City of Florence Economic Development Committee 1. PeaceHea lth a. Not for Profit health care system in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. b. Celebrated our 125th anniversary this year. c. 16,000 Caregivers with more than 800 physicians and providers d. 2015 expenses of $2.4 billion with $1.4 billion in salaries and benefits 2. Peace Harbor Medical Center a. 21 bed Critical Access Hospital with ED, Imaging and Surgery Center b. General, Orthopedic, OB/GYN, Primary Care and psychiatry clinics c. Home Health and Hospice services d. Rehabilitation and Well ness center on Hwy 101 (PT, OT, ST) e. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation f. 480 caregivers and 35 physicians and providers g. 2015 expenses of $63 million with $40 million in salaries and benefits 3. Added economic benefits: a. Good rural health care attracts retirees who buy real estate, invest and open bank accounts, use local restaurants, casino, golf course and other recreational activities. b. Provides "home grown" employment for young adults {CNAs, MOAs, Environmental Services, Registration, etc.) c. Just wage (minimum wage) of approximately $12 per hour. d. ED expansion and Central Utility Plant projects over $10 million with over 50% spent with Lane County subcontractors. 4. Other things to know: a. Payor mix 60% Medicare, 20% Medicaid, 18% Commercial and 2% uninsured. (80% govt. pay) b. 35% of Florence is 65+. Oregon 16% and national average is 14.5%. c. Critical Access Hospital status provides cost based reimbursement. d. Medicaid expansion reduced uninsured from 12% to 2%. e. 67 rural hospitals have closed since 2010. 673 are vulnerable. Over 450 are CAH (1 in 3) f. Peace Harbor is financially stable. Medicaid expansion state really helps. 5. Thank you to City of Florence. Positive attitude! 6. Economic opportunities important for professional's spouses. Helps with recruitment. 7. Primary care shortage. Intensive recruiting going on and lots of candidates. There will be a lag and shortage is nation-wide. Other alternative means may be tried (telemedicine, team care, etcs.) 8. Potential help. Can we partner on web site for recruiting lakes, restaurants, ocean, golf, etc.? PeaceHealth may be able to help with financial resources. Links and material for recruits. 9. Residency program with DO school in Lebanon. 10. Received grant Mapleton expansion. ACO work. 11. Central Oregon Coast Health Network. 12. Population health going forward. Well positioned. 13. Community support for ED expansion. 2/23/2016 Florence Economic Development Strategy February 16, 2016 Agenda • Why a Strategy • Strategy Outline • Goal 1 – Progress • Goal 2 – Place • Goal 3 - Partnerships • Mission & Vision • Next Steps 1 2/23/2016 • Audience: Traded-sector companies Goal 1 - Progress EXTERNAL to Florence. Support the business ecosystem by providing • Objective: Make businesses consider clear development codes, Florence as a place to invest. processes and information. • Input: 1) Do you agree with proposed clusters? Additional proof- points? 2) Do you agree with this goal and tactics? 2 2/23/2016 Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) • OSU - COLLEGE OF FORESTRY: National Center of Excellence for Advanced Wood Products Manufacturing and Design (includes U of O Architecture) • Minimal production of structural CLT in the United States • Build upon industry infrastructure • D.R. Johnson in Riddle, OR only mill in Oregon making product • Focus of Pacific NW Partnership (PNWP), Business Oregon, CEDS, Lane County 3 2/23/2016 Outdoor Gear • UNIVERSITY OF OREGON: Sports Product Management and Sports Business MBA programs • Oregon Powerhouse with Global Brand • Focus of Business Oregon • Build upon access to outdoors • Supports active culture of Florence Between 2010 and 2020, the Oregon Software/Technology Employment Department projects software publishers will grow by nearly 50 percent, an increase of 4,400 jobs. The • OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: Electrical average wage topped $92,900 in 2012. – Engineering and Computer Science Oregon Employment Department April 2013 • UNIVERSITY OF OREGON: Computer and Information Science • Focus of Business Oregon & CEDS • Fluid and easy entry industry • Significant job growth and income • Integration with other industries 4 2/23/2016 Craft Food & Beverage • OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: Food Science and Technology - Fermentation Science Program • Focus of Business Oregon & CEDS • Significant export opportunity • Aligns with K-12 and LCC Culinary Programs • Supports Tourism Industry Goal 1 - Tactics • Foster university & workforce partnerships in each industry • Develop website and materials for this business audience • Continue to foster & promote city’s welcoming approach to business • Strategically invest in infrastructure (fiber) • Highlight business park and catalyst site opportunities with defined industry cluster opportunities • Engage South Coast Development Council (SCDC) on marketing • Mock site selector visit with Business Oregon 5 2/23/2016 • Audience: Local Business Goal 2 - Place INTERNAL to Florence Create a place that business and talent will stay • Objective: Help existing companies and thrive. continue to invest, grow and serve local community. • Input: Do you agree with this goal and tactics? 6 2/23/2016 Goal 2 - Tactics • Improve Highway 101 Streetscape • Invest in catalyst sites through FURA • Encourage rental and affordable housing • Encourage more retail amenities for young professionals and families • Provide a list of business resources • Provide list of properties/buildings inventory • Retail training program • Prepare for and leverage Track& Field Event 2021 in Eugene 7 2/23/2016 Goal 3 - • Audience: Traded-sector Partnerships entrepreneurs INTERNAL & Foster a culture of creativity EXTERNAL to Florence and entrepreneurship and to encourage private businesses to grow. • Objective: Get audience to start a new company in Florence. • Input: Do you agree with this goal and tactics? 8 2/23/2016 On Oct. 28, more than 75 people filled the lobby and the Chaplin Theater at City Lights Cinemas to find out more about RAIN’s economic development aspect: starting up traded sector businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs to innovate. – Siuslaw News November, 2015 Goal 3 - Tactics • Promote culture of acceptance and ideas via art programs • Develop ID8 program for Florence • Develop co‐working space • Actively promote emerging entrepreneurs • Further build relationships with RAIN, State, Lane County, State, South Coast, CWEDD • Reach out to U of O and OSU regarding research commercialization programs 9 2/23/2016 OUR VISION: City of Florence is a thriving a community built on its inherent strengths, culture and natural amenities. 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