2015 Business Connect Booklet

Woodbury
2015
Location, Location, Location
Convenient
Woodbury is a flourishing economic hub of the Twin Cities’ east metro area and western
Wisconsin. With I-94 providing a direct route to both St. Paul and Minneapolis, Woodbury
is conveniently located and has premium sites available for business growth and expansion.
Easy access
Our location at the crossroads of three interstate highways means convenient logistics,
transportation and shipping. In addition, Woodbury is only 20 minutes away from the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a Delta hub.
Room to grow
Woodbury continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in the Twin Cities. Over
the past three decades the population has tripled, and is expected to reach 80,500 by 2030.
Far from Ordinary
Minnesota’s 9th largest city
Much of Woodbury’s extraordinary success as a community comes from more than three
decades of long-range, planned growth. The city’s 68,000 residents continue to rank the
quality of life and sense of community in Woodbury as among the highest in the metro area.
Highly educated workforce
More than half of Woodbury’s residents age 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree. Woodbury
also boasts a 3.1 percent unemployment rate, the lowest in the metro. Combined, these
demographics allow your business to draw from a broad and deep workforce and customer
base.
A health care destination
Building from the momentum of Woodbury’s Medical Campus District, the City is proud to
be home to more than 190 health care-related businesses, including the nationally recognized
Woodwinds Health Campus, a HealthEast hospital.
Family friendly
In addition to award-winning public and private schools, Woodbury is home to 3,100 acres of
parkland and 130 miles of paved biking and walking trails. The indoor Central Park and
numerous outdoor recreation areas, including Eagle Valley and Prestwick golf courses and
the newly remodeled and expanded Bielenberg Sports Center, enhance the quality of life in
Woodbury.
Nationally Recognized,
Locally Respected
“Best Towns for Families”
Family Circle, 2014
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Woodbury was ranked as one of the 10 best towns for families in the United States.
Selected from cities with populations between 10,000 and 150,000.
Woodbury was the only city from Minnesota or Wisconsin to make the list.
“Best Places to Live”
Money Magazine, 2014
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Woodbury ranked No. 12 on its list of the top 100 U.S. cities with populations
between 50,000 and 300,000.
Ranked in Top 25 since 2004.
“Best Place to Raise Your Kids”
Business Week, 2009
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Woodbury was ranked No. 1 in Minnesota.
“America’s Top 25 Best Places to Move”
Forbes.com, 2009
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Woodbury ranked No. 1 on this national list.
Included cities with a population of 25,000 and up.
2015 Community Survey
Conducted by National Research Center, Inc.
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Ninety-four percent of residents rated the quality of life in Woodbury as excellent
or good.
Commercial Vitality
Woodbury’s strategic location along I-494, I-694 and I-94, and its commitment to quality
development and excellence in performing city services has positioned it for sustained
success and contributed to a robust and thriving business climate. Only partially through
2015, the City has already seen the most new commercial development since 2006, as a wide
variety of medical, office and retail projects have commenced construction. Reinvestment
activity remains strong as well, with 81 permits issued for commercial additions and
alterations. The projects boast a cumulative value of $56.7 million year-to-date. The City
appreciates and acknowledges these businesses and their continued investment in our
community through our annual Business Celebration, the Mayor’s State of the City address,
and through our business outreach efforts.
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New Commercial Construction Square Feet ('000s)
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A Health Care Destination
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Medical market study conducted in 2007
Medical Campus District anchored by Woodwinds Hospital
– Thriving employment center
Continued focus on bringing more jobs to community
More than one million square feet of existing medical uses in Woodbury
More than 190 medical businesses currently in Woodbury
Medical construction and reinvestment continues to thrive in 2015:
– Woodwinds Hospital remodel brought full oncological services to Woodbury
– HealthEast Clinic at Woodwinds being remodeled
– New Central Pediatrics clinic under construction off of Woodbury Drive.
– Allina Clinic remodel
– Several small dental, chiropractic and wellness-related clinics new to the
community
Additional medical office sites pending
– Tamarack Hills medical office building approved by City Council
– City Place medical office identified in PUD
Employment Trends
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Quarterly
Census of Employment and Wages reports that in the first quarter of 2015, companies in
Woodbury employed 20,707 workers. As with previous years, the industrial sectors with the
most employees in Woodbury continue to be education and health services, and trade,
transportation and utilities. These two categories comprise 55 percent of jobs in the City.
Wash Co.
1st Quarter
2015
Woodbury
1st Quarter
2012
Woodbury
1st Quarter
2013
Woodbury
1st Quarter
2014
Woodbury
1st Quarter
2015
20,223
20,509
20,557
20,707
75,690
Education & Health
Services
5,796
5,925
6,062
6,128
18,764
Trade,
Transportation &
Utilities
5,104
5,057
5,077
5,312
17,150
Leisure &
Hospitality
2,902
3,021
3,018
2,894
10,240
Professional &
Business Services
1,908
1,996
1,995
1,994
7,263
Financial Activities
1,997
2,045
1,941
1,690
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7,625
Total, All
Industries
Manufacturing
Source: MN DEED Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Shopping and Dining
Woodbury has numerous dining and shopping opportunities. With greater than 100
restaurants and more than 4 million square feet of retail shopping, your employees
and clients will find everything they need close by.
Shopping
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Cabela’s
City Walk
City Centre
Commerce Hill
Tamarack Village
Valley Creek Mall
Woodbury Lakes
Woodbury Village
And many more…
Dining
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Angelo’s Sole Mio
Bonfire
Carmine’s
Craft Beer and Kitchen
Crave (opening Fall of 2015)
Lakes Tavern and Grill
Punch Pizza
Tamarack Tap Room
Tavern Grill
And many more…
Housing Growth 2006-2015
Woodbury continues to be a leader in the number of homes built in the metro area. With 347
housing units constructed through September 7, 2015, Woodbury continues to be one of the
fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities metro area. These numbers reflect the diversity of
Woodbury’s housing stock including both single-family and multi-family projects as well as
senior housing.
Population estimated to be 80,500 by 2030
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13,000 new residents
Average household size
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2.79 persons (2000)
2.63 persons (2010)
2.73 persons (2030 - projected)
Woodbury Demographics
67,875 people; 25,517 households
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9th most populous city in Minnesota
Increase from 2000: 46 percent
Median age: 37.2 years
Over 65: 5,786 (8.8 percent)
Racial / Cultural Identification
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81.4 percent White
9.1 percent Asian
4.4 percent Black/African American
3.2 percent two or more races
3.6 percent Hispanic
Median household income: $96,099
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Up 26.3 percent from $76,109 in 2000
13-county Metropolitan Statistical Area median household income: $86,600
Population older than 25 with a high school diploma: 97.3 percent
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U.S. rate is 86.6 percent.
Population older than 25 with a bachelor’s degree: 55.0 percent
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13-county Metropolitan Statistical Area rate is 39.3 percent.
U.S. rate is 29.6 percent.
Population older than 25 with a graduate or professional degree: 21.6
percent
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13-county Metropolitan Statistical Area rate is 13.2 percent.
U.S. rate is 11.2 percent.
Sources:
2013 American Community Survey
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Education
Education is one of the fastest growing
sectors in Woodbury. The City understands
that great education produces a highly skilled
workforce and is the foundation of quality
economic development.
Public Schools
South Washington County School District 833 is
Woodbury’s largest school district with seven
elementary schools, two middle schools and two
high schools. Woodbury is also home to the Math
and Science Academy, a nationally recognized charter school. The Stillwater Area Public
Schools has announced that it intends to build and open an elementary school in northeast
Woodbury in 2017.
Private Schools
In addition to the fine public and charter school options available, Woodbury offers several
private or parochial school choices, including New Life Academy and St. Ambrose School.
Post Secondary Education
Several post-secondary education institutions are located within Woodbury, including Globe
University and ITT Technical Institute. Woodbury also is located within close proximity to
numerous colleges and universities including:
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Century College
Concordia University
Hamline University
Macalester College
Metropolitan State University
Rasmussen College
St. Catherine’s University
St. Paul College
University of Minnesota
University of St. Thomas
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Parks and Recreation
Woodbury's parks, trails and open space system is one of the most extensive in the Twin
Cities metro area and is an important element of the quality of life for our residents. It offers
both passive and active recreational opportunities, while preserving the scenic natural
resources that many have come to associate with Woodbury. The lakes, woodlands, open
fields, wetlands, and waterways are features that draw people to live and recreate in the City.
The park system consists of approximately 3,200 acres of City-owned parks and open space,
130 miles of trails, 63 athletic fields, 40 neighborhood parks, five major open space sites and
five large community parks. The park system also includes a playground and amphitheater at
the indoor Central Park, the newly remodeled and expanded Bielenberg Sports Center, and a
municipal golf course - Eagle Valley.
Eagle Valley Golf Course
Among the jewels of the Woodbury park system,
is Eagle Valley Golf Course, an 18-hole
municipal golf course situated on 225 acres,
with a combination of challenges unique to each
hole. Located south of Valley Creek Road and
east of Woodbury Drive, the course opened in
July 1998, and features a newly remodeled
clubhouse with a pro shop and banquet facility.
Eagle Valley offers a quality, first-class golf
experience for players of all abilities.
Recent course improvements include path
extensions on the back nine, 55 new golf carts,
and a major water feature on the 10th hole.
Our Commitment
The City of Woodbury is committed to quality development and has a history of being
responsive to the needs of businesses. Woodbury will work closely with you to help your
business venture succeed. The result is a smooth, no-surprises relationship between you
and the City, and a secure environment for business investment.
Woodbury offers a streamlined entitlement process and boasts the region’s only sameday building inspection process to ensure that the project meets your schedule.
The Economic Development Commission has implemented several strategic plans for
economic development, demonstrating the City’s ongoing commitment to long-term
economic viability and sustainable growth.
Nationally recognized as a great place to live and raise a family, we also have a thriving
business community. From our vibrant retail centers such as Tamarack Village,
Woodbury Village and Woodbury Lakes, to our business and industrial parks, Woodbury has
an established economy and well-educated workforce.
We are excited about the possibility of your business becoming part of our growing and
dynamic community and we look forward to working with you on future ventures!
Thank You to our Exhibitors
Please see the following pages for details
about some of the exciting projects
underway this year in Woodbury.
INTREPID HOLDINGS, LLP
500 Bielenberg Building
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Spaces available from 2,623 square feet up to 89,623 square feet
Large open floor plates
Full-service cafeteria
1+ mile wooded walking trails on site
Responsive local ownership
Future development/build-to-suit sites up to 390,000 square feet
Contact Information:
Phil Simonet
psimonet@paramountre.com
(952) 854-8381 direct
Fred Hedberg, CCIM, SIOR
fhedberg@paramountre.com
(952) 854-8382 direct
(612) 501-3870 mobile
(612) 382-8382 mobile
737 Commerce Drive Building - For Sale
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22,748 square feet of office-flex consisting of office and warehouse
Expandable by 10,000 square feet
Built on a 5.39 acre site with an additional 5.6 acres available
257 parking stalls (10 stalls per 1,000 square feet )
One dock-high door; one drive-in door
High presence at corner location
Contact Information:
Phil Simonet
psimonet@paramountre.com
(952) 854-8381 direct
Nancy Powell
npowell@paramountre.com
(952) 854-9210 direct
(612) 501-3870 mobile
(612) 749-7894 mobile
Bielenberg Gardens
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Anchored by 79,000 square foot Jerry’s Foods
Multi-tenant retail building ready for occupants
Valvoline Instant Oil Change and SuperAmerica opening in 2016
Pads available for sale, ground lease or BTS development.
Great opportunity for pharmacy, retail, office, restaurant, bank, etc.
Contact Information:
Jim Larson
Senior Director
jim.larson@cushwakenm.com
(952) 837-8637
Peter Armbrust
Senior Associate
peter.armbrust@cushwakenm.com
(952) 893-8255
City Place
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High profile mixed-use development
Office, Whole Foods, Residence Inn by Marriott, retail, restaurant and outdoor
recreation
Work and play community
Excellent visibility and access
Located at the intersection of I-94 and Radio Drive
Contact Information:
Mike Honsa
Mike.honsa@transwestern.com
(612) 359-1660
Crossroads Commerce Center
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Six office, office/showroom buildings complete
500 – 16,000 square feet available
NEW 38,000 square-foot building (8,800 square feet remaining)
Contact Information:
Dave Johnson
djohnson@crossroadsproperties.net
(651) 731-0708
Mike Conners
mconners@crossroadsproperties.net
(651) 731-0708
Parkwood Place – Office Building
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Lobby renovation currently under construction
Great visibility from Valley Creek Road
Monument signage available
Beautiful vaulted glass ceiling in lobby
Contact Information:
Frank Richie
Frank.richie@transwestern.com
(612) 359-1674 office
(612) 616-4769 mobile
Schilling Place
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Located immediately west of Bielenberg Gardens and new Jerry’s Foods
Great opportunity for retail, medical and multi-family users
Significant residential growth forecasted in the immediate future
Contact Information:
Chris Moe, CCIM
cmoe@hjdevelopment.com
(952) 476-9400 x114
Woodbury Lakes
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390,000 square feet of premier retail space
Woodbury Lakes is a lifestyle center featuring a combination of big-box retailers,
specialty tenants, restaurants, shops and service uses.
The center offers more than 55 national retailers and locally-owned boutiques, all
situated within lush landscaping, charming architecture and up-front parking.
Contact Information:
Jennifer MacKay
jmackay@rgpt.com
(248) 592-6432
David Darling
ddarling@rgpt.com
(248) 592-6440
Wellington Management
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Wellington Management, Inc. manages and leases 15 different properties in
Woodbury for both retail and office space.
Multiple buildings conveniently located in the heart of the City at Radio Drive and
Valley Creek Road.
We are also proud to have Woodbury’s only indoor mall, Valley Creek Mall, with
exterior improvements now underway.
Contact Information:
Kathy Bayliss, CPM, CCIM
kbayliss@wellingtonmgt.com
(651) 999-5509
Woodbury Plaza
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One pad site remains for lease or build-to-suit.
Site can accommodate up to 9,000 square feet.
Premier piece of property in the development located on the hard corner of
Woodbury Drive and Commerce Drive.
Contact Information:
Chris Moe, CCIM
cmoe@hjdevelopment.com
(952) 476-9400 x114
Woodbury Village & Tamarack Village
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1,100 to 30,000 square feet retail for lease
Pad site & land opportunities available
Both properties undergoing renovation
Contact Information:
Jesseka Doherty
jdoherty@midamericagrp.com
(952) 563-6693 office
City Contacts
Mary Giuliani Stephens
Clint Gridley
Mayor of Woodbury
City Administrator
mstephens@ci.woodbury.mn.us
cgridley@ci.woodbury.mn.us
(651) 714-3576
(651) 714-3521
Dwight Picha
Janelle Schmitz
Community Development Director
Asst. Community Development Director
dpicha@ci.woodbury.mn.us
jschmitz@ci.woodbury.mn.us
(651) 714-3530
(651) 714-3534
Eric Searles
Karl Batalden
Senior Planner
Housing & Economic Development Coord.
esearles@ci.woodbury.mn.us
kbatalden@ci.woodbury.mn.us
(651) 714-3532
(651) 414-3438
Woodbury
2015