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1. Masters Leadership Program Our Economic Engine: The Strategy, Spin and Spice of San Antonio Speaker Series #3 March 20, 2014
2. San Antonio Strategic Plan For Economic Development An Overview Summary of The Plan Recently Developed for the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation Steve Waters
3. Deloitte Study -- KickoffFebruary 2013 Very large group representing all relevant community constituencies More than 80 interviews with representatives of those groups, and other community leaders SA2020 Plan elements and target industries were specifically included
4. Deloitte Study – Putting Plan TogetherFebruary 2013 Deloitte worked at it for approximately 6 months, with interim base-touching Plan was presented to SAEDF EC, first, and then later that day to the original community-wide group Some of the key conclusions reached . . .
5. Much Good Work Being DoneAcross The Community, But … Too much done in silos … it is key to get rid of the silos Collaborateall the time (not just for a Toyota) Make clear assignments of responsibilities Impose accountability for accepted assignments Prioritize based on biggest impact / ability to achieve This is not a plan, but the plan, for economic development in the San Antonio area Get everyone on the same page
6. So, How Do We Go About Implementing? First, get organized, with SAEDF taking the leadership role Strategic Plan Coordinating Council Spent weeks sorting out/developing a benefit/achievability matrix Matched organizations with tasks Now working on MOUs between CC and executing organizations – accountability Succeeding where other good starts have faltered
7. So, How Do We Go About Implementing? Industry Roundtables Energy Aerospace Healthcare/Bioscience IT/IT Security
8. So, How Do We Go About Implementing? Priority Triangle
9. So, How Do We Go About Implementing? SA2020 Influence SA2020 serves as a backbone organization, and is committed to utilizing the resources of key players in the community to achieve a common goal Community partners work toward achieving SA2020 goals by identifying strategies, providing subject matter expertise, and engaging the community SA2020 is committed to measurable progress: Within each Cause, there are measurable goals for success; with these specific indicators, SA2020 can identify challenges, form strategies, and develop action plans, and celebrate successes.
10. Focus – 4 Categories Business Attraction Superbrand, social media (v. print), site selectors BRE Increase dedicated resources; make trips to see companies with SA locations Entrepreneurship This one is new – funding roundtables; internships; curriculum at local universities Location Factors Workforce; incentives; available real estate solutions
11. Other points made by Deloitte: Don’t trade search for “better” jobs than shared services/back office jobs, which are good for our community good “first rung” jobs good for students Workforce development is VIP Foreign direct investment likewise is VIP
12. Summary We’re doing many things well . . . We must do them collaboratively, all the time, not in silos . . . BRE is VIP, and not many people are doing it, much less well . . . Assignments and accountability are important . . . Neverforget … successful Economic Development is a marathon, not a 100-yard dash!