Susquehanna Workforce Network – April 26, 2013James C. Richardson, Director, Office of Economic Development

Harford County Baltimore Towson MSA Maryland1980 145,930 2,174,023 4,216,9751990 182,132 2,382,172 4,781,468

% of change (1980-1990) +24.8% +9.5% +13.3%

2000 218,590 2,552,172 5,296,486% of change (1990-2000) +20.0% +7.1% +10.7%

2010 244,826 2,710,489 5,773,552% of change (2000-2010) +11.8% +6.1% +9.0%

2020 (Projection) 267,350 2,869,850 6,216,150% of change (2010- 2012) +9.2% +5.9% +7.7%

(Source: U.S. Census 1980-2010; MD Brief Economic Facts 2013)

Population History

Employment (2008-2012)

2008 2010 2012 % of Change‘08-’12

Total employment 82,644 80,589 87,661 +6.7%

Private Sector 65,382 60,967 64,650 -1.1%

Government Sector 17,262 19,622 23,011 +33.3%

Wages (Average Weekly Wage)

Total employment $804 $862 $917 +14.1%

Private Sector $702 $727 $744 +6.0%

Government Sector $1,190 $1,282 $1,405 +18.1%

Median Household Income 2000 2010 2015(weekly) $1,097 $1,426 $1,625 +48.1%

(Source: Maryland DLLR, Employment and Payrolls, 2008-2012; ESRI 2000-2015)

Statistics

Housing

Source: RBI/MRIS

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Average Days on Market 97 133 129 114 128 111

% Change +37.11% -3.01% -11.63% +12.28% -13.28%

Average Sold Price $297,929 $286,879 $267,667 $268,517 $251,385 $255,440

% Change -3.71% -6.70% +0.32% -6.38% +1.61%

Over $438 million in new capital investment More than 5,170 new jobs createdMore than 225 companies served/transactions completed

53%

10%7%

20%

10%R&D, Technology & Defense

Distribution

Manufacturing

Retail, Recreation, Entertainment

Service, Finance & Real Estate

OED Prospect Activity Results2008-2012

U.S. Social Security Administration

Giant Food

Medstar Health

University of Maryland Medical System

Walmart

National Institutes of Health

Johns Hopkins Hospital & Health System

Johns Hopkins University

University System of Maryland

Fort George G. Meade

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000

Aberdeen Proving Ground

Number of Employees in Maryland

Maryland’s Economic Engines

• TOTAL Existing Office Space: 5,497,982 square feet

– Above includes 1,425,184 square feet of Class A Office

• Current Vacancy: 18%

Office Vacancy

SciTech Services Revitalization

Swan Creek Village

CSSC – The New Route 40

• 2012 - $660 million• 2011 - $440 million• 2010 - $221 million

Federal Contracting

Contracts awarded to Harford County Businesses through APG*

* Note – Work was Completed in Harford County – Source: FEDMINE.US

Battelle University Research Park Study

• System of Systems Network - development that goes to the promise of C4ISR full life cycle development

• Cybersecurity - talent connections and applied research collaborations

• Systems Biology - tying together ongoing efforts in genomics and proteomics

• High Performance Computing For Modeling - network centric warfare/cybersecurity, chem/bio pathogen research, and test and evaluation

• Incubating Material Sciences Solutions - quicken the pace from lab to solution.

Specific Opportunities in Emerging Technology Areas for Proximity-Based APG-University Collaborations

Cecil Harford Anne Arundel

Baltimore County

Baltimore City Carroll Howard Maryland

Total

Some college, no degree 24.0% 22.6% 22.2% 21.1% 19.4% 18.9% 14.0% 19.7%

Associates Degree 6.5% 8.3% 7.0% 6.3% 3.7% 7.2% 7.1% 6.3%

Percent high school graduate or higher

88.9% 92.2% 89.3% 90.1% 76.9% 91.8% 94.3% 88.1%

(Source: from Sage Policy Group, Inc.’s Labor Market Analysis of SWIA; Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Educational Attainment

Workforce Action Items• New paradigm—certification training• Renewed manufacturing interests—Robot

Feeders• Task Force to attract the 22% into this arena• Coordinated

efforts—SWN/OED/HCC/SBDTC/HCPL and Industry

• AGCO• Alcore• Automated Coatings• Bob’s Discount Furniture• Bottcher America• Bozel Trucking• Citrus & Allied Essence• Clorox• Constar• Custom Direct• Cytec• Frito Lay• Harford Systems• Independent Can

Major Manufacturing & DistributionVacancy rate 5.8%

• Kohl’s Fulfillment Center• Macy’s Logistics• Northeastern Plumbing Supply• Nutramax• Onguard Industries• Prime Source Building Products• Rite Aid• Saks Fifth Avenue• Sephora• Smucker Natural Foods• Sun Products• TIC Gums• United Source One• WAVE

• Weapon Systems Acquisition Management

• Systems Engineering Support, Analysis & Design

• Robotic Manufacturing• Systems Integration• Strategic Planning• Program Management• Supply & Logistics Support• IT Services & Support

Emerging TechnologyValue Added Solutions to DoD, Transportation, Homeland Security and High Tech Manufacturing including:

Water’s Edge Event Center

• Conference Center• 2 Banquet Halls with

water views• Outdoor

entertaining space• Executive private

dining area

31,588 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility

James Run TIF

• 388 Lodging House Units

• 325,000 sf of Retail/Restaurants

• 540,000 sf of Class A Office

Health Care• MedStar – 130,000 sf medical center in South Bel Air

• Upper Chesapeake Health System (UCHS) – Patricia D. & M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center

• Upper Chesapeake Health Medical Campus (UCHM) at Havre de Grace

19

20

Aaron Rents

Gino’s

Planet Fitness

JCPenny

The Mill at Blackhorse

Texas Roadhouse

CVS

Sonic

Home Goods

DSW

Kirklands

Chick-fil-A

Joe's Crab Shack

Panera Bread

PNC Bank

Wegmans

Accents Jewelry

Wild Birds Unlimited

Pet Valu

Lemon N Ginger

Salon/Spa by Debbie

Noodles

Retail GrowthOpened in 2012

Film Industry• Netflix House of Cards – was

released February 2, 2013

• This makes the 6th film/television project in Harford County

• Others include:– Tuck Everlasting– Red Dragon– August Rush– Young Americans– From Within

2005 2011* % ChangeMaryland 160,084 164,358 2.7%Baltimore Metro 69,323 69,997 1.0%Susquehanna WIA 7,420 7,506 1.2%

Harford 5,488 5,563 1.4%Cecil 1,932 1,943 0.6%

(Source: Sage Policy Group, Inc. for Labor Market Analysis of SWIA; Bureau of Labor Statistics - *2011 data preliminary estimates)

Business Establishments

2005 2011* % ChangeMaryland 2,497,487 2,478,505 -0.8%Baltimore Metro 1,229,752 1,221,230 -0.7%Susquehanna WIA 109,720 111,231 1.4%

Harford 80,527 83,286 3.4%Cecil 29,193 27,945 -4.3%

(Source: Sage Policy Group, Inc. for Labor Market Analysis of SWIA; Bureau of Labor Statistics - *2011 data preliminary estimates)

Total Employment

• Harford County is positioning itself for the next potential BRAC rounds

• Community leadership is monitoring Department of Defense activity as it relates to opportunities between BRAC rounds – such as continued realignments for cost savings at other installations that do not go before Congress

• APG has the land availability and infrastructure to support growth in future BRAC rounds

BRAC 2015/2017

• Transportation Coordinator has been hired through a grant with the CSSC and will be on Post to work with employees

• Transportation Demand Management activities have been elevated both by APG and CSSC

• CSSC will conduct a Tele-a-work Study based on APG’s current conditions and best practices from similar installations and defense communities

Harford County’s Proactive Transportation Steps

Transit & Transportation Demand Management

• $300,000 Study to Analyze Existing & Future Traffic from APG to Bel Air

• Funded by Harford County DPW and a Grant from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council

Aberdeen Home of Opportunity

• Aberdeen Train Station– Monitoring and Improving

current station– Improve on signage and

additional parking

• Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Visioning Study– Improving the visibility of the

train station

January 12, 2010 - Ports America Chesapeake signed a 50-year lease concession with the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) to operate Seagirt Marine Terminal.

Seagirt Marine Terminal Capabilities

• 50 foot channel existing

• 7 post panamax cranes AND 4 super post panamax cranes

• Berth 4 is dredged to 50 feet to accommodate the new panamax vessels

• Port of Baltimore is served by two Class I Railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern – both of which service industrial parks in Harford County

The Knowledge Economy

Harford County’s New Normal• Research and Development of APG• University Research Park• Harford’s Entrepreneurs Edge• Harford Business Innovation Center (HBIC)• Ground Floor• Sage Policy Group Study for the Susquehanna

Workforce Investment Area (SWIA)• Towson and Harford Community College 2+2

SWOT of Business in MarylandMaryland is ranked #3 in Nation for Innovation

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