CITY OF HAMILTON OHIO, USA 345 HIGH STREET HAMILTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING HAMILTON OHIO 45011
Project Ventilator Warehousing and Distribution
What is known about the project: Number of New Jobs............. Industry Type.........................
85 Distributor of Plumbing Fixture & Parts Desired Acreage..................... 75 Size Building Constructed..... 350,000 sq. feet Shovel Ready Site.................. Yes
Logistics, Transportation, and Warehousing Companies in the Hamilton Area
HAMILTON BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Enterprise Zone The City of Hamilton may grant property tax incentives to enterprises that agree to establish, expand, renovate, or occupy a facility within a designated enterprise zone and agree to retain or create employment at the project’s location. A business must finalize an agreement prior to project commencement.
PRESS RELEASE April 13, 2012 For Immediate Release
Local Job Creation Tax Credit The City of Hamilton Local Job Creation Tax Credit Program offers eligible companies a tax credit against their local corporate earnings tax. This program is similar to the Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit, with the exceptions that the tax credit is granted at the local level and it is a non-refundable credit. Currently, by State law, eligibility for this credit is dependent upon the State of Ohio granting a tax credit through the Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit Program.
Commercial RLF The City of Hamilton’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) provides low interest loans for expansion projects by private, for-profit businesses occurring in Hamilton. Loans are made primarily for the purchase of machinery and equipment, although purchase, renovation and /or construction of buildings are also eligible.
Butler County Port Authority (BCPA) The Butler County Port Authority (BCPA), organized in 2005, provides alternative financing options for medium and large-scale projects in Butler County. The Butler County Port Authority collaborates and partners with executives, economic development professionals, financial professionals, and the business community to encourage economic development in Butler County and Southwest Ohio. Ohio Revised Code Section 4582 provides the Butler County Port Authority with a number of tools to finance and manage projects in Ohio, including capital lease arrangements and sales tax exemption.
Hamilton Business Development Team The Hamilton Business Development Team is a cross-functional team comprised of Economic Development staff representatives with the goal of providing efficient and effective communications to businesses that are considering expanding, relocating, or starting-up in the City of Hamilton. The Business Development Team concept will serve as a single point of contact and direct one-on-one communication to businesses throughout the process rather than requiring businesses to navigate a maze of multiple departments and individuals. The team streamlines the process on the City’s end as well ensuring expediency through the business review process.
Global IT Solutions Company Coming to Vora Tech Park Hamilton, Ohio - A global information technology solutions company is initiating a knowledge processing center at the Vora Technology Park. KoncertIT is slated to begin operations on their first phase, also known as the Pilot, within the next 30 days. The Pilot will create approximately 50 jobs in the first year, paying between $10-15 per hour. KoncertIT could bring significant additional jobs to the city over the next 1-2 years subject to the initial results and success of the Pilot. KoncertIT is part of the Vora Group, a group of companies and investments concentrating on IT solutions and infrastructure with an international presence. The chairman of the Vora Group, Mahendra Vora, is a well-known serial entrepreneur, creator of the Vora Tech Park and a resident of Butler County. “We are very excited about bringing this opportunity to Hamilton. Vora Tech Park is the ideal destination for a knowledge processing center, it offers second to none technology infrastructure and the ambience to foster high productivity of our knowledge workers”, said Walt McLaren, President of Koncert IT. “We are thrilled with the support and welcome, we are getting from the officials at the City of Hamilton.” “Mahendra Vora is not only an outstanding corporate citizen, he is truly one of the most dynamic, energetic businesspersons I have ever met,” said Hamilton City Manager Joshua Smith. “Hamilton is fortunate to have him assisting our community.”
Joshua A. Smith City Manager City of Hamilton, Ohio
HAMILTON BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Enterprise Park Hamilton Enterprise Zone Annual Property Tax Abatement 10 Year Total Commercial Revolving Loan Loan Interest/Forgivable Local Job Creation Tax Credit 5-7 Year
Total
Depends upon Valuations
To Be Negotiated
To Be Negotiated
60 Acres ($50,000/Acre) Discount Discounted Price Per Acre Total Savings
To Be Negotiated To Be Negotiated To Be Negotiated
Utility Development Agreement Discount Total Savings
To Be Negotiated To Be Negotiated
$3,000,000
The program descriptions above do not constitute an offer by the City of Hamilton. Each program will be evaluated against the parameters of the final business plan/project description to determine eligibility. Offers from the City of Hamilton are contingent upon approval by the governing authority.
Auto Manufacturing Industry Thrives In Hamilton
Thyssen Krupp is in the middle of a more than $7 million expansion project that creates 60 jobs and retains approximately 185 jobs. In October, the company expects to start producing the first active damping systems for shock absorbers in North America.
DEVELOPMENT SITE Hamilton Enterprise Park At approximately 265 acres, the Hamilton Enterprise Park is one of the largest industrial/office parks in the tri-state area (OH, KY, IN). In 2010, Sensus Flavors, a global leader and manufacturer of premium quality natural flavor ingredients, broke ground on an expansion to their existing 20,000 square foot facility in the
Transportation Nearest Interstate: Nearest 4-Lane Highway: County Regional Airport: International Airport:
park. This project involved the construction of a 30,000 square foot manufacturing addition at approximately $2.5 million. This expansion will add more jobs and allow Sensus to expand their research and design facilities and begin production of a new downstream packaging process.
Utilities I-75 Distance (8 Miles) SR 4 Distance (2 Miles) Butler (3 Miles) Cincinnati (38 Miles) Dayton (52 Miles)
Electric Distribution: Natural Gas Distribution: Water: Sewer: Price Per Acre:
City of Hamilton City of Hamilton City of Hamilton City of Hamilton $50,000
DEVELOPMENT SITE Topography
Electric Utility Facilities
Gas Utility Facilities
DEVELOPMENT SITE
HAMILT ON-MAS ON
(
ROAD
ASON ROAD
TY L
ER SV
IL LE
RO
AD
HAMILTON ENT
ERPRISE PAR
NUE
K DRIVE
MOS ER
SV ER IL LE RO
ǣ ǣ ʹͷ ʹͲͳʹ
AD
CO U
RT
Feet
GILMORE COU RT
L TY
ǡ ǡ
RT
State Bypass 4
MCBRIDE COU
GATEWAY AVE
HAMILTON ENT ERPRISE PAR
K DRIVE
HAMILTON-M
500
250
0
500
1,000
ȋ͵ͷͲǡͲͲͲ Ȍ
UTILITIES Electric • • •
The City of Hamilton prides itself on its electric system’s reliability, prompt service, flexibility, and low cost. The City’s electric system was rated in the top 5% nationally for the most reliable public power systems by the American Public Power Association. With the City investment in hydroelectric power on the Ohio River (Meldahl and Greenup) and the newest in coal technology power generation (Prairie State), the City’s electric rates are expected to remain stable for many years to come.
Natural Gas • • •
The City of Hamilton’s Department of Gas & Water distributes natural gas throughout the City. The City’s primary low-cost competitor in Southwest Ohio is Duke Energy. The City of Hamilton is one of the lowest cost natural gas providers in the State of Ohio and has been so over the last several years.
Construction at Meldahl Hydroelectric
Water • • •
• •
The City of Hamilton’s Department of Gas & Water operates two water treatment plants and distributes water to customers inside and outside of the City. The source of the City’s water supply is the Great Miami Aquifer, one of the best and most plentiful sources of water in the U.S. In 2009, the City’s water received the Gold Medal at the 2009 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition, rated as “The Best Tasting Tap Water in the Nation” in blind taste testing. Hamilton water was also rated “Second Best Tasting Water in the World” at this Powerhouse for Hamilton Municipal Electric Plant competition, which is the oldest and most prestigious water tasting international competition. Hamilton’s water rates are competitive with other providers in Southwest Ohio, ranking eleventh lowest rates out of sixty-eight jurisdictions. Hamilton’s rates are approximately $62.40, based upon consumption of 3,000 cubic feet over a three-month period.
Waste Water/Water Reclamation • • •
The City of Hamilton’s Water Reclamation Division is administered through the City’s Public Works Department. The City’s Water Reclamation Plant was designed to handle a variety of industrial flows due to the tradition of manufacturing in Hamilton. Hamilton’s water reclamation rates are competitive with other providers in Southwest Ohio, ranking twenty-third lowest rates out of sixty-three jurisdictions. South Hamilton Water Plant
WORK FORCE Every company wants to employ the very best people. When you locate your business in Hamilton, you will have access to more than three million workers with various skill levels who live in the Greater Cincinnati and Greater Dayton metropolitan areas. There are approximately 30,000 Hamilton
residents eligible for employment and roughly 189,400 eligible employees living in Butler County. Hamilton also draws employees from several Ohio counties, include Hamilton, Montgomery, Warren, Preble and Clermont counties, as well as the states of Indiana and Kentucky.
Drive Time 10 Min
20 Min
30 Min
2010 Employed Population 16+ by Occupation
2010 Occupation: Employed in Production (Esri) by Census Tracts within a 10, 20, and 30 minute drive time from the proposed development sites.
Total
32,744
161,292
435,196
White Collar
60.3%
66.8%
66.0%
Management/Business/Financial
14.3%
16.0%
15.4%
Professional
19.8%
24.0%
24.7%
Sales
11.1%
11.9%
11.5%
Administrative Support
15.1%
14.9%
14.4%
Services
16.4%
14.4%
15.8%
Blue Collar
23.3%
18.8%
18.1%
Farming/Forestry/Fishing
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
Construction/Extraction
5.7%
3.8%
3.7%
Installation/Maintenance/Repair
3.0%
3.0%
2.9%
Production
7.4%
6.3%
6.0%
Transportation/Material Moving
7.2%
5.6%
5.4%
Total
28,779
148,319
415,011
Did not Work at Home
98.0%
97.6%
97.2%
2.1%
2.3%
2.4%
5 to 9 minutes
10.0%
8.7%
9.4%
10 to 19 minutes
29.9%
30.4%
30.9%
20 to 24 minutes
16.9%
17.7%
18.2%
25 to 34 minutes
20.5%
21.4%
21.8%
35 to 44 minutes
6.7%
7.0%
5.8%
45 to 59 minutes
7.5%
6.6%
5.2%
60 to 89 minutes
2.8%
2.2%
2.0%
90 or more minutes
1.7%
1.3%
1.4%
Worked at Home
2.0%
2.4%
2.8%
24.3
23.6
22.8
32,747
161,293
435,193
0.3%
0.2%
0.2%
2000 Workers 16+ by Travel Time to Work
Less than 5 minutes
2010 Industry: Employed in Manufacturing (Esri) by Census Tracts within a 10, 20, and 30 minute drive time from the proposed development sites.
Average Travel Time to Work (in min) 2010 Employed Population 16+ by Industry Total Agriculture/Mining Construction Manufacturing Wholesale Trade
5.1%
4.8%
15.0%
13.4%
3.2%
3.9%
3.6%
11.8%
12.1%
11.4%
Transportation/Utilities
5.5%
4.5%
4.1%
Information
1.3%
1.6%
1.7%
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
7.6%
8.1%
7.7%
44.5%
46.3%
49.7%
3.1%
3.1%
3.3%
Retail Trade
Services
2010 Industry: Employed in Production (Esri) by Census Tracts within a 10, 20, and 30 minute drive time from the proposed development sites.
7.1% 15.6%
Public Administration
WORK FORCE Inflow/Outflow Report - Butler County Selection Area Labor Market Size (Primary Jobs)
2010 Count
Share
Employed in the Selection Area
122,502
100.0%
Living in the Selection Area
146,300
119.4%
Net Job Inflow (+) or Outflow (-)
-23,798
-
In-Area Labor Force Efficiency (Primary Jobs) 146,300
100.0%
Living and Employed in the Selection Area
55,444
37.9%
Living in the Selection Area but Employed Outside
90,856
62.1%
Living in the Selection Area
In-Area Employment Efficiency (Primary Jobs) 122,502
100.0%
Employed and Living in the Selection Area
55,444
45.3%
Employed in the Selection Area but Living Outside
67,058
54.7%
External Jobs Filled by Residents
90,856
100.0%
Workers Aged 29 or younger
21,508
23.7%
Workers Aged 30 to 54
53,779
59.2%
Workers Aged 55 or older
15,569
17.1%
Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less
18,518
20.4%
Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month
31,300
34.5%
Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month
41,038
45.2%
Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class
14,735
16.2%
Workers in the "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities" Industry Class
21,524
23.7%
Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class
54,597
60.1%
Internal Jobs Filled by Outside Workers
67,058
100.0%
Workers Aged 29 or younger
16,376
24.4%
Workers Aged 30 to 54
39,179
58.4%
Workers Aged 55 or older
11,503
17.2%
Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less
13,768
20.5%
Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month
25,119
37.5%
Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month
28,171
42.0%
Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class
14,264
21.3%
Workers in the "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities" Industry Class
20,701
30.9%
Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class
32,093
47.9%
Internal Jobs Filled by Residents
55,444
100.0%
Workers Aged 29 or younger
12,635
22.8%
Workers Aged 30 to 54
31,985
57.7%
Workers Aged 55 or older
10,824
19.5%
Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less
12,231
22.1%
Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month
22,321
40.3%
Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month
20,892
37.7%
Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class
11,288
20.4%
Workers in the "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities" Industry Class
11,614
20.9%
Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class
32,542
58.7%
Employed in the Selection Area
Outflow Job Characteristics (Primary Jobs)
Inflow Job Characteristics (Primary Jobs)
Interior Flow Job Characteristics (Primary Jobs)
WORK FORCE Work Force Characteristics for Southwest Ohio - Butler, Warren, Hamilton, and Clermont Counties SOC
Employment 2008 Annual
2018 Projected
Total Annual Openings*
Average Wage Dec 2010*
Total Annual Openings*
Average Wage Dec 2010*
Education Training Level***
$49.40
8
Assembly Production Management Quality Control Workers Process Planning
11-3051
1,380
1,200
$49.40
48
51-9061
3,030
2,750
51
$17.69
51
$17.69
10
43-3061
460
470
15
$16.65
15
$16.65
10
43-5061
1,970
1,940
49
$19.93
49
$19.93
10
Technical Procurement
43-3061
Building Maintenance
37-1000 (37-0000)
Tool Setters
48
460
470
15
$16.65
15
$16.65
10
31,020
31,350
575
NA
575
NA
NA
51-4111
580
480
4
$23.93
4
$23.93
9
51-4031
1,810
1,490
36
$15.61
36
$15.61
10
Production Workers
51-9198
3,380
3,360
59
$13.15
59
$13.15
11
Warehouse Workers
53-7062
17,070
17,130
555
$12.56
555
$12.56
11
NA
NA 4
Administration CEO
11-1011
CFO + Controller
11-3031
3,010
3,160
69
$57.90
69
$57.90
COO + Engineering
17-2112
1,830
1,840
48
$38.49
48
$38.49
5
Finance & Accounting
43-3011
3,930
4,490
130
$16.35
130
$16.35
11
43-3031
12,360
13,230
236
$17.13
236
$17.13
10
NA
NA
166
$21.11
166
$21.11
8
Human Resources
11-3121
Admin Assistance
43-6011
Purchasing Sales
8,380
8,910
11-3061
390
370
11
$48.66
11
$48.66
4
13-1022
760
730
19
$24.67
19
$24.67
9
11-2022
2,130
2,330
66
$54.50 **
66
$54.50 **
4
R+D
NA
Source: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
*
May 2009 wages statistically aged to December 2010
**
Statewide annual wage
***
Education/Training Levels
1
First Professional Degree
2
Doctoral Degree
3
Master’s Degree
4
Bachelor’s or Higher Degree, plus Work Experience
5
Bachelor’s Degree
6
Associate Degree
7
Postsecondary Vocational Award
8
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
9
Long- Term On-The-Job Training
10
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training
11
Short-Term On-The-Job Training
NA
Not Available
NA
QUALITY OF LIFE About Hamilton Here in Hamilton we are striving to increase the wellbeing of our community. To do this, the Hamilton community has addressed the growing concerns of environmental sustainability through infrastructure improvements, the maintenance of high level recreational & entertainment activities for our citizens to enjoy, and dedicated K-12 and higher learning educational institutions.
Environment Environmental concerns are a growing phenomenon and their associated problems have become immense. To remedy these concerns, the City of Hamilton has undertaken several initiatives aimed at the conservation and sustainability of the natural environment. The City of Hamilton has been forward thinking for years in regards to generating clean, renewable power. Whether it is the use of hydroelectric power (62% of the City’s Electricity by 2014) or the use of inexpensive natural gas, the City of Hamilton is committed to a sustainable, bright future.
Recreation
Hamilton City Hall and Butler County Administration Buildings
Lentil Park downtown Hamilton
The City of Hamilton has focused on encouraging activity of Hamiltonians while promoting healthy lifestyles. Hamilton also has over 1,300 acres of beautiful park space that range from urban pocket parks furnished with sculptures to large regional parks, such as Joyce Park, laden with youth sporting events and hike/bike trails. The centerpiece of Hamilton’s park system, RiversEdge Park & Amphitheater, began construction in the Spring of 2012 with phase 1 scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2012. Bisecting Hamilton is the Great Miami River which lends itself to many unique recreational opportunities that range from boating and fishing to kayaking and crew.
High/Main Bridge over the Great Miami River
CITY OF HAMILTON OHIO, USA 345 HIGH STREET HAMILTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING HAMILTON OHIO 45011
Entertainment On August 16, 2000, Ohio’s governor declared Hamilton, Ohio as the City of Sculpture. Hamilton has scores of sculptures dotting public spaces throughout the City as well as the world-renowned 265 acre Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum. The Fitton Center for Creative Arts is a not-for-profit community arts center featuring a diverse offering of programs, including visual and performing arts classes, exhibitions, entertainment, and theater productions for all ages. A gift to the community to celebrate Hamilton’s bicentennial in 1991, it opened in 1993 and nearly doubled in size with the addition of the Carruthers Center for the Arts and Technology ten years later. The Fitton Center is in the ArtsWave network of area arts organizations.
Education
Sculpture in front of the Fitton Center for Creative Arts
In the Hamilton community, education is a priority. Twentyfour colleges and universities, six branch campuses, and seven community colleges with career and technical curriculums are located in the greater Hamilton region. Hamilton, in addition to being home to two higher education facilities (Butler Tech and Miami University-Hamilton), has benefited from a strong and dedicated public school district. The Hamilton City School District has worked diligently over the past ten years to construct 10 new schools and renovate two additional schools. The state-of-the artbuildings use materials that are hypoallergenic and environmentally safe and offer the latest in educational space and technologies to support and enhance classroom instruction. The dedication to enhance economic development has not only acted as a source for community pride, but also speaks to the future success for all students.
Miami University, Hamilton Campus
Joshua Smith................................... P. 513-785-7004 City Manager M. 513-889-8046 E. smithja@ci.hamilton.oh.us Jody Gunderson............................ Economic Development Director
P. E.
513-785-7070 gundersoj@hamilton-oh.gov