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Resolution: 53-21
File Number: 2021-0034
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SECOND TWO (2) YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT
WITH THE FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$180,000.00 PER YEAR TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND
EXPANSION
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce was competitively selected by a City selection
committee to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas
of business recruitment, retention, and expansion and an initial two-year contract was approved by the
City Council by Resolution 185-16 on October 4, 2016, in the amount of $45,000.00 per quarter;
and
WHEREAS, since the inception of the contract, the Chamber of Commerce has conducted site
location work and responded to requests for information and coordinated site visits with national and
international businesses, and has served as the point of contact for the Arkansas Economic
Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber's work over the past two years has led to dozens of new employers, a
growth of the City's economic base to over 3,850 active businesses, and more than 2,000 new
full-time jobs; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce and the City desire to extend the contract for an additional
two years with significant changes to align the Chamber's services towards the Department of
Economic Vitality's four key focuses - Business Retention/Attraction, Retail and Mixed -Use
Recruitment, Workforce Development, and Growth Concept Oriented Development.
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Resolution: 53-21
File Number: 2021-0034
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor
Jordan to sign the attached Second Renewal of Contract for Economic Development Consulting
Services with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $180,000.00 per year to
provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of business
recruitment, retention, and expansion.
PASSED and APPROVED on 2/2/2021
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File Number: 2021-0034
Agenda Date: 2/2/2021 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: C.6
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SECOND TWO (2) YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 PER YEAR TO
PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS
RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND EXPANSION
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce was competitively selected by a City selection committee
to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of business
recruitment, retention, and expansion and an initial two-year contract was approved by the City Council by
Resolution 185-16 on October 4, 2016, in the amount of $45,000.00 per quarter; and
WHEREAS, since the inception of the contract, the Chamber of Commerce has conducted site location work
and responded to requests for information and coordinated site visits with national and international businesses,
and has served as the point of contact for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber's work over the past two years has led to dozens of new employers, a growth of
the City's economic base to over 3,850 active businesses, and more than 2,000 new full-time jobs; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce and the City desire to extend the contract for an additional two years
with significant changes to align the Chamber's services towards the Department of Economic Vitality's four
key focuses - Business Retention/Attraction, Retail and Mixed -Use Recruitment, Workforce Development, and
Growth Concept Oriented Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Coundl of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan
to sign the attached Second Renewal of Contract for Economic Development Consulting Services with the
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $180,000.00 per year to provide economic development
consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of business recruitment, retention, and expansion.
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Devin Howland
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2021-0034
Legistar File ID
2/2/2021
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (050)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
1/15/2021
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SECOND TWO (2) YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 PER YEAR TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND EXPANSION.
1010.050.0500-5315.00
Account Number
N/A
Project Number
Budgeted Item? Yes
Does item have a cost? Yes
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA
Budget Impact:
Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
Item Cost
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
General Fund
Fund
N/A
Project Title
$ 330,000.00
$ 330,000.00
$ 180,000.00
$ 150,000.00
V20180321
Purchase Order Number: 2016-0679 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 270-18
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number: 2016-0011
Comments:
Approval Date:
12/18/2018
CITY OF
Q FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
FROM: Devin Howland, Director of Economic Vitality
DATE: January 15, 2021
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR JORDAN TO SIGN THE
SECOND CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff's initial professional recommendation was a strategic reduction of services and
expenditures within this contract to provide flexibility to respond to the pandemic. Staff's
preferred option was the development of a contract which retained the following:
• Arkansas Economic Development Commission project management of all
prospective, expansion, and retention employment projects,
• Workforce Development support items.
Staff placed a valuation of these items at $100,000, which is roughly the Department's
cost to hire an economic development professional internally.
In the absence of agreement from the Chamber of Commerce on that valuation, staff
proceeded to work with the Chamber to add new services at a total valuation of
$180,000 and is recommending approval of the attached contract. Staff believes that
the City of Fayetteville's twelve-year history with the contract and the great work done
managing AEDC projects and in the area of workforce development merited the item
proceeding for consideration. Lastly, staff felt it was important to have a full discussion
of this item with the full City Council and provide an avenue for the Chamber to highlight
their work.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
BACKGROUND:
The City of Fayetteville issued RFP 16-05 on July 6, 2016 and received proposals on
July 29. The selection committee (which included Council Member Adella Gray)
recommended entering negotiations with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce to
provide the services requested by the RFP. On October 4, 2016, Resolution 185-16 was
passed, authorizing a two-year contract with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.
In 2018, the Fayetteville City Council passed Resolution 270-18, authorizing the first
two-year renewal of the contract with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Several
revisions to the contract were made ahead of the 2018 adoption, including the removal
of retail and restaurant recruitment. This item was removed because of the creation of
the City's Department of Economic Vitality's Business Development Manager position,
which would give a full-time focus to sales tax generating businesses.
The contract allows for three additional two-year terms with approval of both parties.
This item is for the second renewal of the economic development consulting contract.
DISCUSSION:
This economic development consulting contract was originally developed in response to
RFP 16-05 which was generated prior to the Department of Economic Vitality existing.
RFP-16-05 called for traditional economic development services to be completed such
as business retention and expansion, new employment projects, and workforce
development. The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce has excelled at project
management with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and with
workforce development efforts. Staff has worked with the Chamber to develop the
attached contract which add new services that build on these strengths and include
performance metrics for the first time.
Revisions:
The Development and Implementation of a Proactive Employment Growth Plan
This new service calls for the development of a strategy for competing for employment
projects that are considering Fayetteville. The strategy will pursue targeted industry
sectors (Corporate services, legacy manufacturers, and specialized technologies) that
build on Fayetteville's current employment strengths, and those which would diversify
the types of jobs available in the City. The plan will call for the contractor and Director of
Economic Vitality to travel to meet with these companies on their home turf when the
opportunity for capital investment, number of jobs, and wage rates are extremely high.
Expanded Workforce Development Services
As mentioned above I highly value the contractor's workforce development services and
intend to keep that as a focus. The City has added career guides, such as 'A Calling",
expanding its target audience beyond high school students. The forthcoming editions
will aim to provide residents who face barriers to employment access to career
pathways in Fayetteville that lead to a living wage.
A New Digital Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Survey that will go to every
business in Fayetteville
The contract alters the traditional BRE program, which was one hundred in -person site
visits, and replaces it with the development of a new system that enables every
business in Fayetteville to be surveyed throughout the year. The questions will be
designed by staff and the data will be valuable for the City's economic recovery efforts.
Staff anticipates the development to take a few months and expects the program to roll
out in the fall of 2021.
Performance Metrics in Output and Outcome Format:
Staff has changed performance metrics to focus on out puts and outcomes rather than
overall economic indicators (overall new businesses, overall new jobs, etc.)
a. Outputs:
i. Number of requests for Information completed;
ii. Number of new employment projects assisted;
iii. Number of active expansion projects assisted,
iv. Number of employers highlighted in the career atlases.
b. Outcomes:
i. Number of net new employees from projects served,
ii. Number of successful expansions;
iii. Total potential net new payroll estimates from expansions;
iv. Total net new payroll secured from projects;
V. Amount of capital investment from projects served;
vi. Number of Robotics Training Certificates awarded.
In 2019, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce developed a career guide titled "A Calling" that
highlighted career pathways with existing employers in Fayetteville. With 30 participating employers and
over 10,000 copies distributed, the publication was such a success that staff has requested it become a
semi-annual deliverable.
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BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
The contract in consideration is for a two-year period, this is the second renewal of the
contract and has a cost of $180,000 annually.
Attachments:
Highlights and Successes of the Economic Development Consulting Contract
Contract and Exhibit A
Resolution 185-16
Resolution 189-18
Two -Year Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Report
Letter from the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
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ATTACHMENT: HIGHLIGHTS AND SUCCESSES OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
A high-level view of the successes and work completed by the Chamber during the last
two years can be found in the "2019-2020 Two Year Report" attached to this memo or
on our website at: https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3358/Economic-Vitality-Pro-gress-
Report
*COVID-19 Response: The Economic Development Consulting Contract's response
and efforts to the COVID-19 Pandemic is detailed on slide 21 of the 2019-2020 Two
Year Report.
A more detailed view of the Chamber's successes and work completed on a month -by -
month basis can be found by reviewing the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce's
monthly reports on the same progress page. '
Selected highlights include:
• Securing one of the largest Economic Development Administration grants in
Arkansas history, a $2,100,000 grant representing a 300% return -on -investment
of the City's first use of Economic Development Bond funds.
• The publication of "A Calling" in 2019, a career exploration guide distributed to
school districts. Over 10,000 copies of the publication were distributed to
students and parents.
• The opening of the Robotics Training Center on the Fayetteville Square. This
training center was the first of its kind in Arkansas. In 2019 the center issued 78
training certificates, and 51 in 2020 before having to close for four months due to
the pandemic. The center is currently operating with reduced capacity to ensure
adherence to social distancing guidelines.
• The Chamber of Commerce's service on Mayor Jordan's Small Business
Recovery Task Force.
• Establishing weekly business leader update calls to provide COVID-19 resource
updates, as well as guidance from healthcare professionals. Businesses from
entrepreneurs to major employers regularly attend these sessions.
• Facilitating the sale of City -owned commerce park land to Duke Technologies, a
growing Fayetteville -based business.
• Successful retention of a major employer, official announcement coming soon.
• Thirteen active employment projects, which represent a potential 500+ new jobs
and over $25M in payroll:
Business Start-up, Relocation, and Expansion Projects
HC
Avg Houry y&Annual
Salary
Tot Annual Payroll
Status
Project 1
1 - 25
$26.11
$54,302.86
$750,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 2
51 - 100
$31.25
$65,000.00
$4,000,000 +
Completed
Project 3
1- 25
$21.63
$45,000.00
$450,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 4
26 - 50
$23.82
$49,544.64
$2,000,000+
Indefinite Hold: COVID-19
Project 5
1- 25
$12.50
$26,000.00
$350,000 +
Hold: COVID-19
Project 6
1- 25
$15.00
$31,200.00
$75,000 +
Long-term project 12+ months
Project 7
1 - 25
$45.00
$93,600.00
$1,500,000 +
Long-term project 12+ months
Project 8
51- 100
$36.06
$75,000.00
$5,000,000 +
Final stages
Project 9
1 - 25
$15.00
$31,200.00
$150,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 10
1 - 25
$28.00
$58,240.00
$500,000 +
Completed
Project 11
1- 25
$25.00
$52,000.00
$500,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 12
1 - 25
$22.00
$45,760.00
$750,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 13
250+
$15.00
$31,200.00
$7,000,000+
Active
500+ $22.56 $46,900.00 $25,100,000.00
Figure 1: Active Employment Projects, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
A review of the previous table, coupled with the successfully completed employment
projects outlined in the two-year report, are the basis of staff's recommendation for
Arkansas Economic Development Commission projects to remain under care of the
Chamber of Commerce. The other area of the contract staff would like to highlight is
workforce development. The Chamber of Commerce has a robust focus on early
childhood education, which can be seen in the organizations investments in the NWA
Fab Lab (which averages 1,200 visits a year), the Northwest Arkansas Regional
Robotics Training Center which has already issued 130 training certificates, and the
career exploration guide 'A Calling' (discussed more in the following section).
SECOND RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
AND
THE FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas wishes to contract for Economic Development
Consulting Services, and;
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce wishes to provide certain
Economic Development Consulting Services to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and;
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce has been selected to perform
Economic Development Consulting Services for the City of Fayetteville utilizing the competitive
Request for Proposal selection process (via RFP 16-05, Economic Development Consulting
Services — Business Retention and Expansion), and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas and the Fayetteville, Arkansas Chamber of
Commerce wish to extend the contract for Economic Development Consulting Services an
additional two years as provided in RFP 16-05 and the original contract approved by Resolution
No. 185-16.
NOW THEREFORE:
In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement and other good and
valuable consideration,
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1. This Agreement is made this � day of r6t4AI/V 2021 by and between the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas located at 113 W. Mounta' , Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
and the Fayetteville, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce located at 21 West Mountain
Street, Suite 300, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. The terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement supersede and replace the terms and conditions of any prior contract or
amendment for economic development consulting services between the parties
2. Term: This Agreement, governing the second of three potential two-year extensions,
shall be effective as of January 1, 2021, and shall end December 31, 2022. This contract
may be canceled by either party with thirty days written notice.
3. Renewals: This agreement may only be renewed by approval of the City Council and with
mutual agreement of the Chamber of Commerce. The City may exercise an option to
renew the contract for one (1) additional two (2) year term with approval of both parties.
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4. Attachments: The Contract documents which comprise the contract between the City of
Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce consist of this Contract and the
following documents attached hereto, and made a part hereof:
a.) Exhibit A - Revised Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
* The City of Fayetteville shall coordinate with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
for modifications to this schedule. Any modifications to Exhibit A shall not reduce the
quality or quantity of the services to be provided pursuant to this contract, as
determined by the Mayor or his/her Chief of Staff or his/her Director of Economic
Vitality. Any modifications shall be agreed upon by both the City and Fayetteville
Chamber of Commerce; however, any changes affecting price shall have prior approval
by the Fayetteville City Council. In the event Exhibit A is revised and price is not
modified, such revised document shall be provided to the City Council at the next
regularly scheduled update.
5. Services to be Provided: During the terms of this Agreement, the
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce shall:
• Serve as the first point of contact as the City's contractor for Business Retention and
Expansion services for economic development as defined in the Fayetteville First
Economic Development Strategic Plan and maintain good relations with the Arkansas
Economic Development Commission and other economic development partners
locally, nationally and internationally Maintain clear and open communication with
the City on all economic development services and activities provided underthe scope
of this contract; and the Chamber shall clearly articulate when communicating on
behalf of the Chamber of Commerce versus City -contracted initiatives to create clear
accountability and separation of City -contracted initiatives and Chamber of
Commerce initiatives; and
• Provide all deliverables and performance measures outlined in the attached Exhibit A
6. Fees and Expenses: The City of Fayetteville agrees the consulting fee shall be paid upon invoice
as follows:
Consultation Services shall be invoiced for each quarter in the amount of $45,000 per
quarter. Total fees for consultation services shall not exceed
$360,000 from the date of contract. The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce shall provide
monthly itemized invoices.
Payment of the above -described fees shall be contingent upon annual budget approval
by the Fayetteville City Council. If funds are not appropriated for any year this Agreement
shall be terminated at the end of the then current term. If funds appropriated are less
than the full amount contemplated by this Agreement, then the parties shall agree upon
an amended Revised Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures (Exhibit A). In
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the event the parties are unable to reach an agreement on an amended schedule, then
the Agreement shall be terminated at the end of the current month.
7. Notices: Any notice required to be given under this Agreement to either party to the other shall
be sufficient if addressed and mailed, certified mail, postage paid, delivery, fax (receipt
confirmed), or overnight courier.
8. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accord with the laws of
the State of Arkansas.
9. Entire Agreement: This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between
the parties on the subject matter of this Agreement. Neither party shall be bound by any
conditions, definitions, representations or warranties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement other than those as expressly provided herein.
10. Amendments and Waivers: Changes, modifications, or amendments in cost or fees to this
contract shall not be allowed without a prior formal contract amendment approved by the Mayor
and the City Council in advance of the change in cost or fees. No modification of this Agreement
shall be binding unless made in writing and executed by both parties. No waiver by either party
or any breach or obligation of the other party under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of
any other prior or subsequent breach or obligation.
11. Performance Measures: The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce shall provide the deliverables as
outlined in the attached Exhibit A, which serves to implement the adopted Fayetteville First
Economic Development Strategic Plan. Performance measures are included for the services and
will be used to evaluate the work performed throughout the entire term of the contract.
12. Contract Administration: The Mayor or his/her Chief of Staff or his/her Director of Economic Vitality
shall be the Contract Administrator for this contract. The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
President and CEO or his/her Designated Representative shall be the primary contact for all matters
pertaining to this contract. While it is understood that many facts pertaining to projects must be
held in the strictest confidence, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO will
ensure that the Mayor and the Director of Economic Vitality are kept abreast of details and progress
made pertaining to Economic Development prospects considering development in Fayetteville to
the greatest extent possible.
13. Freedom of Information Act: City contracts and documents prepared while performing work
pursuant to this contract may be subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. If a
Freedom of Information Act request is presented to the City of Fayetteville or to the Chamber of
Commerce the parties shall do everything possible, in a prompt and timely manner, to determine
whether the requested records must be disclosed as required by the Arkansas Freedom of
Information Act (A.C.A. §25-19-101 et. seq.), or whether the records are exempt pursuant to
A.C.A. § 25-19-105(b), A.C.A. § 14-176-105(b)(1) or other applicable state or federal law. Records
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required to be disclosed shall be made available for inspection and copying. Only legally
authorized photocopying costs pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act may be assessed for
this compliance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
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Exhibit "A"
Contract for Economic Development Services -
Economic Development Consulting Services
2021-2022 REVISED Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
As outlined herein, the Chamber of Commerce shall provide the following services, more generally
referred to as Economic Development Consulting Services:
One. Foster new business growth by representing the City of Fayetteville as the economic
development point of contact for all governmental and non -governmental economic
development organizations;
Two. Develop, implement, and manage the City's new digital business survey;
Three. Develop, implement, and manage a robust and proactive employment growth plan focused
on Fayetteville's targeted industry sectors other than retail;
Four. Performance Measures;
Five. Conduct Workforce Development efforts that promote pathways to prosperity for all while
helping to satisfy employers need for skilled talent;
Six. Collaborate with the City for communication with the public;
Seven. Report Outcomes.
One: Foster new business growth by representing the City of Fayetteville as the economic
development point of contact for state governmental and non -governmental economic development
ornanizations. The Chamber will use its connections, expertise, and influence to promote and assist
the City of Fayetteville realize its economic development goals.
1. Represent the City of Fayetteville as the primary point of contact for the Arkansas Economic
Development Commission (AEDC) coordinating with state officials to promote Fayetteville as an
outstanding City for businesses to locate. Manage AEDC projects including new employment
opportunities and expansion projects with existing employers. Provide project management
services for existing and prospective companies in the areas,of incentive negotiation on behalf
of companies with AEDC.
2. Conduct site location work and request for information response for prospective employers,
working with the Department of Economic Vitality, Northwest Arkansas Council, and AEDC to
encourage and recruit prospective companies to locate in, Fayetteville.
3. Maintain the Arkansas Site Selection Center's database for the City of Fayetteville.
4. Provide project management services for existing and prospective companies.
a. Organize projects into manageable action items.
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b. Plan, document, and track, each project phase.
c. Schedule tasks and action items.
d. Identify and quantify positive outcomes for the City.
e. Identify the impact of project delays.
f. Plan for and rapidly recover from setbacks.
5. Maintain a bright line of communication with the Mayor and Director of Economic Vitality
concerning projects which stem from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, while it
is understood that many facts pertaining to projects must be held in the strictest confidence, the
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO will insure that the Mayor and the
Director of Economic Vitality are kept abreast of details and progress made pertaining to
Economic Development prospects considering development in Fayetteville to the greatest
extent possible.
6. Identify industry gaps to further diversify Fayetteville's employment base for above minimum
wage jobs.
a. Identify industries currently not operating in Fayetteville.
b. Identify wage rates of targeted industry sectors.
c. Identify specific actions the City and the Chamber can take to jointly promote
Fayetteville as a place to expand.
7. Assist Department of Economic Vitality in the on -going COVID-19 Pandemic response and
recovery. An estimated 18-to-24-month collaborative project.
a. Identify businesses that have closed or reduced employees by more than 25%.
b. Identify and publicize State, Federal and non -governmental assistance programs.
Two: Develop, implement, and manage the City's new Digital Business Survey
1. Working with the Department of Economic Vitality, lead the development of a new digital
business survey system which will survey each business in the City on an annual basis. Lead the
implementation and adoption of the survey with Fayetteville businesses, providing monthly
reports to the Department of Economic Vitality. Manage the ongoing operation and
management of the program.
Three: Develop, implement, and manage a robust and proactive employment growth plan focused on
Fayetteville's targeted industry sectors other than retail.
1. Collaborate with the Office of Economic Vitality to develop and implement a strategic plan to
increase non -retail employment that pay a living wage (MIT Living Wage Calculator).
a. Develop a proactive strategy to recruit and secure new employment projects within
Fayetteville's targeted industry sectors. The strategy should include a list of growth
opportunities to pursue, specific strategies to increase Fayetteville's success rate with
securing prospective companies, and challenges to such an endeavor.
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b. Within the strategy, identify sectoral opportunities to diversify Fayetteville's
employment base with the understanding that the overarching goal is new jobs that pay
a living wage as defined by MIT.
c. Generate a business friendly and in informative welcome packet designed for Site
Selectors. Proactively advertise Fayetteville as a place to expand in and solicit new
business interest and inquiry.
2. As part of the implementation of the plan, set standards and thresholds for prospective
employers which would warrant outward travel on the part of the Fayetteville Chamber of
Commerce and City of Fayetteville to aid in the recruitment and securing of significant
employment projects.
Four: Performance Measures
1. The performance measures outlined below serve to measure specific work which is completed
as a result of the services outlined in the contract being completed. While the tracking of
economic indicators such as total employment, unemployment rate, and new businesses will
continue, the success and performance of the contract shall be measured using the outputs and
outcomes below and reported on monthly.
a. Outputs:
i. Number of requests for Information completed;
ii. Number of new employment projects assisted;
iii. Number of active expansion projects assisted;
iv. Number of employers highlighted in the career atlas's.
b. Outcomes:
i. Number of net new employees from projects served;
H. Number of successful expansions;
iii. Total potential net new payroll estimates from expansions;
iv. Total net new payroll secured from projects;
v. Amount of capital investment from projects served;
vi. Number of Robotics Training Certificates awarded.
Five: Conduct Workforce Development efforts that promote pathways to prosperity for all while
helping to satisfy employers need for skilled talent. The Chamber will use its connections expertise
and influence to develop, attract, and retain the City of Fayetteville's workforce.
1. Develop and distribute semi-annual 'Career Atlas's'. Working incoordination with the
Department of Economic Vitality, Washington County School Districts, Non -profits, and
Fayetteville Employers- develop digital issues of the Career Atlas on at least a bi-annual basis.
a. Definition: Career Atlas. The Career Atlas is a digital publication, similar to the Chamber
of Commerce's 2019 publication "A Calling".
b. Career Atlas's shall be developed in such a manner that they provide career insights and
opportunities for high school students, and residents who face barriers to sustainable
employment at a living wage.
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c. Up to two pages shall be available for the City to use to promote career pathways in the
municipal government and workforce development.
2. Engage and connect regional educational and local industry leadership. Coordinate with the
Northwest Arkansas Council and the Department of Economic Vitality to participate in
discussions with local and regional institutions of higher education, Fayetteville public school
career and technical education program leaders, as well as local industry and targeted industry
sectors, and determine whether the workforce and training needs of the identified target
markets can be met:
a. Support relationships with educational institutions and employers to expand skilled
trade programs and training and determine possible new program development in the
future to meet the needs of the targeted business sectors and existing business and
industry.
b. Work with the Department of Economic Vitality to connect industry and education
through innovative strategies such as student internships, on-the-job training
opportunities, apprenticeship programs, teacher externships, industry tours for
educators, and other strategies outlined in the Fayetteville Workforce Development
Plan.
c. Advocate and support the expansion of skilled trade programs and apprenticeship
programs through local industry and educational partnerships.
3. Provide innovative workforce training opportunities. Continue to provide training and job skill
development opportunities in Fayetteville through the support and utilization of the Fayetteville
Chamber of Commerce NWA Fab Lab and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Robotics
Training Center located in the Fayetteville Innovation District.
Six: Collaborate with the City for Communication with the Public
1. Communications pertaining to the implementation of the Fayetteville First Plan and the
implementation, outputs, or outcomes of this contract will be communicated on the City's
Economic Development website using the City's branding and marketing. Communication and
engagement with the business community as it relates to measures outlined in the contract will
be done through the City's website, which is managed by the Department of Economic Vitality.
Promotion of the measures outlined in the contract will be conducted through the City's social
media channels. All performance measures and reports will be updated on a monthly basis via
the City's web site by the Department of Economic Vitality.
2. Communications from the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce related to economic development
initiatives within the scope of this contract, major decisions, announcements, and/or
development matters, and public -facing activities should be coordinated with the Mayor's office
and the Department of Economic Vitality. This includes statements at City Council meetings,
Agenda Sessions, public presentations, press conferences, new business announcements, etc.
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Seven: Reports and Presentations
1. Reporting results and milestones will be done as deliverables are met in the implementation of
the Fayetteville First Economic Development Strategic Plan and will be formatted to fit within
the City's Economic Development branding on the city web site. The City's internal Economic
Development team will meet regularly with the Chamber of Commerce (at a minimum on a
monthly basis) to discuss the status of deliverables. The Mayor and/or City Council may request.
periodic updates and public engagement for citizens to be kept informed of the cty's economic
development goals. The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce will be expected to attend quarterly
"collaboration meetings" with the City of Fayetteville and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
contractor. A representative from the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce will attend weekly
conference calls with the Director of Economic Vitality.
2. The Chamber of Commerce shall provide written reports and prepare a brief presentation to the
Mayor and City Council on at least a bi-annual basis. Reports and presentations should outline
the tasks accomplished, outcomes achieved and include statistics for each performance
measure outlined herein. Bi-annual presentations to the Mayor and City Council shall only
include items pertaining to the scope of the contract and the delivery of the items outlined in
Exhibit A. Bi-annual presentations will be held in June and December of each year.
3. A schedule for completion of outlined performance measures and a monthly status report shall
be submitted for each month of the contract and include only items outlined in the scope of the
contract and the delivery of the items outlined in Exhibit A, delivered during regular monthly
meetings with the City's Director of Economic Vitality.
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113 West Mountain
Street Fayetteville, AR
72701
(479) 575-8323
Resolution: 18546
File Number: 2016-0405
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE FAYETTEVILLE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND EXPANSION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $360,000.00, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT.
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce was competitively selected by a City selection
committee to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of
business recruitment, retention, and expansion in the amount of $45,000.00 per quarter.
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the attached two
(2) year contract with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development
consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of business recruitment, retention, and
expansion in the amount of $360,000.00.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget
adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE FAYETTEVILLE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND EXPANSION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $360,000.00, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce was competitively selected by a City selection
committee to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas
of business recruitment, retention, and expansion in the amount of $45,000.00 per quarter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the attached two
(2) year contract with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development
consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of business recruitment, retention, and
expansion in the amount of $360,000.00.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget
adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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Resolution: 270-18
File Number: 2018-0665
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST TWO (2) YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND
EXPANSION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $360,000.00
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce was competitively selected by a City selection
committee to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas
of business recruitment, retention, and expansion and an initial two-year contract was approved by the
City Council by Resolution 185-16 on October 4, 2016, in the amount of $45,000.00 per quarter; and
WHEREAS, since the inception of the contract, the Chamber of Commerce has conducted site location
work and responded to requests for information and coordinated site visits with national and
international businesses, and has served as the point of contact for the Arkansas Economic Development
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber's work over the past two years has led to dozens of new employers, a growth
of the City's economic base to over 3,850 active businesses, and more than 2,000 new full-time jobs;
and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce and the City desire to extend the contract for an additional two
years with significant changes to align the Chamber's services towards the Department of Economic
Vitality's four key focuses - Business Retention/Attraction, Retail and Mixed -Use Recruitment,
Workforce Development, and Growth Concept Oriented Development.
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File Number: 2018-0665
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan
to sign the attached First Renewal of Contract for Economic Development Consulting Services with the
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development consulting services to the City of
Fayetteville in the areas of business recruitment, retention, and expansion in the total amount of
$360,000.00.
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FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST TWO (2) YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND
EXPANSION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $360,000.00
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce was competitively selected by a City selection committee
to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of business
recruitment, retention, and expansion and an initial two-year contract was approved by the City Council by
Resolution 185-16 on October 4, 2016, in the amount of $45,000.00 per quarter; and
WHEREAS, since the inception of the contract, the Chamber of Commerce has conducted site location work
and responded to requests for information and coordinated site visits with national and international businesses,
and has served as the point of contact for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber's work over the past two years has led to dozens of new employers, a growth of
the City's economic base to over 3,850 active businesses, and more than 2,000 new full-time jobs; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce and the City desire to extend the contract for an additional two years
with significant changes to align the Chamber's services towards the Department of Economic Vitality's four
key focuses - Business Retention/Attraction, Retail and Mixed -Use Recruitment, Workforce Development, and
Growth Concept Oriented Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign
the attached First Renewal of Contract for Economic Development Consulting Services with the Fayetteville
Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the
areas of business recruitment, retention, and expansion in the total amount of $360,000.00.
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Contract Report 2019 & 2020
CITY OF
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Table of Contents
Opening Statement Page 3
Metrics
Business Retention & Growth
Targeted Industry Growth and Needs
Support City's Retail Initiative
Workforce Development
Support Fayetteville's Quality of Life
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Non -Contract Related Support Activity
Closing Statement
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Continued Commitment and Service
Opening Statement
• Current contract deliverables remain unchanged and remain a priority
• Business Retention and Growth
• Targeted Industry Growth and Needs
• Support City's Retail Initiative -
• Workforce Development
• Support Fayetteville's Quality of Life
• Collaborative Communication
• Report Outcomes
• The City is our customer
• Customer satisfaction is priority one
• A contract can NOT be successful unless the customer BELIEVES it is successful
• Collaborate on reporting metrics, following the City's lead
• Instituted weekly meetings
• Proactively Involve City on growth plans and responses
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Metrics and Activities
Target 2019
Year End 2019 % of Goal
New Business Licenses Issued
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New Retail and Restraurant Establishments Opened
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Inquiries from prospective companies received
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3,918 1 102%
* 2851obs have been deducted given the Superior Industries Announcement
• Targeted job growth notable wins
• Our Pharma — only manufacturer of its type in Arkansas
• Affirma — moved from Seattle
• Technology Service Company, name withheld due to NDA and pending announcement
• 2019 delivered many new restaurants, an underserved business
• Transition of Economic Development Officer contract support role-
• Communication and planning ensured a smooth transition from Chung Tan to City Staff
• Aggressive work collaboration ensured a smooth transition for Zane Chenault to the Chamber
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*Net will be calculated after the business license renewal period, which ends on October 31, 2020
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'This number represents a loss of 400 jobs from Tyson on MLK, and 12 known closed restraunts
• Targeted- job growth notable wins
Duke Technologies
* Namida Lab, Inc.
* Several prospect placed on hold in FEB/MAR due to COVID-19 Pandemic
• 2020 focus on Manufacturing and Technology Services growth
* Immediate focus on Information Technology services pursuit netting large new expansion
• Client name withheld due to NDA and pending announcement
* Continued focus on medical manufacturing
• Namida Labs, Inc.
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• Three-month Q4'18 was 2.8%, Average three-month unemployment Q4 '20 was 2.3%
• Q1 and Q2 '20 saw a significant increase in unemployment due to the Pandemic
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• Red Line: Rolling three-month average unemployment
• The trend prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic was steady to slightly up
• Expect the downward trend to level off in July/August, but remains a risk due to spikes in cases
• Once the Pandemic is over, recovery should be steady at first then increase rapidly
' Data City of Fayetteville License Reporting
Business Retention & Growth
Contract Section One
• Thirteen Business Expansion projects in progress
• Nine Manufacturing, four Services
• One on indefinite hold and two on longterm hold due to COVID-19 Pandemic
• Two completed despite COVID-19 Pandemic
• Namida Lab, Inc. & Pending Announcement (under NDA)
• Estimated 73 net new jobs averaging $30.85 per hour for a total of $4.71VI in net new payroll
• One in early stages of discovery
• Estimated net new HC: 259, Average wages: $27.00+/-, net new payroll: $14.5M
• Business Statistics (January through June 2020)
• New businesses in targeted sectors: 267 (Net will be calculated after the business license renewal period, which ends on October 31, 2020)
• New jobs in targeted sectors: 585 (Net new jobs will be recalculated after the business license renewal period, which ends on October 31, 2020)
• New retail and restaurant: 88
• Number of active business licenses: 3,921 (Note: Base will be calculated after renewal period)
• July Unemployment rate 5.7%*
• Down for 4T" consecutive month, but still significantly above 2019 average of 2.5%
• Continued risk of fluctuation due to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Business Retention & Growth
Contract Section One
• Expansion projects completed or near completion
• Affirma Consulting— Completed
• Affirma — Completed
• Assisted Northwest Health with their new freestanding emergency center located on MLK/149
• Facilitating the sale of privately -owned land in the Commerce Park to a local employer
• First National Bank of NWA broke ground on their uptown facility on September 12th
• Duke energy — Work progressing
• Namida Lab, Inc. — Completed
• Rockhill Studio's and NYLA Media Group film "American Cherry" for Netflix in Fayetteville
• Request For Information (Site Selection projects covered under NDA)
• Project Atlantic
• Project HMS
• Project Topaz
• Project Venti
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Targeted Industry Growth and Needs
Contract Section Two
Business Start-up, Relocation, and Expansion Projects
HC
Avg Houry vg
Annual Salary
Tot Annual Payroll
Status
Project 1
50 -
100
$31.25
$65,000.00
$4,000,000 +
Completed
Project 2
1
- 25
$26.11
$54,302.86
$750,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 3
1
- 25
$21.63
$45,000.00
$450,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 4
26
- 50
$23.82
$49,544.64
$2,000,000 +
Indefinite Hold: COVI D-19
Project 5
1
- 25
$15.00
$31,200.00
$450,000 +
Hold: COVI D-19
Project 6
1
- 25
$12.50
$26,000.00
$400,000 +
Hold: COVI D-19
Project 7
1
- 25
$15.00
$31,200.00
$75,000 +
Long-term project 12+ months
Project 8
1
- 25
$45.00
$93,600.00
$1,500,000 +
Long-term project 12+ months
Project 9
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1
- 25
$28.00
$58,240.00
$500,000 +
Completed
Project 10
26
- 50
$32.00
$66,560.00
$2,000,000
Working timeline TBD
Project 11
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1
- 25
$15.00
$31,200.00
$150,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 12
1
- 25
$25.00
$52,000.00
$500,000 +
Working timeline TBD
Project 13
1
- 25
$22.00
$45,760.00
$750,000 +
Working timeline TBD
250+ $26.96 $56,066.92 $14,000,000 +
Five of the thirteen listed are competitive with other cities and/or states
Two of the five are highly competitive, with risk of losing current business
Primary focus is service and manufacturing; these businesses do not contract as much as retail and pay well above local living wage
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Targeted Industry Growth and Needs
Contract Section Two
• Collaborate with Economic Development Organizations (EDO) for the City
• Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District
• Arkansas Economic Development Commission
• Northwest Arkansas Council
• State Chamber of Commerce
• U. S. Chamber of Commerce
• Small Business Administration
• Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Arkansas
• Private foundations
• Private Site Selector companies
• Attend regular monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings
• Chamber communication and informational meetings are open to the public
• Assess individual businesses to determine what incentives are available
• Assist local businesses with Federal and State incentive programs
Note: A business does not have to be a Chamber Member to receive assistance
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Targeted Industry Growth and Needs
Contract Section Two
WORKFORCE
City Population /86,`751
Population within a 30 mile drive radius i,> 524,996
Local Unemployment Rate
• of Workforce Engaged in Manufacturing 6%'
• of Workforce Unionized 0%
% of the Population that is Bi-Lingual r ! ��, 9%
Median Wages by Job($)
All Manufacturing (Production) 32,460.00
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041) 45,370.00
Maintenance Workers, Machines (49-9043) 36,500.00
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC49-9041) 45,370.00
Front Line Supervisor of Production Workers (SOC 51-1011) $ 53,600.00
QUALITY OF LIFE ,� !✓f n
Average wage of the City (Private Sector) $ 41,158.00
Average wage of the State (Private Sector) v C\\�) $ 41,540.00
Cost of Living Index ( Average US =100) 94.00
Number of days in 2018 that schools were close&due to weather or natural disaster 1
Number of days in 2018 that airportslwere"closed to traffic due to weather -
Number of vocational/technical schools within a 15 minute drive 1
Average temperature in January37 F
Average temperature in Juli� 'y 78 F
Average per -capita income\—�j $ 27,826.00
Average household income `J $ 41,890.00
ACCESSIBILITY,.
Average Commuie,Time to Work (minutes) 19.50
Distance,to the closest port facility (miles) 46.80
Close st*Intermodal Rail Facility (miles) 5.00
Nearest commercial airport (Northwest Arkansas National - XNA) 27.40
Distance from the above commercial airport to the City Center (miles) 22.90
Number of Destinations Served by the Airport 18.00
Number of Direct Flights Daily 40.00
Number of Independent Airline Carriers Servicing the Airport 5.00
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Targeted Industry Growth and Needs
Contract Section Three
• On -going— Federal funding for road extension in Commerce District
• Coordinated with NWA Economic Development District to apply for the EDA grant
• Obtained a preliminary award for the largest EDA grant in NW Arkansas worth $2.1M
• This represents a 300% return on the City's first use of Q6 Bond Funds
Summits Attended
• AEDCE 2019 and 2020 Annual Conference
• 2019 ICSC ReCon, 2020 ICSC ReCon cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
• BetterVet Summit
• UA Spring Internship program — completed
• Early Childcare Summit
• 2019 Chicago Site Selectors Summit, one on one meetings with 18 Site Selectors
• 2020 Atlanta Site Selectors summit, one on one meetings with 19 Site Selectors
• 2019 Walmart Manufacturers Summit
Shift focus to higher paying technology, medical, and manufacturing
• Increase disposable income, these jobs pay an average of $25 per hour
• Supports increased retail consumption
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Supporting City's Retail Initiative
Contract Section Four
• Actively working with local land -owners on promoting Opportunity Zones
• Supported Fayetteville's Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA)
• Reviewed and support efforts for Steamboat Drive extension
• Support 71B Corridor Plan
• Public endorsement
• Member communication
• Works with Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness on COLI
• Coordinates with Office of Economic Development on opportunities
• All new opportunities are immediately turned over to new Retail Support within the City
• Coordinate communication and business attraction
• Host meetings for local businesses on retail related news and events
• 1-49 improvements
• Trails, and public transportation
• Opportunity Zones
• Highway funding % cent sales tax promotion
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Workforce Development
Contract Section Five
• Northwest Arkansas Regional Robotics Training Center
• Certificates Issued 2019: 78
• Certificates Issues 2020: 51 (Pandemic forced closure for 4 months, classes at % capacity going forward)
NWA Fab Lab
• Averages 1,200 working visits a year (NOTE: Closed since March '20 due to Pandemic)
• Averages 96 tours a year (NOTE: Closed since March '20 due to Pandemic)
• Distributed 10,000 copies of "A Calling" workforce textbooks
• All students and parents of Fayetteville Public High School
• Included regional school districts, Fayetteville leads the County in supporting rural areas
• Works directly with CTE within Fayetteville Public Schools
• Continued focus on early childhood education, this remains a priority
• Attend working session
• Hosts annual Career Fair
• 2019 Completed
• 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
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NW Arkansas Regional Robotics Training Center
• Dedicated to developing the next generation of skilled workforce
• The second most significant milestone in the history of this state
• The Chamber has invested $700K in startup and invests $125K in annual maintenance
• Graduates are getting an intensive and exciting hands-on education
• Record time - 35 hours, one week - and for the lowest tuition you'll find anywhere
• The program is open to anyone who is ready to step up, work hard
• Graduates aren't just prepared for the future they help build the future
• Course Objectives: Successful completion includes the ability to:
• Power up and jog the robot
• Teach Frames
• Recover from common program and robot faults
• Execute production operations
• Create, modify and execute a material handling program
• Create and execute MACROS
• Monitor, force and simulate input and output signals
• Backup and restore individual programs and files
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Workforce Development
Contract Section Five
WORKFORCE
MSA Population July 2018
Cr,�/537�000
Higher Education population (U of A, John Brown, NWA Community College)
, {�
\�`=40,000
Employement Sector
Retail Trade ;�
�;
31,300
Government
30,800
Healthcare and Socila Assistance jj
29,200
Manufacturing �� �\
27,900
Accomodation and Food Services ,., ��v
28,300
Management of Companies & Enterprises f�� �� ���
24,000
Transportation & Warehouseing
20,300
Construction
19,400
Professionial, Science, &Technical
18,800
Other Services (ex. Public Administration)
15,500
Local Unemployment Rate
2.2%
• of Workforce Engaged in Manufacturing
5.9%
• of Workforce Unionized ��7 V
0.0%
% of the Population that is Bi-Lingual />11
9.3a/
Median Wages by Job($) I „"Q\
All Manufacturing (Production,)'\
$
32,460.00
Industrial Machinery Mech2(nics{-S06'49-9041)
$
45,370.00
Maintenance Workers, Machines (49-9043)
$
36,500.00
Industrial Mach inery,Nlechanics (SOC 49-9041)
$
45,370.00
Front Line Supervisor of,Production Workers SOC 51-1011
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Typically workforce data is tailored to RFI proposal or company type, Data is updated on an as request basis
Support Fayetteville's Quality of Life
Contract Section Six
• Hosted groundbreakings
• Pinnacle Foods Refrigerated Warehouse
• NW Medical ER Center
• First National Bank of NWA
• Habitat for Humanity Women Built
• NWA Homebuilders Association Homes for Heroes
• Host "Fayetteville Professionals Night" and "Good Morning Fayetteville"
• Business promotion and networking events attended by 75 —100 attendees per event
• Non-members and public welcome and encouraged to attend
• Host annual "Fayetteville Teachers Expo"
• 2019 Expo very successful
• 2020 Expo held virtually
• Host annual "Washington County Teachers Expo"
• While not strictly within contract, does support the surrounding area and many Fayetteville
employees live in the surrounding Municipalities and County
• Supported and advocated for passage of the 2019 Bond issue
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Support Fayetteville's Quality of life
Contract Section Six
• Partner with the City's "I Count Committee"
• Participating as an active member, generating messaging, holding public meetings and forums
• Member of Fayetteville Small Business Resiliency Task Force
• Coordinated communication of recovery efforts
• Fully supportive of City efforts in internal and external communication
• Support of City's Plastic Bag Ban Initiative
• Collect input from Chamber members
• Messaging to Chamber members in support
• Greenway Program Partnership
• Meet with City department heads
• City representatives address ongoing class NOTE: March classes in person, future classes will.be remote
• Mayor Jordan's Grow Fayetteville initiative
• Internal messaging
• Mail approximately 360 relocation packets a yearly
• month to prospective employers, entrepreneurs and potential residents
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Support Fayetteville's Quality of Life
Contract Section Six
• Support City's initiative on Cultural Arts Corridor
• Public endorsement of location
• Messaging on importance of finalizing parking deck
• Promoted Fayetteville School Bond initiative
• Public endorsement in support of passage
• Internal messaging
• Hosted Forums for School Bond
• 50+ in person attendees
• 500+ on-line views
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on-line training program
• Working in partnership with the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce and Mosiac
• Target go -live Q1 2021
• Publish quarterly #213 Fayetteville
• Promotes local business
• Promotes Fayetteville's quality of life
• Delivered to over 300 Economic Development leaders out of state
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Economic Development Consulting Services
COVID-19 Health Contract Response
• Continued partner with the City on the economic response
• Public resource for individuals regarding relief from impacts of pandemic
• Member of the Mayor's Small Business Resiliency Task Force
• Instituted weekly business leaders' updates
• Small to large business in Fayetteville, as small as single person consulting groups to 300+ employees
• Expanded to include a top down approach to messaging from local healthcare providers
• Business Open Awareness Campaign mass communication
• Support businesses open and operating within the confines of Health Crises mandates at no cost
• Work with Namida Lab, Inc. to inform public on testing availability and assist with expansion
• Webpage: Fayetteville Chamber COVID-19 Business Resource
• Business Resource Guidance webpage
• Paycheck Protection Program, SBA EIDL, CARES Act information, AEDC Quick Action Loan Program
• Continued promotion partner resources and links as well as distribute information
• City of Fayetteville, Startup Junkie, U of A — SBTDC, AR State Chamber, US Chamber, and AEDC
• Continued awareness of individual resource and links
• Unemployment Assistance information and links
• Attended regular calls with AEDC and SBA to provide information to public
• Chamber communication and informational meetings are open to the public 21
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
Non -Contract Related Support Activity
• Purchased and renovated a 100-year-old building on the square
• Became home of the Farmers Market
• Created an art gallery that has hosted over 30 local artists for free public viewing
• Added two murals on it's walls with a third due by year end
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion
• Participated in and pushed the NWA Council DEI pledge
Active role in Walton College DEI program
• Openly supported Pride Week
• Openly supported Black History Month
• Hosts annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
• Hosts the Fayetteville Adult and Teen Leadership Program
• 30 Adults and 60 Teens participate every year
Hosts the Washington County Teen Leadership Program
• 40 Teens participate every year
• Many people who work and shop in Fayetteville live in smaller communities in the County
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Economic Development Consulting Services
Closing Statement
The value of our partnership is that our interest are the same and each
partner works to advance Fayetteville's citizenry. This. partnership has
operated successfully for eleven years. Together we have navigated
through ice storms, a recession., two bond issues and a population
increase of nearly 30,000 individuals. Today we are working together to
ensure the residents and businesses of Fayetteville make it through this
Global Pandemic that has claimed the lives of over 200,000 Americans
and has severely impacted our retail business and it's employees.
This partnership has worked to have Fayetteville become the best place
to live, work and play. The Chamber looks forward to the years to come,
partnering with the City of Fayetteville.
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS'
HAMBER
F A Y E T T E V I L L E
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CHAMBER
FAY E T T E Y I L L E
January 15, 2021
Mayor Lioneld Jordan
Fayetteville City Council
113 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dear Mayor Jordan and Council Aldermen,
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is the Economic Development agency for the City of Fayetteville.
It has been both a pleasurable and a productive experience working on the City's behalf. The entire
Chamber team and its Board of Directors appreciate the partnership and cooperation between the City
and the Chamber as we work together to drive economic growth in the City of Fayetteville.
The value of our partnership is that our interest is the same and each partner works in concert to advance
Fayetteville's citizenry. This partnership has operated successfully for eleven years. Together we have
navigated through ice storms, a recession, two bond issues and a population increase of nearly 30,000
individuals. Today we are working together to ensure the residents and businesses of Fayetteville make
it through this Global Pandemic that has claimed the lives of nearly 400,000 Americans and has severely
impacted our retail business and its employees. This partnership has worked to have Fayetteville become
the best place to live, work and play.
The Chamber has a solidly established 100-year history of economic development as well as strong ties to
local, regional, and national business leaders and policy makers. With this comes a level of respect and
recognition that allows the Chamber to interact on behalf of the city in a manner that other organizations
or individuals cannot. The Chamber has used its connections, expertise, and influence to promote and
assist the City of Fayetteville realize its economic development goals.
We are excited about the opportunity to continue this partnership with the City to bring about growth
over the next several years. The team is looking forward to continuing to represent the City.
Thank you for your consideration,
Ste /eC6ar
President a ief Exectutive Officer
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
21 W. Mountain St., Ste. 300 72701
ARKANSAS SITE
SELECTION CENTER
LETTER OF COMMITMENT
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2022-0511
Legistar File ID
N/A ARCHIVED
City Council Meeting Date-Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non-Agenda Item
Devin Howland 6/1/2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT(050)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division/Department
Action Recommendation:
STAFF IS RECOMMENDING AUTHORIZING MAYOR JORDAN TO SIGN AN ARKANSAS SITE SELECTION CENTER LETTER
OF COMMITMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR TAYLOR SHELTON WITH
THE FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Budget Impact:
Account Number Fund
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $ -
Funds Obligated $ -
Current Balance -
Does item have a cost? No Item Cost $ -
Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment $ -
Remaining Budget
V20210527
Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution# I
Change Order Number: Approval Date: 06/03/22
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
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CITY OF
9101.- - FAYETTEVILLE STAFF MEMO
111111 ARKANSAS
TO: Lioneld Jordan. Mayor
THRU: Susan Norton. Chief of Staff
FROM: Devin Howland. Director of Economic Vitality
DATE: June 1. 2022
SUBJECT: Mayor Jordan's signature is needed on the Arkansas Site Selection Center
Letter of Commitment form for Taylor Shelton, the Chief Economic Development Officer
with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending authorizing Mayor Jordan to sign the attached Arkansas Site Selection
Center Letter of Commitment form for Taylor Shelton.
BACKGROUND:
One of the core tenants of the City's contract for economic development consulting services
with the Chamber of Commerce is serving as the City's primary point of contact for the
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC). The attached form was last signed by
Mayor Jordan when Zane Chenault began his employment at the Chamber of Commerce.
DISCUSSION:
This form authorizes AEDC to share sensitive information with Taylor Shelton and for Taylor to
serve as the Property Manager. Community Editor, and Economic Development for the City of
Fayetteville for AEDC projects only.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None.
Attachments:
Arkansas Site Selection Center Letter of Commitment
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
ARK ANS AS
SYTE
SELECTION CENTER
Letter of Commitment
Property Manager
The Arkansas Site Selection Center program requires the designation of a property manager(defined as the local economic
developer contact). The property manager will be responsible for editing,updating,adding and deleting property and sites in
the local community. The property manager will be listed on the website as the contact person for property and sites in the
community. The property manager will receive a monthly email reminder to update his or her property. If the property
manager does not respond after the second email reminder,the property or site will be marked"unavailable" by the system
and removed from public viewing on the Arkansas Site Selection Center website.
Community Editor
The Arkansas Site Selection Center program requires the designation of a community editor. The community editor will be
responsible for editing, updating,adding and deleting information for the local community. The community editor will
receive an email reminder twice a year to update the information. If the community editor does not respond after the second
email reminder,the community profile information will be removed from public viewing on the Arkansas Site Selection Center
website.
Economic Developer
AEDC requests that a community have one point of contact for economic development activities.The contact must have the
authority to offer local incentives,buy,sell or negotiate prices for sites and buildings.
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(City and/or County)
Property Manager will be: -Tay,L S1 161
Organization: �•.:I!" Ile Cl,,,,,4 r U( Cv.,,r»e r<<
Address: 21 kW. ref(' 3o)
Phone: 97f-51.1 )1IQ Cell: 971-466 g152
Email: histI}.,,1e L ffev,1(eAe.cGA
Community Editor will be: ^l/ia•r Shells
Organization: C„1,#.3e,,,(Ir C14,01b,r
Address: "LI W, /v1a vL,i it. 4lP 3o0
Phone: 47y-t161,• 5i Cell:
Email: h,i'G(1e),(�'Iti lie,,ll(,W..Cdr
Economic Developer will be: ;for S(t•(40,t
Organization: F-7cftpd){( rot.+r
Address: ).1 W ,(+la nb,9 SJ Sj, )Gd
Phone: `f7,1- 511-1710 Cell: Orlitr_ 4„L 55�Sa
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Date:
06/03/22
Mayor or County Jud
Date: C/I>/4
Property Manager
Date:
Community Editor
Date:
Economic Developer
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