Steering Committee April 25, 2019 Target Sector Community & - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Steering Committee

April 25, 2019

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Community Assessment Target Sector Analysis & Marketing Review Community & Economic Development Strategy Implementation Plan Adopted Pre‐ Implementation Period Begins

July 2017 January 2018

Launch Communications Plan Formalize Implementation Committee Identified 5 Focus Areas & Established Work Groups Hire Program Director Host Call‐To‐ Action Event (Leaders Retreat 2019)

• Branding & Logo Development
• Listening Tour
• Speaking Tour
• Video Launch
• Media Coverage
• Developed Implementation

Committee

• Draft Charter
• Purpose Statements
• Info‐Graphics
• Reviewed Tactics
• Questions for Leaders Retreat

(Sept – Dec 2018)

• 40 Facilitators
• 200+ Work Group Membesr

Participated in Focused Discussions (Jan ‐ Mar 2019)

• Director Onboard

Sept 26, 2018

• Leaders Retreat (Jan 2019)
• Called‐to‐Action Seeking Collaboration
• Focus Area Sessions Collecting Input
• Strategic Outreach

Pre‐Implementation Period Accomplishments As Recommended By Market Street Services

Leaders Retreat 2019 Pledge for Collaboration

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Geary County Pottawatomie County Riley County For purposes of Region Reimagined, “regional initiatives” are defined as needs/issues that impact more than

• ne jurisdiction/organization, or initiatives that are anticipated to have a regional impact.

Region Reimagined Strategic Plan

Serving as a coordinator to get the right people to the table to discuss common issues/trends and identify potential gaps, solutions & agreeable approaches.

The ultimate goal of the Region Reimagined Initiative is the creation of good jobs that build local wealth, create opportunities for all residents, reduce poverty and income inequality, improve quality of life, and provide economic stability for generations to come.

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Work Group Updates

Relationship Building, Collect Regional Input & Prioritize Work Groups Build Upon Plan, as a Living Document Present Any Plan Updates & Develop Dashboard to Track Progress Regular Reporting to Stakeholders

Talent Attraction & Retention Work Group Update

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Purpose: Through a collaborative and integrated process, recruit and retain talent throughout the region to support industry demands and strengthen our economic diversity and sustainability.

Talent Attraction & Retention

Talent Attraction & Retention: Work Group Update

• Identifying pipelines, barriers, and strategies in the following regional industries:
• Healthcare
• Education
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Agriculture / Bio‐Science
• Collected input from 245 participants at 2019 Leaders Retreat & Work Group
• Reviewed highest demand jobs & income by job classification code by industry

compared to other KS MSAs

• Identifying other industry representatives within three counties that should be

involved in specific industry‐level conversations

Talent Attraction & Retention: Regional Coordination Related to Military & Families

Regional Communication Improvements

Transitioning Soldiers and how to overcome some identified challenges (Fort Riley, Transition Program Reps, Military Liaisons & Talent Chairs)

Exploring Partnerships Throughout Region

Participating in Fort Riley Community Partnership Workshops

• Education –

Assessing Life Skills Training Opportunities

• Healthcare –

Potential Healthcare Joint Training Opportunities

• Recreation ‐

Potential Community Event Passport – Both on Post and in Surrounding Communities

Talent Attraction & Retention: Regional Coordination Related to Military & Families

Regional Promotion of Community & Fort Riley Talent Programs & Events: Chamber‐ Military Relations

• April 18th ‐

Hiring Vets is Good Business – Junction City ‐ Promoted Regionally

• May 1st ‐

ADVISE Program ‐ Partner and Connect Soldiers with Manhattan Business Professionals – Learn more @ Military Relations Committee, Luncheon – Manhattan Chamber

Fort Riley

• May 6th & June 3rd

Employer Networking – Businesses Promote Hiring Opportunities on Post Monthly

• June 26th –27th ‐

Career Summit ‐ Hiring our Heroes / U.S. Dept of Commerce Foundation

• Flexible Dates

Employer Days – A One‐Business Program to Promote Hiring Opportunities on Post

• On the Horizon

KEEP Veterans Here ‐ Kansas Employment Exploration Program ‐ Tours of Communities ‐ Highlighting businesses, schools, & recreational opportunities

Talent Attraction & Retention: Regional Coordination

Regional Promotion of K‐State Career Fair / Employer Events All‐University Career Fair

June‐August – Employer registration

• Sept. 24 – Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, Business, Human Ecology
• Sept. 25 – All majors‐ Best for employers considering a wide variety of majors
• Sept. 26 – Engineering and Technology

Employers use Handshake to identify qualified candidates for

• pen positions, register for career fairs and manage on-campus

recruitment activities.

Talent Attraction & Retention: Other Local and Regional Talent Efforts

• April 11th ‐

Leadership Manhattan

• April 24th ‐

Flint Hills Regional Council Conference

• Aug ‐ May ‐

USD‐Related Career Programs

• Oct / Feb / April ‐ Career Exploration Days
• Aug – May ‐

Classroom‐to‐Career – (Total of 31 Fourth Grade Classes)

• Aug – May ‐

Work Keys

• On the Horizon

Jobs for America’s Graduates‐ Kansas – Job Shadowing Partnership with Manhattan Chamber Members

• May 1st ‐

Apprenticeship Career Fair – USD 383

• May 10th ‐

Kansas Young Professionals 2019 Summit

• May 17th ‐

Workforce Crisis Summit II – Manhattan

• June 4th ‐

Little Apple Optimist Noon Club

• June 4th – 5th

National Bio and Agro‐Defense Facility (NBAF) Job Fair ‐ Manhattan

• Healthcare ‐

Talent Pipelines ‐ How to Expand/Strengthen Existing Regional Capacity

Quality of Place Work Group Update

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Purpose: Provide quality of place environments and amenities that enhance community, appeal to and attract professionals across all economic sectors, and enhance tourism.

Quality of Place

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Quality of Place: Emerging Common Themes

Common Themes by Question Question #1 ‐ What are the most special places to you in your community?

Parks and Designated Natural Areas Trails Riverfront Outdoor Recreation Indoor Recreation Performing Art Specific Destinations and/or Neighborhoods

Quality of Place: Emerging Common Themes

Common Themes by Question Question #2 ‐ What may be important to improve that would enhance the quality of place in your community and/or the region as a whole?

Trails / Sidewalk/ Walkable Areas / Bike Infrastructure Riverfront Outdoor Recreation Indoor Recreation Art Specific Destinations Community Entrances

Quality of Place: Emerging Common Themes

Quality of Place: Frequency of Discussion in All Three Counties

Question #1 ‐ What are the most special places to you in your community? Question #2 ‐ What may be important to improve that would enhance the quality of place in your community and/or the region as a whole? (Think about existing assets, your travels, and what you enjoyed that would be well received in this region.) (See list of questions for more background info provided to participants) Question #3 ‐ The riverfront could be an

• pportunity, if communities are interested to

collaborate and go through a visioning process to see what it could potentially become in 10‐ 20 years. Is this something that interests you? Do you think this would be good for your county/community and the region as a whole? Question #4 ‐ If you had the ability the make one improvement that would benefit the Flint Hills Tri‐County Area, what would that be?

Parks and Designated Natural Areas Trails Trails / Sidewalk/ Walkable Areas / Bike Infrastructure Trails Connecting the Region Riverfront Riverfront

Visioning process desired in all three counties

Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Recreation Indoor Recreation Indoor Recreation Performing Art Art Specific Destinations and/or Neighborhoods Specific Destinations Community Entrances

Common Themes by Question

Quality of Place: Priority by Common Theme

Overall Rank Common Themes That Arose from Each County Geary County Ranking Pottawatomie County Ranking Riley County Ranking Total Score 1 Indoor Recreation 9 52 27 88 2 Trails 9 41 33 83 3 Outdoor Recreation 30 17 35 82 4 Parks & Designated Natural Areas 34 27 18 79 5 Entertainment 3 22 52 77 6 Riverfront 4 13 56 73 7 Community Entrances 15 5 34 54 8 Design Elements 13 1 24 38 9 Cultural Heritage 17 3 14 34 10 Wayfinding 3 16 13 32 11 Performing Art 9 9 12 30 12 Art 5 1 19 25

Quality of Place: Input In Addition to Common Themes

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Work Group Update

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Purpose: Enrich the region through leading edge programming and ecosystem development to increase entrepreneurial endeavors and create a culture of innovation

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Work Group Update

• Create a Culture of Innovation on a Regional Basis
• Capabilities and Asset Mapping by County and

Kansas State University

• Developing Structure for Conversations By County

with Regional Cross‐Communication

• Build upon Market Street Study / Work Group

Concepts – Action Plans

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Built Environment Work Group Update

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Purpose: Identify opportunities and strategies to enhance and maintain the built environment to provide appropriate infrastructure, optimize land use, create suitable housing, and foster an integrated transportation system to support economic development and livable communities.

Built Environment

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Built Environment: Work Group Update

• Housing was identified as a key issue that Geary County, Pottawatomie County

and Riley County all want to work to improve

• Common Themes by County Related to the following categories:
• Housing
• Transportation
• Infrastructure & Land Use

Next Steps

• Work Group Voted to Continue to Explore Options Related to

Collecting Housing Data on a Regional Basis

• Support Manhattan’s Draft CIP to Conduct Housing Study
• Utilize Work Group for Long‐Range Transportation Planning

Process

• Developing Structure for Conversations By County with

Regional Cross‐Communication

Participating in Manhattan Public Forum on Housing – May 4th @ 3pm

Overview of Conditions to Focus on to Attract Talent

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1. Encourage Competitive Salaries 2. Provide Suitable Housing Options for All Ages and Incomes 3. Better Align Talent Supply & Demand a. Improve Talent Pipelines to Meet Regional Demands ‐ Healthcare ‐ Manufacturing ‐ Technology & Computer Science ‐ Construction b. Create Job Opportunities that Align with Existing Pipelines ‐ Agriculture 4. Increase Safe Childcare Options/Capacity 5. Implement Quality of Place Improvements 6. Create Better Connections & Coordination Between Students/Soldiers & the Community Feeling of success, and ability to enjoy life and the place they call home

Next Steps

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We Are HERE July 25, 2019 & Review Draft Charter

Request for Approval

• Request approval to change the name of the Steering

Committee to the Region Reimagined Advisory Board.

• Request approval to change the name of the

Implementation Committee to the Region Reimagined Steering Committee.

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Questions?

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Christy Rodriguez Region Reimagined, Program Director Direct Line: 785-340-3066 christy@regionreimagined.org