Economic and Community Development Open Session and Committee Meeting

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1 National Association of Regional Councils 46 th Annual Conference and Exhibition Economic and Community Development Open Session and Committee Meeting Co-Chair: Sandeep Dey, Executive Director, West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission

2 Welcome and Introductions 9:00-9:05am

3 Opportunities for Innovation in Regional Economic Development Avera Wynne, Planning Director, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Commission and Facilitated Discussion 9:05-9:30am

4 presented to National Association of Regional Councils June, 2012 presented by Avera Wynne Planning Director Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

5 Regional Initiatives OneBay: Livable Communities o Consortium of Partners Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy o Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Business Plan for Economic Development o Tampa Bay Partnership Large scale local economic development activities: o o o o o o County Economic Development Councils Tourist Development Councils Workforce Development Boards Chambers of Commerce County and City Economic Development Departments County and City Planning and Community Development Departments 5

6 ONE BAY VISION

7 Reality Reality Check Check Tampa Tampa Bay Bay 32 Tables, 318 Participants, More than 700 attended

8 One Bay Scenario April 16, 2010 Current Trend (A) One Bay

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10 Florida s 11 Regional Planning Councils 10

11 DISTRICTS Florida s 11 Regional Planning Councils Designated by U.S. Economic Development Administration as Economic Development Districts. Charged by EDA to develop and adopt a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) through a CEDS Committee. 11

12 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy = CEDS PLAN Analyzes regional economy, guides regional goals & objectives, identifies investment priorities and funding sources. Creates a road map to economic diversity through private sector investment and job creation. Serves as vehicle to justify and draw down federal funds. 12

13 Role of Regional Planning Councils in Economic Development Regional Planning Councils Complement and Support Local Economic Development Efforts Through: Developing and Implementing the CEDS. Providing Technical Assistance to Local Governments. Providing Economic Analyses Using Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI) Software. 13

14 Statewide Alignment and Standardization Coordination among District Strategies Common Language and Template for all 11 Economic Development Regions Uniform Framework Six Pillars of Florida s Future Economy Common Data Sets and Measures Alignment with DEO s Statewide Five- Year Economic Development Strategic Plan 14

15 Tampa Bay Targeted Industry and Workforce Competency Study A Regional Business Plan For Economic Development in the Tampa Bay Region

16 Why a Regional Approach?

17 Questions? Avera Wynne Planning Director Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 17

18 NARC Staff Update 9:30-9:45am

19 Staff Presentation Overview Workforce Development Update: Pathways Out of Poverty Project Results NARC Project Update Federal Budget Update National Policy Update What s Next? Discussion

20 Pathways Out of Poverty Program Funded by U.S. Department of Labor January 2010 April 2012

21 Setting the Stage Pathways was a targeted green jobs training and placement program for dislocated and disadvantaged individuals Total of 38 grantees; few of whom were national in scope NARC team focused on the regional nature of workforce and economic development activities

22 National/Regional Team ICF MACRO MWH GLOBAL DOL NARC MONSTER COLORADO ENERGY GROUP CAAG, AZ MVRPC, OH PBRPC, TX SEAGO, AZ Community Colleges Community Colleges Community Colleges Community Colleges Employer Partners Employer Partners Employer Partners Employer Partners FBCOs FBCOs FBCOs FBCOs

23 Goal of the Pathways Project Train and place 500 individuals in green jobs in four regions across the country, who must be: 18 or older at time of enrollment Fit into at least one of these categories: Unemployed individual High School dropout Individual with a criminal record Disadvantaged Individuals (i.e. no or low income) Live in the targeted communities to be served that have a poverty rate of 15% or greater

24 Goal of the Project Milestones Target 1 Participants Assessed/Served 1,000 2 Beginning Education/Training Activities Receiving Basic Education Services Receiving Supportive Services Completing Education/Training Activities Receiving Degree/Certificate Placed into Transitional Employment Placed in Unsubsidized Employment Placed in Training-Related Unsubsidized Employment Retain Employment for Two Consecutive Quarters 500

25 Pathways Outcomes

26 Pathways Outcomes Project Outcomes Progress by Month 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Jan-12 Dec-11 Nov-11 Oct-11 Sep-11 Aug-11 Jul-11 Jan June 2011

27 Regional Impacts

28 SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization Focused on delivering education that local employers needed Rural location demanded unique, personal approaches No past workforce experience addressed challenges creatively and thought outside the box naturally Location on the Mexican border impacts all aspects of work

29 Central Arizona Association of Governments Region includes rural communities and tribal government Perseverance with the solar industry paid dividends eventually Strong ties to San Carlos tribe proved valuable Community colleges proved important nimbleness needed!

30 Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Generated interest in green industries despite a major oil & gas economy with low unemployment Local employers are now talking to each other about needs, engaging with PBRPC and WIB Community colleges re-started HVAC courses, to continue after the grant period ends with labs constructed through the project Established an Energy Auditor Apprenticeship Program

31 Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission Created a deconstruction program to meet multiple community needs Increases safety by taking down vacant properties Some lots rebuilt w/affordable housing Trains ex-offenders and community members in need of jobs Provides supportive services and case management to support participants in learning soft skills and keeping their jobs Prepares them to take on positions in growing construction and related industries as economy turns around

32 Partnerships are Key Regional Councils built or strengthened relationships with Local WIBs FBCOs Regional Employers & Industry Leaders Community Colleges National Communities of Practice Contributed to personal and programmatic success!

33 Available Resources Career Ladders for: Deconstruction HVAC Solar & Wind Energy Weatherization Apprenticeship Handbook Final Report & Executive Summary Industry, Educational and Workforce Connections and Relationships

34 Questions?

35 Current NARC Projects Ongoing DOD Range Sustainment DOE Solar Communities New Profiles in Regional Solar Planning: A Handbook and Resource Guide Available Now! Southern and Midwest Regional Workshop Tour September 2012 NOAA Building Climate Resiliency Working Group to Launch Summer 2012 FHWA Sustainable Communities and Transportation Literature Review Available Soon USDA (FS) Green Infrastructure Assessment Federal Resource Identification Tool Fall 2012 Energy Assurance Regional Energy Planning Recently Completed Projects DOL Pathways out of Poverty (April 2012)

36 Federal Budget Update Sequestration due to Debt Committee failure WILL impact the budget Cut approx. $100B/yr from Automatic cuts set to begin January 2, 2012 House passed HR 5652, a plan to avoid sequestration and replace $100B in automatic spending cuts with a reconciliation bill that would pare more than $310B over 10 years from mandatory spending, including Medicaid and programs for the poor.

37 President s FY13 Budget Total $3.8T ($100B decrease from FY12) Includes: a plan to shrink the deficit by $4T over the next decade more than 210 cuts, consolidations, and savings measures USDA $2.4B for Rural Development, 3% increase but mostly due to loans, not grants EDA $220M, a reduction of $38M from FY12 enacted HUD overall 3% increase $100M Sustainable Communities Program HHS Community Services Block Grant cut by almost 50 percent, from $677M to $350M

38 Congress & FY13 Budget House approved a FY13 budget resolution that aims to: cut spending by $5.3T over the next decade collapse the tax code from 6 brackets into a 25% top rate and a 10% lower rate stops an initial $97B in automatic sequestration scheduled to begin January 2013 instructs appropriations committees to find $261B in replacement sequestration savings over 10 years, and $18B in savings in the next year alone This plan could result in 22% cuts to non-defense discretionary spending programs

39 Congress & FY13 Budget House Committees are marking up 12 appropriations bills Passed Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 5326) at $51.1B (or $1.8B less than FY12) Includes $182M for Economic Development Assistance Programs EDA Assistance Programs were funded at $220M in FY12, representing a $38M reduction Passed Energy & Water (HR 5325) at $32.1B (or $965M less than President s Budget Request) Included Amendment to eliminate Federal-Regional Commissions, which did not pass NARC letter opposing available online Homeland Security, Legislative Branch, Military Construction have also been passed to date T-HUD markup likely next week

40 Congress & FY13 Budget Senate budget levels reflect BCA requirements Senate Committees are marking up 12 annual appropriations bills with sequestered levels

41 EDA Last authorization ended in 2008 S 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act o Would authorize at $500M through 2015 o No House bill introduced HR 3090/S 1869, EDA Elimination Act o Rep. Pompeo (R-KS), Sen. DeMint (R-SC) House rejected separate amendments to eliminate and to maintain FY12 funding levels for EDA in FY13 Appropriations

42 Farm Bill Expires this year 4/26/12 Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 May: NARC signed on with NACo, APWA and others to encourage the bill to be brought to the full Senate as quickly as possible June: NARC signed on to request mandatory funding for RD Title from savings above $23B House continues to hold hearings Markup expected in mid-june NARC works with the Campaign for a Renewed Rural Development, convened by NACo and joined by NLC and many other local gov t groups

43 RIIZs HR 3780 Reps. Davis (R-KY), Chabot (R-OH), Schiff (D-CA) Regional Infrastructure Improvement Zones (RIIZs) Concept created by OKI Regional COG Change to federal tax code New PPP to allow donations to fund water, wastewater, stormwater & surface transportation Projects would have to be on approved plan Possible generator of local match funds Benefit business, government and public

44 Staff Contact: Questions? Jenee Kresge, or , x215 Note: Materials will be ed directly to those on Committee List and those who complete funding questionnaire

45 Committee Discussion What are your priority federal programs? Are there any new federal programs or partnerships you re currently exploring? Where do your organizational priorities lie in 2013 and beyond? What types of resources or information from NARC would best support your economic, community & workforce development work?

46 Economic & Community Development Committee Staff Contact: Jenee Kresge, or , x215