Northeast Region: Northeast & East Central
Florida League of Cities Annual Conference
Connect With Your Region: Economic Development Resources Hollywood, FL August 24, 2012
Brian D. Teeple, AICP Chief Executive Officer Northeast Florida Regional Council Jacksonville, FL
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Overview
Regional Planning Councils Economic Development Districts Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Regional Econometric Modeling Grant Writing & Administration Summary
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Florida Regional Councils Association Partnerships for the Future Statewide association of regional planning councils Strengthens Florida’s regional planning councils Partners with government & business community to enhance regional economic prosperity Improves consistency & quality of regional planning programs adding value to state, regional & local initiatives
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Regional Planning Councils Organization
11 regions Association of local governments 2/3 local elected officials 1/3 gubernatorial appointees
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Regional Planning Councils Northeast Florida Region  Counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Fagler, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns
East Central Florida Region  Counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia
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Regional Planning Councils Mission
Coordinate intergovernmental solutions Support regional economic development Provide assistance to local governments Convene regional leaders
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Regional Planning Councils Portfolio
Economic development planning Emergency preparedness planning & training Homeland security training Transportation planning Regional strategies Geographic information systems mapping Local government services
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Regional Planning Councils Role in Economic Development Support economic development organizations Convene leaders to develop regional vision Develop Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Perform regional econometric modeling Provide grant writing & administration technical assistance
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Regional Planning Councils Economic Development Districts  Designated by U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration  Charged with developing & adopting Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Strategy  Analyzes regional economy, guides regional goals & objectives, identifies investment priorities & funding sources  Brings public/private sectors together to develop economic roadmap to diversify & strengthen regional economies  Serves as vehicle to justify & draw down federal funds
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Required for U.S. Economic Development Administration Funding U.S. Economic Development Administration investments in Florida, 2003 - 2010 $66 million invested 60 projects 13,700 jobs created/retained $1 billion in private capital investment
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Strategy Committee Composition
Private sector Public officials Community leaders Representatives of workforce development boards Representatives of higher education Minority & labor groups Private individuals
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Strategy Content
Condition of region Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats Analysis Goals & Objectives Plan of Action
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Plan of Action
Promote economic development Foster transportation access Enhance & protect environment Maximize workforce development Promote use of technology Balance economic development & environmental quality Secure funding & resources
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Economic Development Districts Coordinated Strategy Statewide Alignment & Standardization
Alignment among District Strategies Common Data Sets & Measures Common Language & Template Uniform Framework
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Economic Development Districts Coordinated Strategy Florida Chamber Foundation Six Pillars of Florida’s Future Economy Organizing Framework for Strategies
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Economic Development Districts Coordinated Strategy
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Economic Development Districts Coordinated Strategy Six Pillars Indicators
Talent Supply & Education Innovation & Economic Development Infrastructure & Growth Leadership Business Climate & Competitiveness Civic & Governance Systems Quality of Life & Quality Places
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Economic Development Districts Coordinated Strategy Coordinated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy  Incorporates Six Pillars concepts into Strategy requirements  Matches federal Strategy guidance documentation with Six Pillars concepts
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Economic Development Districts Coordinated Strategy
State Five-Year Strategic Economic Development Plan
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Streamline Community, Workforce & Economic Development Attract, Expand & Create Businesses Measure Success
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Economic Development Districts Coordinated Strategy Statewide Alignment & Standardization Alignment with Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillars of Florida’s Future Economy Alignment with Regional Economic Development Districts Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Alignment with State’s Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan
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Regional Econometric Modeling Regional Economic Modeling, Inc.
Dynamic modeling tool National data calibrated for region Economic & demographic analysis & forecasting System-wide effects for short- & long-range time horizons Hypothetical or actual projects
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Regional Econometric Modeling Primary Input Variables
Industry sector Capital investment for building & equipment Number of jobs Average wage
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Regional Econometric Modeling Primary Output Variables
Population Secondary jobs multiplier Income Ad valorem property taxes
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Grant Writing & Administration Economic Development Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Economic Development Administration U.S. Rural Development Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Florida Economic Development Transportation Fund Florida Rural Infrastructure Fund
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Economic Development Districts Summary Regional Planning Councils Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Standard Format, Language & Data Sets Organizing Framework - Six Pillars Strategy & Technical Reports Alignment State Five-Year Strategic Economic Development Plan Florida Chamber Foundation Economic Development Plan Regional Econometric Modeling
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Contact Information Northeast Florida
Brian D. Teeple, AICP, Chief Executive Officer Northeast Florida Regional Council bteeple@nefrc.org 904.279.0880, ext. 103
East Central Florida
Hugh W. Harling, Jr., Executive Director East Central Florida Regional Planning Council hharling@ecfrpc.org 407.262.7772, ext. 303
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