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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04- Economice Development E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T A G E N C Y OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION From: TIMOTHY C. STEINHAUS Subject: BUSINESS RETENTION Agency Administrator SURVEY Date: February 24, 1993 -------------------------- ---------------------------- Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s): On February 18, 1993, the Redevelopment Committee requested a letter of support from the San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency; and forwarded this action to the Community Development Commission. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommended Motion(s): (Community Development Commission) MOTION: That the Community Development Commission direct staff to prepare and execute an agreement between the San Bernardino Valley College and the Economic Development Agency as Co-Lead Agency sponsor in the Inland Empire East Region Business Retention and Expansion Survey for an amount not to exceed $40,000. TIMOTHY STEINHAUS Agency Administrator ------------------------------------------- - Contact Person(s): _ Timothy C. Steinhaus Phone: 5081 Project Area(s): All Ward(s): 1-7 Supporting Data Attached: Staff Report: Letter of Support FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $40,000 Source: Budget Authority: ZL l OA A �AJ� --------------------------------------------------------- Commission/Council Notes: TCS:SMM:pcc:2555S COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Meeting Date: 3/8/1993 Agenda Item Number: E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T A G E N C Y OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO STAFF REPORT Business Retention and Expansion Survey On February 9, 1993, staff received a proposal from the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) relative to a business retention and expansion survey in the eastern region of San Bernardino County. The purpose of the survey is to: (1)- inventory the scope and health of the Inland Empire's local businesses. (2) identify the anticipated expansion and/or relocation plans of local businesses, (3) chart training and vocational education needs of area firms; and (4) document the technical assistance, goods and services that companies may need in order to stay viable. The survey shall be performed by the professional resource and market development firm, The Resource Group. The college is soliciting sponsorship from the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency and surrounding cities to Joint venture with other agencies such as SANBAG, the San Bernardino County Jobs and Employment Services Department, Southern California Edison and the Bank of America. Specifically, it is requested that San Bernardino participate as a co-lead agency sponsor in the amount of $40,000 in order to obtain maximum benefits from the program. Currently, there are sufficient funds available in the Agency budget to cover this expense. The program will catalog and survey all existing businesses (approximately 16,000+) in the Eastern Inland Empire, including the City of San Bernardino. Specifically, the survey will assess their workforce and training needs, resource requirements, business retention and/or expansion plans and technical assistance needs. The projected benefits of this study shall include specific data that identifies the size and mix of businesses in our City, those businesses planning expansion or relocation, and business growth opportunity by product and service categories. It is anticipated that this study shall provide the Agency with a definitive and concrete understanding of existing business operations and their future demands. On February 18, 1993, the Redevelopment Committee requested a letter of support from the San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency and forwarded this item to the Community Development Commission. Staff r commends adoption of the form motion. i TIMOTHY C. STEINHAUS, Agency Administrator Ecomonic Development Agency --------------------------------------------- - --- - -- TCS:SMM:pcc:2555S COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Meeting Date: 3/8/1993 Agenda Item Number: µ•' C I T Y O F e 13ernardino E M P L O Y M E N T A N 0 T R A I N I N G A G E N C Y ( S B E T A ) G E O R G E F U J I W A R A E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R February 22, 1993 Mr. Timothy Steinhaus Agency Administrator Economic Development Agency 201 North E Street San Bernardino, California 92401 Dear Mr. Steinhaus: The City of San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency supports and endorses the proposal submitted by San Bernardino Valley College in conjunction with the Inland Empire East Region Resource Group for the implementation of a current and reliable quality labor market survey. The study will be of significant importance in light of the closure of Norton Air Force Base. Current labor market information is required to prepare for the detrimental impact anticipated from this closure. This proposal addresses the following vital areas: business retention, expansion, market opportunity, business development, workforce demand and training requirements. The proposal also defines the significant needs of the central portion of San Bernardino County, as it pertains to growth, direction and the needs of area business. Considering the immediate needs of our community, and the substantial benefits to be gained from this survey, SBETA has agreed to contribute $25,000 to SBVC/Resource Group for co-sponsor status. I thus urge you, along with this agency, to financially support this project. Sincerely, JP Ge6rge M. F iwara Executive rector ED: ik cc: W.R. "Bob" Holcomb, Mayor PRIDE 6 4 6 N O R T H S I E R R A W A Y S A N B E R N A R D I N O, IN PROGRESS C A L I F 0 R N I A 9 2 4 1 0 4 4 1 4 7 1 4 / 8 8 8 - 7 8 9 1 A Precedent Setting joint Sponsorship Opportunity ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT IN THE INLAND EMPIRE EAST REGION F7ACe—nsus of T Business Retention Expansion, Opportunity oAd morrow's Entrepreneurial Agenda A Proposal To. Mr. Kenneth J. Henderson Executive Director City of San Bernardino Economic Development Department San Bernardino, CA Presented By: Dr. Donald Singer, President San Bernardino Valley College 701 S. Mt Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410 (714) 888-6511 Inland Empire East ion E �0 oonomlc Advancement A Support Request to City of San Bernardino &Its Economic Development Dept. Economic Advancement in the Inland Empire East Region: A Census of Business Retention,Expansion, Opportunity and Tomorrow's Entrepreneurial Agenda Project Overview: I. To catalog all existing businesses(16,000+)in the cities of the Inland Empire East Region. 2. To survey all existing businesses(with projected response rate of 750-1000)to assess their workforce and training needs,resource requirements,business retention and/or expansion plans,and technical assistance needs. 3. To identify those business advancement/assistance services that area public agencies and private sector entities can best address through coordinated entrepreneurial efforts. 4. To identify present and future goods,products,and service needs of area businesses. S. To generate market information for specific and exclusive use of participating sponsors. 6. To provide comprehensive business trend and labor market information and projection data. Lead Agency: San Bernardino Valley College Current Listing of Potential Support Agencies: San Bernardino County Jobs and Employment Services Department Southern California Edison Bank of America Individual Cities of central San Bernardino County SANBAG Sponsorship Categories: $7,500-$40,000 Projected Time Frame: 2/93-6/93 Benefits of This Study For San Berardino and the Economic Development Initiatives: 1. Will generate unique data identifying size and mix of businesses in each area city. 2. Will identify those businesses planning expansion or relocation and those in downturn. 3. Identifies which towns and areas are projected for business growth and expansion. 4. Identifies business growth opportunities by product and service categories. S. Identifies job categories and vacancies planned by city firms over next several years. 6. Identifies businesses intending to move from the area and those wanting to move to the area. Inland Emdre East ca..,G,., ASponsorsfiip Pmposaf to city ofsan&nranfnro 1 A Sponsorship Proposal To City of San Bernardino/Economic Dev. Dept. ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT IN THE INLAND EMPIRE EAST REGION A Census of Business Retention,Expansion,Opportunity And TomorroWs Entrepreneurial Agenda INTRODUCTION: The pace and direction of business advancement and retention in the Inland Empire East Region of San Bernardino County influences every institution, agency, company and citizen. San Bernardino Valley College proposes joining with such entities as: - SANBAG - San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency - Southern California Edison - San Bernardino County Economic and Community Development - City of San Bernardino and its Economic Development Department and other agencies in a major effort to: (1) inventory the scope and health of the Inland Empire East Region's local businesses, (2) identify the anticipated expansion and/or relocation plans of area firms, (3) chart training/vocational education needs required to keep businesses competitive and profitable, (4) document the technical assistance and goods and services companies need in order to stay viable, and (5) generate data specific to the needs of you and other individual sponsors...all in an effort to promote the economic well-being of the businesses and cities in the Inland Empire East Region. The project provides a prime opportunity for the leadership you represent to join with the leadership of the area's key public sector and private sector entities in a historic project of extraordinary interest Sponsorship will fortify you as a key regional partner and economic advancement leader! For participating firms/agencies this comprehensive effort will create the benchmark and reference data to facilitate planning and decision-making relative to such areas as: • business retention, expansion, relocation, and market opportunity • economic/business development technical assistance • workforce demand and training requirements The data generated by this study will be useful for current decision-making as well as planning and goal setting for the next 3-5 years. Inland Empire East Region Economic Advenoement ASponsorshtp Proposal to City of San*mm'&o Z APPROACH: Depending on the number of participating agencies and project budget, this effort will encompass the following: A Survey sent to all businesses in the region to generate such data as: • Category of business (self-identification) • Size of business (small, medium, large according to industry standards) • Number of current employees by occupation/categories • Stability of business (growing, declining, steady, etc.) • Current expansion and site reduction plans • Projected space acquisition and/or relocation plans • Goods, services, and technology now purchased and needed in future • Perceived new staff positions needed next 3-5 years • Skills areas future employees will need • Training current staff will need to stay competitive • Business technical support needed to sustain growth A The survey will target the completion of at least 750+ surveys by businesses in the target area and will be stratified according to business type. A Analysis will be conducted on both an area-wide basis as well as a specific-city basis. Through this approach, each city will be better able to understand the growth, direction, and needs of its own businesses and compare them with local area trends. A Depending on sponsorship level, sponsors will have the opportunity to include questions of specific sponsor interest and for their own purposes. TIME AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS: Time: 4-5 months Budget: $120K - 125K (approximately) The budget and timeline projections anticipate substantial assistance from sponsoring agencies relating to accessing existing data bases, participation of key personnel, etc. GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF INTEREST: The cities and communities comprising the central portion of San Bernardino County (e.g. Big Bear Lake, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Yucaipa, Lake Arrowhead, Bloomington, Mentone, the mountain area and unincorporated Valley areas). Iniand Empire East Region Economic Advancement ASpa •hip Proposal to city ofSan Bemx-dino 3 SPECIFIC SPONSORSHIP REQUEST TO CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO: Co-Lead Agency Status: $40,000 Co-Sponsor Status: $25,000 Key Sponsor Status: $15,000 Prime Sponsor Status: $10,000 General Sponsor Status: $7,500 Co-Lead Agency(1 other only): ($40,000) • Designation as co-lead agency • Copies of all volumes generated for all sponsors • All placements, runs, volumes listed below Co-Sponsor(limited to 2-3): ($25,000) • Survey designated as your project in partnership with other sponsors • Front page logo placement • Name placement on public report spine • Copies of all data tapes • Up to four questions and special and proprietary runs • Shared reproduction/resale rights of public final document Key Sponsor. ($15,000) • Exclusive sponsor within your industry • Front page name placement, inside front cover logo placement • Up to 3 special and proprietary runs • Up to three questions included in survey • 3 copies of public final volume • Copy of business directory tapes with unlimited internal use rights Prime Sponsor. ($10,000) • Front page name placement, inside front cover logo placement • Up to 2 special and proprietary runs • Up to 2 questions included in survey • Participation in survey finalization • 2 copies of public final volume General Sponsor. ($7,500) • Front page name placement, inside front cover logo placement • Participation in survey finalization • 2 copies of public final volume • 1 copy of an existing special run volume (e.g., relocation volume, decline vol.) Receiving Entity: San Bernardino Valley College Project Dir. Pres. Donald Singer 701 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue Proj. Adm: Dean Tom Clark San Bernardino, CA 92410 Proj.Staff: Ms. June Yamamoto (909)888-6511 L--�- I T Inland Empire East Region Economic Advancement 1 BUSINESS TODAY BUSINESS TOMORROW West End Area: Chino Chino Hills Fontana Montclair • Ontario • Rancho Cucamonga • Upland CO-SPONSORS: Chaifey Community / College District �~• City of Rancho Cucamonga V OUR Bank of America Inland Empire Small OFFICIAL Business Development Center City of Ontario Redevelopment Agency Supervisor Jon Mikels SURVEY Second District Supervisor Larry Walker Fourth District San Bernardino Associated Governments San Bernardino County Economic and Community Development CONFIDENTIAL San Bernardino County Private Industry Council Southern California Edison GENERAL. SPONSO S• PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY Lee Associate :MARCH 6, 1992 Commercial Real Estate Services (Inland Empire) City of Montclair Redevelopment Agency C City h berOffCC.00 Upland/Upland $10 YOUR VIEWS ARE IMPORTANT $ 10 Your views are important to us and your time is important to you. in appreciation,If you return what we determine is a completed. usable survey before the deadline, we will be happy to send You $10 for your time. Simply check the yes box if you need to be paid for'your views. I I Yes, send me$10 or I I Not necessary...It's an important project for business INSTRUCTIONS Please fill out this ofllcial survey now. If a question does not relate to you, simply write"N/A"and continue. Your answers should refer only to the business located at the site to which this survey was mailed. Ifyou have more than one site,each will receive its own survey to be filled out. If you get more than one survey copy for this site, please return one survey per site. Please return your completed survey by: Need another survey? Have questions? March 6, 1992 Call (800) 229-5020 Coi}ftdentialtty of Your Completed Survey [i*a esponsors oJthis o jJlctat WestEnd business survey count to a(Jirm that your views are absolutely vttalc e w4l not►hake public any tndlutdual. mpany's senslUve orproprietary data,We wU use answers you d otherbustness leaders proulde to help us plan and deliver betterprograrns Where you hate tredwish to:'recelve more information:the:approprlate agency will use this survey 1rlJormatlon to contact thrson you have designated.Irtdivtdual completed surveys will not be made avaUable"to the:generaiblic v non-sponsors WE APPRECIATE YOUR VALUABLE PARTICIPATION -- ,� -Nw••••Q.••�.=��..r.,, MONTCLAIR WY of wwc 40 cucAMONGA Chaffey Coikg JOB OF vA TA TRAINING R� PARTNERSHIP v v IFOIR ' 13 _ - Department of , -_. LA,y Economic and � JQ O Community Development wow PWr 4 Southern Calltornia Edison • I: Hon. Walker • •�,;,,��,.:, Su cn►isor,4th Dist. Hon.Jon Mikels SBDC Supervisor 2nd Dist. Bank of America INLAND EMPIRE j tIlCVfrdylDt�iSICr�I11Q�� SMAtt lUSINESS A5 —te9 offivow tB(IER COMMERC AL REAL EsrATE SERVICES / West End Economic Advancement Survey An Official Ten Minute Confidential Survey These questions relate only to the single business at the address to which this survey was mailed. If you have more than one West End outlet, separate surveys will be mailed to them. Return only one survey. YOUR NAME: COMPANY NAME: TITLE: COMPANY LOCATION: PHONE: IS THIS SITE:(check one) CITY: ZIP: WITHIN CITY LIMITS OR IN UNINCORPORATED AREA COMPANY PROFILE (Please answer "N/A"for any questions that do not apply.) 1. What type or category of business is this 2. Describe your company's products or services: 3. If you know, list your company's Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)code: 4. Is address considered your primary office address?( )Yes [ )No, list: te- 5. Are you a division of a company with another name or perhaps have a City/Sta? i ) No ( ) Yes. name of parent company is: parent company? 6. Are you a minority or female owned firm? [ ) No ( ) Yes, minority [ )Yes, female 7. How long have you been in business in West End? Years doing business in the West End S. If your business relocated or expanded to the West End San Bernardino County. a. Where did you relocate/expand from: (City/ State) 9. What were key reasons for locating/relocating/expanding your business to the West End?(check any) Site availability Good labor force Good transportation network Affordable housing Economic incentives Areas quality of life Other. Good business climate 10. What area do you consider as your primary market place? (Please prioritize with "1"being highest) Your immediate city and surrounding area S.B. & Riv. County Southern California The United States California International 11.Check if business does: ( ]Import activity; %of business acid or / ( )Export activity,_96 of bus. 12. In your business, what kinds of goods and services do you buy? What and from whom/where? Good/Service: G City/area Purchased From: ood/Service: Good/Service; City/area Purchased From: City/area Purchased From• 13,. How would you characterize your business•current"activity level"(e.g., last•6 months of operation)? Declining business activity(less clients. fewer sales,etc.). Holding your own (same level of business, fairly steady). Business is moderately growing, increasing. Business is GREATLY expanding... major growth. 14. Which of the following best describes your plans within the next 3 years? Staving at same site, no plans to increase or decrease size. __— Staying at same location, plan to decrease size. Staying at same location, plan to increase size. Moving to another West End location. Where: Why: Moving outside of West End location. Where: Why: If moving outside of West End would your West Endfacility continue operations? [ J Yes [ J No 15. Considering your industry, how would you characterize your company? Small size or Medium size or Large size company CHAFFEY COLLEGE AND YOUR TRAINING NEEDS 16. Chaffey College offers a variety of programs and services. Check which of the following programs or services interest you. (Check any) Business marketing& advertising Customer relations training Business plans # Supervisory skills training Customer info and data Laws, taxes and regulations workshop Office automation training International trade and marketing Leadership training Literacy training Basic skills training Technology training Other. List: 17. Looking at your company's trained workforce needs, what occupational or technical training pro- grams do you have the greatest need for? (1) A program providing training in: (2) A program providing training in: Are you interested in contracting for on-site training programs for your employees? No. Perhaps, but I'd like more information about the programs that can be offered. Yes. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS HEALTHY 18. To keep your business healthy and competitive, which of the following technical assistance is important to your goals? (Check all that you consider important) Information on employee beneflts and/or pension plans. Information on mergers or aquisitions. No cost training and placement programs for your employment needs. Area customer and marketing information. Complying with regulations and government procedures. Which? Utility energy efTleiency incentives, services and programs. Information regarding air/water pollution control regulations and technology. Employee transportation needs. Employee housing needs. Employee child care needs. Effort to expand or attract more business and development to the area. Business planning and management. Other: 19. How important to you is obtaining competitively priced business loans(private or governmental)? Check one only: ( )Not important ( )Somewhat important ( )Very important ( JExtremely Import. Need business loan for check any: [ )Don't need ( ]Expansion ( )Growth ( )Operating cash Size/amount of business loan needed: ( Not needed or ( )Amount of loan needed is$ Month/year last applied for a business loan: M: /Y: . Were you successful? ( ]Yes ( J No HOW CAN CITIES AND GOVERNMENT HELP AREA BUSINESSES? 20. What should city/county government do to recruit/retain area business? (Check all Important ones) Offer financial incentives to businesses to locate here or stay here. Use tax dollars for area marketing and business recruitment campaign. Reduce government regs, zoning, permits, etc., to make climate more "friendly." Offer technical assistance on the planning entitlement process. Other, you list: 21. Most West End cities provide extensive information about city services and incentives to businesses interested in locating there. Check any cities you'd like business/economic information from. Chino Chino Hills Fontana Montclair Rancho Cucamonga Ontario Upland General SB County 22. The San Bernardino County Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD), offers business technical assistance and low-cost financing programs to businesses locating and/or expanding within the County. YES NO Are you familiar with the services of ECD? Would you like information about its benefits to you? Have you used any ECD services or programs? 23. The Private Industry Council and the County of San Bernardino, through the Job Training Partner- ship Act(JTPA) and Greater Avenues for Independence(GAIN) programs, offer business a variety of training and placement programs designed to provide you with a competent work force. YES NO Are you familiar with JTPA and GAIN programs? Would you like more information about the benefits to you? Have you hired employees from these programs? 24. The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center(SBDC) program offers free and confidential business consulting for existing and aspiring business owners in all facets of business management (general. financial, marketing, and personnel). YES NO Are you familiar with the services of the SBDC? Would you like more information about the benefits to you? Have you ever used any SBDC services? 25. The Inland Empire Economic Council (IEEC) is a private, non-proflt Corp that promotes economic development through fob creation, retention, business and tourism development. and that seeks to promote a better quality of life in the region. YES NO Are you familiar with the services of the IEEC? Would you like more information about the beneflts to you? Have you ever used any IEEC services or programs? :.,.:To ahom should" :we send regacsted information about Chaffey College a�ourses and servicxs aad`the technical assistaaoe aad programs ofother'aurvcy apoaaora7 NAME. .;' ;; TITLE. ADDRESS, ... . YOUR COMPANY'S CURRENT AND PROJECTED WORKFORCE NEEDS We want to understand the number and types of employees (and vacancies) you have. With this knowledge the survey's agencies can gear up to provide you with a current and future competent workforce. This section is perhaps the most important of the survey. 26. Please list each of the Job categories you have(along the left side) and then respond to each of the questions for each fob category. Fill in this part fully. If you need more space, simply copy this page, list the additional Job categories, and include it when you return this complete survey. Current Job's 512h S�tetrory/Position• Numb #of New Hires New Hires You list each) Average Pending Needed Needed of Hourly Layoffs Over Next 3-5 Yrs Employees Wage$ (if any) 12 Months From Now F�can pie► ' s 8 s 8 s 8 s s s 27• Regarding essential skills of your employees, please describe: a. Skills needed by today's workforce: b. Skills needed by future workforce: 28. Looking at technological changes in your industry, will your staff eventually need different skills? No impact from technology. No new skills needed. Yes, I see some impact on future skill needs. (If Yes) List two new skills your technical workforce will need: New skill#1: New skill#2: INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYEES We want to work with you to ensure adequate transportation, affordable housing, and reduced turnover. Completing this part will help us plan betterfor everyone's employees. 29. With the answers totaling 100%, what percentage, if any,(put"O"If NONE)of your employees... % drive to work using company vehicle. %drive to work alone in their own vehicle. %car pool or share the commute with other employees. % use public transportation (bus, cab. dial-a-ride) to get to work % Other. Specify: 30. What perc7if y, (put "O"if NONE) of your cmployccs... cit y that is the site of your business. e your business site city, but in another San Bernardino County city. e of San Bernardino County. 31. What are es for reducing trafilc congestion and improving the transportation system? Reducing trafflc congestion: Improving tranportation system: THE CONFIDENTI_Ai FINAL QUESTIONS 32. Estimate your projected and recent total business and employee levels at this site. PROJECTED RECENT LEVELS 1993 1992 1991 1990 Total Gross Revenue: $ $ $ $ Avg. # full-time employees: # # # # Avg. #part-time employees; # # # # Li 33a. For your office or company building, please estimate its square footage according to the following: USE: ESTIMATED SQUARE FEET........... Currently Est. 92-93 Olflce Manufacturing Warehouse/Distribution Retail Service(garage, appliance repair, etc.) Hotel/Motel/Lodging accomodations Number of rooms Food and/or Drinking place Number of seats/seating capacity Parking(#of spaces) V) Other(specify): 33b. If you rent your facility, what is your average monthly rent: $ 33c. If you own your facility. what is the estimated property value: $ VERY SPECIAL QUESTIONS 34a. Is your business targeted to a special or ethnic group?l 1 No 1 1 Yes.Specify: 34b. Is the Ontario Airport important to your business?(Check ONE only) Not important at all Somewhat important Very important Please use the following space to provide any additional written comments, suggestions, or observations. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR VALUABLE PARTICIPATION! Please complete and return in the postage paid envelope or mail to: West End Official Business Survey c/o The Resource Group 5015 Canyon Crest Drive, #107 Riverside, CA 92507 (800) 229-5020