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Home My WebLink AboutPAEDC'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 Pert Arthur Economic Development Corporation `•v Annual Report Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 O O O PORTARTHU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION December 2, 2013 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation, (PAEDC) I am pleased to present you with the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013. This has been a remarkable year of growth for the City of Port Arthur and the entire Southeast Texas region. It's no secret that Port Arthur is on a hot streak! From Tyco International choosing Port Arthur to Global Trade Magazine naming Port Arthur as one of the top hottest places to do business in 2013. Particularly, where companies like Motiva, Valero, Total and Golden Pass LNG have or will be expanding their existing major facilities which have or will bring thousands of workers to our City, as well as tremendous opportunities for economic growth. Additionally, with the announcement that the Beaumont /Port Arthur area was named one of the "Top Metro" in the U.S. for 2012 expansions by Site Selection Magazine, we are likely going to see many more companies moving to the area over the next several years. A number of downtown achievements have taken place; including the restoration of the Kress Building by GTEC, a $3 million dollar investment, the restoration of the Downtown Pavilion, a $500,000 dollar investment, the restoration of the City Police and Municipal Court building, a $2.5 million dollar investment. The proposed development of student housing on Lamar State College — Port Arthur Campus, a $6.6 million dollar investment, the restoration of the historical First National Bank building by PAEDC, a $5.5 million dollar investment, and our State Legislation and Governor approval of HB 1966 and 1967, allowing PAEDC to spend 4A Economic Development Dollars for Life Skills and Pre - Employment Training for Port Arthur residents, and for downtown infrastructure improvement an additional estimated investment of $6 million dollars. These and other private sector investments in Downtown Port Arthur with the securing of State and Federal grants, and New Market Tax Credit we will continue our effort to revitalizing Port Arthur Downtown waterfront property, creating a safer neighborhood, and improving the quality of life for all Port Arthurians. I challenge the Development Community and our Petrochemical Industries to help re- invent this prime piece of real estate known as Downtown Port Arthur. The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation is proud of the accomplishments made during Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 and remains committed to its goals of supporting businesses and economic growth to improve the quality of life for our residents. This year, the PAEDC has 4173 39th St. • Port Arthur, TX 77642 • P.O. Box 3934 • Port Arthur, TX 77642 Tel. 409 - 963 -0579 • Fax 409 - 962 -4445 • www.paedc.org assisted in the attraction/expansion of the following six companies resulting in over $18 million in new capital investment. • Gulf Coast Warehousing • J Z Russell Industrial • Coastal Industrial Services • Tyco International (Wilfire) • B &BIce • BK PA, Inc. The PAEDC Board of Directors and staff continue to develop opportunities and implement programs that will have a long -term economic impact on the Port Arthur community. Looking ahead, one of the most exciting projects we are working on developing is Port Arthur as a Small Distribution Center location which will offer sites for new and expanding businesses resulting in an increase in employment opportunities in the City. These efforts and achievements would not be possible without the continued support of the Port Arthur community, a dedicated Board of Directors, and strong partnerships with the City of Port Arthur, Greater Port Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce, and all of our local and regional allies. It is my great pleasure to serve you as the Chief Executive Officer of the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation and I look forward to working with you to continue to develop Port Arthur as a great place to do business! Sincerely, ( , Floyd Batiste, CEcD PAEDC - Chief Executive Officer Table of Contents Board of Directors/ Personnel Report Pg. 1 Operational Information Pg. 2 Training .Pg. 6 Operation Downtown Pg. 7 Grow Port Arthur Fund .Pg. 9 Financial Summary .Pg. 10 Open Incentive Contracts Pg. 11 Pending 4A Applications Pg. 17 Marketing Report .Pg. 18 Board of Directors President — Kaprina Frank Vice President — Richard Wycoff Secretary — Pat Holmes Treasurer — Christy Derouen Director - Langston Adams Director - Ransom Howard Director - Aletha Kirkwood Director - Shad Wise Director - Carol Wommack Office Personnel The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation is staffed with six employees. The corporation's full -time employees are: Floyd Batiste, Chief Executive Officer Carmelia Staley, Financial Operations Officer Ralloda McClain -Lee, Business Recruitment & Marketing Manager Precilla Reeves, Employment & Training Specialist Krystle V. Muller, Administrative Aide Elijah Guillory, Custodian 1 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Operational Information 1. Award of a bid to Vets Securing America for security guard services at the Spur 93 Business Park. Current Status: Vets Securing America currently provides security service to the Spur 93 Business Park 2. Negotiation of a Memorandum of Understanding for terms and conditions to locate a potential call center in Port Arthur. Current Status: This project was not pursued by the other party. 3. Received authorization to offer the sale of 59+ acres of land in the Spur 93 Business Park at a range of $1.02 to $1.08 per square foot. Current Status: The sale of land was not pursued by the other party. 4. Received approval for a Project Rehabilitation Plan and Cost Estimate for the renovation of the building located at 501 Procter Street. Current Status: Project is in effect 5. Entered into an On- the -Job Training Agreement with Climate Controlled Containers, LLC for reimbursement of 50% of the training cost for Port Arthur residents not to exceed $48,000 for fiscal year ending September 2013 Current Status: Agreement is in effect. 6. Entered into a Development Services Agreement with the National Development Council in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for the project management of the renovation of 501 Procter St. Current Status: Project is in effect, NDC is effectively carrying out their agreement 7. Entered into a Professional Services Contract with Haddon + Cowan Architects Collaborative of Austin, Texas with Vince Hauser as the design team manager for the renovation of 501 Procter Street for a total amount not to exceed $376,000. Current Status: Project is in effect, Haddon + Cowan is effectively carrying out their Agreement. 2 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report 8. Entered into a Purchase Agreement with Lonestar Development, LLC for the sale of land in the Spur 93 Business Park at a price of $52,500 per acre. Current Status: Lonestar has exercised their option to extend the feasibility period of the Agreement for an additional 30 days as they are awaiting commitment from their prospective tenant. 9. Entered into an Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement with B &B Ice, Inc. Current Status: Agreement is in effect; B&B Ice has begun construction of their facility at the Spur 93 Business Park 10. Entered into an On- the -Job Training Agreement with JZ Russell Industries, Inc. for reimbursement of 50% of the training cost for Port Arthur residents not to exceed $56,000 for fiscal year ending September 2013. Current Status: Agreement is in effect. 11. Contributed $5,000 to the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) to coordinate the regional economic development efforts for the region of Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties. Current Status: PAEDC is actively participating in the REDI 12. Sale of 2.984 acres of land in the Spur 93 Business Park to B &B Ice, Inc. Current Status: Sale complete 13. Awarded a bid to and entered into a contract with R.L. Abatement, Inc. for asbestos, lead, and mold abatement at 501 Procter St. Current Status: Project in effect 14. Printing and mail out of second PAEDC Newsletter. Current Status: Newsletter has been printed and mailed out 15. Received authorization to utilize additional funding in the amount of $600,000 for the renovation of 501 Procter St. 16. Engaged the services of Total Safety for the asbestos/ lead/ mold consulting services at 501 Procter St. in an amount not to exceed $34,900. Current Status: Project in effect 3 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report 17. Received support from the City in the form of a resolution for proposed Legislative House Bills 1966, 1967, and 2473. Current Status: All Proposed House Bills have passed the Legislation 18. Submitted a Proposal as to the EDC's request for park improvements on behalf of the Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. through the 2012 Parks & Recreation Proposition. 19. Approved the City Parks Improvement Requests for Martin Field Park, County Park, Sergeant Lucian Adams Park, and Pioneer Park through the Parks & Recreation Proposition. 20. Entered into an Incentive Contract and Loan Agreement with Gulf Coast Warehousing. Current Status: Contract is in effect 21. Negotiated a Pre - Development Construction Services Agreement with Spawglass for 501 Procter St. 22. Creation of an entity to own or lease the building at 501 Procter St. to facilitate a New Market Tax Credit Transaction. 23. Approved 501 Procter Street, Inc. as the entity created to own and/ or lease the building at 501 Procter Street to facilitate a New Market Tax Credit Transaction. Current Status: Entity has been established 24. Paid an invoice in the amount of $35,018.77 from Entergy Texas Inc. for the purchase and installation of a transformer and eight (8) street light poles in the spur 93 Business Park on Kerry "Twin" Thomas Dr. Current Status: Transformer and Poles have been installed and are in use 25. Sponsored the World Trade 100's 3 Annual Logistics Forum in Park City, Utah in the amount of $5,600. 26. Placed a billboard advertisement in the Houston Market. Current Status: Billboard is on display 27. Entered into a Pre - Development Services Agreement with Spawglass for 501 Procter St. not to exceed $15,000. Current Status: Agreement is in effect 4 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report 28. Entered into a Pre- Construction Agreement with Spawglass for the building security, temporary repairs, and related services at 501 Procter St, at a cost not to exceed $30,000 Current Status: Agreement is in effect 29. Approved a contract with Sandra's Enterprises, Inc. of Port Arthur, TX for grass cutting services at the Spur 93 Business Park in an amount not to exceed $12,000. Current Status: Awaiting contract execution by other party. 30. Received authorization for the execution of a loan to facilitate the financing of the improvements to the property at 501 Procter St. and to authorize New Market Tax Credit leverage loan documents necessary to facilitate funding construction of the improvements at 501 Procter St. Current Status: Awaiting final loan documents for execution 31. Received authorization to convey title to the property at 501 Procter St. to 501 Procter Street, Inc., authorizing the assignment and assumption of certain contractual obligations undertaken pursuant to the New Market Tax Credit financing for the improvements at 501 Procter Street and authorizing a Master Lease Agreement with 501 Procter Street, Inc. Current Status: Awaiting final documents for execution 5 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Training 1. PAEDC Board of Directors approved an On- the -Job Training Agreement with Brock Services, Ltd. Not to exceed $28,000 for reimbursement of 50% of the hourly training cost for Port Arthur residents. 2. PAEDC Board of Directors approved an On- the -Job Training Agreement with Climate Controlled Containers, Inc. not to exceed $48,000 for reimbursement for Port Arthur residents. 3. PAEDC Board of Directors approved an On- the -Job Training Agreement with JZ Russell Industries not to exceed $56,000 for reimbursement for Port Arthur residents. 4. PAEDC Board of Directors approved an On- the -Job Training Agreement with BOD Environmental not to exceed $16,500 for reimbursement for Port Arthur residents. 6 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Operation Downtown 1. Approved a grant to Lamar State College — Port Arthur for the construction of the new Student Success Center under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 2. Approved a grant to the city of Port Arthur for the exterior renovation to the Police and Municipal Court under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 3. Approved a grant to Kilgore Construction for exterior renovation to property located at 1347 Proctor Street under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 4. Approved a grant to the Port Arthur Housing Authority for the construction of a new Office Administration Building under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 5. Approved a grant to Lamar State College — Port Arthur for the relocation of overhead utilities within eight (8) blocks under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 6. Approved a grant to Gulf Coast Museum for exterior renovation under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 7. Approved a grant for the renovation of the City Downtown Pavilion under the Operation Downtown Improvement Program. 8. Approved a grant for exterior renovation to the property located at 617 and 645 Houston Avenue to Andrew Green under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 9. Approved a grant for exterior renovation to the property located at 246 Ransom Howard to DezTex Industrial Services under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 10. Approved a grant for exterior renovation to the property located at 440 6 Street to Donell Lavalais under the Operation Downtown Site Improvement Program. 7 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report 11. Approved a grant for infrastructure improvement costs for the Procter Street Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project. 8 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Grow Port Arthur Fund Approved Projects: • Five Star Feeda: offers animal feeds, pet food, bulk seeds, and more. Also available at their facility are tacks and saddles, Five Star Kennels' boarding for dogs, cats, and birds, Western wear for the entire family, and Montana Silversmith Jewelry. The National Development Council approved an SBA guaranteed loan to Five Star Feed in the amount of $853,000.00 for the refinancing of real estate debt and associated soft and closing costs and an additional SBA guaranteed loan in the amount of $314,000.00 for the refinance of eligible debt incurred for the purchase of machinery and equipment and working capital and new working capital. • Coastal Industrial Services: provides industrial services including insulation, asbestos abatement, fireproofing and steam tracing. The National Development Council approved an SBA guaranteed loan to Coastal Industrial Services in the amount of $311,000.00 for building construction and to purchase machinery and equipment. 2012 — 2013 GPAF Applicants (Not funded): • "J" Towing Services: Requested a loan to help acquire land and build a warehouse to store junk cars. • GP Industrial Contractors: Requested a loan for asbestos abatement of building. • Wells Supplies, LLC: Requested a loan to construct a facility. • Industrial Storage Contractors: Requested a loan for renovations and abatement of building. 9 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report FY 2012 -2013 Financial Summary Revenues: Sales tax 5,822,342.00 Other revenue 513,824.00 Total Revenues 6,336,166.00 Expenses: Operating Expenses 3,133,882.00 Debt Service 1,233,947.00 Total Expenses 4,367,829.00 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures 1,968,337.00 (As Of Nov. 26, 2013) 10 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Open Incentive Contracts DonShe Pottery — 2004 Suininary Per Resolution 04 -149 the City of Port Arthur approved DonShe Pottery with an economic incentive agreement grant of $92,500.00 and a revolving loan of $20,000.00 Operation N/A Financial We (PAEDC and the City) are reviewing their contract(s) to see if some type of settlement can occur. We have not received an A/R loan payment since February 24, 2012. Reliable Polymer Services — 2006 Sum niary Per Resolution 05 -379 the City of Port Arthur Council approved a grant of ten (10) acres of land in the PAEDC Business Park plus a $1,000,000 grant to cover most of RPS' building costs. Operation In June 2013, Reliable Polymer Services, LP was purchased by Ravago Americas, LLC. Per the warehouse Manager: Business has taken an unexpected dive which has had a great impact on the expansion of production. However, although they are maintaining normal production at this time their ability to add employees is challenged. Financial RPS contract states that they promise to distribute $5,175,000 in payroll over the 5 year term of the agreement. The Third (3rd) amendment to the contract states that payroll shall be maintained thru 2/15/15 at the annualized payroll of not less than $534,186 and with not less than 20 employees (at avg. hourly rate of not less than $12.84) and that additional credit can be earned for PA residents placed in a supervisory or management position on the condition that the person is paid more than $32,000 per year and stays in the position for at least one year, said credit shall be $10,000 per employee not to exceed $50,000. RPS will use its best efforts to hire PA residents. They will receive a $1 credit for each $4 of aggregate compensation; total credit cannot exceed $1,392,040. 11 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report I � YEAR TOTAL PAYROLL EMPLOYEES PA WAGES PA CREDIT 2006 $22,475.50 5 (2 PA) $22,475.50 $5,618.88 2007 $522,209.40 92 (47 PA) $283,702.45 $70,925.61 2008 $1,172,734.65 85 (25 PA) $386,933.67 $96,733.42 2009 $775,179.16 55 (18 PA) $242,608.47 $60,652.12 2010 $1,173,471.42 88 (34 PA) $363,196.38 $90,799.10 2011 $1,387,996.50 81 (34 PA) $530,872.87 $142,718.22 2012 $1,489,382.31 54 (22 PA) $593,799.27 $148,449.82 TOTAL $6,543,448.94 $2,423,588.61 $615,897.20 (distribute 55,175,000) Note: They had 1 employee who received the supervisory credit of $10,000. They have met their contractual obligation of maintaining their payroll. MPW Industrial Water Services, Inc.— 2011 Summary Per Resolution 10 -445 the City of Port Arthur City Council approved an economic incentive agreement of 10 acres of land (valued at $425,000) to construct an estimated 35,000- 45,000 square foot state -of- the -art industrial water treatment facility. Operation The anticipated state -of -the -art Industrial Water Treatment Facility is complete and fully operational. MPW is still sending their new hires to Ohio for their start-up training. They've hired a Human Resource Representative and have replaced the initial Plant Manager. Our most recent correspondence from MPW's Associate General Counsel states; MPW's first measurement of annualized performance was a positive sign that this relationship is helping each organization achieve its goals. Financial They have met their January 31, 2013 financial obligation of achieving performance of annualized payroll of $692,000 for year ending December 31, 2012. Their 2012 W -2's showed wages paid totaling $1,087,101.12 for 35 employees of which $166,985.24 was paid to 7 Port Arthur residents. Hernandez & Solis, Inc. -2012 Summary Per Resolution 12 -046 the City of Port Arthur City Council approved an economic incentive agreement of a $60,000 grant and a $40,000 loan for equipment and inventory. Hernandez manufactures its own specially corn tortillas. 12 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Operation N/A Financial Upon them filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case, the amount due to PAEDC is as follow: On the $40,000 loan they made 2 payments totaling $1,482.36 which made the balance due of $38,798.85. On the $60K conditional grant /loan, the debtor had to meet payroll requirements as part of the grant conditions and because of the bankruptcy and operation conditions of the company to date these conditions doesn't appear that they will be met. The conditional grant /loan balance as of today is $52,815.70 (which includes payroll credits of $6,109.30 the debtor earned for 2012 payroll). So the total amount due the PAEDC for both the loan and grant is $91,614.55. J.Z. Russell Industries, Inc. -2012 Sunznzaiy Per Resolution 12 -047 the City of Port Arthur City Council approved an economic incentive agreement of a $447,496 grant for equipment. J.Z. Russell provides industrial inspection service, vendor surveillance and on- stream inspections. They acquired approximately two (2) acres of land within our Spur 93 Business Park. Operation JZ Russell Industries, Inc. has completed their moved into their new building located in the Spur 93 Business Park. The company President explains how this business usually slows during the summer months and picks back up in the fall. However, business is great and he expects the business to continue to grow as projected. JZ Russell entered an On- the -Job Training agreement with EDC to train NDE Assistants. Financial As of 12/31/2012, they have not met their financial obligation of achieving employment of 12 full -time permanent employees that are Port Arthur residents as Technicians and 3 full -time permanent employees that are Port Arthur residents as office staff with an annualized payroll of $539,760 for Port Arthur residents. Only 8 employees were hired and the wages paid to them totaled $80,372.55. Climate Controlled Containers -2012 Summary 13 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 A nnual Report Per Resolution 12 -276 the City of Port Arthur City Council approved an economic incentive agreement of $400,000 for the purchase of equipment and materials needed for the initiation of its manufacturing operation. Climate manufactures autonomous, self - contained refrigerated shipping containers for palletized cold goods. Operation Climate Controlled Containers was initially housed at their Gulfway drive location but they moved into the Armory Building in June of 2013 pending completion of the renovations. The main structure of the Armory building is complete and the test lab is under construction. CCC will renovate the existing external warehouse and construct a new 10,000 sq. $. warehouse on the grounds at the Armory building site also. CCC entered an On- the -Job Training agreement with EDC and has met 50% of their employment requirement. Climate Controlled Containers has a "waiting list" of business prospects inquiring about the product they manufacture. Financial N/A Willfire/Tvco -2012 Summary Per Resolution 12 -298 the City of Port Arthur City Council approved an economic incentive agreement of a discount of one -half of the market value of the property ($52,500 /acre) not to exceed $341,250. Willfire is a leader in providing fire protection products and services. Operation Willfire's groundbreaking was held in September 2012. The new building, the gating and landscaping are complete. The company has full occupancy and is fully operational. Their ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for October 2013, there will be a tour of the building at that time. Willfire is looking forward to progressing at their new location. Financial N/A 14 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Coastal Industrial Services -2012 Sunim Per Resolution 12 -403 the City of Port Arthur City Council approved an economic incentive agreement to assist them in their business relocation to the Spur 93 Business Park of $95,144. Coastal provides industrial services including insulation, asbestos abatement, fireproofing and steam tracing. Operation Coastal Industrial Services purchased 2.00 acres of land in the Spur 93 Business Park to relocate their business. The ground prep for the new site at the Business Park is complete, the foundation is poured, and construction to build their building has begun. Financial N/A PA69 L.P. -2012 Summary Per Resolution 12 -451 the City of Port Arthur City Council approved an economic incentive agreement for the construction of a road from the Highway 69 access road to Medical Center Drive and related infrastructure in the amount of $470,986. Operation The road to the Marriott Hotel is complete and has been dedicated. The road provides access to other surrounding businesses and restaurants also. The hotel's foundation is complete and construction of the hotel is underway. Financial N/A B &B Ice, Incorporated -2013 Summary B &B Ice, Inc. purchased 2.984 acres of land in the Spur 93 Business Park to build a state of the art Ice Manufacturing Plant. Per Resolution 13 -101 the City of Port Arthur City 15 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report 1 1 Council approved EDC to enter into an Economic Incentive Contract and Loan Agreement with B &B Ice for the purchase of equipment in the amount of $285,515. Operation As B &B Ice continued operations at their Gulfway drive location they hired four of the eight Port Arthur residents that were referred and the business's operations status is positive. The manufacturing plant in the EDC Business Park is 75% complete. Financial N/A Gulf Coast Warehousing, LLC -2013 Summary Per Resolution 13 -224 the City of Port Arthur City Council approved an economic incentive agreement for the renovation of the old Sears building located at 1520 Woodworth Blvd. for shipping, receiving and storage for industrial customers in the amount of $195,000. Operation The interior of the 73,000 square foot building is completely cleaned out and painted. Replacement lighting is installed on the entire first floor and half of the second floor. The second floor has a spacious front office, a conference room, four additional offices and a huge break room. The exterior grounds are fully fenced with security fencing and the owner anticipates being in full operation soon. Financial N/A 16 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Pending 4A Applications • Procter Street Properties, Inc. - They would like to improve the warehouse space located at 617 -645 Houston Ave. for the storage of electronic equipment and other heat and humidity sensitive industrial components that need ventilation or climate controlled conditions. • KT Holdings, Inc. — They would like to renovate and expand the KT Foods facility to have products produced at this facility instead of in the New York affiliated facility. • ESP Structure & Piping Solutions LLC — They would like to expand their manufacturing facility located at 3024 Commerce Street to accommodate more business. They manufacture products such as equipment oil rig skid tanks, oil rig vessels, pipe fabrication and light and heavy structure fabrication. 17 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report Marketing Report 2013 Newsletter • Finalized March of 2013 a. Published May of 2013 for Spring/Summer publication b. Positive feedback from Community and Community Leaders c. A form of communication to educate the citizens on what the EDC has to offer and what we stand for. Website • Mannix Media a. Website Enhancements/Updates b. More User Friendly website c. Completed May 2013 d. The takeover, Friday August 23, 2013 at 9A Advertisement • Global Trade Magazine 2X a. Competing on a Global/International Level for advancement • Travel Host Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 (Louisiana and Texas Market) b. Competing on a Regional/Local Level for advancement • Billboard Launch -July 22, 2013 c. 700,000 Impressions in 1 week d. Competing on a Local / Regional /Global/International level w/ our neighbor 'Houston' • WT 100 Magazine e. Competing with the World for advancement Forums • Area Development - Consultants Forum a. Building solid working relationships with ED's, Site Selectors, Consultants b. Round table discussions with expert speakers regarding global issues /insights • WT 100 - Logistics Development Forum a. Building solid working relationships with ED's, Site Selectors or Consultant b. Educational Sessions covering the importance of logistics in the site location decision c. One -on -one meetings with expert speakers specializing in logistics intensive projects d. Covers the importance of logistics /supply chain in the site selection process e. Networking opportunities with both the speakers and other attendees f. Share ideas and learn from your peers 18 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report 4 g. Feedback on what may be suitable or a good fit for your community (ei:Small DC (Target), FrackingSand,Warehouses,etc.) h. Visits /Tours of your city from the (Key players) Site Selectors /Consultants ➢ Paige Webster (October 2013) > Lois Yates (Fall 2013) > Brian McKiernan (Knows the Smiths from Beaumont; has 4Billion+ $) Training • Marketing Attraction Course -San Antonio, TX > How to Market/Brand your Community o Social Media 1. Linkedln 2. Facebook 3. Instagram 4. Twitter 5. W.O.M o Advertisement o Trade Shows o Familiarization Tours o Exposure in National Publications o GIS(Geographical Information System) • Basic Economic Development Course - Baltimore, MD > Full Case Study Prep on a "Blighted" area (Lexington Park) • Population • Infrastructure • New Market Tax Credit (Historical Fascade) • Marketing Strategy • Reuse and Redevelopment • Incentives • Workforce Development • Ethics • Finance • Strategic Planning • Neighborhood Development Signage at Business Park • Expanding Business Park o New signs were created and cemented to reflect a growing business park utilizing FAST -SIGNS Cash Reigns Supreme • Will take place September 26 2013 @7:30A at LSCPA o Marketed class through: LSCPA website, Newspaper, Chamber of Commerce, Flyers 19 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report ( - Business Meets Industry Day • October 24, 2013 @9:00A at PORT ARTHUR BUSINESS PARK o Great marketing tool used to allow companies and industry to network and build solid working relationships with current and growing business partners, in an effort to increase business in the local area. Tyco Wilfire Ribbon Cutting • October 2, 2013 at the TYCO WILFIRE location inside the Business Park a. E- mailed prestigious guest list to Marketing Manager b. E- mailed a qualified list of vendors to MM that they may want to patronize in the PA area c. Constant contact w/ Coordinator 20 Port Arthur EDC 2012 -2013 Annual Report