Community-level economic impact of J.D. Irving, Limited Companies in Maine July 2013
Introduction The purpose of this report is to summarize J.D. Irving, Limited s (JDI) economic impacts across Maine and in the communities in which it has major operations. JDI is an important private sector engine for the Maine economy. The company has facilities in six communities around Maine. These subsidiaries operate in a mix of industries including: forestry & logging, manufacturing, rail transportation and agriculture supplies and services. J.D. Irving, Limited Operations In Maine This report looks at several economic indicators including: Total direct employment* Total contractor employment* Estimated indirect and induced employment impacts J.D. Irving, Limited average employee salaries* compared to state average levels Personal income tax and sales tax paid estimates (direct, indirect and induced) Household property tax estimates (direct, indirect and induced) J.D. Irving, Limited corporate property taxes paid Estimated local area spending impacts on major expenditure categories such as food, housing, clothing, etc. Estimated employee contributions to charitable activities Irving Woodlands JDI Dixfield sawmill EMR Cavendish Agri Inc. Cavendish Farms Capital investment in JDI facilities* Company purchases * *Supplied by the company (2012 data). **See Appendix A for a definition of direct, indirect and induced economic impacts. Page 2
Community Maine Dixfield Northern GDP, Employment & Income Impacts Contractor payments $ 42,451,007 - $ 42,451,007 Contractors 90 90 Total Employees (Direct) 375 193 182 Indirect employment 1,616 655 961 Total employment 1,991 848 1,143 Direct wages $ 18,462,198 $ 9,095,934 $ 9,366,264 JDI average wage premium (as a % of the Maine average wage) +20% +15% +26% Indirect Employment Income $ 61,619,468 $ 26,319,995 $ 35,299,473 Total Employment Income $ 80,081,666 $ 35,415,930 $ 44,665,736 Tax Impacts: JDI property taxes $ 2,619,933 $ 251,117 $ 2,368,816 Total personal property tax $ 2,734,948 $ 1,204,142 $ 1,530,807 Total personal income tax $ 7,414,119 $ 2,564,347 $ 4,849,773 Maine sales tax $ 3,290,400 $ 1,487,469 $ 1,802,931 Total est. taxes generated $ 16,059,401 $ 5,507,074 $ 10,552,326 Total Consumer Spending (direct & indirect) Total Consumer Spending $ 62,223,455 $ 27,518,177 $ 34,705,277 Housing $ 20,196,867 $ 8,932,017 $ 11,264,850 Food $ 8,061,904 $ 3,565,358 $ 4,496,546 Transportation $ 10,250,453 $ 4,533,239 $ 5,717,214 Recreation $ 3,523,593 $ 1,558,301 $ 1,965,292 Charitable giving $ 2,242,287 $ 991,646 $ 1,250,641 Utilities spending: Electricity $ 1,726,436 $ 1,372,132 $ 354,304 Water and sewer 50,667 29,014 21,653 Total utilities 1,777,103 $ 1,401,146 $ 375,957 Wood purchases $ 27,609,388 Other local purchases 12,485,241 Total local purchases $ 40,094,629 Capital expenditures 2008-2012 $ 35,701,790 $ 6,097,411 $ 29,604,379 Page 3
Appendix A: Sources and Methodology The Economic Impact Model: The economic impact model used in this report is based on direct input information provided by J.D. Irving, Limited such as employment, payroll and other spending. It uses the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis RIMSII Multiplier tables to derive the direct, indirect and induced economic impacts, using the following parameters: Direct impact measures the value added to the economy from J.D. Irving, Limited that is attributed directly to the sector s employees, the wages earned, and the revenues generated. Indirect impact measures the value added that the direct impact firms generate within the economy through their demand for intermediate inputs or other support services. For example, all of the companies in J.D. Irving, Limited s supply chain within the state. Induced impacts are derived when employees of the aforementioned industries spend their earnings and owners spend their profits. These purchases lead to more employment, higher wages, and increased income and tax revenues, and can be felt across a wide range of industries. The RIMSII tables trace the impact of economic activity (output shock) on the provincial and national economies (including imports and exports). The data is based on existing economic activity patterns in the industries involved in the various states. The RIMSII tables are available at the state level (direct and indirect) and the national level. Statistic/Comparator: Total J.D. Irving employment figures J.D. Irving wage/salary data Description: Supplied by the company (2012 employment). All employee numbers shown as full time equivalents (FTE). Supplied by the company (2012 payroll data). State wage/salary estimates Uses the average weekly earnings (annualized) for all workers in Maine (2012). Source: Maine Department of Labor. Estimated income taxes and sales taxes paid for 2012 Property taxes paid (JDI) Property taxes paid (JDI employees and indirect/induced employment) Local purchases including wood (JDI) IRS Statistics of Income Bulletin Spring 2012. Shows average implicit income tax rates by income level. Supplied by the company (2012 data). Derived using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey for 2010. Supplied by the company for 2012. Capital expenditure data (JDI) Supplied by the company for 2008 to 2012. Page 4
Statistic/Comparator: Annual earnings by industry Indirect/induced employment estimates Indirect/induced employment income estimates Estimated consumer spending impacts Description: Source: Maine Department of Labor. Average weekly earnings (annualized) for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industries. Benchmark industries included: Transportation and warehousing Wood product manufacturing Retail trade Forestry and logging Uses RIMS II economic impact multiplier and impact estimates at the M industry level for Maine. Uses RIMS II economic impact multiplier and impact estimates at the M industry level for Maine. Derived using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey for 2009. This includes charitable giving and related payments. Appendix B: About Jupia Consultants Inc. New Brunswick, Canada-based Jupia Consultants Inc. is a full service research and planning support consultancy specializing in the area of economic development. Our lead consultant, David Campbell, has over 20 years experience working with companies, communities, economic development agencies and government departments. He has also completed strategic planning research projects for many corporations including two of the big five banks, a top U.S. medical school, the second largest regional health authority in New Brunswick and two of Canada s largest telecommunications providers. Specific focus areas include: Economic impact assessments Strategic planning Socio-economic and industry profiling Labor market studies and people attraction strategies Competitive intelligence briefings Economic assets portals and analysis Business retention strategies Community branding/marketing Community capacity building Best practices in economic development Downtown development strategies Corporate and competitor profiling Industry reviews Market assessments (geographic and socio-demographic) For more information visit www.jupia.ca or contact David Campbell at 506-874-3797. Page 5