Lenawee Now Quarter 3 Economic Development Report

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