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OneHealth Plus Biocorridor™

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Discover Business OpportunitiesThe Research Valley, Texas

The Research Valley is an international leader in engineering, agriculture and biomedical innovations through the presence of world-class infrastructure and expertise. We are the home of the Texas A&M System, Texas A&M University, and key State research agencies, all headquartered in Bryan-College Station.

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Discover Business OpportunitiesThe Research Valley, Texas

Innovation economic development is about the conversion of knowledge to a new venture – the commercialization of applied research. It is about building an ecosystem.

We define innovation as bringing value to the Research Valley through facilitating emerging science and technology new ventures that lead to jobs, investment, and expanded research in a global market place.

Innovation

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•Center of the “Texas Triangle” •Unique connectivity to three of the largest metros in the U.S.

•Access to Port of Houston and global distribution network

•Low cost of doing business (labor, utility, tax and logistic expenses)

•Access to a motivated, highly-educated workforce with exceptional work ethic

THE RESEARCH VALLEYTHE RESEARCH VALLEY

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Growing Megapolitan ConnectivityThe Research Valley, Texas

By 2050 about 35 million people, or 70% of the population of Texas, will live in the metropolitan areas that compose the Texas Triangle, a globally competitive megaregion.

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• Port of Houston, multi-Class I rail, and airport access to serve as supply chain gateway to North American markets

• Easy access to interstate highways

• Within 100 miles of Houston and Austin, and under 200 miles from San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth

TRANSPORTATION NETWORKTRANSPORTATION NETWORK

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• Low tax structure providing companies in The Research Valley additional cost savings for ongoing operations

• Tax savings and exemptions for companies locating to the area

• Lower costs for highly skilled and educated workforce

• Municipal-owned electric utilities provides reliable, cost-competitive pricing in Texas’ deregulated market

The Research Valley is a low cost center for doing business

Tax Rate Per $100 Value (Real & Personal Property) College Station Bryan

Brazos County Tax $0.4856 $0.4856

City Tax $0.4394 $0.6364

School District Tax $1.25 $1.29

Total per $100 Value $2.17 $2.41

Sales & Use Tax Rate6.25% - State

2.0% - Local

Inventory Tax Double Freeport Exemption

LOCAL TAX STRUCTURE

COST OF DOING BUSINESS

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The Research Valley is home to Easterwood Airport

(CLL) providing daily service to Bush Intercontinental

Airport in Houston (Continental Airlines) and DFW International Airport

(American Eagle) to enable connections to national and international destinations

GLOBAL ACCESSGLOBAL ACCESS

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• “Most Livable U.S. Metro Area,” Money & Editor/Publisher Guide – The Research Valley provides a great place to live.

• Cultural Diversity – Students and staff in the area’s schools are diverse, with more than 36 languages represented

• Best Places for Military Retirement – USAA and

Military.com rank #4 in the nation.

• Excellent schools - Recently, College Station Independent School District was awarded a Gold Medal by Expansion Management Magazine, ranking it in the top 16% of all school districts in the U.S.

TemperaturesAvg High - 78° Avg Low - 57°

QUALITY OF WORKPLACE

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• Lower costs of labor with a mean wage that is 10-12% lower than the national average

• 57% of population has college experience or higher

• Over 83% of population has a high school degree or equivalent

• The Research Valley has the highest per capita concentration of material scientists, engineers, professors and veterinary technologists of all MSAs in the United States

As part of the greater Houston region, The Research Valley’s central location offersa “hub-n-spoke” workforce advantage for employers to easily extend their workforce outreach to three of the largest U.S. metros.

ACCESS TO TALENT

The Research Valley Partnership is working everyday to build economic prosperity for our community. We provide confidential, free-of-charge

information and services promoting the region’s benefits to companies at home and around the globe.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Texas A&M University System• 11 Universities

– TAMU (Galveston & Qatar)

– TAMU – Kingsville*

– TAMU – Corpus Christi*

– Prairie View A&M*

– TAMU – International*

– West Texas A&M

• 7 State Agencies – Texas AgriLife Research– Texas AgriLife Extension– Texas Forest Service– Texas Vet Med Diagnostic Lab

• Health Science Center

– Tarleton State– TAMU – Commerce– TAMU – Texarkana– TAMU – Central Texas– TAMU – San Antonio*

– Texas Engineering Experiment Station– Texas Transportation Institute– Texas Engineering Extension Service

* Minority serving institution

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Dwight Look College of Engineering

Texas Engineering Extension Service

Texas Engineering Experiment Station

Texas Transportation Institute

Fundamental Research

Applied Research

Demonstration Implementation

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College of Agriculture &Life Sciences

AgriLIFETEXAS A&M

Fundamental Research

Applied Research

Demonstration Implementation

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The Research Valley’s

OneHealth Plus™ Biocorridor Master Plan

Epicenter of the emerging Texas Biotech Industry Cluster

WORLD CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE

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• An international destination that promotes research, education, and economic development: the innovation environment

• An ecosystem to enhance collaboration among faculty, students, industry, government, and the community

• The world’s first pronouncement and implementation of theOneHealth Plus™ concept

• Recognition of Texas A&M, Blinn College and the Research Valley as pioneers

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Partnership Approach

The development of the concept plan is truly a partnership approach connecting community and university in the development of the concept master plan.

• Blinn College• Brazos County• City of Bryan• City of College Station• The Texas A&M University System• Texas A&M University / Vet Med• Texas A&M Health Science Center• Texas A&M AgriLife• TEEX

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Desired Outcome

A plan, that through implementation, catalyzes substantial

economic impact in the region facilitating increased research

funding, workforce development, and high wage jobs creation

at all levels for area residents and Texas A&M graduates.

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Task Force Representatives

• Texas A&M AgriLife – Dr. Craig Nessler

• Blinn College – Dr. Daniel Holt

• Brazos County – Former Judge Randy Sims, Judge Duane Peters, Commissioner Kenny Mallard

• City of Bryan – Mayor Jason Bienski, Dennis Goehring

• City of College Station – Mayor Nancy Berry, Glenn Brown, David Gwin

• Texas A&M Health Science Center – Dr. Nancy Dickey

• Texas A&M University- Dr. Jeffrey Seemann

• Texas A&M University System – Dr. Brett Giroir, Guy Diedrich, Vergel Gay

• The Research Valley Partnership – Larry Hodges, Steve Holditch, Chris Peterson, Todd McDaniel

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Critical Stakeholder Participation• Task Force• Work Group• Blinn College • Bryan-College Station Planning & Zoning Commission• Bryan-College Station City/County/TxDOT Staff (Planning, Utilities, Roads, etc.)• Business Representatives/Citizens• Community, Business, and Neighbors• Bryan-College Station-Brazos County-TAMUS Governing Bodies• TAMU VetMed• TAM-HSC• Texas A&M AgriLife• TEEX

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Project Deliverables

• Concept Land Use Master Plan - Public and private ownership considerations

• Priority Infrastructure Projects - Capital Plan with preliminary costing

• Implementation Strategy - Unified effort - Funding

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Planning Context & Guiding Principles

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G-CON Project GREENVAX

• Biotherapeutic production facility• Plant-based vaccine development• Mobile clean room pods• 10-fold direction in scale-up

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• Align interests, share benefits and responsibilities

• Prepare for 50 years of international leadership– Consider long term impacts, quality of design– High density, yet sensitive to environment and sense of place

• Ensure a straightforward, consistent, and equitable developmental process– Potential for one-stop shop (contact, marketing, management, etc.)

– Consistent authority (codes, zoning, standards, etc.)

– Minimize risk by standard rules and processes

• Enable scalable, graduated, and flexible growth– Minimizes initial capital outlay by the region

– Provides “turn-key” solutions to potential customers at all scales

Guiding Principles

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• Accentuate our competitive advantages and regional character– Texas A&M, HSC, State Agencies, Blinn, IIT and Commercial Partners– Ideal place to live, dynamic environment of innovation, built-in workforce

• Foster an innovation environment via collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange– Academic, state, federal, and commercial– Create an international destination, not just a research-business park: mixed-

use development, convenience, retail, housing, amenities, entertainment and recreation

Guiding Principles

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City of Bryan ETJ~200 Acres

City of College Station ETJ~200 Acres

City of College Station~650 Acres

City of Bryan~820Acres

TAM-HSC~230 Acres

TAM-AgriLife~700 Acres

USDA~70 Acres

TAMU~100 Acres

TAMU-VetMed~390 Acres

Cemetery~60 Acres

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Biocorridor: Land Use

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Biocorridor: Building Concepts

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Sustainability: “Green Development”

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Ecology, Sustainability and Amenities

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SH 47 Corridor

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Town Center

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Implementation Strategy

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Concept Plan Implementation

To achieve the Goal & Outcome in establishing the Research Valley’s OneHealth Plus Biocorridor ™ as a leading-edge biomedical zone:

– Must Have Unified Effort

– Must Establish “Competitive Advantage”

• Create level “playing field” for development• Site ready land and additional ecodev incentives• Agreed utility provision and uniform rates• Fast Track development process

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Implementation: Master Infrastructure Projects

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Implementation Priority

- Focus on Phase 1a: Biocorridor Boulevard

• Phase 1a will serve as a catalyst for significant private sector investment & economic impact in the BioPark district & adjacent town center area

• Gateway from SH-47 into Biocorridor

• Blvd and Blvd Roadway Sections

• Utilities Infrastructure

• Bid ready estimate - $4.3 – 4.8 M

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Item Current Plan Future Possibility

Organizational Structure

Interlocal agreements to establish uniform land use regulations, incentives, utility rates

Special district with shared governance, shared costs and benefits, dedicated funding

Infrastructure Establish priority infrastructure projects and implement incrementally (Phase 1A)

Create comprehensive master infrastructure for the entire corridor

Governance Implementation committee with representation from stakeholders

Unified special district leadership team with statutory authorities

Funding Fund “as you go” with each entity funding only infrastructure within own jurisdiction

Single district with committed, shared funding and benefit

Implementation Plans

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Biocorridor Updates

- RVP Board Adoption of Concept Plan

- Endorsement of Guiding Principles Declaration

- Cities of Bryan and College Station have adopted inter-local agreement

- State Legislative action in process regarding “district” revenue sharing

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Texas A&M Stakes Claim as Leader in Pharmaceuticals

Friday, November 26, 2010

A Year of Unprecedented Progress

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Biomedical Pipeline• Research - Texas A&M Institute for Genomic Medicine • Preclinical - Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies • Clinical - Texas A&M Health Science Center • Manufacturing - National Center for Therapeutic Manufacturing

Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS)

Texas A&M Institute for Genomic Medicine (TIGM)

National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing (NCTM)

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB)

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVM)

Caliber Texas A&M Health Science Center Campus

The Research Valley Partnership (RVP)

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"2010 Best Performing Small Metro recognition by Milken Institute.”

Ranked No. 4 nationally by the Milken Institute based on the growth of technology, jobs, wages and salaries.  "2010 Wall Street Journal study ranks A&M Graduates No. 2 in nation by employers" "2010 Top 10 Great Cities for Raising Families recommended by Kiplinger study"  "2010 Forbes ranks Research Valley as a Nationwide Leader in Job Growth, Business.”

The area ranks No. 1 in Texas as the “Best Small Place for Businesses and Careers.”

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

NOW:  People Say—  Bryan/College Station is where Texas A&M University is. FUTURE: People Will Say—  Bryan/College Staion is where Texas Biomedical Research Corridor is…and where Texas A&M University is.

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