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A Foundation for Community Transformation March 13, 2006
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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)
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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
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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
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Investment Overview Infrastructure Investment Total Development Investment Estimated Project Infrastructure Completion Estimated Project Absorption $89 million $479+ million 2012 2015 to 2020
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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
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Economic Impact Job Creation (Direct & Indirect) 4,000+ Total Jobs, Construction Phase (2006 – 2011) 2,000+ Annual Jobs, Ongoing (2012 - …) 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
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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
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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
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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
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HSCRI Workforce System 600 Priority Hiring Employer Match Employability Assessment Placement Progression Customized Placement Screening & Assessment Intake
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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
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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
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Community Benefits Phase I 2006-2009 Workforce, Education and Literacy Solutions Consortium HUBs and Local Businesses Development Consortium Phase II 2007-2009 Housing Consortium Community-Venture Consortium Phase III 2009 Arts and Culture Consortium Equitable Community Transformation Breakthrough Transformation Sustainable Transformation Community Comfort Level
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