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Lee Johnson, Project Manager (O): 251-970-4082 (C): 251-377-7161 (W): baldwineda

Lee Johnson, Project Manager (O): 251-970-4082 (C): 251-377-7161 (W): www.baldwineda.com (E): ljohnson@baldwineda.com. History of the Baldwin County EDA. Formed 1994, 501c6 An “ alliance ” of County government 14 Municipalities 5 Chambers 8 Industrial Development Boards

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Lee Johnson, Project Manager (O): 251-970-4082 (C): 251-377-7161 (W): baldwineda

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  1. Lee Johnson, Project Manager (O): 251-970-4082 (C): 251-377-7161 (W): www.baldwineda.com (E): ljohnson@baldwineda.com

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. BCEDA Focus • Business recruitment • Support existing business • Encourage and help entrepreneurs • Community Development/Infrastructure • Workforce development and recruiting

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Our Approach to Economic Development Marketing/Recruiting Existing Business Workforce Development

  8. Key Target Industries • Aerospace/Aviation • Innovative Industries – IT, Film, and other White Collar Industries • Advanced Manufacturing • Distribution/Logistics

  9. 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

  10. THE SOUTH ALABAMAMEGASITE

  11. South Alabama Megasite • One of the largest megasites available in the U.S. • 2,362 developable acres on 3,009acre site • Owned and controlled by the Baldwin County Commission • Rail served- CSX Mainline • Direct I-65 and Hwy 287 frontage

  12. AERIAL MAP SITE OUTLINE CSX RAILROAD I-65 INTERSTATE SOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITE

  13. Certified Megasite Shovel-ready: CSX/McCallum Sweeney and certified. Designated as an AdvantageSite by EDPA

  14. Mobile Regional: 41 miles • Brookley Field- 38 miles • Port of Mobile- 32 miles • Pensacola Airport- 62 miles • Pensacola Port- 65 miles Proximity Map INTERSTATES SOUTH ALABAMA MEGASITE

  15. Lee Johnson, Project Manager (O): 251-970-4082 (C): 251-377-7161 (W): www.baldwineda.com (E): ljohnson@baldwineda.com

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