2023 Quarter 3 Economic Development Report
Q3
43
New Projects this Qtr
147
Open Projects this Qtr
$2.89 B Potential Project Investment 1
Company Created
10.16.2023 Lenawee Now is a public-private partnership dedicated to economic and business expansion throughout Lenawee County. By attracting new businesses, helping to grow established businesses, and supporting entrepreneurial endeavors in Lenawee, Lenawee Now is creating an economically viable and vibrant region.
What We Do Our Mission:
To preserve existing jobs and foster the creation of more jobs for our citizens and more tax revenue for our communities. To support and collaborate with initiatives to improve the quality of life for all Lenawee County citizens thus making Lenawee County the choice for new and existing business growth.
Our Methods:
Lenawee Now functions as a project coordinator for both the communities we support and the companies we serve. Our efforts can be fairly simple, such as compiling information for a company to use in its decision making, or as involved as full project management for large company attractions / expansions. This can include everything from: • Connecting clients to proper resources • Working with clients and or their site selectors to help determine a location for a project • Managing the incentive paperwork and process • Advising entrepreneurs on the process to create and grow a business • Making presentations to key public and private decision makers • Assist companies in finding and securing financing • Talent recruitment and training efforts When companies apply for local or state incentives, they fill out applications that require both job creation and investment estimates. Lenawee Now considers these projects a success after they are publicly announced or when the required approval process has taken place for the incentive sought by the company. Our jobs and investment numbers are based on these project announcements provided by the companies. Whatever role we might play, we report jobs and investments for projects where we have played an active role in helping a company decide to move forward.
Executive Director Update At Lenawee Now, we have many challenges and opportunities to continue to build prosperity in our County. Affordable housing, workforce development, and childcare play vital roles in supporting economic development in Lenawee County. By ensuring access to affordable housing, individuals and families can live and work in the county, fostering stability and contributing to a thriving local economy. Workforce development initiatives help equip residents with the skills and training needed to secure better job opportunities, attracting businesses and stimulating economic growth. Additionally, affordable and quality childcare services enable working parents to pursue employment, boosting productivity and allowing them to contribute to the county's economic development. Together, these elements create a foundation for a prosperous and inclusive community in Lenawee County.
News
Senator Joe Bellino Secures $10 Million for New Workforce Development Center, Adrian, MI Adrian, MI – August 1, 2023 (Adrian, August 1, 2023) Senator Joe Bellino has successfully secured $10 million for a new workforce development center in Adrian MI. Lenawee Now economic development will oversee and execute this transformative initiative. It will facilitate the creation of a state-of-the-art workforce development center on the east side of Adrian. The center aims to empower residents with essential skills and knowledge to keep pace with the evolving job market demands and prepare people of all ages for success. Lenawee Now economic development is leading this endeavor and will ensure the workforce development center’s effective operation providing education, training, and professional development opportunities to benefit the community. This plan underscores Lenawee Now’s commitment to being a regional leader in workforce development and economic prosperity. Lenawee Now has been developing and incubating “The Align Center for Workforce Development” headed by Randy Yagiela for the past 5 years and is ready to start services quickly. Executive Director of Lenawee Now, Patrick Farver states, this new center will give us the opportunity to fundamentally change and improve our community in a massive way. We look forward to getting started quickly and collaborating with many other organizations to provide much-needed services and training for all areas of Lenawee County. What we do will not replace anything we already do but will enhance and build on all the great things going on in Lenawee County. The new workforce development center will feature advanced technology, innovative training facilities, and expert faculty offering diverse programs to meet the needs of various industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology among others. The center also plans to work closely with other partners such as ProMedica EBEID and HOLA as well as others to ensure alignment between the curriculum and the changing needs of the job market and the needs of the community. We will also address the gap in skilled trades by supporting the programs offered by the LISD/SMCSI. Another important area we will address is Human Empowerment for all people in need of services by collaborating with existing resources and building new programs where needed. The new center is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy, creating numerous employment opportunities while helping attract new businesses to the region while also addressing several social issues as well.
Align Center for Workforce Development Hosts Externship Celebration
News, Continued
The Align Center for Workforce Development recognized 12 Teachers and Counselors from 7 different school districts for their participation in the Externship Program on Wednesday, September 27, at the LISD TECH Center. At this event, the participants enjoyed a meal catered by 3 Dudes and Dinner and gave a brief presentation about their experience. Through the Externship Program, school faculty had the opportunity to learn about career paths, educational options, as well as technical and soft skills for today’s workforce, by job shadowing at a Lenawee County company for two weeks. Over the course of their two weeks, externs see all company departments, learn about the roles and responsibilities of the employees, and assist with projects. According to Sheila Blair, Manager of the Align Center for Workforce Development: “Our goal is to provide opportunities for our schools and employers to collaborate…” Over the course of the night, the externs shared a very positive experience and were very excited about the things they would implement in the classroom. A common theme among presentations was soft skill development. The externs were able to hear firsthand about what employers experience with today’s workforce. Another poignant aspect of the experience for many was the practical application of school subjects. An algebra teacher who spent their time at Planewave had many practical examples for the application of algebra from his externship. Likewise, a math teacher at 3DPT found that math was used in many facets of the business from scheduling to pain assessments. Lastly, all the participants were excited to learn about the available career opportunities for different educational levels. Many of the companies had occupational opportunities for individuals ranging from a high school diploma to college degrees. Thanks to our participating host sites: Plastic Omnium, Lenawee County, Michigan, Greater Lenawee Chamber, Evonik, Anderson Development Company, Promedica, Michigan Agriculture Commodities, Our Family Friend, 3DPT YMCA, Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee and PlaneWave Instruments.
News, Continued
Lenawee Now Metrics
These metrics track projects that are /were in our pipeline this period / YTD.
Metrics of success are recorded when Lenawee Now assists projects that successfully create jobs and/or investment in the community. Won-Pending: projects that will close soon but waiting on public announcement. RFP Responses: Number of responses to prospect attraction requests. Other Services: # of services provided to clients outside of RFP responses. Attraction Visit: # of in-person visits from attraction clients. The Call Program is Lenawee Now’s outreach program to local employers (private & public). These visits are made to build relationships, identify projects, and connect employers to community resources.
Lenawee Now celebrates all projects that may have an impact on our county. We do not count jobs and investments where we were not directly involved.
The project pipeline January 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023
QTR
YTD
New Projects Projects in Pipeline Open Projects as of 10-1-23 Potential New Jobs Potential New Investment
43 159 94 4,143 $2.79 B
147 193 N/A N/A N/A
Success Metrics
Successful Projects Companies Created Won-Pending Projects New Jobs New Investment
2 1 N/A 7 $300K
5 2 N/A 10 $1.3M
Activity Metrics
RFP Responses Other Services Provided Attraction Site Visits
15 84 1
56 290 2
Company Visits
10
24
FTEs at Companies Visited
170
757
Project Pipeline
Call Program
Client
Successes
Mendoza Consulting Roth Fabricating Encore Dance Studio
Client Type Start-Up Client Existing Lenawee Business Existing Lenawee Business
Sector 61: Educational Services 33: Manufacturing 61: Educational Services
New Jobs 1 2 0
Ross Design
Existing Lenawee Business
62: Child Day Care Services
5
The Matthews House
Start-Up Client
44-45: Retail
2
Mendoza Consulting – City of Adrian A consulting firm specializing in the medical industry Roth Fabricating – City of Morenci Helped client obtain a PA 198 Property tax abatement their project. Encore Dance Studio – City of Adrian Funding for Strategic Branding assistance Ross Design -Woodstock Township Created an in-house daycare facility for employees and neighbors The Matthews House- City of Tecumseh Home décor retail store
11: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 22: Utilities
Projects by Cluster
23: Construction
YTD Projects
31-33: Manufacturing 3% 2% 7% 3% 1% 2%
42: Wholesale Trade
3% 3%
1%
44-45: Retail Trade
3%
48-49: Transportation and Warehousing
3%
51: Information
5%
53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
5%
51%
2% 5% 2%
54: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 56: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 61: Educational Services 62: Health Care and Social Assistance 71: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 72: Accommodation and Food Services 81: Other Services (except Public Administration) 92: Public Administration
Projects by Client Type YTD Projects
19% 26%
55%
Existing Lenawee Business Attraction Client Start-Up Client
Client ID
Client Type
Sector
New Jobs
Investment
Pipeline
C-1968
Attraction Client
11: Agriculture, Forestry
C-2050
Attraction Client
22: Utilities
As of 10-1-2023
C-2059
Attraction Client
23: Construction
150
$50,000,000
C-2078
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
50
$5,000,000
C-2071
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-2070
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
55
$100,000,000
C-2062
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
50
$24,100,000
C-2063
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
25
$0
C-2039
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
100
$20,000,000
C-2035
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-2034
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
1400
$400,000,000
C-2026
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
30
$30,000,000
C-2023
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
452
$0
C-2017
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-2016
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-2012
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-2007
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-1998
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-1999
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
300
$400,000,000
C-1996
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
60
$10,000,000
$0 $0
$0
$0
$100,000,000 482
$852,000,000 $0
200
$80,000,000 $0
Client ID
Pipeline As of 10-1-2023
Client Type
Sector
New Jobs
Investment
C-1995
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
225
$0
C-1985
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
150
$152,000,000
C-1983
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
$0
C-1971
Attraction Client
31-33: Manufacturing
$0
C-1953
Attraction Client
42: Wholesale Trade
C-1904
Attraction Client
44-45: Retail Trade
C-2029
Attraction Client
C-1952
Attraction Client
C-2018
Attraction Client
C-2036
Attraction Client
51: Information 53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 54: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 56: Administrative and Support
C-1638
Existing Lenawee Business
23: Construction
C-1635
Existing Lenawee Business
23: Construction
C-1678
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
$0
C-1562
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
$150,000
C-1821
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
0
$0
C-1231
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
45
$44,000,000
C-1139
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
$3,000,000
C-1257
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
$9,900
C-1076
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
$0
C-1076
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
100
$30,000,000 $0 $200,000,000 $30,000,000 $0
15
$100,000,000 $0
1
25
$0
$2,000,000
Client Type
Sector
C-1146
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
C-1416
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
C-1249
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
C-1882
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
C-1868
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
60
$15,000,000
C-1285
Existing Lenawee Business
31-33: Manufacturing
30
$5,500,000
C-2013
Existing Lenawee Business
44-45: Retail Trade
$0
C-1951
Existing Lenawee Business
44-45: Retail Trade
$0
C-1948
Existing Lenawee Business
$0
C-1323
Existing Lenawee Business
C-1930
Existing Lenawee Business
44-45: Retail Trade 48-49: Transportation and Warehousing 48-49: Transportation and Warehousing
C-1858
Existing Lenawee Business
C-1922
Existing Lenawee Business
C-1807
Existing Lenawee Business
C-1987
Existing Lenawee Business
C-2000
Existing Lenawee Business
C-1681
Existing Lenawee Business
C-2031
Existing Lenawee Business
C-1717
Existing Lenawee Business
Client ID
Pipeline As of 10-1-2023
51: Information 53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 54: Professional, Scientific 56: Administrative and Support 62: Health Care and Social Assistance 71: Arts, Entertainment 72: Accommodation and Food Services
New Jobs
Investment
60
$60,000,000 $0
15
$40,864,500 $0
$0 $4,000,000 5
$190,000 $0 $5,600,000 $0 $35,000 $0 $0 $0
Client ID
Pipeline As of 10-1-2023
Client Type
Sector
New Jobs
Investment
C-1923
Existing Lenawee Business
C-1666
Existing Lenawee Business
72: Accommodation and Food Services 72: Accommodation and Food Services
C-1874
Existing Lenawee Business
81: Other Services
$0
C-1070
Existing Lenawee Business
$0
C-1312
Existing Lenawee Business
C-1284
Existing Lenawee Business
81: Other Services 92: Public Administration 92: Public Administration
C-1627
Non-Lenawee Business
51: Information
$0
C-1627
Non-Lenawee Business
51: Information
$0
C-2011
Start-Up Client
22: Utilities
$0
C-2037
Start-Up Client
23: Construction
$0
C-2030
Start-Up Client
23: Construction
C-1891
Start-Up Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-1859
Start-Up Client
31-33: Manufacturing
C-1990
Start-Up Client
44-45: Retail Trade
$0
C-1918
Start-Up Client
44-45: Retail Trade
$0
C-1888
Start-Up Client
$0
C-2074
Start-Up Client
C-2067
Start-Up Client
C-2048
Start-Up Client
51: Information 53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
5
$60,000 $0
$0 $20,000
1
$0 $0
50
$17,000,000
$0 $0 $0
Client ID
Pipeline As of 10-1-2023
Client Type
Sector
New Job s
Investment
C-1942
Start-Up Client
C-2068
Start-Up Client
C-1977
Start-Up Client
C-1878
Start-Up Client
C-2077
Start-Up Client
C-2043
Start-Up Client
C-2073
Start-Up Client
C-2046
Start-Up Client
C-1993
Start-Up Client
C-1970
Start-Up Client
C-1900
Start-Up Client
C-1944
Start-Up Client
C-1889
Start-Up Client
53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 54: Professional, Scientific 56: Administrative and Support 62: Health Care and Social Assistance 71: Arts, Entertainment 71: Arts, Entertainment 72: Accommodation and Food Services 72: Accommodation and Food Services 72: Accommodation and Food Services 72: Accommodation and Food Services 72: Accommodation and Food Services 72: Accommodation and Food Services 72: Accommodation and Food Services
C-2061
Start-Up Client
81: Other Services
$0
C-1976
Start-Up Client
81: Other Services
$0
C-1908
Start-Up Client
81: Other Services
$50,000
TOTALS
$11,600,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 2
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4,143
$2,792,179,400
Call Program Client The Call Program is a core economic development strategy that involves proactively outreaching and engaging with our existing employer base to determine where they face opportunities and challenges. These calls allow us to: • Gather information about local businesses that can be aggregated to reveal trends • Determine valuable resources that can assist in the client’s development • Identify growth projects that require assistance • Serve as an ombudsman between businesses and government Proactive outreach helps companies address challenges before they become problems, supports their continued growth and helps them see that our area is invested in their success Companies go where they are wanted and stay where they are appreciated.
Location
Sector
GLOV Enterprises
City of Tecumseh
31-33: Manufacturing 61: Educational Services 52: Finance and Insurance
Adrian College
City of Adrian
Gleaner Life Insurance Society
Township of Adrian
PlaneWave Instruments
City of Adrian
Cypressene Fitness
City of Adrian
31-33: Manufacturing 71: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Anderson Development
City of Adrian
31-33: Manufacturing
Krieghoff Lenawee
Township of Madison
Musgrove & Company, LLC
City of Tecumseh
23: Construction 72: Accommodation and Food Services
Whitcher Plumbing Material Requirements Planning Technologies
City of Adrian
23: Construction
City of Tecumseh
51: Information
Social Media Analytics As of Sept 30, 2023
Analytic The number of times a post or story showed up in different users’ feeds throughout its lifetime. Number of times that users engaged (liked, commented, shared, etc.) with a post during its lifetime.
April 2023
2023 YTD
Social Media Impressions
75,393
172,479
Social Media Interactions
3,498
9,545
Website Visits
4,234
12,595
You Tube Video Views
909
1,800
New Followers
82
416
Total Followers
4,412
4,934
Upcoming Events
Events Held
Lenawee Now Welcomes Industry 4.0 Technology Showcase to Lenawee County
Events Held
Working to extend Michigan’s national leadership in advanced manufacturing, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is leading a statewide effort to ensure 50% of Michigan manufacturers – or 6,200 businesses – are prepared to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies at some level by 2025. The initiative includes efforts to drive awareness on the importance of Industry 4.0 readiness and technical support to help small- to medium-sized manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 technologies through a partnership with Automation Alley and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC). Lenawee Now teamed up with this partnership to outreach to local companies with an event held September 27, 2023 at the Southern Michigan Center for Science & Industry. The event included live technology demonstrations and opportunities to speak directly with experts about how each innovation could help their facility. Attendees also learned about MMTC’s FREE Technology Opportunity Assessment and how it helps identify technologies that will provide maximum improvements and return on investment. After the employer portion of the event, SMCSI students were invited to join to learn about these advanced technologies and what kinds of job opportunities they can offer now and in the future.
Events Held
Donors
Contact Details
Contact Details Tim Robinson, CEcD, Director of Operations Tim@lenaweenow.org 517-265-5141