Creating Jobs in the New Economy MLGMA Summer Workshop 2009 Theodore J. Staton City Manager, East Lansing

Trends and Growth Areas in the New Economy  “Green” Collar Jobs in areas such as energy, environment, construction & transportation  “Knowledge economy” occupations that rely on technology  Service related industries  Partnerships with community colleges and universities that support creativity and commercialization

Survey Says…..  In its county by county “Michigan Knowledge Economy Index,” the MSU Center for Community and Economic Development noted that despite its importance, regional planning for the knowledge economy is limited  Indicators of readiness included presence of knowledge jobs, workforce readiness, innovation capacity, internet use, digital government, sole proprietorship employment and more….

Here’s the Good News Even if you don’t have a world class R&D facility in your community, you can compete for new economy jobs:  Establish a shared vision between public/private partnerships  Continuously develop your workforce  Analyze strengths & capacities  Support creativity and entrepreneurship  Provide access to capital  Develop and maintain infrastructure  Promote quality of life

Resources:  For more information on green collar jobs please review “Shades of Green” which can be found at: f%20Green.pdf  To access the “Michigan Knowledge Economy Index,” please visit: 20Economy%20Index%202007%20Corrected.pdf 20Economy%20Index%202007%20Corrected.pdf

East Lansing Technology Innovation Center  The City of East Lansing, in partnership with the Lansing Regional SmartZone, the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority and the Local Development Finance Authority created the Technology Innovation Center (TIC) in Downtown East Lansing to facilitate the development of the technology-based economy of the mid-Michigan region and bolster the region's professional workforce.

The TIC features 7,000 square feet of newly renovated, loft- style office space overlooking downtown East Lansing’s Grand River Avenue and the beautiful Michigan State University campus.

Objective: Identify and support high technology business opportunities

Objective: Promote long-term and sustainable economic development in East Lansing and the region

Objective: Support the business community by providing affordable office space and services, training, funding sources, mentoring and a network of professional advisors

Featuring a modern interior, the Technology Innovation Center officially opened in Fall of 2008

East Lansing’s 2008 Emerging Leader Program held a session on entrepreneurialism moderated by Arnold Weinfeld

Current Tenants  CEMA  Names For Life  ISCI  Live Concepts  HTS Express  Active Office  Synthesys  GiftZip.com  Good Fruit Video  Nicholas Creative Media  Enliven Software  I3 Strategies  Detroit EV  US United Energy Systems

As of July 1 st  14 Companies  40 Employees  Video Production to Homeland Security  3 Professor-run Businesses  1 Student-run Business  15 of 15 offices filled

U.S. Department of Energy Selects Michigan State University To Design and Establish Facility for Rare Isotope Beams  In December 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that Michigan State University has been selected to design and establish the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a cutting-edge research facility to advance understanding of rare nuclear isotopes and the evolution of the cosmos.  The new facility—expected to take about a decade to design and build and to cost an estimated $550 million—will provide research opportunities for an international community of approximately 1000 university and laboratory scientists, postdoctoral associates, and graduate students.  The new facility—expected to take about a decade to design and build and to cost an estimated $550 million—will provide research opportunities for an international community of approximately 1000 university and laboratory scientists, postdoctoral associates, and graduate students.

MSU, IBM partner for computer tech center  A new computer programming center scheduled to begin operations in 2009 is expected to create 1,500 new jobs during the next five years.  The center is the first of its kind in the U.S. and will work in conjunction with MSU’s recruiting, education and research.  The facility, called the IBM Global Delivery Center for Application Services, will provide support services to modernize IT systems at government agencies and corporations in Michigan, as well as other areas of the country in the future.  IBM considered a number of states and universities to host the center but decided on MSU.