1. Jeff Doherty Executive Director

2. Native of Olney, Illinois Resident of Carbondale Since 1971 Jackson County Heritage Married 35 Years Two Adult Children

4. Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice Southern Illinois University Carbondale Master of Public Administration Southern Illinois University Carbondale Senior Executive Institute University of Virginia

5. Community Development Intern Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Assistant Director, Railroad Relocation Unit Professional Experience City of Carbondale, Illinois Assistant to the City Manager/ Personnel Officer Interim City Manager Deputy City Manager City Manager Jackson Growth Alliance Executive Director

6. Jackson CEO, Board Member, 2014 to Present Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2010 to Present Champion Community Investments, Board Member, 2010 to Present City of Carbondale Personnel Board, Board Member, 2014 to Present Carbondale Business Development Corporation, Board Member Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau, Board Member Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, Board Member Jackson – Union Counties Regional Port District, Board Member Leadership Carbondale, Steering Committee, Board Member Rotary Club of Carbondale – Breakfast Southern Illinois Airport Authority, Commissioner Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, Governing Board Member Southern Illinois Research Park, Board Member Varsity Center for the Arts, Board Member International City/County Management Association, Member Illinois City/County Management Association, Member International Council of Shopping Centers, Member

7. What is Economic Development? Job Creation Growing the Tax Base: * Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) * Sales Tax Business Attraction Business Retention & Expansion Creating and Maintaining a Positive Business Environment

8. Who are the Economic Development Players? Local Economic Development Organizations City and County Governments Chambers of Commerce Colleges and Universities Business Leaders State Agencies Regional Planning Commissions

9. Local Economic Development Organizations Not for Profit Corporations Funding from local governments & businesses Professional staff Board of government and business leaders Jackson Growth Alliance Carbondale Business Development Corporation Champion Community Investments REDCO, FREDCO, Union County, Randolph County

10. 501 (c) 6 not-for-profit economic development and membership based organization Permanent Members City of MurphysboroCity of Carbondale Jackson County BoardSouthern Illinois University Southern Illinois Airport Authority Jackson Growth Alliance is the trade name for Jackson County Business Development Corporation Community Members Jackson Growth Alliance

11. Jennifer Olson, Chairman (Vice President, Mid Country Bank) Brad Fager, Vice Chairman, City of Murphysboro (Fager McGee Commercial Construction) George Sheffer, Secretary/Treasurer (Murdale True Value Hardware) Steven Bost (Miller and Bost Attorneys At Law) Kyle Harfst, SIU (Exec. Dir. Economic and Regional Development & SIRP) Bonnie Kucharski (Director, Managed Services, Liaison Technologies) Tom Redmond (Member, Jackson County Board) Phil Schaefer (Vice President & Administrator, Southern Illinois Healthcare) Gary Shafer (Manager, Southern Illinois Airport) Gary Williams (Economic Development Coordinator, City of Carbondale) Board of Directors

12. The Mission of the Jackson Growth Alliance is to encourage economic and community development for all of Jackson County and the greater southern Illinois region. The Jackson Growth Alliance unites the efforts of the Jackson County government, City of Carbondale, City of Murphysboro, Southern Illinois University, Southern Illinois Airport Authority and the Jackson County business community for the achievement of economic development goals. Mission Jackson Growth Alliance

13. Strategy 1 – Support the startup, expansion and retention of local businesses A. Leverage SIU research for economic development B. Encourage entrepreneurship C. Expand existing business retention and expansion program Goals Goal I - Support Business Development, Innovation and Attract Industry Strategy 2 - Ensure adequate sites and infrastructure for industrial development A. Consider the development of a business park at the Southern Illinois Airport B. Promote a 4-lane highway to St. Louis C. Support the development of other business sites in Jackson County Strategy 3 – Enhance industry recruitment efforts A. Implement a targeted marketing campaign

14. Strategy 1 – Leverage higher education and workforce training assets to develop talent A. Strengthen relationships between Southern Illinois University Carbondale, John A. Logan College and the area business community B. Promote training and skills programs for workforce development Goals Goal II - Grow, Retain and Attract Talent Strategy 2 – Strengthen Jackson County’s leadership base A. Raise awareness of issues and support for economic development among existing leadership in Jackson County B. Expand the scope of existing leadership programs C. Establish an Ambassadors Program to serve as a response team for economic development leads and assist in marketing the county

15. Goal II - Grow, Retain and Attract Talent continued Goals Strategy 3 – Market to individuals and organizations that have existing ties to Jackson County as a means of promoting the county as a destination of talent A.Raise awareness of opportunities among SIUC’s alumni network B. Establish a marketing campaign inviting former residents to “come home” C. Implement a retiree/tourism attraction strategy for Jackson County

16. Strategy 1 – Promote recreational, entertainment and cultural activities A.Promote and expand recreation options B.Leverage SIUC to provide entertainment and cultural activities Goals Goal III - Enhance and Promote Quality of Place Strategy 2 – Support redevelopment and revitalization of Jackson County’s downtowns A.Encourage and promote redevelopment activities in downtowns B.Assist existing and new businesses to expand and locate in downtowns

17. Local Collaboration Southern Illinois Airport Authority Jackson County Board City of Carbondale City of Murphysboro Carbondale and Murphysboro Chambers of Commerce Southern Illinois University Carbondale Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center Carbondale Business Development Corporation

18. Regional Collaboration Champion Community Investments Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission Connect SI Jackson Union Counties Regional Port Authority

19. Recent Projects Gavilon Grain Terminal Southern Illinois Airport Development Plan Regional Emergency Response Center Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility Intertape Polymer Group

20. Local Economic Development Incentives Enterprise Zone Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Sales Tax Rebates Development Participation Low Interest Loans

21. State Economic Development Incentives Enterprise Zone Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Program Grants, i.e. IDOT, DCEO, etc. Capital Bill

22. Federal Economic Development Incentives Economic Development Administration USDA Rural Development Delta Regional Authority Program Grants, i.e., FAA, FHWA, etc. Congressional Earmarks – Not Currently Available

23. Who are the Economic Development Players? Local Economic Development Organizations City and County Governments Chambers of Commerce Colleges and Universities Business Leaders State Agencies Regional Planning Commissions

24. City and County Governments Roles in Economic Development Land Use Zoning Licensing Code Regulations Incentives Enterprise Zone TIF Special Service Area

25. Who are the Economic Development Players? Local Economic Development Organizations City and County Governments Chambers of Commerce Colleges and Universities Business Leaders State Agencies Regional Planning Commissions