BUSINESS RETENTION & RECRUITMENT How Pennsylvania Retains and Recruits Businesses

Pennsylvania’s Offerings Workforce: 6 million people; 86% w/ at least a high school degree Unionized workers: 18% (and decreasing) 17th largest economy in the world Infrastructure: 6 international airports, 5,600 miles of railways, 44,000 miles of highways, and 3 major ports with access to the Great Lakes, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico Pennsylvania is within 500-mile radius of:  More than 40 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population and purchasing power  More than 60 percent of Canada's population  45 percent of U.S. manufacturers  41 percent of the nation's domestic trade and service industries

Retention & Recruitment Strategies Ensure open communications between state and local leaders Provide comprehensive access to state and regional information about site location, expansion and workforce development Financially support important economic development, expansion and retention opportunities

Team Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's inability to be competitive in the global marketplace Business leaders wanted a place at the table - real face time w/ Pennsylvania's policy makers In 1997, Team PA concept was born Focus on Pennsylvania's job growth and business environment Also coordinate efforts with other economic development and civic organizations

Team Pennsylvania What It Is... Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Independent of a single government entity Board is co-chaired by the Commonwealth's CEO - the Governor Comprised of leaders from the public, business, and economic development sectors

Team Pennsylvania What It Does... Ambassador/Student Ambassador Program Business Resource Network Business Resource Center Global Competitive Investment Initiative Workforce Partnership Initiative Plan for a New Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers Network of PA Governor’s Action Team Partners in Education Young Professionals Conference Best Places to Work in PA Competition Economic Development Training & Support Venture Capital International Investment & Trade Efforts

Governor’s Action Team Group of seasoned economic development professionals “Inside Guide” to all the tools, advantages and opportunities available for businesses in the Commonwealth Single point of contact for businesses that are evaluating Pennsylvania as a site for a facility location or expansion

Governor’s Action Team Single Point of Contact An accessible, informed resource for business information and assistance. Reports directly to the Governor Works with domestic and international businesses, as well as professional site consultants, on projects involving significant investment and job creation opportunities

Governor’s Action Team Inside Guide Workforce characteristics Demographic information Permit and regulation assistance Infrastructure and utility data State and local tax information Quality of life statistics and information Pinpointing the right location for your company

Top 2004 Projects By Total Project Costs Total StateJobs Jobs Retain edCounty Company Project Cost Assistance Created Alcoa Corporate-Wide $ 415,337,120 $ 2,000,00003,709Allegheny Merck $ 200,000,000 $ 5,400, ,000Montgomery Fairchild Semiconductor $ 143,000,000 $ 5,325, Luzerne Allegheny Ludlum/Allegheny Technologies Consortium$130,255,335$1,000,00003,519Allegheny Bayer Corporation $ 100,000,000 $ 6,700,00002,129Allegheny Comcast Corporation $ 90,000,000 $ 17,070,0001,3501,400Philadelphia Olympus America $ 84,000,000 $ 12,050, Lehigh Air Products and Chemicals $ 78,000,000 $ 600, Schuylkill ACE INA $ 75,000,000 $ 14,750, ,200Philadelphia Aconcaqua Timber Company $ 60,090,000 $ 11,290, Clarion

Top 2004 Projects By Total Jobs Created Total StateJobs Jobs Retain edCounty Company Project Cost Assistance Created Comcast Corporation $ 90,000,000 $ 17,070,0001,3501,400Philadelphia Merck $ 200,000,000 $ 5,400, Montgomery SSR, Inc. $ 8,400,000 $ 3,186, Allegheny Olympus America $ 84,000,000 $ 12,050, Lehigh Advance Auto Parts $ 55,000,000 $ 3,225, Lehigh excellRx $ 3,000,000 $ 3,086, Philadelphia Shire Pharmaceuticals $ 10,000,000 $ 5,200, Chester Electronics Boutique $ 22,500,000 $ 4,361, Chester Fairchild Semiconductor $ 143,000,000 $ 5,325, Luzerne Capitol Title Group $ 3,200,000 $ 1,914, Washington

Business Recruitment Success Story AppTec Laboratory Services: a biopharmaceutical and medical device- testing firm Chose Pennsylvania as the home for its new state-of-the-art facility Building at the Philadelphia Naval Business Center, a designated Keystone Opportunity Zone Creating 200 new jobs in Pennsylvania

AppTec’s Project Financing $20 million project Construction of a 75,000-square-foot facility, which will allow the company to relocate their Camden, NJ, facility to Philadelphia GAT worked with AppTec to make this project a reality Administration agreed to provide a $750,000 financial package  $250,000 Opportunity Grant  Up to $500,000 through the Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund (MELF)

Governor’s Action Team Headquarters located in Harrisburg Six regional offices 866-GO-NEWPA ( )

Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Affiliate of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, along with the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, & Pennsylvania Economy League – Western Division Mission is to globally market southwestern Pennsylvania and support existing regional employers to grow jobs and capital investment

A Source for Southwestern PA Information Business incentives Cost of living Demographics Educational institutions Funding resources International business alliances Quality of life Real estate options Transportation network Utilities infrastructure Workforce education and training programs

Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Areas of Service Data & demographics Assistance for entrepreneurs Commercial real estate International business Market research & analysis Cost of living calculator Regional company list Xplorion regional showcase

XPLORION State-of-the-art show- case for Southwestern Pennsylvania Combines aerial photography, a geographic information system, and other advanced technologies Powerful tool for quickly learning about the region's assets, attractions, and industrial and commercial sites Free and open to the public Also available by appointment for private tours, demonstrations, news conferences and meetings

Business Retention & Recruitment Financial Incentive Programs Dept of Community & Economic Development PA Dept of Agriculture Finance Programs Keystone Opportunity Zones Railways Property Directory Welfare To Work Tax Credits Work Opportunity Tax Credits Independent Access Capital Network Incentive/Assistance Programs Ben Franklin Technology Partners