Iowa City Wind Energy Industrial Park and Supply Chain Campus
Contact: Joe Raso, President, (319) 354-3939, jraso@iowacityarea.com Mark Nolte, Business Development Director, (319) 354-3939, mnolte@iowacityarea.com
Extraordinary Opportunities in Unexpected Places
Iowa City Area Development Group 325 East Washington, Suite 101 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 www.iowacityareadevelopment.com
The Iowa City Wind Energy Industrial Park and Supply Chain Campus Knowing that wind energy manufacturing is poised for significant growth, Iowa City became the first and only city in the nation to purchase land and develop an industrial park specific to this industry. Created with the goal of attracting this industry through conscientious design, every aspect of this new industrial park has been developed to meet the unique needs of wind energy manufacturers. In developing this site, a platting scheme was devised in which a foundry with machining capacity could be placed adjacent to any nacelle OEM such that shipping costs on large castings would be eliminated. Product could be moved on a private rail spur from one facility to the next. All the turning radii and road widths have been designed to accommodate the 19 axle trailers commonly used for moving nacelles and the articulated trailers on which many blades are transported.
Draft Plat Layout with tentative rail siding / spur placement to support localized shipping within park. There is still flexibility on how these are designed to create optimal flow and transport.
The Iowa City Wind Energy Industrial Park and Supply Chain Campus Being closer to Clipper and Acciona offers the potential to expand upon an existing synergistic cluster in the heart of the wind belt. Our labor force has demonstrated its capacity and skill sets to meet the needs of wind energy companies in a ‘right to work,’ nonunion environment. At this time, infrastructure funding has been committed and initial projects are under way to certify this site as “Shovel Ready.” Soil borings done on site verify carrying capacity for the crane loads indicated utilizing geopiers. Yet, there is still significant flexibility in platting and layout of rail infrastructure such that this project could help define a site plan configuration that best suits its needs. This site is out of the 500 year floodplain with no history of seismic activity. Redundant electrical power to the site is provided by MidAmerican Energy. One of the greatest advantages of this site is the reliable power at some of the nation’s lowest electrical rates. ICAD can work with our electric partner to provide specific cost estimates with further information on load usage for this project.
Iowa City Wind Energy Supply Chain Campus
The entire park is rail served by the Iowa Interstate Railroad that has linkages to all major rail lines and two river barge ports, one of which is ice free year round. Our logistical studies and industry data suggest that rail can be a cost saving option for loads transported in excess of 400 miles.
Iowa City Wind Energy Supply Chain Campus
With its location in the wind corridor, most Midwest wind farms could be reached by truck from the supply chain campus. One of the reasons for Iowa’s high installed MW capacity of wind is the ease by which loads can be moved within our borders. Many states do not offer a comprehensive travel corridor, leaving each county to determine restrictions, thus adding time and expense to shipping. Further, northern border states, such as Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as Michigan, may have seasonal embargos on heavy loads in the spring which can cause delivery delays.
Incentives We recognize that in recent years some states have far surpassed what we as communities and a state typically provide in terms of incentives for projects. The economic downturn has created large pockets of high unemployment in areas of the country; these communities are desperately vying to encourage economic development to revitalize their areas. While we understand this funding can be very attractive to companies in the short term, there are many examples of how these incentives can mask hidden issues to profitability and create obstacles to success in the long run. We hope that the decision makers of this project consider a holistic approach to their search and recognize an area like ours has continued to demonstrate stability and modest growth even in this downturn. The Iowa City Area has retained one of the lowest unemployment levels in the nation because of the way it supports its interstate business climate. Area leaders for generations have sought and found a balanced approach to economic and community development. We have cultivated the conditions for companies to succeed and trust this project would benefit from the progressive and positive mindset that permeates the region. While the University of Iowa plays a major role in shaping the vitality of the community, it is the strength of private sector companies such as P&G, ACT, Pearson, Oral B, International Automotive Components and more recently companies involved in wind energy such as Acciona N.A. and ITC that provide the strong, stable base of employment. These companies have found the area provides a unique mix of Midwestern work ethic, high quality of life, educational opportunities and low cost of doing business. Our workers take pride in their companies, their communities and their state. The value of this pride translates directly to the bottom line for our local employers.
Job Training and Innovation Iowa’s job training program allows companies to spend up to 50% of their job training funds for on-the-job training and the other 50% on programs, travel and related expenses to train employees. For example, Acciona N.A. used job training funds to send many of their new hires to Spain for 6 weeks of training at their existing facilities. Home to the University of Iowa, area companies can link to the innovations in wind energy research being developed at the College of Engineering and under IAWIND, both led by AWEA board member Patrick Butler. Cutting edge research will bolster your bottom line and develop talented employees through a variety of co-op and internship programs. The University of Iowa’s College of Engineering has developed research abilities and practical experience in a number of industry sectors: ￭ ￭ ￭
material handling and automation manufacturing process software, control and sensors
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meteorology composites for blades and nacelle covers mechanical engineering for drive train
These programs are a strong compliment to the traditional industrial tech programs offered by Kirkwood Community College which has worked closely with Clipper and Acciona to target wind specific job skill sets.
Supportive Business Climate The team at the Iowa City Area Development Group understands that no company survives in a vacuum. For the past four years we have traveled to wind energy conferences around the globe building a network of project developers and supply chain contacts. Our goal is to utilize these relationships to help this project find market opportunities and create a value added supply base. Our team can coordinate meetings with potential customers to help this project bring deals to the table to catalyze production expansion plans. As well, we will work very closely with our local and state leaders to coordinate transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions to help companies compete with the major players in the market.
Our research has shown a considerable interest in innovations in turbine design and we see a strong future for products that can cut down O&M costs and return strong value to investors. Innovation is what drives our region and any company that locates here can take advantage of the strong R&D capacity and knowledge base that fuels new thinking.
Supportive Business Climate The Iowa City area is the southern anchor of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor. The economy is based on thriving commerce, a major university, and a number of national and international businesses, including Fortune 500 companies. Acciona North America, Pearson, Oral B Laboratories, Rockwell Collins, Procter & Gamble, ACT, Inc, and scores of smaller industries and businesses operate facilities in the Iowa City area. ￭
Forbes ranked Iowa City number 2 "Best Places for Business and Careers" list, April 2010
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University of Iowa's Tippie MBA-PM program ranked in the Top 50, U.S. News & World Report, April 2010
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No. 22 in the Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities Index, "Where America’s Jobs Are Created and Sustained," November 2009
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University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center No. 23 "Top entrepreneurial educational programs in the country"- Entrepreneur Magazine, September 2009
Source: ICAD Group 2009 Existing Industry Report
Labor: Available and Capable The Iowa City area, with a 16.7% workforce growth rate over the past decade, offers highly educated, productive labor in a ‘right to work,’ non-union environment. (Chicago Federal Reserve) The Iowa City area is strategically located in the center of the largest population region in the state of Iowa, attracting workers from over a 60-mile radius. With a regional population of more than 400,000, and double-digit growth every decade, the Iowa City area has consistently attracted knowledge workers for our growing companies. Compared to national averages, the Iowa City area workforce is 12% more stable and ranked 23% higher in quality. Workers in our region produce 8% more than the average American worker. (2008 North American Data Study)
Employers attribute local workforce quality to the superior educational commitment the area offers as well as Midwestern work ethic and values. Additionally, many executives recognize that community support and cultural diversity contribute to a positive bottom line. The Iowa City area is not known as a highly unionized environment. While some of the older companies in the region are organized, the wind energy manufacturers and other newer employers do not have a union presence.
Recruiting Top Talent Recruiting management and engineering talent in the medium sized metros can be challenging to many Midwestern communities. The Iowa City area is different. Home to a major university, the city has gained a reputation as an international city. In November 2008, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated Iowa City the world's third City of Literature, making the community part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Iowa City joins Edinburgh, Scotland, and Melbourne, Australia, as UNESCO Cities of Literature. The Iowa City area is recognized as having the third highest education level per capita nationally and the highest doctor to citizen ratio in the U.S. With some of the best public and private schools in the nation, this area is focused on learning. This translates into a vibrant, artistic community that offers a very active way of life not typically found in our part of the country. The Iowa City area has multiple domestic and international connections through direct flights available at two regional airports. The area’s commitment to the environment is an additional draw for individuals involved in renewable energy.
Iowa City Area Iowa City is a place with a sense of history and a vision for Iowa’s future. The city’s history, leadership and tradition of civic involvement are helping transform the region’s economy and lead Iowa into the future. The diversity of Iowa City shines through its bustling commerce and industry; first-rate education; arts, culture and entertainment for all ages; beautiful rolling landscape bursting with recreational opportunities; and neighborhoods that welcome you home at the end of the day. Our area has a diverse and prosperous economy and has received numerous rankings and awards as a “Best Place” for business and quality of life. Here’s a list of our most recent rankings: ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭
Healthiest Town in the United States, Men's Journal, February 2010 Top Towns for Jobs, MSN CareerBuilder, January 2010 University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center No. 23 "Top entrepreneurial educational programs in the country"- Entrepreneur Magazine, September 2009 No. 5 "Best Places to Begin a Career" - Metros Under 500,000, Forbes Magazine, July 2009 No. 13 "Top College Towns for Jobs" - Forbes Magazine, May 2009 No. 9 Best Places for Business and Careers - Smaller Metros, Forbes Magazine, March 2009 Best Places to Live and Launch, Fortune Small Business, March 2008 Top 10 Up-And-Coming Tech Cities 2008, Forbes Magazine, March 2008 No. 5 Best Smaller Metro, Forbes Magazine, April 2007 Top 10 Most Affordable Places to Live & Work, Sperling's Best Places, March 2007 Best Affordable Suburbs, Businessweek, 2007
Labor Characteristics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Corridor Potential Available Labor Per Occupational Category:
Concentration of those with transferable experience/skills by place of residence CLAYTON
FAYETTE
BREMER RANKLIN
Jesup
Evansdale
BUCHANAN
BLACK HAWK
Independence
Waterloo
GRUNDY
t u
Dyersville
DELAWARE
20
Manchester
380
Vinton
Dysart
JO DAVIESS
STEPHENSON
Toledo
MARSHALL
Cedar Rapids
Keystone
Chelsea
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North Liberty
§ ¦ ¨
Coralville IOWA
80
Williamsburg
Lowden
30
WHITESIDE
§ ¦ ¨
WisconsinLECounty 88
Tipton
Bennett
Princeton
West Branch SCOTT
Bettendorf West Liberty MoscowWilton Lone Tree MUSCATINE
Davenport Blue GrassDavenport Buffalo
Muscatine
WASHINGTON
KEOKUK
ROCK ISLAND
t u 218
LOUISA
APPANOOSE
67
STARK by Place of Residence (per ZIP Code)
JEFFERSON
34
Fairfield
HENRY
New London DAVIS
§ ¦ ¨
t u
Morning Sun
t u
BUREAU
Laborshed Concentration 74
MERCER
Wayland
WAPELLO
§ ¦ ¨ 80
HENRY
Letts
Washington
MONROE
Illinois County
t u
Conesville
MAHASKA
Area Shown
Iowa County CLINTON
KalonaRiverside
South English
163
State Highways OGL
CARROLL
Oxford Junction Lost Nation
Iowa City
_ [
Iowa City North English
t u
JACKSON
Maquoketa
Anamosa
JOHNSON
Montezuma
MARION
JONES
CEDAR
Marengo POWESHIEK
61
151
Cedar Rapids
US Highways
t u
t u
Cedar Rapids BlairstownWatkins Belle Plaine Amana Swisher Solon
Brooklyn
JASPER
4-Lane US Highways
Cascade
Center Point Central City Alburnett Toddville LINN Marion
BENTON
TAMA
Marshalltown
AYNE
Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Interstate
t u
§ ¦ ¨
63
UCAS
_ [
DUBUQUE
Farley
52
t u ORY
Legend
GREEN
LAFAYETTE
Dubuque
Cedar Falls
HARDIN
GRANT
Strawberry Point
Oelwein
BUTLER
DES MOINES
WARREN HENDERSON
Low KNOX Moderate
High
PEORIA
VAN BUREN LEE
Workers who have transferable experience/skills in the Laborshed area are currently commuting an average of 12 miles one way for work. Those who are willing to change/accept employment are willing to commute an average of 16 miles one way for the right employment opportunity.
Employment Status: 88.0% Employed 27.8% of the employed are willing to change employment 5.7% Unemployed 2.7% Homemakers, Not Employed 3.7% Retired
Education Levels: 55.5% Education beyond high school 16.1% Associate degree 2.7% Trade certified 1.7% Vocational training 12.4% Undergraduate degree 4.3% Postgraduate degree
Flexibility in the Workplace: (by percent of interest)
Cross-training - 77.2% Varied shifts (2nd, 3rd, & split) - 26.7% Job sharing - 36.6% Job teams - 73.3% Seasonal work - 29.0% Temporary work - 37.0%
Other Facts: 69.7% paid an hourly wage 88.6% are/were employed full-time 7.7% are/were employed part-time 11.7% hold two or more jobs Currently working an average of 44 hrs/week
Current Benefits: Health/medical insurance - 97.2% Pension/retirement/401K - 68.5% Dental coverage - 56.5% Paid vacation - 38.3% Vision coverage - 33.9% Life insurance - 27.8% Paid holidays - 27.8% Paid sick leave - 23.4% Disability insurance - 15.3%
Desired Benefits: (by percent of interest)
Business Operations: Management - 1,010 Analysts - 2,696 Clerks - 1,347 Computer Engineers - 674 Computer Programmers - 677 Customer Service Reps - 5,391 Office & Admin. Support - 12,467 Purchasing Agents - 672 Production: Supervisors - 6,402 Assemblers & Fabricators - 3,707 Bindery Workers - 337 Cutting Machine Operators - 2,022 Drafters - 675 Engineers - 5,728 Engineering Techs - 3,369 Inspectors & Testers - 3,705 Installation & Maintenance - 1,011 Job Printers - 339 Machinists - 1,685 Mixing & Blending Machine Operators - 673 Mold & Coremakers - 1,009 Multiple Machine Operators - 6,065 Painters - 1,349 Prepress Technicians - 337 Production Workers - 19,543 Sheet Metal Workers - 1,346 Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Operators - 1,012 Welders - 1,348 Material Movers: Supervisors - 676 Truck Drivers, Heavy & TractorTrailer - 6,739 Truck Drivers, Light & Delivery - 3,706 Fork Truck Operators - 2,697 Transportation Workers, All Other - 338 An estimated total of 100,752 people in the Laborshed area
Health/medical insurance - 92.4% Pension/retirement/401K - 28.3% Paid vacation - 25.0% Dental coverage - 10.9% Vision coverage - 7.6% Paid sick leave - 7.6% Life insurance - 4.3%
Top Advertising Media: (for those seeking employment opportunities)
Local/Regional Newspapers The Gazette - Cedar Rapids Iowa City Press-Citizen The Internet www.monster.com www.careerbuilder.com www.iowaworkforce.org Iowa Workforce Development Centers Networking through friends, family, & acquaintances
Underemployment: Total Underemployment - 3.7% Low hours - 0.3% Mismatch of skills - 2.0% Low income - 1.3% IWD only counts individuals once when estimating Total Underemployment.
Information was compiled by Iowa Workforce Development using 2008 data.
e ag W n ia ed M ed nc rie pe e Ex ag W e ag W y tr En e ag W n ea l M na io at up cc e O Cod
Occupation
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
51-2099
$
15.81 $
9.12 $
19.14 $
13.76
Chemical Engineers
17-2041
$
32.57 $
22.66 $
37.53 $
33.38
Chemical Plant and System Operators
51-8091
$
27.19 $
21.43 $
30.07 $
27.55
Computer Hardware Engineers
17-2061
$
33.74 $
24.74 $
38.25 $
32.88
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
51-4011
$
15.23 $
10.12 $
17.79 $
14.30
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9021
$
15.05 $
10.73 $
17.21 $
15.52
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9032
$
12.63 $
9.63 $
14.13 $
12.48
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4031
$
16.53 $
13.36 $
18.12 $
17.06
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4032
$
16.93 $
14.23 $
18.28 $
17.09
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
51-2022
$
14.32 $
11.65 $
15.66 $
13.87
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
17-2072
$
34.11 $
27.70 $
37.32 $
33.71
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9041
$
12.55 $
9.17 $
14.24 $
13.04
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Helpers--Production Workers
51-1011
$
25.47 $
17.35 $
29.52 $
24.05
51-4033
$
16.84 $
12.72 $
18.89 $
17.07
51-9198
$
12.66 $
8.93 $
14.53 $
11.36
Industrial Engineers
17-2112
$
31.62 $
23.61 $
35.62 $
31.75
Industrial Production Managers
11-3051
$
41.61 $
27.72 $
48.56 $
40.49
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
53-7051
$
14.77 $
11.19 $
16.56 $
14.63
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
51-9061
$
18.70 $
13.56 $
21.27 $
19.83
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4034
$
17.03 $
13.46 $
18.82 $
16.81
Machinists
51-4041
$
16.64 $
11.45 $
19.24 $
16.27
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
49-9043
$
17.78 $
14.65 $
19.35 $
18.14
Mechanical Engineers
17-2141
$
34.52 $
25.67 $
38.93 $
34.28
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4035
$
16.56 $
13.79 $
17.95 $
15.45
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9023
$
13.95 $
11.78 $
15.05 $
14.01
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4081
$
16.75 $
14.21 $
18.02 $
17.15
Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers
51-4012
$
20.55 $
16.40 $
22.62 $
17.29
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9111
$
14.80 $
7.86 $
18.27 $
14.13
Prepress Technicians and Workers
51-5022
$
16.55 $
12.01 $
18.83 $
16.86
Production Workers, All Other
51-9199
$
17.36 $
10.84 $
20.63 $
16.77
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4023
$
13.23 $
11.29 $
14.19 $
13.09
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9012
$
15.78 $
12.25 $
17.54 $
15.69 17.57
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
51-8021
$
19.32 $
14.50 $
21.72 $
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
51-2041
$
17.16 $
13.40 $
19.03 $
16.64
Team Assemblers
51-2092
$
14.04 $
9.73 $
16.20 $
14.22 21.11
Tool and Die Makers
51-4111
$
20.97 $
17.00 $
22.94 $
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
53-3032
$
14.98 $
9.90 $
17.52 $
14.40
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services
53-3033
$
12.30 $
8.26 $
14.33 $
11.21
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators
51-8031
$
19.36 $
15.30 $
21.39 $
19.37
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
51-4121
$
16.48 $
12.82 $
18.31 $
16.28
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-4122
$
17.35 $
13.97 $
19.04 $
17.17
This Iowa Wage Survey for Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Region 10 service area was produced by the Workforce Data & Business Development Bureau to provide communities local information on wages by occupation. This publication was developed specifically for the IWD Region 10 service area. The source of the wage and employment data is the 2007 Iowa Wage Survey. Additional data from the Iowa Wage Survey for individual counties, Iowa Workforce Development regions, and by industry statewide are available on the Iowa Workforce Development web site located at www.iowaworkforce.org.
For more information regarding the Technology Corridor Regional Analysis, contact: Priority One Economic Development Division Cedar Rapids Area of Commerce 424 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Phone: 319-398-5317 Fax: 319-398-5228 E-mail: djordan@cedarrapids.org www.priority1.com
www.tech-corridor.com
Iowa City Area Development Group 325 East Washington Street, Ste. 101 Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 319-354-3939 Fax: 319-338-9958 E-mail: jraso@iowacityarea.com E-mail: dwilliamson@iowacityarea.com www.iowacityareadevelopment.com
Available Acres: 173
Wind Energy Supply Chain Campus Address: 4748 420th Street Iowa City , IA 52240 (Johnson County)
Property and Area Description: Located in southeast Iowa City next to Scott Six Industrial Park on 420th Street and Taft Avenue.
Site Details: Available Acres: 173 Topography: Flat Zoning: Industrial-Light
Adjacent Available Acres: 0 Setting: Agricultural Land Within City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Nearest Interstate: I-80 Nearest 4-Lane Highway: Highway 218/I-380 Nearest Commercial Airport: The Eastern Iowa Airport Rail Served:Yes
Distance (miles): 3 Distance (miles): 4 Distance (miles): 20
Utilities: Electric Distribution: MidAmerican Energy Natural Gas Distribution: MidAmerican Energy Water: City of Iowa City Sewer: City of Iowa City Local Telecommunications Service: Qwest Communications, Iowa Telecom, Mediacom
Contact: Joe Raso Iowa City Area Development Group 325 East Washington Street, Suite 101 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: 319-354-3939 Fax: 319-338-9958 E-mail: jraso@iowacityarea.com Web site: www.iowacityareadevelopment.com Wendy Ford City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: 319-356-5248 Fax: 319-356-5009 E-mail: wendy-ford@iowa-city.org Web site: www.icgov.org Owner/Broker City of Iowa City
Offering: Sale Price: Contact for Price
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