A Foundation for Community Transformation March 13, 2006

A Foundation for Community Transformation  A significant economic investment -- with significant economic impact  A significant enabler to drive systemic change - literacy, life skills and workforce development - job creation - improved housing stock - parity of tax base - resources for all communities to invest in expanded services, education and quality of life for all citizens A significant source for future investment back into our communities - Harbor Shores Community Redevelopment Inc. project structures as a 501(c)(3)

Harbor Shores Opportunity  500+ acre mixed use recreational/resort development  Cooperative project Whirlpool Corporation, The Alliance for World-Class Communities, Cities of Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Benton Township and the State of Michigan  Plan calls for over $479 million in development, over 12 years, using Lake Michigan, St. Joe and Paw Paw Rivers as anchors for recreational and residential development  An enabler for broad based community development Proposed Harbor Shores Plan

Harbor Shores Organization Chart Harbor Shores Community Redevelopment, Inc. 501(c)(3) Whirlpool Foundation60% Alliance for World-Class Communities20% Cornerstone Alliance20% Broad Based Community and Economic Development Harbor Shores Master Developer Structure for Comprehensive Community Development AWCC Harbor Shores Development Company LLC Developers Governmental Units Collaborative Organizations

Investment Overview  Infrastructure Investment  Total Development Investment  Estimated Project Infrastructure Completion  Estimated Project Absorption $89 million $479+ million to 2020

Development Product Project Acreage530 acres Residential Total970 units Commercial/Retail166,000 sq. ft. Commercial/Office38,000 sq. ft. Lodge120 rooms Hotel/Conference Center350 rooms Indoor Water Park60,000 sq. ft. Golf Club Structures22,000 sq. ft. Summary

Economic Impact  Job Creation (Direct & Indirect)  4,000+ Total Jobs, Construction Phase (2006 – 2011)  2,000+ Annual Jobs, Ongoing ( …)  New Consumer Spending Power  Generated from new workers, residents, & guests  Projected Total $487 million, Construction Phase  Projected Annual $143 million, Ongoing  Retail Demand & Supply  Surplus of $13.9 million per year in Retail Demand projected  Projected New Retail Demand = $63.7 million  Aggregate New Supply = $49.8 million

Workforce Development Michigan Works!  Convening community partners to prepare the local workforce  Whirlpool Corporation  Alliance for World Class Communities  Cornerstone Alliance  Community Partnership for Lifelong Learning,  Citizens for Progressive Change  Private Sector  Governmental entities  Education

Michigan Works! Developing a workforce continuum  Reaching out to disenfranchised populations  Unemployed or underemployed  Dislocated/downsized Workers  Ex-offenders  Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative (MPRI)  Training For Success  Construction/skilled trades  ASTEP (Apprenticeship Skilled Trade Enhancement Program)  Customer Service  Hospitality R.S.A.  Computer training  Bridges to Digital Excellence  Adult education/GED preparation and testing  Consolidating literacy training efforts  Ongoing Michigan Works! Workshops

Life Ethics DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM Literacy Center & Hubs Productivity Training 1 on 1 Training Interactive Training Math Diversity w/ Inclusion Child Care Writing Intake Process Customization Process Employability Assessment Center for Priority Hiring Employer Identification Employer Match Center for Life Skills 4 weeks Center for Bridge Learning 8 weeks Center Work- place Training 6 weeks Personal Conduct Health Education Manufacturing Financial Education Industry Training Train the Trainer Assessment Support Center for GED Prep 20 weeks Science Social Studies Reading Center for Transitional Job Training * 8 Wks Hospitality/ Tourism Information Technology Healthcare 600 Certified by 2010 Screening & Assessment Skilled Trades Arts & Entertainment Transportation Work Ethics (*)Includes Mgmt Training Language Arts

HSCRI Workforce System 600 Priority Hiring Employer Match Employability Assessment Placement Progression Customized Placement Screening & Assessment Intake

Community Benefits Focus Areas  Literacy/Life Skills & Workforce Development  Self sustainability is critical to community transformation  Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs)  Capacity building for HUBs to serve growing market  Significant Improvement in Housing Stock  Low to moderate income units in project  Low to moderate senior assisted living  With HOPE VI, JCWP, Harbor Town, and others will total more than 500 new housing units in Benton Harbor  Increase home ownership through financial literacy training  Community Transformation  Inclusive planning and engagement process to accelerate systemic change across all elements of strategic areas of focus

Community Benefits Plan  Based on community needs or areas of focus  Develops Specific Community Impact Criteria to meet community needs  Designed to engage all affected communities  Specific plans for execution and delivering on community benefits commitments

Community Benefits Phase I Workforce, Education and Literacy Solutions Consortium HUBs and Local Businesses Development Consortium Phase II Housing Consortium Community-Venture Consortium Phase III 2009 Arts and Culture Consortium Equitable Community Transformation Breakthrough Transformation Sustainable Transformation Community Comfort Level

Q & A Breakout Sessions