Economic development leaders from across five counties comprising the Greater Los Angeles Region convened for a discussion on focused foreign direct investment (FDI) planning. Hosted by JPMorgan Chase and facilitated by the Brookings Institution, the five counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura shared FDI best practices for a regional, coordinated approach.
1. GLOBAL CITIES INITIATIVE
A J O I N T P R OJ ECT O F B R O O K I N GS A N D J P M O R GA N C H AS E
Los Angeles, CA - August 6, 2015Metropolitan Policy Program
at BROOKINGS
2. Greater Los Angeles Is a Truly Global Region
Source: Brookings
Exports 2
Rank
$98 B
Value
FDI 2
Rank
271,000
Jobs
Int’l Goods
Movement
1
Rank
$418 B
Value
Foreign
Students
2
Rank
68,000
Students
3. Greater Los Angeles Is a Truly Global Region
Source: Brookings
Exports
$97.7 BLos Angeles - Orange County
Riverside - San Bernardino
Ventura County
Total
FDI Jobs
271,180
11,750
36,170
$5.6 B
$11.4 B
$114.7 B 319,100
4. However, the Region’s Position Is Threatened
Source: Brookings
Exports 2.3%
Growth rate, 08-14
37
Rank
FDI
22
1991 Rank,
FDI Intensity
25
2011 Rank,
FDI Intensity
•Region does not operate under a coordinated regional plan or
initiative to maintain its position or drive future results
•Fragmented export and FDI efforts could undermine the region’s
strong position
•U.S. and foreign metros are upping their game on the global front.
5. 1. Why Global
2. FDI Market Dynamics
3. Acting on Global Opportunities
6. 81%
share of global economic growth
occurring outside the U.S., 2015-2020
The Bulk of Economic Growth Is Occurring Outside the U.S.
Source: World Economic Outlook, International Monetary Fund, 2015.
7. Global Middle Class - 2009 | Share of Global Totals
18%North America
36%Europe
28%Asia Pacific
Source: Kharas and Gertz, “The New Global Middle Class,” 2010
8. Global Middle Class - 2030 | Share of Global Totals
7%North America
14%Europe
66%Asia Pacific
Source: Kharas and Gertz, “The New Global Middle Class,” 2010
9. Source: Brookings, Census
2014
11.6%
2003
7.9%
U.S. Export Share of GDP
2%
67%
share of exporters
Large Firms
(500+ Employees)
share of export value
The U.S. Is Increasingly Export-Oriented, but Large Firms Dominate
Exports Share of U.S. GDP
Growth
(2008-2014)
35%27%
10. Though Volatile, Global Investment Flows Are Growing
1984 1999 2012
FDI Flows
Capital Investment, 1980-2012
$2 trillion
$1 trillion
Source: UNCTAD
Global
U.S.
11. The U.S. Is Capturing a Smaller Share of Global Investment
12 percent
26 percent
45 percent
1984 1999 2012
U.S. Share of Global FDI
Capital Investment, 1980-2012
Source: UNCTAD
12. Why FDI Matters: Over 5 Million High-Wage Jobs
5.6 million
employees in foreign-owned firms, 2011
Foreign-ownedDomestic
$60,000
$77,000
Average Wages by Ownership
2011
Source: Brookings, Bureau of Economic Analysis
13. Why FDI Matters: Investment in Export-Intensive Manufacturing Firms
2012 FDI Flows
Manufacturing
48%
U.S. Goods
Exports
U.S.
Manufacturing
Employment
2%
20%
Foreign-Owned Firms
Goods-Producing Industries, 2011
Source: Brookings, Bureau of Economic Analysis
14. Why FDI Matters: Foreign-Owned Firms Invest Heavily in R&D
19 percent
share of corporate R&D expenditures
by foreign-owned firms, 2011
Source: Brookings, Bureau of Economic Analysis
$45 billion
corporate R&D expenditures by
foreign-owned firms, 2011
77foreign metro areas
the average U.S. metro
area contains FDI from
15. Firms Benefit from Global Engagement
Competitive
Diversified
Sustainable
Exporters 10 percent more likely to survive over 7-year period than non-exporters.
- Bernard and Jensen, 1999
“Without being acquired by a larger firm, it wouldn’t have been possible to
maintain significant presence in foreign markets.”
- Mid-sized tech and manufacturing firm, San Diego
Since 2000, domestic sales for [our firm] have shrunk, while exports increased
400 percent... Our entire existence is predicated on growing exports.”
- Foreign-owned manufacturer, Syracuse
16. Current Economic Development Approaches Are Outdated
50%2000 - 2012
Source: Conway Data, Inc
Plant expansions and relocations
of 50+ jobs or $1M+ investment:
17. Current Economic Development Approaches Are Outdated
1.9% state job creation
from relocation
Source: Jed Kolko, “Business Relocation and Homegrown Jobs, 1992-2006,” Public Policy Institute of California, 2010.
18. 1. Why Global
2. FDI Market Dynamics
3. Acting on Global Opportunities
20. Growth in Jobs Under Foreign Ownership
Average year, 1991-2011
45% M&A
34% Expansion
21% Greenfield
FDI Capital Inflows
1992-2008
87% M&A13% Greenfield
Source: Brookings, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Mergers and Acquisitions Are the Dominant Form of FDI
21. Greenfield
Large, export-intensive
manufacturing
Small to mid-size locations
of large retail firms
Mid-sized manufacturing
and services
Source: Brookings, FDI in U.S. Metro Areas
1.3%
of foreign-owned establishments have
more than 500 employees
75%
of metro areas have less than 10 such
establishments.
Average size of greenfield establishment at time of entry:
San Diego: 27 employees
Minneapolis: 35 employees
Expansions of existing foreign-owned firms created twice
as many jobs as new greenfield from 2001-2011.
22. Important source of new capital, transfers skills and technology to U.S. firms,
and opens global distribution channels.
Primary learning for metros: hard to get in front of deals, but BRE is critical.
Acquired in 2007; no job
loss and made a global
research hub
Maintains manufacturing
and R&D facilities in MD
MedImmune
Montgomery County, MD
Life Sciences
San Diego, CA
Firms gain foothold in
U.S. market and
innovation via M&A
Takeda Pharmaceuticals:
grew from 85 to 250
employees, (150 PhDs)
Jim Beam
Louisville, KY
Doubled size of Maker’s
Mark KY distillery
Gained global
distribution channels
through Japanese parent
Mergers & Acquisitions
23. 23
Sovereign Wealth Funds
mid 1990s
16 60+
2012
Number in existence:
Text
Private Investment
Seattle-China
Searching for opportunities in real
estate, firms, public assets
San Diego
Looking for ways to fill need for
venture capital and joint partnerships
9,231
2014
802
2006
Visas issued:
90%
2014
13%
2004
Share issued to Chinese investors:
EB-5 Investor Visa
Alternative Forms of Foreign Investment
Cumulative foreign investment:
$125 B
2011
24. 1. Why Global
2. FDI Market Dynamics
3. Acting on Global Opportunities
25. Goal:
Catalyze a shift in economic growth policy and practice that results in more
globally competitive metropolitan areas, positioning them for high-quality
growth and better jobs for more workers in the 21st century economy.
1. Research 2. Convenings 3. Exchange
GLOBAL CITIES INITIATIVE
AJoint Project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase
26. Lessons Emerging from the Exchange
Exports:
New Cohort
Baltimore
Fresno
Houston
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Salt Lake
Seattle
St. Louis
Exports:
Current
Atlanta
Charleston
Chicago
Columbus
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Louisville-Lexington
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Mpls-St. Paul
Phoenix
Portland
Sacramento
San Antonio
San Diego
Syracuse
Tampa Bay
Upstate SC
Wichita
Columbus
Mpls-St. Paul
Portland
San Antonio
San Diego
Seattle
FDI Pilot
27. Key Approaches
• Connections between innovation,
exports, clusters, and FDI
• Diversifying from computer &
electronics with cluster initiatives:
We Build Green Cities, Software,
and Athletic & Outdoor
• Led by Greater Portland Inc
(regional) and Portland
Development Commission (city)
Portland
Lessons Emerging from the Exchange
28. San Diego
Key Approaches
• Advanced industries and
innovation
• Life sciences M&A
• Leveraging the Cali-Baja
Binational Megaregion
• Led by San Diego Regional EDC
Lessons Emerging from the Exchange
29. Key Approaches
• New approaches to BRE,
focus on bringing value and
market intelligence to firms
• Building networks and
relationships
• Honda supply chain
• Led by Columbus 2020
(regional)
Columbus
Lessons Emerging from the Exchange
30. Key Approaches
• Nurturing and valuing key
partnerships: connection with
Canada (largest investor)
- Similar: San Antonio and
Mexico
• State and regional
collaboration around core
strengths: Medical Device
and Headquarters
Minneapolis-St.Paul
Lessons Emerging from the Exchange
31. Key Takeaways from Global Trade and Investment Plans
Lead with Specializations with Global Reach
Clusters, talent, innovation, connections
M&A Is the Dominant Form of FDI
Brings knowledge, cash infusion, export channels
The Middle Market Is the Sweet Spot
Target threshold firms and under-exporters
Long-term commitment from central players, part of every day practice
Global Engagement Must Be a Demonstrated Priority
The Foundation is Business Retention and Expansion
Understand and support the needs of existing firms
32. GLOBAL CITIES INITIATIVE
A J O I N T P R OJ ECT O F B R O O K I N GS A N D J P M O R GA N C H AS E
Los Angeles, CA - August 6, 2015Metropolitan Policy Program
at BROOKINGS