View the presentation from Track 3 of ED411, "Collaboration: Why It's Important to Economic Development."

1. Economic Development 411
The Importance of Economic
Development Collaboration
Kristi Tanner, Sr. Managing Director, JobsOhio
12/2/2016

2. Why was JobsOhio Created?
• Customer service was severely lacking
• Slow and cumbersome approval process
• Proactive sales efforts were nearly non-existent
• Participation from C-level execs was limited
• Coordination with regions needed improving
“Incremental improvements in a government structure
are not enough to get us where we need to be.”
• 47th in economic growth
• 2nd highest in job losses
• 42nd in economic outlook

3. Creation of JobsOhio; the Path to Reform
1. Create a privatized organization, JobsOhio
Creating a industry based growth strategy with a targeted,
proactive sales process to attract more investment & jobs
2. Provide it with sustainable funding
Reliable, ongoing revenue stream for economic development
3. Equip it with the best talent, tools & processes
Top talent and an economic development toolbox that’s more
competitive and wins more deals

4. 4
THE NETWORK
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One Firm, One State

5.  Site selection services
 Business development incentives
 Workforce recruitment and training
support
 Streamline permitting process
 Introduction to service providers
 Long-term partnership for business
success
JobsOhio Today
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JobsOhio ProvidesFiscal Responsibility
A dedicated funding stream
through a 25-year franchise of the
statewide spirituous liquor business
allows for long-term strategic
planning.
This provides Ohio a competitive
advantage without being subject to
fluctuating budgets.
Mission: JobsOhio is a private, non-profit corporation designed to drive
job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business
attraction, retention, and expansion efforts.
Vision for Ohio: Consistently lead the nation in private sector job gains and
economic growth.
Vision for JobsOhio: Become the recognized leader in economic development in
the U.S. with the best people, best processes, best programs and best results.

6. Board Governance & Industry Directors
Board of Directors
James Boland
Chairman
Ret. Vice Chair,
Ernst & Young
Tom Williams
President & CEO,
North American
Properties (NAP)
John Minor
President & CIO,
JobsOhio
John Bishop
Chairman, Motorists
Insurance
Stephen Perry
Ret. President, Pro
Football Hall of
Fame
Lawrence Kidd
Principal & CEO,
Reliable Staffing
Services
Gary Heminger
President & CEO,
Marathon Petroleum
Barbara Snyder
President, Case
Western Reserve
University
Stephen Markovich
Senior VP, Ohio Health
Brigadier General, Ohio
Air National Guard
Industry Expertise
David Mustine
Senior Advisor
Previously Secretary ODNR, Senior VP – AEP
Aaron Pitts
Senior Managing Director (BioHealth & Food Processing)
Previously Strategy Executive, Cardinal Health
Glenn Richardson
Managing Director (Adv. Manufacturing & Aviation)
Previously VP, Rolls-Royce and Dana Holding
Ted Griffith
Managing Director (Information Technology & Logistics)
Previously Hewlett-Packard Executive
Dana Saucier
Managing Director (Shale Energy & Petrochemicals)
Previously Founded Accent Energy
Kristi Tanner
Senior Managing Director (Automotive, Steel & White Goods)
Previously COO – Ohio Dept. of Development
Valentina Isakina
Director (Financial Services & Select HQ)
Previously Senior Advisor for Office of Tony Blair
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7. So how is Ohio
performing in
2016?

8. JobsOhio Metrics
Projects where JobsOhio and the JobsOhio Network were involved
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
New Jobs 21,000 21,000 18,000 21,000 24,000
New Capex ($MM) $3.2 $5.8 $3.6 $6.1 $6.7
Number of Projects 245 289 264 286 330
JobsOhio key metrics:
• New jobs
• New capital investment

9. 6
2010 2016
43rd 10th
38th 11th
42nd 18th
Ohio’s business climate and economic
outlook have improved more than
ANY OTHER STATE.
The World’s Spotlight is on Ohio

10. The World’s Spotlight is on Ohio
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Ohio is a top ten state for its
business climate, economic
outlook, regulatory environment,
small business tax climate and
workforce quality.
#5 in state business climate (Site Selection Magazine)
#5 in regulatory environment (Forbes Magazine)
#8 in small business tax climate (Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Council)
#7 in workforce quality (Chief Executive Magazine)
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11. The World’s Spotlight is on Ohio
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Ohio’s small business tax
climate now ranks among
the best in the country.
8th best tax climate and beat out every state Ohio borders
(Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council)
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12. The World’s Spotlight is on Ohio
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Ohio’s has cut $5 billion
in taxes in the last 5 years.
(Ohio Office of Budget and Management)
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13. The World’s Spotlight is on Ohio
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Ohio’s has added over 426,000 new
private sector jobs since 2011.
There are more than 4.7 million Ohioans with a private sector job; putting
Ohio nearly 100,000 jobs over the November 2007 pre-recession level.
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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14. The World’s Spotlight is on Ohio
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Ohio’s ranks 2nd national
in quality of life.
(Forbes Magazine)
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15. Best of What’s Different with JobsOhio’s
Structure?
1. Relationship based, not transaction based
2. Industry expertise and strategy; private sector approach
3. Stronger, more coordinate regional economic development
organizations, seamless process
4. Aggressive, global sales team that’s integrated with regional
network
5. Ability to react faster and better to market needs with new
programs and services
• $50mm Research & Development Grant Program
• Revitalization Pilot Program
• SiteOhio
• Talent Acquisition

16. Questions?
Thank You