joint elected officials meeting march 13, 2014
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Chatham County JointElected Officials Meeting
Doug EmmonsChatham Economic Development
Corporation Board Member
Chris EhrenfeldChatham Economic Development
Corporation Board Member
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AGENDA
• The Need for Economic Development
• The Importance of Education • EDC Focus and Results to Date
• Current Major Proposed Developments
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THE NEED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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CHATHAM COUNTY PROFILE
• Square Miles: 709(#20 largest of 100)
• Population: 63,564(#40 largest of 100)
• Workforce: 34,168(#66 largest of 100)
• Number of Jobs: 15,140(#86 in jobs to workforce
ratio)• Unemployment: 4.4%
(#2 lowest Dec ‘13)• Average Weekly Wage:
$625(State average $710)
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CHATHAM COUNTY INDUSTRIES
• Agriculture• 1,100 farms, largely livestock & poultry• Generate > $122M tax revenue per year
• Manufacturing• Food manufacturing, wood products• Declining base with loss of poultry plant
•Other: Wholesale, Retail, Construction, Real Estate, Health Care, Professional & Technical Services, Social Assistance
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CHATHAM COUNTY PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS DECLINE
• Manufacturing = 34% of Chatham jobs in 2005
• Manufacturing jobs decline > new jobs added since 2005:
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CHATHAM COUNTY IMPACT AS A BEDROOM COMMUNITY
• 55% of resident labor force commutes out of the County. Average commute is 26 minutes
• $0.64 of every consumer dollar is spent outside Chatham County
• Estimated loss in Chatham sales tax revenue = $7.7M
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Residential $6.5 Billion 77.13%
Present-Use $1.2 Billion 13.92%
Commercial $0.6 Billion 7.49%
Industrial $0.1 Billion 1.46%
Other $0.0 Billion$8.4 Billion
0.00%100.00%
CHATHAM COUNTY TAX BASE
~9%
~91%
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COST OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STUDY (2007)
Residential $1 : $1.14
Commercial $1 : $0.33
Farmland $1 : $0.58
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CHATHAM PARTNERSHIP MODEL
Education Business
Government
CommerceInfrastruct
ureJobs
Students
ResidentsElected Officials
Employees
Chatham County, NC
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THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
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EDUCATION-RELATED DEMOGRAPHICS
Chatham County population (2012) 65,976
% persons under age 5 5.3%
% persons under age 18 21.0%
% persons 65 years and over 21.6%
% persons age 5+ speaking other than English at home 13.5%
% persons age 25+ High School graduate or higher 85.5%
% persons age 25+ Bachelor’s degree or higher 36.7%
Median household income $57,793
% persons below poverty level 11.1%
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CHATHAM COUNTY K-12
17 public schools 5 elementary, 5 K-8, 3 middle, 3 high
1,213 employees Top ranked (#6, #15) high schools in NC 3 charter schools also well ranked Non-profit support via Chatham
Educational Foundation, Chatham Literacy Council, and Chatham County Together
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CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Public, non-profit 2-year college Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Applied
Science, certificate programs, adult education courses
Campuses in three counties
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CENTRAL CAROLINA WORKS
Collaborative dual enrollment project High school students earn college credit from
tuition-free CCCC courses 16 UNC campuses and 24 NC private
universities Texas model: Students twice as likely to enroll
in and complete post-secondary education
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NC RANKED FACTORS FOR COMPANIES LOCATION CHOICE
Availability of skilled labor is 50% higher than the next ranked factor
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IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
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EDC FOCUS & RESULTS TO DATE
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ABOUT CHATHAM EDC
The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a private, non-profit organization working to make Chatham County the preferred location for emerging growth companies.
By attracting new companies, helping existing businesses and assisting new ventures, the EDC encourages new job creation and private investment in property and equipment.
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EDC RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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EDC RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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EDC RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Capital Investment Per County Investment
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CHATHAM EDC OBJECTIVES
AttractionTarget established businesses located outside the county and encourage them to move into Chatham
Retention and ExpansionSupport established businesses within Chatham County, to maintain existing jobs and help firms grow
EntrepreneurshipHelp small businesses locate resources and support, including technical and marketing assistance and financing sources
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS:ATTRACTION
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS: ATTRACTION
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS: ATTRACTION
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS: ATTRACTION
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS:RETENTION & EXPANSION
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS:RETENTION & EXPANSION
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS: RETENTION & EXPANSION
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS:RETENTION & EXPANSION
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS:ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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RECENT EDC PROJECTS: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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RECENT EDC PROJECT:CONCEPTUAL LAND
USE PLAN
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Tax Parcels by Type
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Rural Preservation with Targeted Employment (Conceptual)
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MAJOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS
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MAJOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS
Proposed Industrial, Commercial and Office Space
•Moncure Megasite – 1,000 acres•Chatham-Randolph Megasite – 1,800 acres•Chatham Park – 7,000 acres
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MONCURE MEGASITE
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MAJOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
CHATHAM-RANDOLPH MEGASITE
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CHATHAM-RANDOLPH MEGASITE
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MAJOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
CHATHAM PARK
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CHATHAM PARK
A New Zoning Category:
PlannedDevelopmentDistrict
CHATHAM PARK
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PRELIMINARYTRANSPORTATION PLAN
PROPOSED ROAD IN CHATHAM PARK
PROPOSED ROAD OUTSIDE CHATHAM PARK
CHATHAM PARK
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CHATHAM PARK
PLANNING FRAMEWORK:
Locate commercial near Pittsboro and Highways
Link new neighborhoods to the Haw River
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CHATHAM PARK
PLANNING FRAMEWORK:
Land Use
Commercial, office, medical, hospitality and retail organized along Highways 64 & 15-501 and future 15-501 Bypass
Residential oriented toward stream valleys, the Haw River and Jordan Lake
One in five acres is green space, primarily along streams
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UNC MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
US 15 / 501
US 64 BYPASS
CHATHAM PARKUNC Medical Office Building
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Solar Farm
CHATHAM PARK20 Mega Watt Solar Farm
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CHATHAM PARKBluff Park Overlook
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PLANNING FRAMEWORK:
Village Centers
Homes and neighborhoods organized in four distinct villages to be developed separately over time
Each village will have a unique and walkable village center
CHATHAM PARK
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CHATHAM PARKNorth Village Concept
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CHATHAM PARKNorth Village Concept
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WHAT SUCCESSFUL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEANS
For ResidentsLarger and more diverse tax baseEasier access to medical facilities, shopping, etc.Greater opportunities for local employment
For Business OwnersLarger consumer base and employee poolIncreased business trafficBusiness to business opportunities
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UPCOMING OUTREACH SESSIONS
April 15:Southeast Chatham Citizen’s Advisory Council (Moncure Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m.)
April: The Preserve at Jordan Lake Homeowners’ Association
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UPCOMING OUTREACH SESSIONS
Briar Chapel Clubhouse
Siler City General Public
Pittsboro General Public
Goldston General Public
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… AND BEYOND TO FURTHER EXPAND REACH
Identify and target:o Residential Communities & Large Employerso Specific business groups & institutions
Engage board members and elected officials for involvement & support
We need your help… How would you like to be involved?
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GET INVOLVED
Dianne ReidPresident, Chatham
EconomicDevelopment [email protected]
919-542-8274
www.chathamedc.org
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