ANNUAL - Leavenworth County Development Corporation

ANNUAL
REPORT
M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T
To facilitate the creation and
retention of jobs and capital investment
in Leavenworth County
OV E RV I EW
LCDC continued to increase its outreach to businesses,
commercial realtors, site locators and others interested
in opportunities in Leavenworth County. This effort is
reflected in the significant increase in lead generation
for new businesses, which exceeded 100 for the first
time. The LCDC staff is working on several major
projects that plan to make location or expansion
decisions in 2015. A balanced approach to economic
development also requires special attention to the
businesses and jobs already here. In 2014, LCDC
facilitated savings of $644,103 in tax credits, tax
reductions, utility rate reductions, tax exemptions and
grants to existing companies that are investing in both
new equipment and in their human capital. Due to this
effort, 110 JOBS HAVE BEEN CREATED OR
RETAINED throughout the county.
There is also a value that LCDC offers every year that
is not easily quantified. LCDC is the one entity that
works with each of the communities and chambers of
commerce to bring people together, to strengthen the
business community and to improve the quality of life
throughout the entire county. We can do this because
our organization is made up of a committed board of
directors, engaged public and private sector members,
dozens of volunteers and committee members, and a
professional staff all pulling in one direction — all
working toward building a better tomorrow.
BL AINE WEEKS, LCD C PRESIDENT
L E AV E N W O R T H
COUNT Y PORT
AU T HO R I T Y
The Port Authority continued its partnership with LCDC to market
properties in two industrial parks owned by the Authority. One deal
begun in 2008 was finalized in 2014 with the receipt of final payment for the property. In 2015,
there are plans for a second building to be constructed on that property. The Trails Committee
continued its efforts to promote trails in Leavenworth County by supporting efforts in Lansing and
Tonganoxie. The committee collaborated with Mid-America Regional Council on its metro bike/
pedestrian map and attended several Kansas Department of Transportation public input meetings.
Ed Chapman, Jr., stepped down from his position on the board after
NEARLY 40 YEARS OF TIRELESS SERVICE as secretary,
lawyer and boardmember of the Port Authority. Ann Hoins was
Commission to fill the slot.
appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and Leavenworth City
C O M M U N I C AT I O N
AND NET WORKING
ABOUT 100 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE LCDC ANNUAL MEETING on
January 17, 2014, and heard from Bryan Adams, an executive with Cerner Corporation, who
spoke about changes in health care and the impact of Cerner on the entire Kansas City metro
area. Throughout the year, volunteers and staff served on several committees and working
groups, including the LCDC Executive, Membership and Infrastructure Committees, the Workforce
Group, ED Chamber Alliance and the LCPA’s Trails Committee. The LCDC Golf Tournament
in September raised more than $5,000 for LCDC. As the year ended, LCDC thanked its
members, partners and other stakeholders at the annual VIP Event, which attracted more
attendees than ever before and featured a string quintet from Basehor-Linwood High School.
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
Economic & Workforce Update
Leavenworth County, Kansas
INDUSTRY, OCCUPATION & WORKFORCE TRENDS
JULY 2014 • MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL
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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY SPECIALIZATIONS
WOOD PRODUCT
MANUFACTURING
56 Jobs
$39,038 Avg. Earnings
MACHINERY
MANUFACTURING
PRINTING
215 Jobs
$79,043 Avg. Earnings
DEPOSITORY CREDIT
INTERMEDIATION
189 Jobs
$58,883 Avg. Earnings
703 Jobs
$41,059 Avg. Earnings
OFFICE
ADMINISTRATION
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
DESIGN
383 Jobs
$43,349 Avg. Earnings
792 Jobs
$78,226 Avg. Earnings
CEMENT
MANUFACTURING
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
MILITARY
LCDC collaborated with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
on the publication of the 2014 Economic & Workforce Update that
outlines industry, occupation and workforce trends in Leavenworth
County. LCDC contracted with MARC to update the Docking Institute’s
Leavenworth County Labor Shed Survey. LCDC also held two
Classroom to Career events this year. In the spring, SAINT JOHN
HOSPITAL HOSTED 42 STUDENTS from Leavenworth,
Immaculata, Pleasant Ridge, Basehor-Linwood, Lansing and Tonganoxie
high schools, allowing them to learn from professionals in
rehabilitative services, emergency room, surgery, laboratory,
radiology and pharmacy. The fall Classroom to Career session was hosted by Cereal Ingredients.
83 Jobs
$63,038 Avg. Earnings
3,607 Jobs
$101,651 Avg. Earnings
FOOD
MANUFACTURING
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
CIVILIAN
87 Jobs
$75,543 Avg. Earnings
4,280 Jobs
$98,272 Avg. Earnings
THIRTY STUDENTS TOURED THE FACILITIES and learned about the production
of ingredients used in cereals, pastries and even dog food. They met with staff in research and
development, production, human resources and other technical positions in the business.
MARKETING
LCDC utilized a mix of social media, networking and print
advertising to reach businesses, site location consultants, Kansas
City commercial realtors and potential residents interested in
opportunities within the county. Blogs, news stories and
updates to the two websites maintained by LCDC and the
Facebook page drove viewers to our social media tools.
In fact, LCDC’s main website saw an 11 PERCENT
INCREASE IN TRAFFIC from last year. LCDC sent out
8 e-blasts to commercial realtors featuring major properties
in the county. LCDC facilitated coverage in a Kansas Citybased online newsletter, MetroWire, of the development of
three new hotels in Leavenworth. LCDC had a presence in
the national publication Business Xpansion Journal, with an
ad and an article about development in Leavenworth County,
and continued to reach out to millennials with an ad in
LEAVENWORTH
COUNTYthe
KC Options. LCDC staff also co-sponsored events with
Kansas City Area Development Council and Kansas
Department of Commerce to reach site location consultants.
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R E C R U I T M E N T,
RETENTION AND
E X PA N S I O N
Business recruitment activity continued to increase as it has in each of the past four years
with 101 leads and 66 prospects for which LCDC submitted real estate, demographic
information and/or an incentive proposal. One business LCDC worked with in 2014,
Complete Heating & Cooling, located in leased space on US 24-40 and 178th Street.
That project brought four new jobs to the county. Several of this year’s prospects plan to
make location decisions in 2015.
5-YEAR SNAPSHOT
101
82
54
83
24
2010
61
26
2011
35
2012
44
2013
2010
2011
2012
2013
66
2014
2014
PROSPECT S
LEADS
4
2010
8
2011
4
2012
9
2013
7
2
2014
10
2010
1
1
0
2011
2012
2013
2014
NEW BUSINESSES
SITE VISIT S
LCDC made 100 formal business calls with existing local companies in 2014 to find
opportunities to help remove retention and expansion barriers. The assistance provided
by LCDC staff resulted in four state job-training grants worth $23,575, tax credits for
new investment of $475,000, sales tax reductions of $19,518, sales tax exemptions of
$101,671, utility rate reductions of $23,839 and a workforce internship worth $500. These
companies will retain 62 existing jobs and create 16 new jobs. LCDC staff also distributed
information on a real estate RFP, ultimately won by SI Properties, which resulted in the
retention of an additional 28 existing jobs in Leavenworth.
THE IMPACT OF LCDC’S RECRUITMENT, RETENTION
AND EXPANSION EFFORTS IN 2014:
90 20
R E TA I NED J OB S
NEW JOBS
14
SAVINGS T O
E XISTING C OMPANI ES
OF
$ 6 4 4 ,1 03
Thank you to our membership for your time, dedication and support in 2014. We look
forward to your continued investment and involvement in 2015.
- ST EVE JACK, E X EC U T IVE DIREC TOR
OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRES I D ENT
TR E A S U R E R
AT-LARGE
Blaine Weeks
Josh Hoppes
Harland Russell
VI CE P RESIDEN T
PA ST P R E S ID E NT
David Schroeder
Mike Nixon
B OARD OF DIRECTORS
Steve Christensen
Marisa Gray
Jeremy Greenamyre
Brian Habjan
Robert Hatch
Josh Hoppes
Tony Kramer
Mike Nixon
Pete Payne
Chuck Peterson
Mike Reilly
Gayle Runnels
Harland Russell
Rick Schneider
David Schroeder
Blaine Weeks
Lloyd Martley,
City Administrator, Basehor
Mike Smith,
City Administrator, Lansing
J. Scott Miller,
City Manager, Leavenworth
Nathan McCommon,
City Manager, Tonganoxie
Terry Andrews,
Leavenworth County Port Authority
EX-OFFICIO
B OARD MEMBERS
Blake Waters, Basehor Chamber
Jennifer Daly,
Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber
Wendy Scheidt, Leavenworth Main St.
Steve Christensen, Tonganoxie Chamber
STAFF
Steve Jack, Executive Director
Ashley Hardin,
Economic Development Coordinator
Mary Mack, Office Manager
2014 MEMBERS
PL ATINUM LEVEL
BRONZE LEVEL
First State Bank & Trust
GOLD LEVEL
Citizens National Bank
Citizens Savings & Loan
Commerce Bank
Country Club Bank
Exchange National Bank & Trust
Geiger Ready Mix
KAAZ-Lexeco
Mather Enterprises
Mutual Savings
Saint John Hospital
SILVER LEVEL
Armed Forces Insurance
CBC Real Estate
Cereal Ingredients
Community National Bank
Corrections Corporation of America
Falcon Lakes Golf Club
George Butler Associates
Great Western Manufacturing
Greenamyre Rentals
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Kansas City Kansas
Community College
Kansas Gas Service
Kramer & Associates
Leavenworth County Cooperative
Leavenworth Water Department
Reilly & Sons/Coldwell Banker
SI Property Investments
TranSystems
University of Saint Mary
VI Marketing and Branding
Advantage Printing
BG Consultants
Booz Allen Hamilton
Central Bag Company
Edward J. Chapman, Jr.,
Attorney at Law
Evans Real Estate
Heatron
J.C. Tibbetts Agency
J.F. Denney
KC Construction
Leavenworth-Jefferson Electric
Cooperative
Leavenworth Times
Managed Energy Systems
Mary R. Scott CPA, LLC
McCaffree-Short Title Company
National Bank of Kansas City
Peruvian Connection
Pro-Circuit
Saint Luke’s Cushing Hospital
Schlagel & Associates, P.A.
Storage Box, Inc.
Westar Energy
Zephyr Products, Inc.
Zimmer Company
SUPPORTER LEVEL
Basehor-Linwood USD #458
Nancy Bauder
Cecilia Harry
Leavenworth County Humane Society
Leavenworth Public Library
Marcia McCown
Carl Reed
David Waters
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