
PAST STUDIES Minshall, Charles, Dorothy Douglass, Fred Goodman, and John Baker. 7. An Analysis of the Economic Structure and Industrial Potential of the Four Corners. Four Corners Regional Commission: Farmington, New Mexico. Buescher, M., C. Halbrendt, M. Lucas, and P. Sullivan. 00. The Community Business Matching Project: New Tool for Rural Development. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 7(): 7-7.
ASAP Training Where ASAP Has Been Delivered Montana Counties Silver Bow* Deer Lodge* Beaverhead Madison Granite Powell Colorado River Region Laughlin, NV Bullhead City, AZ Needles, CA Golden Valley Mohave Valley Kingman, AZ Lander County, NV Spicer, MN White Pine County, NV (started) Monterey County, CA
Desirability ASAP Training ASAP MODEL Community Profile Goals Assets Improve Assets Benefits Matching Process Needs Compatibility Economic Development Strategies Long Term Short Term Community Action Target Specific Industries Industry Profile
ASAP Training 6 ASAP PROGRAM SPECIFICS 8 - Modules Each module will last between - hours Each module will have an opening topic presentation and/or results Each module has an interactive activity at the end Timeline is determined by coordinator(s) and steering committee
ASAP Training 7 DESIRABILITY/COMPATIBILITY INDEX
ASAP Training 8 ASAP GENERAL EXAMPLE FOR COMMUNITY XYZ
ASAP Training KEY DELIVERABLES FOR COMMUNITY XYZ Throughout the program the following deliverables will be produced: Goals and Priorities for Economic Development Asset Inventory Best matched industries with index scores Detailed desirability and compatibility analysis Relocation/expansion factors by NAICS Various other data relevant to the study area
ASAP Training 0 XYZ ASSET INVENTORY - ABBREVIATED Present and projected Availability of land and building space Land (developed & undeveloped) Availability of infrastructure and services Access to all types of transportation Hi-tech Water/sewer etc.. Business and social indicators Workforce (education, prevailing wage, etc..)
ASAP Training BEST MATCH INDUSTRIES DESIRABILITY >.6 AND COMPATIBILITY >.6 BY NAICS
ASAP Training DESIRABILITY ANALYSIS BY NAICS -digit NAICS Code Desirability Index Compatibility Index Desirability Indicator G.I - Every new job generates additional jobs in the community G.I - New businesses return profits to the community G.I - New businesses hire locally G.I - New businesses buy locally G.I - New businesses increase the average local wage G.I - New businesses do not pollute the water G.I - New businesses do not release toxic chemicals in the air G.I - New businesses are in compliance with hazardous waste management G.I - New businesses do not emit greenhouse gas G.I - New businesses do not develop undeveloped land G.I - New businesses increase the local tax base G.I - New jobs are full-time G.I - New jobs offer benefits (health and/or retirement) G.I - New jobs provide training programs G.I - New businesses support community activities Top 0 DI 6 8 7 Bottom 0 DI 6 6 6 6
ASAP Training COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS BY NAICS PT -digit NAICS Code Desirability Index Compatibility Index Asset requirement Access to interstate Access to package freight Access to railhead/rail spur Access to rail freight Access to passenger air Access to port/harbor Access to international port Access to natural gas pipeline Access to suppliers Access to customers Access to -phase electric power Access to fiber optic lines High-volume water supply High-volume wastewater disposal Solid waste disposal Availability of public transportation Possibility of expansion at site High-speed internet Availability of managerial workforce Availability of skilled workforce Availability of unskilled workforce Favorable labor cost Favorable workers compensation tax Favorable business tax rate 8 TOP 0 CI 7 7 6 6 BOTTOM 0 CI 7 8 8 8 7
ASAP Training RELOCATION FACTORS FOR NACIS 6 N= Very Important Important Access to Customers (one day).6%.% Availability of High Speed Internet 78.%.% Availability of Skilled Labor.%.% Favorable Local Labor Costs 7.%.% Favorable Local Tax Rate.% 8.8% Quality of Education System.7% 6.8% Availability of Quality Health Care.0% 8.8% Low Crime Rate.0% 6.% Internet (Sources used to find location info) 7.0%.%
ASAP Training HOW HAS ASAP HELPED WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? More strategic approaches to economic development efforts. More engaged community with economic development efforts. Better understanding of asset base and how to improve to better meet industry needs. Formalized economic development organizations including sub working committees (ED, Workforce Development, Quality of Life, Infrastructure, etc ). Develop Master Plans & Economic Development Strategic Plans (industrial & commercial). Developed Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS). Ability to target market community amenities and strengths to prospective industries Industry cluster development Etc..
ASAP Training 6 ASAP Team Contact Information Buddy Borden University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Cooperative Extension bordenb@unce.unr.edu 77-7-0 Don Albrecht Western Regional Development Center Utah State University don.albretcht@usu.edu -77-78 Tom Harris University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Cooperative Extension University Center for Economic Development harris@unr.edu 77-78-68 Malieka Landis University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Cooperative Extension University Center for Economic Development maliekal@unr.edu 77-78- ASAP is a regional collaborative project of the Western Rural Development Center. wrdc.usu.edu