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BACK-UP
DOCUMENTS
January 13, 2010
AGENDA
January 13, 2010
1 :00 p.m.
Collier County Board of County Commissioners and the Economic Development Council of
Collier County
"EDC Workshop"
3'd Floor Boardroom
W. Harmon Turner Building
Fred W. Coyle, Chairman, District 4
Donna Fiala, Commissioner, District 1
Frank Halas, Commissioner, District 2
Tom Henning, Commissioner, District 3
Jim Coletta, Commissioner, District 5
NOTICE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO
SPEAKING. SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER WITH THE COUNTY MANAGER PRIOR TO THE
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA ITEM TO BE ADDRESSED. ALL REGISTERED PUBLIC SPEAKERS
WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN.
COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2004-05, AS AMENDED, REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYISTS SHALL,
BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ADDRESSING
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS), REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT THE
BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT.
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PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION
OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLIER COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 3301 EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34112, (239) 774-8380:
ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening Comments - Fred W. Coyle, Chalnnan
3. Introductions - Economic Development Council of Collier County
4. Opening Comments - William O'Neill, Chairman of the Board, Economic Development
Council of Collier County /Robert Mulhere, Chairman-Elect, Economic Development
Council of Collier County
5. Input/Comments - Collier County Board of Commissioners
6. Economic Gsrdening - Steve Quello, Florida Economic Gardening Institute/Joe
Buckheit, MedlaBrains, Inc.
7. Project Innovation - Chris Doyle, Vice President Project Innovation, Economic
Development Council of Collier County
8. Break
9. Regional and Local Marketing Program, Joseph Bouch, Chisano Marketing Group
10. An Economy by. Design - Planning for 2010-2015, William O'Neill/Robert Mulhere
11. Commissioners' Questions and Concerns
12. Public Comment
13. Adjourn
INQUIRIES CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE BOARD'S AGENDA SHOULD BE MADE TO THE COUNTY
MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 252-8383.
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2009 ANNUAL REPORT
October I, 2008- September 30, 2009
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Economic Development Partner
The Econollllc I kvcloPl1H'111 Council of< :ollier ( :ounty IS
to diversify till' l'(,(lIlOlll)' and create high wage johs.
The Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC) has a long history of
accomplishments in Collier County. This year proved to be another exceptional year for the
organization. Economic development is a process of creating wealth through the mobilization of
human, financial, capital. physical and natural resources to generate marketable goods and services.
The EDC's role is to influence the process for the benefit of the community through expanding job
opportunities and the tax base. The jobs created are known as "primary" high wage jobs; those jobs
at a company for which a majority of the products or services are ultimately exported to regional,
stateside, national, or international markets, infusing new dollars into the local economy.
In this report of accomplishment for the zo08/zo09 fiscal year, you will find that the EDC has
spent a great deal of time focusing its efforts and providing a solid foundation by which this new
and diversified economy can grow and prosper for our community. From efforts to bring the
community together through the Project Innovation initiatives and more aggressive outreach to
help grow existing businesses, as well as collaborating on a regional basis through the creation of the
Southwest Florida Economic Development Partnership, your EDC is making a difference.
Through our Public/Private Partnership for Economic Diversification, the EDC and the Collier County Board of
Commissioners agree that economic development is a priority. One of the six main strategic elements of the County's Strategic
Plan, diversification of our economy remains the topic of discussions throughout the community. With the work of the EDC.
Collier County has selected three main focus areas for target industry cluster development. The areas of computer & software
services, health & life sciences and Clean TECH offer the greatest potential for expansion and attraction.
We thank you and the community for your l-ontinued support. Our outreach this year to hundreds of local businesses and more
than 2.000 participants in Project Innovation has set the stage for our community to build a better economy. The EDC Board
of Directors, investors and key stakeholders are ready to emerge from the economic recession and transform Collier County
with a stronger. more diversifie<l husiness hase that will support and enhance all husinesses in Collier County.
Respectfully suhmitted.
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William O'Neill
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Economic Development Couocil of Collier County
'Iammie Nemecek
President & CEO
Economic Development Council of Collier County
Economic I kn.topment \'alue Proposition:
Tt.) pnwide a greater llumhcr of people greater access to wealth through personal economic p:rowth.
To inrreasL' the ta:\: hasl' of omllnunitics ill order to pro\idL' higher qU:llity puhlic sL'rvices to citizens.
To di\'Cfsit\ the economic ha~(," and therehy clIshion the cOllllllunity ag;..linst L'COll0mic shocks.
I~C()nOnlY Building Through Quality Progranls
The Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC) was established in 1976 to focus on the local economy and the
corresponding infrastructure required to successfully diversifY the county's economic base. In 1997. the EDC and Collier County
Board of Commissioners inaugurated a formal Public/Private Partnership to increase the amount of resources available to assist
the efforts of economic development within the community.
As a private. not-for profit corporation. the EDC continues to lead a multi-faceted mission of target industry duster business
retention. expansion and recruitment. as well as inspire civic leadership through the promotion of public policy initiatives.
infrastructure improvement, capital development, workforce development, demographic & business research. fast track
regulatory processes. research & technology park development, revenue bonds, high tech industry development. dynamic private-
sector business investors. community events, and collaboration with other community organizations.
Through a qualified, trained staff and volunteer leadership from a broad base of public and private sector community
representatives, the Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC) will fulfill its mission of a diversified economy
resulting in the retention and creation of high wage jobs. We will engage in targeted programs and initiatives to drive fulfillment
of our mission. Major initiatives will focus On three target dusters: health & life sciences. computer software & services and
CleanTECH.
In order to provide the best customer service and business-friendly environment, the EDC. through collaborative efforts and
development of proprietary programs offers the following programs and services to husinesses that will enhance the economic
structure and build the innovation ecosystem for Collier County.
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Florida is not only a top tourism destination, but also an attractive destination for international business investment. Attracted by
its large and hooming economy. stable business environment. and international workforce. new business investments from around
the world pour into Florida every year, making it one of the top U.S. destinations for foreign direct investment (I'D I).
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, i Seven Enterprise Florida Trade Offices throughout the state provide export counseling and advice
to Florida manufacturers, export intermediaries. and services companics.
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and exhihitions worldwide.
Enterprise Florida maintains an extensive seh(-clule of uverseas trade missions
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Governor of the State and arc a part of an aggressive global recruitment and trade development strategy.
Florida manufacturers, distributors, exporters, and professional services
providers can connect with companies from around the world through our Electronic Trade Leads Network.
. , ,.:,.. Enterprise Florida has developed a small, but growing, cadre of special trade
enhancement programs in selected markets to maximize exposure for Florida companies.
I Our offices can guide qualified Florida exporters to local, state, and federal sources that can help finance
export transactions, such as the Florida Export Finance Corporation (FEFC)
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trade and economic development partners provides a network of programs and services to Florida exporters.
j j,,, "I ',- .". --'" I,"" I, provides a database/search engine with direct access and online business referrals to
thousands of Florida and international service companies. as well as infonnation on Florida and foreign markets and events
illformation.
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Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB's) are financing instruments issued by the Collier County Industrial Development Authority (IDA)
and the Collier County Educational Facilities Authority (EF A). The EDC serves as the administrative arm for the IDA and EF A.
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A number of training programs can be developed in conjunction with local training providers. The EDC also works regularly with
the target industty cluster businesses and education partners to review and analyze local program to ensure that there is an available
an appropriate skilled workforce.
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Through EDC expe~ise and through a network ofIocal and regional partners, there are resources to assist target industry cluster
businesses understand how they can best grow their companies. These resources are available to all size businesses from new start-
ups to well established enterprises.
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and prospective small business owners.
" ()j:.! 1 ,;ilihf:;! i\ \1'+' !i(>~ ";H:<i1li",illl'" . Is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs a nd
the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide.
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Companies already within Collier County and those seeking to relocate to the community can utilize EDC's resources to assist
employees who may be relocating the community.
Contrary to popular belief. the government does not give away "free money" to srarting or expanding businesses. However, there are
several federal and state programs availahle that provide businesses with some financial aid. Here are a few:
I , 11,1 Offers tax exempt. low interest hond financing to qualified manufacturing and SOl (c) 3 non
profit organizations through Florida Developmel1t Finance Corporarion. This program was designed to improve low cost
capital availahility to Florid,,'s manufacturers and non profit companies that qualify for tax exempt finance under I RS rules.
allowing these companies to he more competitive in the global and domestic market place.
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programs that provide financial aid to small businesses. The EDe can connect companies to the Small Business D
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Whether your business needs include venture capital, experienced commercial lenders, or access to federal & state programs.
Florida has rhe resources your business requires.
Venture capital firms can provide you with rhe funding needed to jump-start your technology
busi ness.
Florida is home to more than 200 banks with $66,8 billion io deposits. 96 state credit unions with $17-4 hill ion in
deposits, and more than 100 financial institutions providing international banking services.
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Through local. state and federal resources and partners, the EDe tracks legislation that specifically effects target industry cluster
husinesses. The overall goal of activities is to ensure that a pro-business climate is maintained, which allows companies to easily
grow and expand wirhin Collier County. Issue advocacy ranges from local infrastructure, incentives, and taxes to education and
workforce issues.
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The federal government allocates over $2 billion annually to two highly competitive programs that encourage start-up businesses to
capitalize on commercialization opportunities: the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology
Transfer Program. Qualified entrepreneurs in Florida can receive some assistance with their SBIR/STTR grant applications
through our' Phase o' program.
:--"':lIII\Il,illl'" InnO\:l1ion Rc,I"II'l'j, Progr:llll (SIIIR): SBIRis highly competitive award program which provides
qualified small businesses with opportunities to propose innovation ideas that meet specific research and development
needs of one of eleven federal agencies.
SIIl"IIII,,,illl.'" It, Imol"g.' l!-an,l..,. P,pgr;,," (STTR): STTR is much like SBIR except for the STIR requirement
that a small business work jointly with a non-profit research institution, such as a federally-funded research and
development center, a university, or a university-affiliated hospital.
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The EDC tracks demographic and statistical data consistent with the International Economic Development Council's data
standards. These indicators cover over 1,200 data elements and are used by companies, site selectors and other community
organizations to better understand how Collier County compares with other areas both nationally and internationally. In addition.
the EDC partners with Florida Gulf Coast University's Regional Economic Research Institute to publish data collected by the
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Through the Florida Gulf Coast University Regional Economic Research Institute an economic impact analysis can be created for
a company to demonstrate the impact the company has in the community, including employment, wages, taxes for both direct and
indirect impacts.
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companies that creatc bigh wage jobs in targeted high valuc added industries. This incentive includes refunds on corporate
income, sales, ad valorem. intangible personal property. insurance premium, and certain other taxes.
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technology employment base by giving Florida defense/homeland security contractors a competitive edge in consolidating
contracts or suhcontracts, acquiring new contracts, or converting contracts to commercial production.
The Capital Investment Tax Credit is used to attract and grow capital
intensivc industries in Florida. It is an annual credit. provided for up to twenty years, against the corporate income tax.
The High Impact Performance Incentive is a negotiated grant
used to attract and grow major high impact facilities in Florida.
,.; ,..;". '.'." The Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund incentive is available for
companies that create high wage jobs in targeted high value-added industries. Tbis incentive includes refunds on corporate
income, sales, ad valorem, intangible personal property, insurance premium, and certain other taxes.
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or subcolltracts, acquiring new contracts, or converting contracts to commercial production.
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sive industries in Florida. It is an annual credit, provided for up to twenty years, against the corporate income tax.
Iligh Impa("1 I'nf,,, IlIa,\("(" Inn'II1 i,,' (;, ani (1111'1): The High Impact Performance Incentive is a negotiated grant
used to attract and grow major high impact facilities in Florida.
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1)lIil I,. 1{("'1l<1I"'. li.;.;ning !''''gr;1I1I 11)1( I ): An employer-driven training program designed to assist new value-added
businesses and provide existing Florida businesses the necessary training for expansion.
1'".'11'''\'''111 ".",.1".,. 1i'"il1iIlF 1'''',:''''''' II \\ T): A program that provides training to currently employed workers to keep
Florida's workforce competitive in a global economy and to retain existing businesses.
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1- f~ 1I111ill1t 1)\'1" IllJHll< 1)[ I; .!ll'~I'H \1'1,rl !I'li 1l11Il I: Commonly referred to as the "Road Fund," is an incentive tool designed
to alleviate transportation problems that adversely impact a specific company's location or expansion decision.
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wage qualification thresholds in its rural counties. In Collier County, Immokalee qualifies as a rural area. Additionally, a
Rural Community Development Revolving l,(Jan Fund and Rurallnfrastructurc Fund cxist to meet the special needs that
businesses encounter in rural counties.
Florida offers an assortment of tax incentives to businesses that chonsc tn create
employment within an enterprise zone, which is a specific geographic area targeted for economic revitalization. Enterprise
Zones in Collier County include the 4 census tmcts surrounding Immokalee and Everglades City.
i i Florida offers incentives to businesses that locatt-' in hrownfield sites, which arc undcrutilizcd
industrial or commercial sites due to actual or perceived environmental contamination.
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Collier County has adopted and implemented permitting best management practices, and was designated by the State of Florida
Depa'tment of Management Services as a Quick Business County (QBC). As a QBC, projects with significant economic
development impact are digible for expedited review of all neede<.l state and regional pennits.
The Collier County Board of Commissioners has proactively made a commitment to participate in the State of Florida's expedited
permitting process in order to provide a more business friendly regulatory environment.
Many of the State's regulatory agencies havc signed a cooperative agreement to implement this process and all efforts will he made
to coordinate the review processes on hoth the state and localleve\s.To access information regarding the State of Florida's One Stop
Permitting. visit their web site at www.eRorida.com and click on "eGovernment".
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nw ( :ollin (:0111\1\ I. onolni" ,<';1;11111111' I'rogr""1 was established by the Collier County Board of Commissioners in 2003
to support the overall economic diversification goals of Collier County and induce new, high wage job creation throughout the
community. The program is designed to support both the expansion of existing industry, as well as the recruitment of new industry
to Collier County. Companies that are eligible to participate in the Economic Stimulus Program must meet certain criteria,
including:
Be in an EDC approved target industry;
Create a minimum number of new jobs;
Generate a minimum of 50% of the company's revenue from outside Collier County;
Meet minimum average wage requirements for new, as well as existing employees.
All programs are perfonnance-hased and program funding is subject to availability and approval by the Collier County Board
of Commissioners. To be eligible for the Economic Stimulus Program, companies must be in good standing in Collier County.
complying with occupational license, property tax payments and any other local regulatory requirements.
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Companies participating in the Economic Stimulus Program must maintain the qualilYing jobs within Collier County for a
minimum of 10 years in Eastern and Western Collier County and 15 years in the Immokalee Enterprise Community. Companies
must annually report and validate to the Board of County Commissioners that the jobs are still in place. If a company does not
maintain the jobs for the specified length of time, the program funding must be reimbursed to Collier County.
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Through a dedicated Collier County Fast Track facilitator. this program is
designed 10 expedite the permits and applications of qualifying companies through the local regulatory process. All county
requirements must still he mel hy the applicant. Specific resources are prnvided to proaetively mitigate impediments and
resolve issues quickly to assist in meeting specified project time lincs. The Fast Track Rcgulatory Process Prngram will
accommodate all types ofloca' permits, including, hut not limited to, zoning, PUO, SOp, an<1 huilding pennit applications.
Once qualified, this service is provided at 110 charge to the participating company. All job and wage requirements must be
met.
I . I '.' ' ..,., '." : ". 1<) help mitigate the cost of new construction, the Fee Payment Assistance Program
will offset all or a portion of the Collier County impact fees charged. As the qualilYing amounts for this program are paid
on behalf of the company, those participating in this program will only incur impact fee costs not covered by tbe program.
The eligible amount is calculated by multiplying tbe investment of building, land and equipment by the current general
revenuc millage rate and for Eastern and Western Collier County, multiplying that by '0. For those companies locating in
the Immokalee Enterprise Community, the factor is increased to ',. All job and wage requirements must be met.
As an alternative to the Fee Payment Assistance Program, qualified companies have
the option tu participate in the Property Tax Stimulus Program. This program allows companies to be reimbursed 100%
of the value of the property taxes paid in that fiscal year. Companies located in Eastern and Western Collier County may
apply for this incentive for up to 10 years. Companies located in tbe Immokalee Enterprise Community may apply for this
incentive for up to '5 years. Companies must choose at application time to either participate in the Fee Payment Assistance
Program or the Property Tax Stimulus Program. All job and wage requirements must be met.
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.101. <:'l'"lio" 1111 ('Sllllelll !'rugr"", TheJob Creation Investment Program is designed to help with the costs associated
with a company's relocation or expansion in Collier County, This program provides a cash incentive based on the number
of new jobs created by the company. For companies locating in Eastern or Western Collier County, a cash incentive
of $2,000 per new job created will be awarded. For companies locating in the Immokalee Enterprise Community, the
incentive is increased to $3,000 per new job created. If a company chooses to also participate in the state of Florida's
Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program, which offers an incentive of up to $6,000 per new job created, the amount
of the Job Creation Investment Program incentive is reduced to $',000 per new job created for aU locations in Collier
County. The total amount of the incentive awarded will be paid to the company in equal payments over a three-year
period. All job and wage requirements must be met.
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telecommunications infrastructure in Collier County, this incentive will reimburse companies up to $25,000 for the costs
associated with the initial installation or upgrade of advanced broadband infrastructure in commercial and industrial
buildings. Application for the program must he made before the costs are incurred. Advanced infrastructure can be
physical cable or wireless technology. The total amount of reimbursement awarded will be paid to the company in equal
payments over a three-year period. All joh and wage requirements must he met.
",. ,.; . Is availahle to targeted, high wage local companies in order to preserve the existing
targeted workforce and encourage the expansion of additional high wage johs. This program provides a cash incentive of
$,.000 per existing job retained in Collier County. The total amount of the incentive award will be paid to the company in
equal payments over a three year period. All wage and job requirements must be met.
The EDe provides assistance to companies seeking sites in Collier County. This is done through an email service and direct phone
calls to tht, members of the EDC Real Estate Working Group.
Through a collaboration of several land owners in Collier County, thc EDC has estahlisbed detailetl information on
prepared and shovel ready sites in Collier County. Tbis information is used to distrihute to companies, site selection
consultants and others that are seeking appropriate sites for husiness expansion and relocation.
The EDe collaborates with a number of organizations on a regional basis to help further economic diversification efforts in Collier
County. This network of regional organizations helps to provide thc most direct service to companies within the Southwest Florida
Region. These organizations include. but arc not limited to:
. Southwest Florida Economic Development Partners
. Plorida Heartland Rural Economic Development Initiative
. Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership
. Southwest Florida Chapter ofBioFlorida
. Florida Economic Development Council District 9 Council
. Florida Gulf Coast University - Regional Economic Research Institute and Small Business Development Center
. Regional Business Alliance
'GulfCoast Venture Forum
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Busincss Retcntion & Expansion Southwest Flol-idaJOBS!
Collier County's greatest hope for economic diversity continues to reside in local businesses that grow through innovation,
entrepreneurial drive and ever-increasing productivity. Typically in economic development programs, eighty percent of new jobs
are created come from existing businesses. It is imperative that we maintain a strong emphasis on services that remove obstacles
and provide opportunities for value-added companies that are already located in Collier County to thrive. Through the Business
Retention and Expansion (BRE) program, EDC staff investigates the expansion plans of local businesses, refers appropriate
resources, facilitates meetings with individuals or institutions of importance to that expansion, and assists the business through the
expansion process.
" In order to enhance BRE outreach, the EDC proposed and was selected to be part of a
" . . Workforce Florida pilot program called Southwest FloridajOBS! The program, which
."~..IiSTFlOR'DA is in partnership with Workforce Florida, Southwest Florida Workforce Deve.lopment
.. ,\. , Board and Suncoast Workforce Board, and the economic development organizations
. JO 5 in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Glades and Hendry Counties, provides
expanded outreach and collaboration efforts to assess the condition of our economic
. . and business climate and share best practices among professionals. ThejOBS! program
reloln expond, creole leverages the resources and program capacities of each organization in the region to
provide tools that will facilitate short-term economic recovery and long-term business expansion opportunities to companies
located within the region.
Throughout the course of the JOBS! program. the economic and workforce development organizations across the region will
contact over 400 husinesses in Southwest Florida. Since the program began, 227 companies have been visited and 126 of those
companies were provided assistance. EDC staff in Collier County has already contacted 87 businesses for participation in the
program. Staff visited with 40 of those businesses, representing more than 1,100 employees. and .16 of the companies visited
received assistance.
The information on the following pages summarizes the delivery of services to Collier County husinesses througb the RRE and
JOBS! programs.
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\cr"ss to ( '''I'il:ll: Many companies have plans for expansion but have trouble financing those plans. A variety of
resources are referred for such cases. If a company is a likely candidate for Small Business Administration loans they are
referred to the SBDC and the SBA. Companies who need funding for fixed capital (buildings, equipment, etc.) are referred
to the First Florida Capital Finance Corporation or a bonding source. Some companies need Angel funding, in which
case they are referred to the Gulf Coast Venture Forum, When special financial products become available, such as the
American Recovery Capital (ARC) loan or the Economic Gardening Loan, information about those products is distributed
to all qualified candidates, '7 companies have requested assistance with access to capital.
1\ ", i 11 ",.\ (0'" l''' 1 ill;!: Companies that express a need for writing or amending a business plan or getting advice about a
particular business practice receive a referral to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Service Corps of
Retired Executives (SCORE). 9 companies received referrals to these organizations,
I ),q"., 1"'.":11".1"."." \,'lIlil1;'" In partnership with FGCU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) the EDC
hosted a Business Preparedness Seminar onJune 10, 2009 with several small business Owners and managers attending to
receive information on business preparedness and recovery if a hurricane or other natural disaster should affect the area,
Bridge Loan training was also conducted for local bankers by Karl Blishke from the Office of Tourism Trode and Economic
Development (OTTED).
, " -I,. ;: '.' , : i I ,.. The state of Florida, through its workforce development organizations, offers employers
in the state a website on whicb to post jobs and review resumes of candidates at no charge to the employer or job seeker,
12 companies have received additional information about Employ Florida Marketplace, including instructions for how to
register.
Although the EDC encourages companies to hire from within the local talent pool.
somr of our high- tech companies have had trouhle doing so in the past, As part of the Business Retention & Expansion and
JOBS! program, target industry companies that occasionally hire employees from outside the area can take advantage of the
employee relocation assistance pn)grum, in which the Ene can provide nOl1 monetary support and assistance to the family
or individual moving into the area. (, companies have requested additional information ahout the Employee Relocation
A..,istanc" services of the EDe for use at a future date,
The EDe offers businesses information on whether exporting is a viable oprion for
their husiness and how to go ahout exporting, The EDC also provides contact information for entities that will assist in the
search for trade partners. Through a grant from Enterprise Florida the EDC is also offering scholarships for companies
participating in a trade mission or Gold Key Search through the US, Department of Commerce. II companies have
received export counseling and assistance through theJOBS program.
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Department of Commerce whose mission is to provide assistance to manufacturers in Florida. The MEP works with
companies to identify and implement advanced manufacturing and management technologies to help compete in an
increasingly glohalmarket using services such as Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, Business Process Mapping. Team Base
Prohlem Solving. Supply Chain Management, and I SO preparation for certification, EDC staff often recommends
manufacturing companies and other companies on the supply chain contact the MEP for expert assistance, 6 companies
have requested and received more information about M Ep, and meetings with 2 companies have been facilitated.
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Inili;1l Snn n "I' I\",in('" ;\il'l"J,; In an effort to engage the business community in the Southwest FloridaJOBS!
program, an I~itial Survey of Business Needs was prepared by the EDC and sent by the SFWDB to local companies. The
EDC received 26 responses, When a respondent requested additional information it was given, and respondents had an
opportunity to request a meeting with EDC staff.
(o";1II\",il1<'" ()"e'I i""n,,il"(,: Staff researched best practices from around the state and developed a questionnaire to
be used on each business visit, In this way. uniform questions are asked of each participant in the BRE andJOBS! program,
and information can be more easily compiled and compared. The questionnaire addresses many areas of concem for
businesses and allows the person conducting the questionnaire to diagnose the business's potential for growth and barriers
preventing expansion. The questionnaire also aids in determining a company's likelihood of qualifying for certain economic
development programs and services, like the Economic Stimulus Program or Workforce Training grants.
(~,',,,h I" \\ 0,1 <';<I"in"... After meeting with several companies who struggled with high turnover rates in their entty
level positions, Staff researched the Florida Ready to Work program and met with the program coordinator. Staff planned
and implemented a seminar in which Human Resources professionals from area businesses leamed how to ensure that new
hires were indeed "Ready to Work",
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of those companies anticipates an expansion that would require them to move to a new location. Each company provides
the EDC with speciflc site selection criteria and staff sends the criteria to an extensive list of brokers. Those brokers will
send back any sites tbey are listing that match the company's criteria. This service is free to target industry businesses. and
provides an unhiased list of properties for them to review.
", ,r. I I. i r" I Ii, When a company is considering moving out of the county or state, or when they are planning
an expansion that would require them to hire new employees. the business liaison makes the husiness aware of retention and
expansion incentives that arc availahle on the state and local levels, To date, none of the companies in the JOBS program
have used the incentive programs. hut several anticipate needing them in the next 24 36 months.
\ \ ' ., : I' " I " 'i,. ,i' Florida offers training grants at the state and local level to new "nd retained employees.
At the state level, Florida's Quick Response Training and Incumbent Worker Training programs help new and existing
businesses access training grants that help their workers maintain cutting edge skills and keep pace with new technologies.
Employed Worker Training Grants (EWT) are availahle at the local level to provide training funds to companies with the
intent of advancing current employees wages and positions and to assist them in retaining jobs that provide self sufficient
employment. The goal of this locally funded program is to upgrade the skills of existing employees. it is flexible enough
to l11eet many training requirements. EDe staff also participates in community activities that wil1 positively impact long
term development of a high tech workforce, Focus is placed on organizations and activities that equip students with greater
carcer choices and understanding the importance of education, and especially science. technology, engineering and math
(STEM) education, in opening additional career opportunities and achieving lifetime goals.
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COMPANY
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Air T.chn En lna., Inc.
Atomic MlIChln. and EOM
Azt.k Communication., Inc.
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Cable USA
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Coleman TlIChnolo I.a, Inc.
DalIva b Deal n
Dlv.ram.d Machin.
Dol hln Global TlIChnolo Solution.
EoCl.rt ,LLC
En. Tran.far S m. Inc.
FI.ch.. International
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.Otht'r: Companies often request assistance outside of OUl" l'stablishcd programs. For ('xamplc. OJ ('ompall)' m.ay need an introduction
to 50111('0I1l' in OJ rdated business fur saks purpos(:'.s, or may need rt'COmml'ndat;ons for marketing professionals. Through the
Hu.silwss Rctc..'ntion & Expansion and.lOBS! program EDe staff works hard to meet the necds o{tar:gc( indust'T)' husincssl's ;.lnd
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MedIaBnd..., Inc.
Na Custom Cabin."
IU Dal Naws
Ne lea Techno , Inc.
Ne borhood AmerIca
Pellc8n WI.. Com n, Inc.
Prism MIcrowave
Shaw J)ev.lo nl
Thennal WI..
Thom.s Rile Artisans' Guild
Tro Ie Tool
Unllsd Dlatrlbutlon Services
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Other: Companil's f)ft(.'11 rl'quc.st assisr-.met' outside f)fourcstahlishc...J programs. For c:xampk'. a company may Ill'cd.1I1
introduction to someonc.' in a rdatc..'d husiJ1(.'ss for saIL's purp(J.~'S, or may need r{'Commendations for markding professionals.
Through thc..' Business Rc..tl'ntion & Expansion.mdJOBS! program EDe staff work.. hard to meet the Ill'1:ds of target industry
husincss<"s and rCIllOH' harriers to expansion.
Note: Many companies have requested and received additional information about access to capital, whether by loans, grants, ven
rure capita] or angel funding. To protect the confidentiality of those businesses. assistance with access to capital is not included in
the table above.
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Training grants are available through Workforce Florida, Inc. and the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board
(SFWDB). Workforce Florida offers the Incumbent Worker Training Program in which 50% of the costs for training that
culminates in a certification are reimbursed to the business. The SFWDB has a similar program called Employed Worker Training
that reimburses 100% ofthe direct costs of training that culminates in a certification. The SFWD B also offers On the Job Training
Grants, in which an employer may recoup some of the costs associated with training a new hire who has little or no experience in
that job.
.,6 companies have requested and received infonnation about workfurce training programs.
., companies have applied for EWT grants and one was approved during the fourth quarter.
.Outreach to interested companies and representatives with the SFWDB to review application procedures was conducted.
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Pelican Wire, located in the White Lake Industrial Park, was awarded an Incumbent Worker Training Grant from Workforce
Florida. The grant allows Pelican Wire to upgrade the skills of 45 of its employees by training them on ISO 9000 Quality
Management System. The average wage of these employees is over $44.000 annually.
Pelican Wire Company is a custom manufacturer of appliance, bare resistance, /loor heating, insulated and thermocouple wire. The
heated wire can be used to heat tile /loors. They specialize in 50 to 2 gauge diameter wire alloys and standard or custom designed
resistance. thermocouple, glass core heating, appliance, high temperature and /loor heating wire.
Pelican Wire supplies the defense/aerospace, medical devices, plastic cutting machines, special heaters, dental work, ceramic shops
industries as well as many other industries with thermocouple, heating, insulated, hare resistance, appliance and /loor heating wire.
Pelican Wire establishes long tern, customer partnersbips by delivering the most comprehensive wire design and manufacturing
services available.
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CoasrallT Consulting, I.Le.,provides businesses and homes with high quality computer support services. Their range of products
arc designed to provide simple, cost effective, top notch technical support delivered by expert technicians that are ready and able
to SUPPOI1 Microsoft, Linux and Mac environments. From individual computer systems to enterprise business networks they have
years of experience supporting robust network environments and the underlying software and systems that drive them.
When the EDC business liaison met with the owners of Coastal IT Consulting it became clear that workforce training was
necessary. In order to offer the newest technologies to their customers, the employees at Coastal needed to be trained and eel1illed
in those products. EDC staff assisted the owners through the application process for an Employed Worker Training Grant to
upgrade the skills of three employees and remain competitive in the marketplace.
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In October 1008, Air Technology contacted the EDC to learn more about workforce training grants in response to a local marketing
campaign that was directed at existing Collier County businesses. Air Technology Engines is a leader in providing Turbine Engine
MRO and helicopter parts and repair solutions. They specialize in Honeywell T53 engines and Rolls Royce 250 C20 engines and
the overhaul of major helicopter components including main transmissions, rotor hubs, and gear boxes for the UH-I Series, AHI,
OH58, 205, 206 and 2/2 helicopters. EDC staff consulted with Air Technology to learn of their specific training needs in order to
provide appropriate grant resources.
Air Technology Engines applied and was approved for a $43,500 Incumbent Worker Training Grant made available through
Workforce Florida, Inc. Fifteen existing full-time employees received skills upgrade training in the areas of Lean Transformation
including an Introduction to Lean, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen, and government service agreement writing provided
by Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (FMEP). In addition, Air Technology employees received Federal Aviation
Administration(FAA) compliance training. Upon completion Air Technology plans to apply for Employed Worker Training
Program funds available through the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board for additional training needs.
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The Economic Development Council of Collier County, working under a grant from Enterprise Florida, and the Goveroor's Office
of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED) established an international trade initiative designed to identify and
capitalize on oppurtunities for export trade development and fureign direct investment. The initiative has promoted progr3l"S
and workshops, scholarships for trade missiuns and other resources, such as counseling to prepare these companies interested in
heginning an export prugram and assisting those who would like to enhance their current programs to additional markets.
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One on one interviews were conducted with 100 target industry comp'lI1ies in to identify companies that are ready
to export.
Conductcd two seminal's "'ntroduction to Export" and "AdvancC<.i Export" workshops, in which over 30 companies
participated in. Marketed the programs through distribution of media releases as well as designed two brochures
"Innovation tbrough Export" and "A Quick Guide to Promote Your International Tradc Activities" was distributed to over
1.000 local companies and distributed qualified trade leads to interested companies.
The EDC created an enhanced international section on its website to provide in depth informatio!, on exporting, trade
leads. and cxport regulations.
Attended and partnered with Florida Foreign Trade Association (FFTA) on an inhound Trade Mission in Miami in April.
and currently planning an inbound trade mission to Collier County from Costa Rica and Panama for October, 2009.
A scholorship program was createdto promote local companies participation in outbound trade missions, or Gold
Key Search through the U.S. Department of Commerce which will allow companies that may 110t otherwise explore
international trade opportunities to participate in exploring exporting.
To date, twelve companies have received export counseling & assistance through the.10BS! and Innovation in Export
program. Two of those companies signed c0I1tracts to export their products.
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Byte Shop Computers
Cable USA
Diversified Machine
Fjscher International
Keystone Water Company
Lykios- Signrek
Naples Technology, Inc.
Pelican Wire Company Inc.
United Distribution Services. Inc.
Dolphin Global Technology Solutions, LLC
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Arthrex, Inc., a surgical and medical device manufacturer headquartered in Naples, after speaking to the Economic Development
Council of Collier County, relocated administrative and personal staff from Lee County to leased space in the Polaris building. The
space, adjacent to the main Arthrex campus, is now home to 10 employees with an average wage of over $62,000. The 25,000 square
foot office utilized the Fast Track Regulatory Review Process to complete the build out and renovations needed.
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First American Bank was chartered in Fort Dodge, Iowa in 193+ and served the needs of that community for some 65 years before
embarking on an expansion program and appointing a management team that continues today.
In 2005, the bank expanded to Naples, Florida. A second Naples facility located at the intersection of Pine Ridge and Livingston
received its C/O in June of 2009. The two-story building, featuring over 26,000 square feet of banking and office space, will serve as
First American Bank's Florida headquarters. The new office builds on First American Bank's existing presence in Florida; the bank
will continue to serve business clients and consumers from their previous headquarters at 3701 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, as well as
their Ft. Myers and Cape Coral locations. The project was a Fast Track Regulatory Review Process participant and created 21 johs at
an average wage of $60,000.
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The Guadalupe Center oflmmokalee, whose mission is "to break the cycle of poverty through education," was established in 1985.
They provide programs that ensure the academic advancement of the children served by the Center and, enable them to reach a
level of educational achievement and assist with the development of social and life skills to build self confidence and help these
children grow into productive, well adjusted adults and assets to the community.
Upon thc suggestion of county staff, Guadalupe Center first approached the EDC in 2004 for their first project a '7.000 square
foot facility expansion. Since that project. EDC has continued its relationship with Guadalupe Center and when it was time for
their next expansion, they contacted the EDC again for assistance. After working with EDC staff to onderstand the programs,
Guadalupe Center applied and was approved in July 2006 to participate the Collier County's Economic Stimulus Program Fast
Track Regulatory Process Program. The EDC continued to monitor and assist rhem through permitting review and revisions,
scrving as an intcI'mcdiary with county staff and providing additional help as needcd.
Guadalupc Center received its Certificate of Occupancy in November 2008. The projcct increased thc campus by '.1,000 square
feet, created II new jobs and retained 50, each witb an average wageof$21,OOO, Tbe project also bad a combined direct and indirect
economic impact of over $4-; million.
I lodges UniVt'rsity recently opened its 7,)00 S<.juare footJuhilation facility inlmmokalee with assistance from the EDC and its
participation in the Fast Track program. The project resulted in the creation of five ;ohs <It an average annual salary of $4):,000.
Hodges University. founded in 11)90. has emerged as one offlorida's leading institutions of higher learning. The University has
campuses located in Naples and Fort Myers, with aJditionallearning sites in Cape Coral and Key West, as well as Charlottc.:, Manatee,
Pasco and Hernando counties. The mission of Hodges University is to offer Associate, Baccalaureate and Graduate degrees as well
as other programs which enhance the ability of students to achieve life or career objectives. In addition to offering courses in IN
professional disciplines and its comprehensive English as a Second Language Program. Hodges University fulfills educational and
personal enrichment needs for area seniors through facilitation of the Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning.
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Four years ago the Naples Daily News discussed the idea with the EDC of expanding their facility to either a North Naples location
or to a Lee County location. After months of discussion and persuasion from the EDC and negotiating with land owners the Naples
Daily News decided to expand in North Naples area.
The new facility allows the paper to print in a much more efficient way by eliminating the need for some heavy duty and outdated
printing presses and allowing new innovative printing presses to he installed in the new facility. With this expansion and the
assistance from the EDC. the Naples Daily News added 50 new jobs and retained 256 current jobs, at the average wage of $5 1,924.
Welcoming the community to take part of this expansion process the Naples Daily News hosted a live webcam to document the
construction and completion of their expansion for their on-line readers. The Naples Daily News also hosted community tours
shortly after opening in the summer of 2009.
The Naples Daily News participated in the Collier County Economic Stimulus Program utilizing the Collier County Fast Track
Regulatory Program.
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Structure Medical is a leading manufacturer of medical instrument and implant products that are used by orthopedic surgeons
to treat disorders to the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use these medical devices to treat trauma. sports injuries,
degenerative diseases, tumor and congenital conditions.
Tbe global medical tecbnology market is estimated to be more than $200 billion. The global orthopedics market. which is a subset,
is forecasted to reach a value of $20 hillion by 2011. Spine implant sales, Structure Medical's core business, account for .\1% of this
market's valuc.
Structure Medical was founded in Naples. FL in 2004 and establisbed a secDlul facility in Mooresville, NC two years later. Tbe
company was quickly recognized and rewarded with significant market share due to its unique design and manufacturing abilitv.
Structure Medical uses the most advanced macbine tools available around the world to produce products that meet the highe;t
quality standards.
In 2009, Structure decided to expand its Collier County operations by relocating to a larger facility and was approved to participate
in the Fast track Regulatory Program. Tbe expansion will increase its local workforce frum 40 to 85 employees with an average
annual wage of over $(-,0.000.
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SlIlazar MlIcbine & Steel. Inc. is an I mmokalee steel fahriclltion and design shop that is growing at a rapid pace. They participated
in the Fast Track Regulatory Review Process in order to construct a 20,000 square foot facility to meet demand and continue future
growth. The building is located at thc Florida Tradeport and will allow Salar",r to gencrate foreign business. It will also positively
affect the development of the airport. The project will create five jobs at an average wage of almost $2;,()()O.
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The Economic Development Council of Collier County's ATTRACT! program is responsible for the recruitment of new businesses
and industries to Collier County. New business recruitment creates new and better jobs in the community and most importantly,
brings in new revenue by expanding the economic base. The EDC utilizes proactive and reactive recruitment approaches. In doing
so, we actively promote our area's labor force qualities, quality of life and amenities, and industrial real estate capacity.
There are four levels of classification that the EDC uses to qualify companies targeted for recruitment. Suspects are companies
contacted that could have an interest in Collier County; Prospects are companies that we know are interested in Collier County;
Leads are companies actively engaged in conversation with the EDC; and Projects are companies who have chosen to make Collier
County the new home for their business.
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Inquiries and Requests for Proposals to the economic development agencies in the state that fit the criteria of the company.
The EDC customizes a response and sends it to EFI.
',i" ' 'Ill,dl"'. ,,,. Site Consultant events provide an opportunity for EDC staff to attend marketing events with
site selectors to create an awareness of the area. Many companies, particularly major ones, are likely to engage the services
of a consultant to assist them in their site search. Site consultants are an important source of projects and leads. El'l plans
three consultant events annually to major urban centers.
'". ',,;' . ",'" I""" The site search for a relocating company is a key component in the process. EDC staff sends out
an inquiry to commercial brokers in the county in order to find the perfect location for a company. In 2009. there were .8
inquiries sent Ollt.
" .' i ' The EDC markets available space and sites wirhin thc county in addition to
the benefits of locating in Collier County. It is also a good relationship huildcr for future referrals. The mailers arc sent tll
site locntion consultants across the country. 111 200t). five different sites were sent out to over 1200 individuals.
, ,., ",' i i. I, Research is an integral part of the attraction process. Prospects and leads need detailed information
about the counry and region and the EDC needs to know the potential economic imp:lct on the county. Staff conducts
research and utilizes partnerships with FGCU, the county and state, etc, to generate the information needed,
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Project Name Project Type Jobs Jobs Jobs Wage Earnings Earnings Property Estate
Guadalupe Center
of Immokalec Expansion ;; " .0 $>1,193 $1.398,738 $664.960 $1;0,000 $3,000,000
Air Technology
Engines, Inc. JOBS I; 0 u $49"9' $737,880 $378,8'7 0 0
Hodges University Expansion 0 ; 1 $4;.000 $>>;.000 $';0043; 0 $;00,000
Pelican Wire
Company Inc. JOBS 4; 0 39 $44.>;; $1.99'047; $1.;61,;1; 0 0
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and Steel. Inc. Expansion u ; 8 $'4,960 $424.3.0 $.81.014 $103,000 0
Arthrex. Inc. Attraction .P7 '0 ';; $7847; $>7,;77,8.; $13.444,,89 0 $1,100,000
First American Bank Expansion 0 11 Ii $60.000 $1,.160,000 $761.166 $1,000,000 $3.000,000
Naples Daily News Expansion 25(, ;0 159 $;1,9>4 $,;,888.744 $6,679.6'7 $J3,OOO,ooo $63.000,000
Structure Medical. Inc. Expansion 40 4; 67 $61,013 $;.,86,10; $2,94',040 $10,300.000 $~oo,ooo
Coastal IT Consulting. lOBS ; 0 4 $4p60 $>>8,800 $9;.318 0
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Existing N,'W Indirect Average Direct Indirect Tangible Real
lobs Job,; Jobs Wage Earnings Earnings Property Estate
TOTALS 7SS 1~7 ;8.1 $60,218 $;4.9.8,887 $'6,8;8,091 4M;3,OOO $71,100,000
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Between Octoher I, 200S and Scptemher 30,200') the following companics were apprOlt'l1 IIy the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners and/or the State of Florida filr local and state
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inecntivc programs. The Collk-r County programs arc mailahle in thc Collicr (:ounty
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Personnel
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For years, we have been aware that Collier County's economy has been perilously reliant on the vitality of real estate and tourism.
Virtually all major businesses and the large majority of jobs are related, directly or indirectly, to these revenue sources. In 2008,
this theory has heen painfully proven. With a dramatic decline in these two sectors, profits and jobs have vanished; retail sales are
suffering greatly: and plummeting real estate activity and values have impacted every citizen.
At the same time, there appears to be a dearth of innovative thinking and planning. not only locally, but throughout the nation.
Government has been paralyzed by politics. Entrepreneurialism has been strangled by caution. Planning has been replaced with
reacting. Initiative bas been overcome by complacency, and even fear.
In this rapidly changing and increasingly tumultuous world, we must, as a community and as a nation, embrace innovation or face the
consequences of no longer being competitive or relevant. We must, effective immediately, stop waiting for change to come to us, and
begin to drive the change we need. Our very economic prosperity hangs in the balance.
This is, however, a mission far more easily described than accomplished. It requires those who would be leaders to look beyond their
own immediate needs to the greater good. It means discarding the priorities of political and personal gain. It mandates thinking in
new terms and acting in new ways.
To this end, the Economic Development Council of Collier County's Board of Di rectors invited community leaders to join them as
they undertake this exploration into economic innovation and how we can create a prosperous and sustainable business community in
Collier County.
This is the means to change the way we think, and to rejuvenate the competitive spirit. It is our opportunity to change the culture of
our community, and to take charge of our future. Given full participation and true commitment, it will have an indelible and enduring
impact on the future of our community.
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Project Innovation has two simple hut critical goals:
TO CREATE A SHARED VISION and action plan for a strong and innovative economy, using the
power of our entire community.
TO STI MULATE INNOVATION among husinesses, schools. government and the community.
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Consisting of five components, Project Innovation will identify the means of creating a culture that will attract high wage
employees and an environment that will support world class employees. The process will focus on bringing community
wide consensus on the importance of economy-building, a step needed to enahle suhstantive change; fostering creativity
in identifying new opportunities, an approach needed to develop a sustainahle economy; and collaboration on delivering
needed resources and initiatives. a strategy needed to put ideas into action. It will result in a specific. actionable plan to
build a healthy economic foundation for current and future generations.
Project Innovation components include:
.Community of Innovation .Champions of Innovation
. Innovation at Work .State of Innovation
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Community' of Innovation is the core program of Project Innovation, and is comprised of a series of participative sessions that will
bring national resources to bear on Collier County's economic issues. Each session is bringing together a group of 150 community
leaders to work with some of the best minds in economy building in identifYing areas of potential and the means of taking charge of
our future prosperity.
.An Economy By Design, December 19, 2008
John Delaney, President of the University of North Florida and the fonner Mayor of the City of Jacksonville was the first
speaker of the series.
.Innovation Benchmarking,January 15, 2009
Speaker James P. Fields,Jr. Executive Director of the Palmetto Institute presented a number of South Carolina's issues and
Best Practices.
.Governor's Innovation Luncheon,January 29, 2009
Featuring Lt. Governor Jeff Korrkamp and speak Chris Hart, President and CEO Workforce Florida, Inc.
.Preparing for Global Competition, Fehruary 19,2009
Presenter Dan Grech. Marketplace America's Desk Miami and during this session community
conversations began.
.Action to Power Our Local Economy, March 19, 2009
Using live polling, community leaders identified framework for action and follow up and
drafted drivers for success.
.Action Agenda for Collier County. April ,6, 2009
Using live polling. community leaders agreed upon targer merrics to achieve goals.
.It Pays to Be Crearive, May 20. 2009
Featuring Dr. Richard Florida
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Through Champions of Innovarion, arrendees expericnced first hand an exploration of int1Ovation through the eyes of local
innovators. Six of Collier's most innovative companies hosted husiness and community leaders at their facility in an effort to huild an
increased awareness of their innovative products. processes and services and what these companies need in order to grow.
Champions of Innovation Event Dates & lIost Locations:
. January 22. 2009
. Fehruary 6. 200')
. March 26. 200')
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. May 14,2009 Arthrex
. June 4. 200') Neighhorhood America
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I nnovators' I nsights highlighted the accomplishments and challenges of our area's entrepreneurs and reminded the community of
how truly innovative Collier County's businesses really are. Using the latest in media distribution channels, rhese interviews will he
hroadcasted rhrough multiple mediums such as pod casrs and webcasts as well as traditional television. This distinctive series featured
companies that have stepped outside the hox to generate jobs and drive change. Viewers gained insight into the work of our local
trendsetters as they have forged new business opportunities to hene6t their companies, their employees and our community.
Innovative companies are nor new to Collier County. While our awareness of them is limired. the effect they have on our local
economy is remarkable. In fact, Collier County is home to nearly 150 Computer & Software Services companies and 730 Healrh &
Life Sciences companies rhat rogerher employ 10.726 and provide 42% and 119% higher wages than Collier County's annual average
wage, respectively. Innovators' [nsighrs promoted, rhrough electronic media, Collier County's best and brightest Innovators- those
thar embrace innovarion and help to improve our economy and quality of life.
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Innovation at Work was a series of interactive and informative site visits, workshops and discussions with some of Collier County's
most innovative companies. This program was for members of the Collier County Board of Commissioners, Naples City Council,
District School Board of Collier County, Collier County State and Federal Legislative Delegation and County and City staff. The
program was open to all elected officials and provided a unique opportunity to discuss ways in which we can stimulate the economy
and help innovative companies stay competitive, retain existing jobs and grow new jobs.
Innovation at Work sessions:
January ,6,2009: 4 What Interactive 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
February 20, 2009: Parker Hannifin Aerospace 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
March 13, 2009: Air Technology Engines, Inc. 1:30-3:30
May I, 2009: Arthrex, Inc. 1:30-3:30
May 22, 200<): Neighborhood America 1:30-3'30
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State oflnnovation is broadcast live on the Dave Elliott show on 98.9 WGUF. The objectives of "State oflnnovation" were to
inform the community ahout Project Innovation, solicit participation and to generate feedback and ideas from the public. The
issues covered in the broadcast related to the Project Innovation programs planned throughout the year.
Over 80 community organizations and agencies support the EOC Project Innovation. including Lt. Governor Kottkamp, the City
of Naples, Collier County Board of County Commissioners and the District School Board of Collier County, Florida Wildlife
Federation, to name a few.
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On December 10, the EDC held its annual Pre- Legislative Luncheon at the Sailing and Yacht Club. During this annual luncheon,
the Collier County Legislative Delegation answered questions from the attendees on the upcoming 2009 Florida Legislative
Session. Newly elected Representative Tom Grady, (District 76) was also available to answer questions on his priorities for 2009.
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On June 10, 2009 the EDC hosted the Collier County Legislative Delegation at a luncheon where Collier County citizens had
the opportunity to address questions to the delegation regarding the past 2009 Legislative session and legislation that was passed
during the session. Some questions and topics included were, insurance, offshore drilling and hometown democracy.
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oilier County was selected by the ItaIy- America Chamber of Commerce, Southeast to be
ighlighted in their Florida Publication IT, Italian Trade.
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Harvey Kapnick Education and Research Center, a partnership with
. FGCU. The Garden participated in the Collier County Fast Track
Permitting Program.
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In partnership with FGCU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) rhe EDe hosted a Business Preparedness Seminar on
June 10, 2009 with several small business owners and managers attending to receive information on business preparedness and
recovery if a hurricane or other natural disaster should affect the area. Bridge I .oan training was also conducted for local bankers
by Karl Blisbke from the Office "fTourism Trade and Economic Development (OTTED).
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and Sarasota Counties have form a regional economic development
partnership and has hired Chisano Marketing Group to create and mar
ket our newly formed partnership. The creative team at Chisano, after
meeting with stakeholders in each county, developed a brand; Southwest
Florida, "A Brighter Place to do Business" Brighter was chosen to de
note our spectacular climate and our unique intellectual capital. It also
represents the foundation for a pro-business environment, with a solid
infmstructure, and opportunities for innovation and growth. Place was
chosen because it denotes the idea ofhelonging and includes both the
pro-business message along with a nearly unpamlleled qualiry of life. Do business represents the call to action.
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During the summer, a weh site www.aBrighrerPlace.com was developed. Then. beginning in October, a concerted two
year plan will he undertaken to "put Southwest Florida on the map". Awareness will he built through a wide range of
media. both paper and electronic. Fully 80% of the efforts planned in the first year will be building awareness within the
six county region.
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Monthly print ads were placed in Gulfshore Business Magazine, inJanuary the magazine profiled the Economic Development
Council of Collier County and the upcoming year. Sample of the print ads are below:
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2008/2009 EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman ofthe Board
WlJIiam O'NelJI
Attorney at Law
Roetzel & Andress
Chairman Elect
Robert Mulhere
Vice President
RWA, Inc.
Immediate Past Chairman
Julic A. Schmelzle
Senior Vice President
Bank of America
Vice Presidents
Directors
Richard C. Grant
President
Grant, Fridkin, Pearson, Athan, &
Crown, PA
President & CEO
Tammie J. Nemecek
Terry McMahan
President
Hodges Univcrsity
John Plnholster
Chicf Operating Officer Solar Thennal
Regenesis Power Corp.
Dr. Jeff Allbritten
President
Edison College - Collie, Campus
Trish Biebricber
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Moorings Park
Nicholas J. Healy
President
Ave Maria University
Dr. Richard Pegnetter
Dean College of Business
Florida Gulf Coast University
Mark R. Schlehr
Senior Vice President
Wachovia
Kevin D. Cooper
Chief of Staff & General Counsel
NCH Healthcare
Allesa P. Priddy
New Business Coordinator
Cohen & Grigsby
Carol Shaw
Executive Director
David Lawrence Foundation
Chris Doyle
President & Publisher
Naples Daily News
John M, Gleeson
Principal
Gleeson Real Estate Consulting
David Rivera
Vice President Corporate Business
Unit Leader
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Susan Taka~
Chief Ope,ating Officer
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Economic Gardening
An entl'ep'-eneur:-ol-iented appmach to econornic prosperity
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applications can track \\lcb sites! hlogs
and online communitic$ to see what
people are saying about companies
and products - and rc\'(.'al important
marke::t inOutllcers"
"Yet it's lmpOrlal1t to note that l'hrsc
((Jo1s aren't a panacea to entrepreneurs'
probll'ms," l.angc says.
Businesses are biulohrical t.mitics,
where there is constant flux dUl' to
t'mphJ)'c('s, CUStOffit'"l"S. markt,ts and
economic omdiullI1S, he explains.
:\pplring I11cch,mical rules (when' tIlt'
same process lllways ric1ds thl' saint..
output) won't work. IllStCll0, economIc-
gardt.'ning spl'cialisls I(,'n'ra~e th(":,;('
fOols to hnd new iJcas ,lnd nrrnl;lches.
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adds. "The Ol1es gel1erating today's
breakthroughs will become either
updated or outdated quickly."
The power of connectivity
The roo)s and techniques clc~cribed
here highlight the "one-to-one"
approach in economic gardening and
set the smge for an ongoing relationship
between a support organization .md
individual companies.
.\nother important aspect of
economic gardening is connectivlly (a
"onc-to-m;lOy" approa<.~h). which uscs
pccr- ro-peer networks, recoJ.,rnttloll
CVt.'nts. just-in-timc workshops and
discusf01Dn groups to altract growth
clltrepIf'neun: and sen"e ,heir
immcdiatl'. pressing Il('('ds
':-\cn\'ities like these al'c critical to
bunching and maintaimn~ an (J\,cnlll
l'col101llic-gnrd('ning ~trnrt'!!,Y:' :,ay~
Lan~c. "They llurru!'(' "U' ntllllft' :md
cllnlll'Cti\'iry thai I!' so Important 10
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The need for speed
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Economic-gardening speCialists
function much like an
outsoun ed team of experts. Their
goal is not to dictate or' implement
solutions, but to help CEOs rdenti~,
issues that might be hindellng
growth --. and point them to
new tools, business concepts
and information to make better
decisions.
"Economic gardening is about
applying Just..,n-time, high-end
expertrse rather than counseling,"
says Steve Quello, founder of CEO
Nexus In Winter Park, Fla. and
an economic-gardening expert.
"Entrepreneurs know more about
their companies than anyone else.
Give them a better view of the
big picture, and they can make
adjustments themselves."
One challenge is getting up to
speed wrth entrepreneurs.
During !rlltial meetings,
considerable time is spent
diSCUSSing an entrepreneur's
nackground, company structure,
goals and growth ISsues. Ther I, as
economic-gardening specialists learn
more about each company. they
become more efficient at delivering
actionable information. ~'s a back-
and-forth, ongoIng relationship.
To garn trust and truly make
a difference. economic-gardening
organizations must act like the
entrepreneurs they serve.
"That means being nrmble and
nonbureaucratic." Quello explains.
"Entrepreneurs need answer's
in hours or days. not weeks or
months."
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY
3050 Ho,seshoe Drive North, Suite 1 20 . Naples, FL 34104
Phone (239) 263-8989 . Fax (239) 263-6021
www.eNoplesFlorida.com
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Hail Entrepreneur!
Entrepreneurial-based economic development initiative
focuses on 2nd stage growth companies
By Tammie Nemecek, President & CEO, Economic Development Council of Collier County
The Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC) announced in September an initiative to
support entrepreneurs in Collier County, Economic Gardening. This program marks the "Era of the
Entrepreneur" and is designed to provide technical assistance to CEOs of 2nd Stage growth companies,
those companies that employ between 10 and 99 employees. The Collier County program is supported
by the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, located in Orlando, Florida and the Edward Lowe
Foundation, located in Cassopolis, Michigan. The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created as a
result of a pilot program funded earlier this year through the Florida Legislature.
Edward Lowe Foundation Executive Director Mark Lange said, "At a time when jobs are so critical to our
nation's economic recovery, Governor Charlie Crist and Florida's Legislature were visionaries to invest in
cultivating the companies that have proven their ability to grow and create employment."
What Project Innovation has taught us is that we must think and act in new ways to change our
economy. Economic Gardening has us doing just that. To improve our economy, we must look within
and ensure that our foundation is solid. The work the EDC has done with existing businesses in the past
has been strong, but Economic Gardening is different, and should capture the interest of every
entrepreneur in Collier County.
At the heart of this renewed opportunity to help grow our existing businesses are the Edward Lowe
Foundation and the entrepreneur it is named for. In 1945, Edward Lowe (1920-1995) created an
industry when he developed c1ay- based cat box filler as a favor to a friend. Upon realizing the potential
of his product, he faithfully pursued informing people of the need his new Kitty Litter- could fill.
More than any man, Edward Lowe brought the cat in from the barn and out of the alley. Lowe and the
housebroken cat revolutionized the way people thought about cats and literally made them into
America's favorite pet.
In 1985, Lowe turned his attention to helping other entrepreneurs achieve their own goals by creating
the Edward Lowe Foundation, a resource center dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small-business
people through educational programs, information services, research tools, and other support services.
Edward lowe's belief in the entrepreneur went deep. In his wards, "The real roots of economic growth
in the United States came abaut through the ingenious efforts of the entrepreneurial-spirited individuals
and their small, independent companies, rather than through the giant companies. We must give credit
to the mountain of men of the past - from them came the grassroots of American greatness. My life has
been a testimony to the credo of the entrepreneur. People like me who have lived the dream should
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY
3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Suite 120 . Naples, FL 34104
Phone (239) 263-8989 . Fox (239) 263-6021
www.eNaplesFlorido.com
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share their knowledge with others, because if private sector business doesn't help-then the American
entrepreneur won't survive."
Edward Lowe's passion for the success of the entrepreneur, coupled with true leadership within Florida
and our community holds promise for us to think and act in new ways and create an economy by design
that we speak so often of in Project Innovation.
As Edward Lowe would say each time he walked into a room with an entrepreneur, "Hail,
Entrepreneur." We celebrate you and your contributions to our community. What may seem
impossible, we know can be overcome. We live in a place where one individual can make a difference.
Entrepreneurs are those unique individuals that change the way we think about what is possible. They
have a clear vision for how life can be better for all of us, even when times are tough. We invite Collier
County's entrepreneurs to contact the EDC and work with us to grow Collier County's economy from the
inside out.
To apply for the Economic Gardening program, visit www.GrowFL.com or contact the 8rooke
Gabrielsen at the EDC at 239-263-8989 ext. 109.
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About the Economic Development Council of Collier County: Founded in 1976, the Economic
Development Council of Collier County (EDe) is 0 private, not-for-prafit corporation with a mission to
diversify the economy and create high wage jobs. The EDC was established to focus on the local economy
and the corresponding infrastructure required to successfully diversify the county's economic base. In
1997, the EDC ond Collier County Board of Commissioners inaugurated a formal Public/Private
Partnership for Economic Prosperity to advance the efforts of community to deliver a multi-faceted
program of target industry cluster business retention, expansion and recruitment. For more information
about the many advantages to locating or expanding a business in Collier County, contact the Economic
Development Council of Collier County at (239) 263-B989, or find us on-line at www.eNaolesFlarida.com.
Tammie Nemecek serves as President & CEO of the Economic Development Council of Collier County.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute: The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created
by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program to
stimulate investment in Florida's economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in
the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors: Manufacturing; Finance &
Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services;
Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at
www.GrawFL.com.
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Project Innovation... Moving Forward
October', 2009 through September 30, 20'0: Year' of 20
'This is a Marathon, not a Sprint" - Jim Fields, Palmetto Institute, February 2009
What is Project Innovation?
Project Innovation is an initiative that was started in 2008 by the Economic Development Council of
Collier County (EDC) as a means for creating a culture in Collier County that will attract high wage
employees and an environment that will support world class talent. The process has focused on
bringing community-wide consensus on the importance of economy-building, a step needed to enable
substantive change; fostering creativity in identifying new opportunities, an approach needed to develop
a sustainable economy; and collaboration on delivering needed resources and initiatives. a strategy
needed to put ideas into action. Project Innovation is about action to power our local economy and has
two simple, but critical goals:
TO CREATE A SHARED VISION and action plan for a strong and innovative economy, using
the power of our entire community.
TO STIMULATE INNOVATION among businesses, schools, government and the community.
The initiative's honorary co-chairmen are the Honorable Tom Grady, Florida House of Representatives;
Dolph von Arx, Chairman, Regional Business Alliance; and Chris Doyle, President & Publisher, Naples
Daily News.
Project Innovation is a grass roots process of community engagement to create a shared vision that will
result in a stronger economy for Collier County. Through the Project Innovation process, Collier
County created a declaration for its community or as it is referred to, the declaration for the place we
call home. This declaration states that Collier County is a diverse community, recognized worldwide for
its innovative spirit, its vibrant economy and its outstanding quality of life. Six drivers provide the
framework for identifying goals and priority projects that will be supported by the community. The
drivers are Quality of Place, Innovation, Business Climate, Governance, Infrastructure and Talent.
The initial work of Project Innovation brought the community together in a variety of ways that included
Community of Innovation - town-hall type meetings that included moderator Don Upton, of Fairfield
Index, live polling of the audience and experts that could help frame the discussion on best practices.
Innovators' Insights videos posted online helps to better understand the types of innovative
entrepreneurs and companies that are located in Collier County. Champions of Innovation brought the
community out to tour local businesses and hear first hand from the innovative entrepreneurs that lead
those companies. The State of Innovation, a monthly radio interview, helped to keep the community
updated on the progress of Project Innovation and how they could become involved. In addition,
meetings of the endorser organizations helped to refine the framework and ensure that the community
was heard and reflected in work product.
Throughout the summer of 2009, volunteers from the endorser organizations held more than 20
meetings and spent hundreds of hours taking what was crafted during the Community of Innovation
programs and transforming them into a final framework for the drivers, goals and indicators. The
indicators will be used to benchmark the community to regional, state, national and international
standards, as well as a way to determine specific measures that will be identified and tracked over time
to demonstrate success or determine areas that may need improvement.
The Project Innovation process is designed to ensure long-term vision and shared responsibility for
improving Collier County. As Jim Fields of the Palmetto Institute stated during a February Community
of Innovation program, ''This is a marathon, not a sprint..
Phase I: Phase one of Project Innovation took place from December 2008 through September 2009.
Through a variety of initiatives, the process allowed for community interaction, input and education of
how we can achieve a world class, innovative community. The work during this time period resulted in
a declaration for our community, establishment of six key drivers, measurable goals, and identification of
key projects or "APPS" that will help achieve our goals. This initiative was led by more than 70
endorser organizations, which represent key non-profit and public sector partners from throughout
Collier County.
Phase 2: Phase two of Project Innovation begins October 2009. Throughout phase one, the community
established the framework to allow us to achieve our aspirations. Phase !)NO is about action, specifically
action from the community through the projects of Project Innovation - or what we are calling "APPS"
Action Projects for Produdng Success. The roles and responsibilities of the various teams and partners are
outlined below. Facilitation of the initiatives will continue to be managed through the Economic
Development Council of Collier County.
Driver Teams:
Deliver the ABC, of Prolect Iimovation - Advocacy, Benchmarl<illg, Connectivity
Six driver teams, comprised of volunteers from Project Innovation Endorser and Support organizations,
are self-managed groups to support Project Innovation advocacy, determine and set benchmarks, and
enhance connectivity between driver teams, endorser organizations and the community.
Quality of Place
Talent
Business Climate
Innovation
I nfrastrucw re
Governance
Data Team:
A Data Team, led by Florida Gulf Coast University's Regional Economic Research Institute will provide
support to each Driver Team to research established goals, provide data results and help determine
measurable goals for each driver.
Project Innovation Endorsers:Endorsers consist of non-profit and public sector partners from
throughout Collier County. Currently, there are more than 70 endorser organizations, These
organizations will meet at least twice a year to review Driver Team work, share success stories of APPS
and provide input into the continuing development and implementation of Project Innovation.
Corporate Supporters:
Corporate Supporters are privately held companies that have an express interest in helping to achieve
the goals of Project Innovation. The supporter designation is open to all companies in Collier County
and provides opportunities for direct involvement in Project Innovation development and
implementation.
Project Innovation Award:
Each year at the Excellence in Industry Awards program a Project Innovation Award will be presented in
honor of an application that has proven to significantly advance the goals of Project Innovation. All
organizations that have worked to achieve success with the Application will be honored for their
contributions.
Endorser Organizations:
Jeff Kottkamp. Florida Lt. Governor. Ave Maria University, CenturyLink. Children's Museum of Naples.
City of Naples. Collier Building Industry Association. Collier County Audubon Society. Collier County
Board of Commissioners. Collier County Medical Society.Collier County Presidents Council,
Community Foundation of Collier County. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. District School Board of
Collier County. Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce. Economic Development Council of Collier
County. Economic Development Foundation. East Naples Civic Association. EDC 3G Coalition, Edison
State College, Education Foundation of Collier County, Express Employment Professionals, FGCU -
Small Business Development Center Network, Florida Gulf Coast University. Florida Wildlife
Federation, GAIN. Growing Associates in Naples, Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment
Agency. Golden Gate Civic Association, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Greater Naples Better
Government Committee, Gulf Coast Venture Forum. Gulfshore Association of Condominiums.
Guadalupe Center. Hodges University. Hispanic Chamber of Southwest Florida. HR Collier.lmmokalee
Community Redevelopment Agency, Immokalee Foundation. iTECH -Immokalee Technical Center,
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, Leadership Collier Foundation, League of Women Voters of
Collier County. Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, Marco Island City Council, NAACP, Naples
Alliance for Children. NAIOP National Association of Industrial & Office Properties. NAP.LE.S.. Naples
Area Board of Realtors, Naples Backyard History, Naples Botanical Garden, Naples Chapter, Jackson
Laboratory National Council, Naples. Marco Island. Everglades, Convention & Visitors Bureau. Naples
Town Hall Distinguished Speakers. NCH Healthcare System. Peridot Condominium Association. Inc.,
President's Council of Greater Naples Property Owners Association, Regional Business Alliance of
Southwest Florida. Royal Palm Academy, Ruby Condominium Association. Inc. at Lely Resort, SCORE,
Southwest Florida Chapter of BioFlorida. Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership.
Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association.
Tamiami Angel Fund. Inc., The Young Professionals of Naples. United Arts Council of Collier County.
Urban Land Institute - Southwest Florida District Council.
Quality of Place is " sense of belonging that connects people through histOl y, diversity, edUGltion
.wd the culture of our community and is categorized by ow' natural environment, health care, safety and
the arts through cre<ltive interaction.
,. Goal: QI
Improve quality. availability and use of arts. cultural. historical. health care. environmental,
recreational and educational community assets.
. Indicators
. Quality of art galleries, night clubs. nature trails, museums, historical preservation sites,
human services, health facilities. health care, parks. beaches
. Percent of total preservation land
. Number and diversity of attendees
. Data Sources
. jCAHO
. Visitors & Convention Bureau
. Florida Division of Historical Resources
. National Register of Historical Places
. Florida Department of Environmental ProteCtion
. Collier County Government (parks. libraries, etc.)
. Florida Department of State
, Goal: Q2
Increase the impact assets have on building a sense of community.
. Indicators
. Ranking on Best Places National Lists
. Crime Rate
. Happiness Index
. Data SOUl'Ces
. Kiplinger Best Cities Rankings
. MRP Best Cities Rankings
. Forbes Best Cities Rankings
. Survey of residents
. Collier County Sheriff
Goal: Q3
Increase the systems of support that are required to bring these community assets to fruition
and sustain them.
. Indkators
. Philanthropic support per capita
. Participation per capita
. Volunteer hours
. Data Suurces
. Taxexemptworld.com
. Collier County Government
. Community Foundation
. Florida Department of Revenue
Innovation stimulates investment in entrepreneurship and the development of new
technologies, resulting in revolutionary approaches to research and development, which
yields economic and environmental sustainability.
r Goal: INI
Increase funding for innovation-related activities.
. Indicators
. Venture capital per worker
. University and college R&D per worker
. SBIRlSTTR research grant funding per worker
. Data Sources
. Price Waterhouse Coopers
. National Science Foundation
. National Institute of Health
P Goal: IN2
Increase the intensity and concentration of innovation-related activities.
. Indicators
. Tech America ranking
. Patents per worker
. National Science Awards per worker
. Number of business starts per worker
. Number of investor visas per worker
. Number of Regulation D filings per worker
. Data Sources
. Tech America
. US Patent Office
. National Science Foundation
. US Department of Homeland Security
. Securities and Exchange Commission
, Goal: IN3
Increase innovation infrastructUre.
. Indicator-;
. Number of Incubators
. Broadband connectivity
. SCORE/Small Business Development Center Counseling Activity
. Number of alternative energy companies
. Reduce carbon footprint
. Data Sou.-c:es
. National Business Incubation Association
. Nielsen Online
. Pew Internet
. Local Providers of Broadband
. SCORE
. Small Business Development Center
. Collier County Tax Collector
Business Climate is a vibrant environment that nurtures existing, attracts and creates
new businesses at all stages of development, resulting in a leading reputation that is valued
across the full spectrum of the community.
P Goal: 81
Diversify the tax base.
. Indicators
. Ratio of business related property to residential property
. Rate of permitting and regulatory approvals
. Number of businesses
. Data Sources
. Collier County Government
. Florida Department of Revenue
, Goal: 82
Increase collaboration between and support of existing businesses.
. Indicators
. Collier County's ranking in Forbes "Best Places for Business and Careers"
. Number of Endorser Organizations for Project Innovation
. Small Business Survival Index
. Business Tax Index
. Growth of Stage one (0-9 employees) and Stage two companies (10-99 employees)
. Data. Sources
. Forbes
. Project Innovation
. Y oureconomy.org
. Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
. Goal: 83
Increase community awareness and support for a diversified economy.
. IlIdic'ators
. Rating of economic diversification in community
. Ratio of target industries to overall business base
. Activity level related to regional brand implementation
. Number of companies recruited to Collier County
. Number of businesses retained
. Data Sout"ces
. Business Climate survey
. Agency for Workforce Innovation
. Chisano Marketing
Governance encourages collaboration and accountability within the entire civic system.
resulting in leadership and innovation in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
,. Goal: GI
Increase diversity and number of registered voters and volunteer participation in elections.
. Indicators
. Voter turnout in primary and general elections
. Demographics of voters
. N umber of registered voters
. Data Sources
. Collier County Supervisor of Elections
. Florida Division of Elections
. Census
P Goal: G2
Increase diversity and active citizen participation in civic engagement at all levels of government
sectors.
. Indicators
. Number of citizens participating in leadership and civic programs
. Number of leadership and civic program participants involved in government
. Number and diversity of applicants from Collier County for elected and or appointed
positions at the local, state and federal level
. Data Sources
. Chambers of Commerce
. Collier County Government
. Greater Naples Leadership
. Supervisor of Elections
. CCPS
. City Clerk
. Collier County Government
. State and Federal Agencies
Goal: G3
Increase public trust & confidence in all sectors through sound public policy decisions and
expert professional management.
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. Bond Rating of government entities
. Number of accredited organizations
. Land Values
. Public and private funds to incentivize job creation and environmental preservation
. Rating of public. private and non-profit sectors on Community Survey
. Accreditation of public. private and non-profit organizations
. Data Sources
. Survey of experts ratings produced by commercial risk rating agencies and other
organizations
. Community survey of residents carried out by endorser organizations and other non-
governmental organizations
. Property Tax Appraiser data
. Accrediting entities
Infrastructure supports the efficient delivery of energy, communications, housing,
transportation and the connectivity of people, goods and services.
, Goal: IF I
Increase accessibility, connectivity and use of transportation and multi-modal infrastructure
needs throughout Collier County.
. Indicators
. Transit ridership
. Commute time to work
. Vehicle miles traveled
. Number of bike paths
. Number of greenways
. Number of sidewalks
. Transit facilities, service coverage and access
. Revenue generated at AirportS
. Passenger traffic at AirportS
. Number of national and international direct flights
. Number of commercial airlines
. Data Sources
. Master Mobility Plan
. Census Bureau
. Florida DOT
. Collier County Government
. City of Naples
. Collier County Airport Authority
. Naples Airport Authority
. Southwest Florida International Airport
, Goal: IF2
Increase access to and availability of broadband for business, residents and education,
. Indicators
. Number of residents with broadband
. Number of businesses with fiber optic direct access
. Number of education institutions tied into Innovation NetWork
. Data Sources
. Education Institutions
. Telecommunication providers
Goal: IF3
Foster resilience and sustainability in all community infrastructures.
. Indicators
. Adequate water for human and natural communities
. Resilient energy sources with maximum efficiency
. Adequate plans for infrastructure adaptation to sea level rise
. Sustainable waste management/recycling
. Data Sources
. SFWMD
. Collier and Naples energy audits and effiCiency action plans
. SVV Fla Regional Planning Council
. ICLEI- Inter'l Council on Environmental Initiatives (energy efficiency strategies)
Talent encompasses all levels of education, including higher education and professional
development, utilizing and nurturing intellectual capital of talent pool, resulting in a
destination of choice for creative people.
P Goal: TI
To create shared responsibility that nurtures public and private partnerships, this builds a
vibrant interactive K-20 system, which promotes relevant career opportunities.
. Indicators
. Graduation rates
. National merit scholars
. Internship Programs
. Employment preparation activities
. Rate of business, non-profit and foundation participation within K-20 education
. Number of graduates obtaining a STEM degree
. Scholarships awarded
. Test scores in science and math
. Number of advanced placement courses
. Volunteer hours
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. Collier County Public Schools
. Other educational institutions in Collier County
. Census data
. Database to track students who have graduated
, Goal: T2
Increase utilization of existing talent and provide skill upgrade opportunities to support the
existing and future business base.
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. Number of job-seeking or underemployed individuals in Collier County
. Number of successful matches for jobs
. Number of successful matches for mentors/coaches
. Number of local companies who use the H2B1J-1 foreign worker program
. Number of individuals in continuing education programs
. Number of certifications issued
. Data Sources
. Poll conducted among businesses
. Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board
. Workforce Florida and Agency for Workforce Innovation
. Higher education institutions
Goal: T3
Increase relevant career opportunities that will attract and retain talent or allow talent to return
to the community.
. Indicators
. Number of Doctorates per capita
. Number of Master degrees per capita
. N umber of Bachelor degrees per capita
. Number of registered alumni
. Number of alumni working in the community
. Data Sources
. All academic institutions
. Alumni database
. Census Bureau
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Project Innovation Definition of Terms:
"Declaration" The declaration is a statement crafted by the Collier County community in 2009 to describe
the community's aspirations and what it would like to be recognized as in the future.
"Wol'ld Class" Collier County is sought as a global best practice in innovation where community
engagement and metrics are set and measured according to global baselines.
"Prosperity" Diversification of people, ideas and industries at levels catalytic to improving tax base.
education. and innovation
"Endolser" An endorser is a non-profit or government entity that supports Project Innovation. Endorsers
actively participate in planning and ongoing implementation of
"COI por~tE Supporter" A corporate supporter is a private for-profit entity that helps to sustain Project
Innovation through direct involvement and promotion of initiatives and successes.
,. APPS" Action Projects for Producing Success - a term used for the projects of Project Innovation.
.'D"'I("" Drivers are terms that were defined by the community during the phase one process of Project
Innovation. The six divers help to articulate the most important guiding principles and provide a framework
to organize the community's goals and projects.
1"!<'151.",bl" Cu:r!" Measurable goals are clear statement about what will be accomplished. They are
meaningful and able to be monitored. and useful in making decisions.
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connectivity of people, goods and services.
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ECONOMIC DEVElOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY
3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Suite 120 . Naples, FL 34104
Phone (239) 263-8989 . Fox (239) 263-6021
www.eNaplesFlorido.com
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ECONOMIC
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ofCo/lier County, Florida
Growing G.-1cIea!
An Economy by Design 20 I 0 - 2015
Economy Building for Collier County
Executive Summary
This initiative provides an outstanding opportunity for the EDC and the Collier County Board of
Commissioners to enhance our PublidPrivate Partnership to ensure the economic and social vitality of
our area. We have the very best quality of life in America - a strong, dedicated workforce, a thriving
entrepreneurial spirit, and a great environment to grow and develop new businesses.
This summary outlines the six components of an Economy by Design 20 I 0 - 2015. The five-year plan will
include public and private sector dollars to attract and retain growth businesses. assist entrepreneurs
and second stage companies. and address workforce issues of our knowledge-based businesses.
Knowledge-based jobs will make Collier County a better place to live. work and raise a family. But it is
not enough to just say Collier County wants knowledge-based jobs, We need to make sure Collier
County remains attractive to all workers and that its "quality of place" matches its quality of life by
expanding amenities and entertainment venues for its citizens of all ages,
STRATEGIC ELEMENT ONE: Business Expansion & Attraction
Mission: Attract, retain and expand businesses that provide knowledge-based jobs and increase capital
investments in the Collier County area.
Key Strategies:
. Internal Relationship Building - hotels. tourism industry. other local active and retired CEOs
. Site Location Consultant Program - internal and external
. Special Research Projects
. Prospect Management
. Export Assistance
. Foreign Direct Investment
Measurements:
. Nu mber of businesses assisted
. Number and impact of jobs created
. Amount of new capital investments
. Increase in land available for development
. Number of new entrepreneurs and knowledge-based businesses locating here
. Number of visits on web site
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY
3050 Ho,seshoe Drive North, Suite 120 . Naples, Fl 34104
Phone (239) 263-8989 . Fax (239) 263-6021
www.eNoplesFlorida.com
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
of Collier County, Floridll
Growing o.-lcIea!
STRATEGIC ELEMENT TWO: Economic Gardening
Mission: Create an environment and develop programs that assist entrepreneurial CEOs of second
stage growth businesses.
Key Strategies:
. CEO Nexus Forum
o CEO Roundtables
o Direct Technical Assistance
Measurements:
o Number of second stage businesses assisted
. Number of new employees nired by growth businesses wno received assistance
o Number of existing employees in growtn businesses wno received assistance
o Number of nours entrepreneurs counseled
o Revenue growtn of businesses assisted
STRATEGIC ELEMENT THREE: Project Innovation
Declaration for the Place We Call Home: Collier County is a diverse community known
worldwide for its innovative spirit, its strong economy and its outstanding quality of life.
Key Strategies:
o Talent
o Quality of Place
. Innovation
o Infrastructure
o Governance
o Business Climate
Measurements:
. Improve quality, availability and use of arts, cultural, nistorical, nealth care, environmental,
recreational and educational community assets.
o Increase the impact assets nave on building a sense of community.
o Increase tne systems of support that are required to bring these community assets to fruition
and sustain them.
o Increase funding for innovation-related activities.
o Increase tne intensity and concentration of innovation-related activities.
o Increase innovation infrastructure.
. Diversify tne tax base.
o Increase collaboration between and support of existing businesses.
o Increase community awareness and support for a diversified economy.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY
3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Suite 120 . Naples, FL 34104
Phone (239) 263-8989 . Fox (239) 263-6021
www.eNoplesFlorido.com
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ECONOMIC
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4Colli<T(;ounl)'. Florida
GrowIng Great Idea!
Increase diversity and number of registered voters and volunteer participation in elections_'
Increase diversity and active citizen participation in civic engagement at all levels of government
sectOrs.
Increase public trust & confidence in all sectors through sound public policy decisions and
expert professional management.
Increase accessibility, connectivity and use of transportation and multi-modal infrastructure
needs throughout Collier County.
Increase access to and availability of broadband for business, residents and education.
Foster resilience and sustainability in all community infrastructures.
To create shared responsibility that nurtures public and private partnerships, this builds a
vibrant interactive K-20 system. which promotes relevant career opportunities.
Increase utilization of existing talent and provide skill upgrade opportunities to support the
existing and future business base.
Increase relevant career opportunities that will attract and retain talent or allow talent to return
to the community.
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STRATEGIC ELEMENT FOUR: Workforce Development
Mission: Attract and retain a qualified. trained workforce that meets the needs of local business.
Key Strategies:
. Internships - Matchmaker, scholarships
. STEM Council
. Apprenticeships
Measurements:
. Number of businesses assisted
. Number of training grants distributed
. Amount of new internships coordinated
. Number of scholarships distributed
. Number of apprenticeship programs created
. Amount of money generated by matching grants
STRATEGIC ELEMENT FIVE: Marketing and Regional Branding
Mission: Execute an effective regional and local marketing program that brands Collier County as a
pro-business climate and the region as a Brighter Place to Do Business.
Key Strategies:
. Internal Campaign - local and regional
. External Campaign - local and regional
. Web Site
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCil OF COlliER COUNTY
3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Suite 120 . Noples, FL 34104
Phone (239)263-8989. Fox (239) 263-6021
www.eNoplesFlo.ido.com
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
o/Collier Count)'. Florida
Growl"" Great Idea!
. Social Media
Measurements:
. Number of economic development leads from web-based and social media sources.
. Number of locations where the Southwest Florida regional brand is present.
. Number of participants in programs.
. Number of media references.
. Number of projects from marketing and branding initiatives
. Number of leads that opt-in to campaigns
STRATEGIC ELEMENT SIX: Administration & Investor Relations
Mission: Provide appropriate communications and opportunities for interaction among investors.
Key Strategies:
. An nual reports
. Communications
. Events
. Audits
. Satisfaction surveys
Measurements:
. Number of briefings held with investors
. Number of annual reports, newsletters and written correspondence with investors
. Investor satisfaction with increased business 0
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