1. Susquehanna Workforce Network – April 26, 2013
James C. Richardson, Director, Office of Economic Development

2. Harford County Baltimore Towson MSA Maryland
1980 145,930 2,174,023 4,216,975
1990 182,132 2,382,172 4,781,468
% of change (1980-1990) +24.8% +9.5% +13.3%
2000 218,590 2,552,172 5,296,486
% of change (1990-2000) +20.0% +7.1% +10.7%
2010 244,826 2,710,489 5,773,552
% of change (2000-2010) +11.8% +6.1% +9.0%
2020 (Projection) 267,350 2,869,850 6,216,150
% of change (2010- 2012) +9.2% +5.9% +7.7%
(Source: U.S. Census 1980-2010; MD Brief Economic Facts 2013)
Population History

3. Employment (2008-2012)
2008 2010 2012
% of Change
‘08-’12
Total employment 82,644 80,589 87,661 +6.7%
Private Sector 65,382 60,967 64,650 -1.1%
Government Sector 17,262 19,622 23,011 +33.3%
Wages (Average Weekly Wage)
Total employment $804 $862 $917 +14.1%
Private Sector $702 $727 $744 +6.0%
Government Sector $1,190 $1,282 $1,405 +18.1%
Median Household Income 2000 2010 2015
(weekly) $1,097 $1,426 $1,625 +48.1%
(Source: Maryland DLLR, Employment and Payrolls, 2008-2012; ESRI 2000-2015)
Statistics

4. Housing
Source: RBI/MRIS
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Average Days on
Market
97 133 129 114 128 111
% Change +37.11% -3.01% -11.63% +12.28% -13.28%
Average Sold
Price
$297,929 $286,879 $267,667 $268,517 $251,385 $255,440
% Change -3.71% -6.70% +0.32% -6.38% +1.61%

5.  Over $438 million in new capital investment
 More than 5,170 new jobs created
 More than 225 companies served/transactions completed
53%
10%
7%
20%
10% R&D, Technology & Defense
Distribution
Manufacturing
Retail, Recreation, Entertainment
Service, Finance & Real Estate
OED Prospect Activity Results
2008-2012

6. 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000
U.S. Social Security Administration
Giant Food
Medstar Health
University of Maryland Medical System
Walmart
National Institutes of Health
Johns Hopkins Hospital & Health System
Johns Hopkins University
University System of Maryland
Fort George G. Meade
Aberdeen Proving
Ground
Number of Employees in Maryland
Maryland’s Economic Engines

7. • TOTAL Existing Office Space: 5,497,982 square feet
– Above includes 1,425,184 square feet of Class A Office
• Current Vacancy: 18%
Office Vacancy

8. SciTech Services Revitalization
Swan Creek Village
CSSC – The New Route 40

9. • 2012 - $660 million
• 2011 - $440 million
• 2010 - $221 million
Federal Contracting
Contracts awarded to Harford County Businesses
through APG*
* Note – Work was Completed in Harford County – Source: FEDMINE.US

11. Battelle University Research Park
Study
• System of Systems Network - development that goes to the
promise of C4ISR full life cycle development
• Cybersecurity - talent connections and applied research
collaborations
• Systems Biology - tying together ongoing efforts in genomics and
proteomics
• High Performance Computing For Modeling - network centric
warfare/cybersecurity, chem/bio pathogen research, and test and
evaluation
• Incubating Material Sciences Solutions - quicken the pace from lab
to solution.
Specific Opportunities in Emerging Technology Areas for
Proximity-Based APG-University Collaborations

12. Cecil Harford
Anne
Arundel
Baltimore
County
Baltimore
City
Carroll Howard
Maryland
Total
Some college,
no degree
24.0% 22.6% 22.2% 21.1% 19.4% 18.9% 14.0% 19.7%
Associates
Degree
6.5% 8.3% 7.0% 6.3% 3.7% 7.2% 7.1% 6.3%
Percent high
school graduate
or higher
88.9% 92.2% 89.3% 90.1% 76.9% 91.8% 94.3% 88.1%
(Source: from Sage Policy Group, Inc.’s Labor Market Analysis of SWIA; Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Educational Attainment

13. Workforce Action Items
• New paradigm—certification training
• Renewed manufacturing interests—Robot
Feeders
• Task Force to attract the 22% into this arena
• Coordinated efforts—
SWN/OED/HCC/SBDTC/HCPL and Industry

14. • AGCO
• Alcore
• Automated Coatings
• Bob’s Discount Furniture
• Bottcher America
• Bozel Trucking
• Citrus & Allied Essence
• Clorox
• Constar
• Custom Direct
• Cytec
• Frito Lay
• Harford Systems
• Independent Can
Major Manufacturing & Distribution
Vacancy rate 5.8%
• Kohl’s Fulfillment Center
• Macy’s Logistics
• Northeastern Plumbing Supply
• Nutramax
• Onguard Industries
• Prime Source Building Products
• Rite Aid
• Saks Fifth Avenue
• Sephora
• Smucker Natural Foods
• Sun Products
• TIC Gums
• United Source One
• WAVE

15. • Weapon Systems Acquisition
Management
• Systems Engineering Support,
Analysis & Design
• Robotic Manufacturing
• Systems Integration
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Supply & Logistics Support
• IT Services & Support
Emerging Technology
Value Added Solutions to
DoD, Transportation, Homeland Security and
High Tech Manufacturing including:

16. Water’s Edge Event Center
• Conference Center
• 2 Banquet Halls with
water views
• Outdoor
entertaining space
• Executive private
dining area
31,588 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility

17. James Run TIF
• 388 Lodging House Units
• 325,000 sf of
Retail/Restaurants
• 540,000 sf of Class A Office

18. Health Care
• MedStar – 130,000 sf medical center in South Bel Air
• Upper Chesapeake Health System (UCHS)
– Patricia D. & M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center
• Upper Chesapeake Health Medical Campus (UCHM)
at Havre de Grace

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21. Aaron Rents
Gino’s
Planet Fitness
JCPenny
The Mill at Blackhorse
Texas Roadhouse
CVS
Sonic
Home Goods
DSW
Kirklands
Chick-fil-A
Joe's Crab Shack
Panera Bread
PNC Bank
Wegmans
Accents Jewelry
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pet Valu
Lemon N Ginger
Salon/Spa by Debbie
Noodles
Retail Growth
Opened in 2012

22. Film Industry
• Netflix House of Cards –
was released
February 2, 2013
• This makes the 6th
film/television project in
Harford County
• Others include:
– Tuck Everlasting
– Red Dragon
– August Rush
– Young Americans
– From Within

23. 2005 2011* % Change
Maryland 160,084 164,358 2.7%
Baltimore Metro 69,323 69,997 1.0%
Susquehanna WIA 7,420 7,506 1.2%
Harford 5,488 5,563 1.4%
Cecil 1,932 1,943 0.6%
(Source: Sage Policy Group, Inc. for Labor Market Analysis of SWIA; Bureau of Labor Statistics - *2011 data
preliminary estimates)
Business Establishments

24. 2005 2011* % Change
Maryland 2,497,487 2,478,505 -0.8%
Baltimore Metro 1,229,752 1,221,230 -0.7%
Susquehanna WIA 109,720 111,231 1.4%
Harford 80,527 83,286 3.4%
Cecil 29,193 27,945 -4.3%
(Source: Sage Policy Group, Inc. for Labor Market Analysis of SWIA; Bureau of Labor Statistics - *2011 data
preliminary estimates)
Total Employment

25. • Harford County is positioning itself for the next potential BRAC
rounds
• Community leadership is monitoring Department of Defense
activity as it relates to opportunities between BRAC rounds – such
as continued realignments for cost savings at other installations
that do not go before Congress
• APG has the land availability and infrastructure to support growth
in future BRAC rounds
BRAC 2015/2017

26. • Transportation Coordinator has been hired through a grant with
the CSSC and will be on Post to work with employees
• Transportation Demand Management activities have been
elevated both by APG and CSSC
• CSSC will conduct a Tele-a-work Study based on APG’s current
conditions and best practices from similar installations and
defense communities
Harford County’s
Proactive
Transportation Steps
Transit & Transportation Demand Management

27. • $300,000 Study to Analyze Existing & Future Traffic from
APG to Bel Air
• Funded by Harford County DPW and a Grant from the
Baltimore Metropolitan Council

29. Aberdeen
Home of Opportunity
• Aberdeen Train Station
– Monitoring and Improving
current station
– Improve on signage and
additional parking
• Transit Oriented Development
(TOD) Visioning Study
– Improving the visibility of the
train station

30. January 12, 2010 - Ports America Chesapeake signed a 50-year lease concession with
the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) to operate Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Seagirt Marine Terminal
Capabilities
• 50 foot channel existing
• 7 post panamax cranes AND 4
super post panamax cranes
• Berth 4 is dredged to 50 feet
to accommodate the new
panamax vessels
• Port of Baltimore is served by
two Class I Railroads, CSX and
Norfolk Southern – both of
which service industrial parks
in Harford County

31. The Knowledge Economy
Harford County’s New Normal
• Research and Development of APG
• University Research Park
• Harford’s Entrepreneurs Edge
• Harford Business Innovation Center (HBIC)
• Ground Floor
• Sage Policy Group Study for the Susquehanna
Workforce Investment Area (SWIA)
• Towson and Harford Community College 2+2

32. SWOT of Business in Maryland
Maryland is ranked #3 in Nation for
Innovation
Threats Opportunities
Tax Rates Location
Regulations Quality of Life
Barriers to Growth
PADEVA--SC
Increasing Values of
Existing Property

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BUSINESS HEROES!
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