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Lee Johnson, Project Manager
(O): 251-970-4082
(C): 251-377-7161
(W): www.baldwineda.com
(E): [email protected]
History of the Baldwin County EDA
Formed 1994, 501c6
An “alliance” of County government 14 Municipalities 5 Chambers 8 Industrial Development Boards 100+ Private Investors
BCEDA Purpose
Facilitate and initiate the growth of high paying jobs and corporate capital investment
Develop a diversified resilient economy
Advocate for a pro-business attitude and environment
Provide county-wide overview and coordination/involvement in issues which will affect the long term viability and quality of life of Baldwin County
Provide a link between corporate entities and workforce development agents
BCEDA Focus
Business recruitment
Support existing business
Encourage and help entrepreneurs
Community Development/Infrastructure
Workforce development and recruiting
BCEDA Board of Directors 17 voting members
3 appointed by each Chamber 2 Chamber Presidents Staggered 3 year terms Various representatives that have stake in ED
2 ex-officio members A County Commissioner A Mayor
Meetings are held every other month
BCEDA Board of Directors
Why has it worked? At board meetings or project meetings, everyone puts
on their “Baldwin County hat” Diversified leadership backgrounds Non-political Strategic mission and focus Chambers of Commerce provide the local foundation
Our Approach to Economic Development
Workforce Developmen
t
Existing
Business
Marketing/
Recruiting
Key Target Industries
Aerospace/Aviation
Innovative Industries – IT, Film, and other White Collar Industries
Advanced Manufacturing
Distribution/Logistics
BCEDA Project Manager Responsibilities
Recruitment Lead Generation Project Management Business Development
Existing Industry Existing Industry Visits Expansions Tax
Abatement/Incentive Facilitation
Community Infrastructure AdvantageSite Process Industrial Development
Boards
Other Research Web Development Property Database
South Alabama Megasite South Alabama Megasite South Alabama Megasite South Alabama Megasite
• One of the largest megasites available in the U.S.
• 2,362 developable acres on 3,009 acre site
• Owned and controlled by the Baldwin County Commission
• Rail served- CSX Mainline
• Direct I-65 and Hwy 287 frontage
• One of the largest megasites available in the U.S.
• 2,362 developable acres on 3,009 acre site
• Owned and controlled by the Baldwin County Commission
• Rail served- CSX Mainline
• Direct I-65 and Hwy 287 frontage
SITE OUTLINE
CSX RAILROAD
I-65 INTERSTATE
SITE OUTLINE
CSX RAILROAD
I-65 INTERSTATE
AERIAL AERIAL MAPMAPAERIAL AERIAL MAPMAP
SOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITESOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITE
Certified Certified MegasiteMegasiteCertified Certified MegasiteMegasiteShovel-ready: CSX/McCallum Sweeney and certified.
Designated as an AdvantageSite by EDPA
Shovel-ready: CSX/McCallum Sweeney and certified.
Designated as an AdvantageSite by EDPA
• Mobile Regional: 41 miles
• Brookley Field- 38 miles
• Port of Mobile- 32 miles
• Pensacola Airport- 62 miles
• Pensacola Port- 65 miles
INTERSTATESSOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITE
INTERSTATESSOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITE
Proximity Proximity MapMapProximity Proximity MapMap
Lee Johnson, Project Manager
(O): 251-970-4082
(C): 251-377-7161
(W): www.baldwineda.com
(E): [email protected]
