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An introduction to the history and current activities of the Delta County Economic Development Alliance in Escanaba, MI.
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Celebrate Escanaba!
Origins of the
• A strategic planning effort to promote economic development in the City of Escanaba
1991
1990-91 Recession: Unemployment Rates
0
4
8
12
16
20
1991
9.5%
11.9%
6.8%
United States Delta County Michigan
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Celebrate Escanaba!
Strategic Planning Report for Escanaba City CouncilMarch 16, 1992
To develop a county based, single source authority responsible for business attraction, retention and expansion.
Goal #1 1991
• CEO Brian Larche led a group of local investors to acquire the assets of Engineered Machined Products
• The City of Escanaba and State of Michigan were partners in EMP’s growth
1991A High Growth Company
Source:EMP
Advanced Products
Automated precision machining
500 employees
2010
Unemployment Rates: Then and Now
0
4
8
12
16
20
1991 2010
12.8%
9.5%
12.1%11.9%
9.3%
6.8%
United States Delta County Michigan
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
“The primary emphasis of economic development should be around enhancing the existing local businesses and opportunities for local entrepreneurs to start new business within Escanaba.”
- Escanaba Master Plan, 2006
Supporting Entrepreneurs
North Shore Redevelopment Plan
2010
Working Waterfront Ren Zone
Free Wireless
Historic District Commission
Downtown Development Plan
Facade Grants
Escanaba
2010
Business to Business Expo
22 exhibitors in 2010
CEO Peer Roundtables
Self-employed
Stage 1 (2 - 9)
Stage 2 (10 - 99)
Stage 3 (100 - 499)
Stage 4 (500+)
0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
Percentage of Establishments
United States Delta County
Composition of Economy
Source: www.YourEconomy.org
Self-employed
Stage 1 (2 - 9)
Stage 2 (10 - 99)
Stage 3 (100 - 499)
Stage 4 (500+)
0 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0
Percentage of Jobs
Job Creation
United States Delta County
Source: www.YourEconomy.org
2nd Stage Business• privately held• 10 - 99 employees• $1 million+ annual sales• desire to grow
Source: Edward Lowe Foundation
Basic Marine, Inc.
Shipbuilding & repairs
Marine transport
Manufacture 10,000 pasties per week
Brute Industries
Patented durable lightweight foam products
Partners
Escanaba Industrial FoundationHannahville Indian Community
2010
Board Members•Laura Coleman, Bay College•Mary Hurley, New Page•David Nemacheck, Former owner Heynssen-Selins•Tom Butch, Butch Quinn Law Offices•Matt Smith Jr., Northern Michigan Bank & Trust•Joe Knauf, DS Tech•Tom Lippens, UP Electricians Union•Michael Koster, Delta Schoolcraft ISD•Vickie Micheau, Delta Chamber of Commerce•Joel Schultz, MI-SBTDC•Barb Walden, M-TEC at Bay College
•Steve Lillie, UPPCO (President)•Mike Nardi, First Bank (Vice President)•Peter Jennings, OSF (Treasurer)•Marilyn Kinsey, Citizen at large (Secretary)•David Schultz, Delta County Commissioners•Jim O’Toole, City of Escanaba•Darla Falcon, City of Gladstone•Holly Peoples, Michigan Works!•Gary LaPlant,Community Foundation for Delta County•David Pechawer, Escanaba Industrial Foundation
Goals for 2010
1. Connect with businesses and prospects.2. Maintain an inventory of community assets and resources
for business.3. Marketing, promotion, and public relations.4. Education, training, and workforce development.5. Lead the community in economic development.
35 unique companies57 meetings
Oct. 1, 2009 - Oct. 15, 2010
Business Site Visits
46 start-ups20 existing businesses7 businesses outside the area15 real estate inquiries16 requests for info on Delta County
Oct. 1, 2009 - Oct. 15, 2010
Business Assistance
104 total requests
108 properties in real estate inventory
updated economic profile statistics
Oct. 1, 2009 - Oct. 15, 2010
Resources
updated list of businesses resources
24 articles10 radio and TV appearances8 letters of support12 community presentations
Oct. 1, 2009 - Oct. 15, 2010
Public Relations
EDA direct impact on employment to date: 8 jobs
Job Creation
