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EDAAgenda2022October6     AGENDA  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH|  | 8:00 AM |  COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING @ FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM   107 KENT STREET WINCHESTER, VA    1. Call to Order    2. Approval of Minutes –September 1st and September 13th || ACTION    3. Treasurer’s Report || ACTION    4. Election of Vice Chair|| ACTION   Selection of Vice Chair of EDA. The Vice‐Chair shall, in the absence of the Chair,  exercise all of the Chair's powers and duties. In the event the office of Chair shall  become vacant, the Vice‐Chair shall immediately become the Chair.    5. EDA Strategy || ACTION   Annual review process of EDA Strategy which will continue by reviewing the main  goals’ actions and measurements    6. Update to priority actions for target sub‐sectors competitiveness || INFORMATION   Current status on short term solutions related to talent and sites/buildings     7. Progress Report on Activities from Joint Meeting || INFORMATION   Update to progress on planned activities from joint meeting    8. Closed Session in accordance with Section 2.2‐3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia (1950,  as amended) for the discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for  a public purpose where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the  bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Authority   9. Such other business as may come before this Authority  MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | A meeting of the Frederick County Economic Development Authority was held on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 8:00A.M. in the County Administration Building, First Floor Conference Room, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. PRESENT: Judy McCann-Slaughter, Rick Till, Susan Brooks, Bryan Fairbanks, Stan Crockett, and Doug Rinker. STAFF: Patrick Barker, Shayla Rickard and Donna McIlwee, Frederick County Economic Development Authority, Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator, and Michael Bryan, Attorney MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Chairman Rinker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the August 4, 2022, meeting were presented. On motion duly made by Ms. McCann-Slaughter and seconded by Mr. Crockett, the minutes were approved by the following recorded vote: J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Heather McKay Absent Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Barker submitted the following report: Checking Account - Bank of Clarke County as of July 31, 2022 - $26,024.06 Savings Account - Scott & Stringfellow as of July 31, 2022 - $1,416,545.65 On motion of Mr. Crockett, seconded by Ms. Brooks, the Treasurer’s Report was approved by the following recorded vote: Page 2 of 7 Frederick County EDA Meeting Minutes | August 4, 2022 J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Heather McKay Absent Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye LAUREL RIDGE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER’S BILINGUAL COUNSELING SERVICES TO FREDERICK COUNTY BUSINESSES Mr. Barker reminded the Board that they had voted in September 2021 to appropriate $15,000 to the Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center for their bilingual counseling services. The Center is now seeking a 2022 appropriation to help with continuing those services. Christine Kriz, Executive Director of the LRSBDC, presented an update on statistics of the services the Small Business Development Center has provided, including their bilingual services. Diana Patterson, staff member of the Center, introduced Francisco Mendoza, owner of Paco’s Tacos and Paco’s Market, to give a testimonial of his experience with the Center’s bilingual services. Ms. McCann-Slaughter asked if it would be more appropriate for any money for the Center to come out of the Commissioner of Revenue’s budget since the Center is opening a satellite office in their space for these services. Mr. Barker stated he will explore that option with the Commissioner of Revenue after the office is opened. Mr. Tibbs explained the LRSBDC wanted to have office space somewhere in the County Administration building and the Commissioner of Revenue offered office space. He stated the bilingual services provided by this office will be offered to all departments, not just the Commissioner of Revenue. Mr. Crockett made a motion to give an additional $15,000 to the LRSBDC for bilingual counseling services. Motion was seconded by Mr. Fairbanks and approved by the following recorded vote: J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Heather McKay Absent Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye Page 3 of 7 Frederick County EDA Meeting Minutes | August 4, 2022 AIRPORT RESOLUTION Mr. Barker explained that the Winchester Regional Airport Authority has been seeking funding from Virginia for their terminal project due to increasing costs of construction. After several attempts were unsuccessful, the Senate Appropriation staff refashioned the original budget amendment as a discretionary grant funded by the Department of Commerce and Trade with the funds to be disbursed by the EDA. This modified request was included in the Senate’s proposed budget and eventually incorporated into the final version sent to the Governor. An application for the funds by the Airport Authority has already been made to the satisfaction of the Department of Commerce and Trade and the Department of Finance. The Authority is awaiting final approval from the Governor’s office. In anticipation of the receipt of these funds, action from the EDA on the attached resolution is being requested. Nick Sabo, Executive Director, Winchester Regional Airport, stated the proposed resolution endorses the partnership between the airport and the EDA. Once the funds are received, they will be passed to the Airport Authority. The airport does the work and has liability for how the funds are spent. On motion of Mr. Crockett, seconded by Mr. Till, the Board voted to approve the resolution (attached) as presented. J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Heather McKay Absent Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye GROCERY STORE ATTRACTION Mr. Barker provided an update on efforts to encourage grocery stores to locate in Frederick County. He stated that the number of responses to his most recent email were higher than previous ones. EDA STRATEGY Mr. Barker stated that this strategy helps guide staff as they pursue Frederick County’s economic development activities. The Board annually reviews and adopts the Strategy to reaffirm and/or modify overall goals and objectives. Last year, the EDA Board performed a deep review of the Strategy. After discussion with the Chair, the update for this year will be more standard. Board members were asked to review last year’s Strategy, which was provided to all Board members. Any suggested revisions should be sent to staff by Friday, September 23, Page 4 of 7 Frederick County EDA Meeting Minutes | August 4, 2022 and staff will incorporate any comments with staff suggestions for review at the October Board meeting. CLOSED SESSION Upon Motion duly made by Ms. McCann-Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Crockett, the Authority unanimously RESOLVED to go into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) for the discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Authority, and pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING At the conclusion of the closed meeting concerning the discussion concerning the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Authority, and the discussion concerning a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business or industry’s interest in locating its facilities in the community, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted upon roll call vote as set forth below: WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia has concluded its “closed meeting” at a meeting held on September 1, 2022, and desires return to an “open meeting”; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this Resolution is intended to serve as the “Certificate” described in Section 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia does hereby reconvene in an “open meeting” at its meeting held on September 1, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each and every Member of said Authority who votes in the affirmative for this Resolution does thereby certify to the best of each Member’s knowledge that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were heard, discussed or considered during the closed meeting, and that only such public business matters as were identified in the Motion which convened the closed meeting were heard, Page 5 of 7 Frederick County EDA Meeting Minutes | August 4, 2022 discussed or considered during the course of said closed meeting by the Authority: Roll Call Vote J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Heather McKay Absent Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye Mr. Till made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brooks, that staff be authorized to proceed on the matter that was discussed in the closed session J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Heather McKay Absent Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye CLOSED SESSION Upon Motion duly made by Mr. Till, seconded by Mr. Crockett, the Authority unanimously RESOLVED to go into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) for the discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Authority, and pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711(A)(5) for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING At the conclusion of the closed meeting concerning the discussion concerning the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Authority, and the discussion concerning a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business or industry’s interest in locating its facilities in the community, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted upon roll call vote as set forth below: Page 6 of 7 Frederick County EDA Meeting Minutes | August 4, 2022 WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia has concluded its “closed meeting” at a meeting held on September 1, 2022, and desires return to an “open meeting”; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this Resolution is intended to serve as the “Certificate” described in Section 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia does hereby reconvene in an “open meeting” at its meeting held on September 1, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each and every Member of said Authority who votes in the affirmative for this Resolution does thereby certify to the best of each Member’s knowledge that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were heard, discussed or considered during the closed meeting, and that only such public business matters as were identified in the Motion which convened the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered during the course of said closed meeting by the Authority: Roll Call Vote J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Heather McKay Absent Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye Mr. Fairbanks made a motion, seconded by Mr. Crockett, that staff be authorized to proceed on the matter that was discussed in the closed session J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Heather McKay Absent Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye Page 7 of 7 Frederick County EDA Meeting Minutes | August 4, 2022 ADJOURN There being no further business to come before this Authority, the meeting was adjourned at 9:43 a.m. ________________________________ ____________________________ Doug Rinker Jay Tibbs Chairman Secretary MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 | A called meeting of the Frederick County Economic Development Authority was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 8:00A.M. in the County Administration Building, First Floor Conference Room, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. PRESENT: Judy McCann-Slaughter, Rick Till, Bryan Fairbanks, and Doug Rinker. Stan Crockett and Susan Brooks participated by telephone. STAFF: Patrick Barker and Donna McIlwee, Frederick County Economic Development Authority, Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator, and Michael Bryan, Attorney MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Chairman Rinker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. CLOSED SESSION Upon Motion duly made by Mr. Till, seconded by Mr. Fairbanks, the Authority unanimously RESOLVED to go into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) for the discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Authority, and pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711(A)(5) for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING At the conclusion of the closed meeting concerning the discussion concerning the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Authority, and the discussion concerning a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business or industry’s interest in locating its facilities in the community, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted upon roll call vote as set forth below: WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia has concluded its “closed meeting” at a meeting held on September 13, 2022, and desires return to an “open meeting”; and Page 2 of 2 Frederick County EDA Meeting Minutes | September 13, 2022 WHEREAS, the adoption of this Resolution is intended to serve as the “Certificate” described in Section 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia does hereby reconvene in an “open meeting” at its meeting held on September 13, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each and every Member of said Authority who votes in the affirmative for this Resolution does thereby certify to the best of each Member’s knowledge that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were heard, discussed or considered during the closed meeting, and that only such public business matters as were identified in the Motion which convened the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered during the course of said closed meeting by the Authority: Roll Call Vote J. Stanley Crockett Aye Susan Brooks Aye Bryan Fairbanks Aye Doug Rinker Aye Judy McCann-Slaughter Aye Rick Till Aye ADJOURN There being no further business to come before this Authority, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 a.m. ________________________________ ____________________________ Doug Rinker Jay Tibbs Chairman Secretary DATE: October 3, 2022 TO: Board of Directors, Frederick County Economic Development Authority FROM: Patrick Barker, CEcD Executive Director CC: Jay Tibbs Deputy County Administrator RE: Election of Vice Chair The EDA Board needs to elect a new Vice Chair. The previous Vice Chair, Heather McKay, did not seek reappointment to the EDA. The appointment would be through the end of 2022. Officers of the Authority currently include a Chair (Doug Rinker) and Secretary/Treasurer (Jay Tibbs). Vice­ Chair is selected from the membership. Article 3 of the bylaws provides a description of the position of Vice Chair. • The Vice­Chair shall, in the absence of the Chair, exercise all of the Chair's powers and duties. In the event the office of Chair shall become vacant, the Vice­Chair shall immediately become the Chair.       DATE:   October 3, 2022    TO:    Board of Directors,  Frederick County Economic Development Authority    FROM:  Patrick Barker, CEcD  Executive Director    CC:    Jay Tibbs  Deputy County Administrator    RE:    EDA Strategy Update    The EDA Strategy, as approved by the EDA Board, helps guide staff as they pursue Frederick  County’s economic development activities.  Annually, the EDA Board reviews and adopts the  Strategy to reaffirm and/or modify the overall goals and objectives.     Based on EDA Board feedback and staff revisions, staff is seeking the Authority’s comments and  adoption, if appropriate, of the overall document.                FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN  2022‐2023                                       Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 2 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22    Table of Contents    Introduction    Background  ‐factors contributing to County success    Role of Economic Development Authority  ‐why created, main functions      Situational Analysis  ‐strengths, concerns and asset analysis  ‐basic relevant info on local economy with comparison to State and US economies    Implementing the Plan  ‐discusses how the plan includes the mission, objectives and long‐term guidance for specific  activities and measures    Mission, Strategic Goals & Objectives  1. Talent Engagement  2. Business Retention   Manufacturing & Business Services   Agriculture   Small Businesses  3. Business Attraction   Business Targets  4. Business Climate    Impact Measures  ‐capital investment values, new jobs creation, new jobs wages, relationship developed and other  measurements         Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 3 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  INTRODUCTION    The Frederick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has developed this strategic plan to clarify  the direction and focus of Frederick County’s economic development activities.  The plan highlights the  importance of maintaining and enhancing the diverse economy of Frederick County.  The goals and  objectives outlined in the EDA’s strategic plan supports and aligns with the Business Development  section of Frederick County’s comprehensive plan.  Moreover, this strategic plan will drive the  formulation of the EDA’s annual operational plan.      BACKGROUND    Frederick County, VA has earned a long‐standing reputation as a top economy in the State of Virginia  and Shenandoah Valley region.  Some of the competitive factors that have contributed to Frederick  County’s success are listed below.     Central & Essential   Frederick County, VA serves a range of industries – from manufacturers and financial  institutions, to IT companies and startups – that benefit from our strategic geographic  advantages in the heart of the East Coast.  Located just 80 miles from Washington, D.C.,  Frederick County, VA is a central part of the Winchester, VA‐WV metro statistical area  (MSA), which includes Frederick County’s City of Winchester, as well as Hampshire  County, West Virginia. Our county’s advantageous location places businesses and  residents near Washington D.C.’s established business market, both in the public and  private sectors.  The region’s efficient transportation network – with easy access to  major highways, including Interstates 81 and 66, railways, including CSX and Winchester  & Western, three international airports and one general aviation airport and the Virginia  Inland Port – allows companies to reach customers anywhere in the world. Two‐thirds  of the U.S. and Canadian population can be reached within a day’s drive.       Dedicated Workforce and Standard of Excellence   Frederick County draws from a skilled workforce that is nurtured at all levels. Labor  supply for Frederick County is drawn from a 45‐mile radius across 10 counties in  Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. The total labor supply is more than 380,000  professionals, over 90% of which are high school graduates (or higher); 39.7% hold an  associate degree or higher.   The Frederick County Economic Development Authority’s  market‐leading Career Pathways program is a four‐tiered workforce development  initiative poised to groom next‐gen talent and ensure our business outfits can tap into a  skilled and motivated talent pool      Business Diversity – From Local to Global   Widely recognized employers are operating here, including HP Hood, Trex, Kraft‐Heinz  Foods, Berry M&H Plastics , Navy Federal Credit Union, Rubbermaid and Thermo Fisher  Scientific. A mix of manufacturing, retail, professional service, logistics, customer  service, technology and entrepreneurial enterprises keep the economy strong. Our  region is among the top 10% best performing metros in Virginia for capital investment  and new job creation.   Our business community has steadily grown over the years and  Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 4 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  has been recognized for its range of offerings, proximity to major metros and its long‐ term appeal to some of today’s leading manufacturers, financial operations and more.       Recognized Performance and Efficiency   With an extensive and diverse business portfolio, $326 million in capital expenditures  between 2018‐20, plus ongoing partnerships between the business community and  educational institutions, Frederick County has consistently recruited and retained  leading companies. We have also been recognized as one of the most prosperous  economies in the state. In fact, Frederick County falls within the top 10% of Virginia  localities over the last decade (top 10% in capital investment and top 6% in new job  growth). Frederick County is consistently rated a great place to operate a business –  registering at No. 9 on Forbes’ “Best Small Places for Business and Careers” in 2019.     Time is Money    Frederick County operates a permitting process which allows for land grading within 2‐3  months from the execution of an agreement. This permitting system, combined with our  local construction industry, has a proven track record of providing a large‐scale design‐ built office/industrial building for occupancy within 6‐8 months. A prompt permitting  process can be achieved with properties requiring rezoning. For example, two large  industrial buildings were delivered for occupancy in 12 months on a property requiring  rezoning.     Business Support at Every Step   With a diversity of companies, consistent performance and signature workforce  development programs, Frederick County continues to shine as one of Virginia’s finest  regions, leaning on numerous resources to ensure the success of our community. One  such resource includes call‐team visits to local businesses to communicate training  resources and expansion assistance opportunities. The Frederick County EDA has an  established track record of working with the County and State partners to identify and  secure   assistance programs to expanding companies.    ROLE OF EDA    The EDA is committed to leading Frederick County to continued economic prosperity.  The Frederick  County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was created by the Frederick County Board of  Supervisors in 1967. The Industrial Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia was  created to:  1. Permit it to acquire, own, lease, and dispose of properties to the end that said Authority may be  able to promote industry and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial and  governmental enterprises to locate or to remain in this Commonwealth  2. Further the use of its agricultural products and natural resources;   3. Increase of commerce   4. Promotion of safety, health, welfare, convenience and prosperity.     On January 8, 2014, the Board of Supervisors amended the original ordinance creating the Industrial  Development Authority to change the name to the Economic Development Authority of the County  of Frederick, Virginia.   On July 1, 2014, the Winchester‐Frederick County Economic Development  Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 5 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  Commission staff transitioned to the Frederick County Economic Development Authority. Frederick  County’s decision reflects a recommendation by its Business Climate Assessment Citizens’  Committee. The recommendation focused on creating an opportunity to re‐establish the economic  development vision for the County and provide flexibility to pursue a variety of business attraction  and retention options. Also, Frederick County wished to duplicate the success achieved by other  EDAs in Virginia.  Issuing tax free bonds for qualified users remains a function with a seven member  EDA Board setting policy and overseeing the operation of a staff of five.  Partnering with the  Frederick County Board of Supervisors and Frederick County administration, the EDA is focused on  attracting new capital investment and quality jobs to Frederick County through new business  location and existing business expansions with a heighten focus on the County’s targeted business  sectors.    Those sectors are Corporate Services, Information Technology, Finance & Insurance,  BioScience, Advanced Manufacturing and Food & Beverage      The EDA focuses on four areas:      1. Attracting and retaining workforce talent.  2. Retaining existing businesses.    3. Recruiting targeted businesses.  4. Employing policies that keep Frederick County a competitive business location.      SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS    The following is a brief listing of Frederick County’s strengths, concerns and critical target business  assets.      – Strengths:  • Proximity to Washington, D.C.   • Local quality of life  • Access to interstates and international and local aviation assets (Dulles Airport,  Reagan, BWI, Winchester Regional)  • Comparatively low‐cost labor force  • Variety of housing options  • Large regional labor supply of over 370,000 workers, who are skilled, educated  and loyal  • Local higher education options  • Crime rate lower than the State and Nation  • Pro‐business climate  • Responsive local governmental leadership   – Concerns/Challenges:  • Minimal sites for targeted business sectors  • Awareness of parks and recreation services and entertainment options  • Short term water/wastewater capacity  • Public transportation  • Short and long‐term skilled and unskilled workforce talent needs  • Traffic issues at I‐81 interchanges  Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 6 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22    – Critical target business assets for Frederick County:  • Virginia Location  – Right‐to‐work state  – Excellent pro‐business perception  – Competitive State cost structure  – Developed small business support system  – Readiness of business land and their costs and availability    • Proximity to D.C.  – Growing, diverse, high value‐added economy  – Growing importance to international firms  – Access to federal medical labs and decision makers  – Continued economic and population growth, and competitive cost  structure     • Local Cost Structure  – Competitive within the I‐81 corridor, Washington DC metro area and  Nationally  – Wages, utilities, and development costs are all below Washington D.C.  and Northern Virginia  – Housing costs are competitive regionally    • Frederick County location  – East coast location   – Growing regional economy  – Accessible local transportation infrastructure  – Frederick County pulls labor force from a 45 mile radius    • Transportation  – Ship to rail/truck intermodal facility within 30 minutes (Virginia Inland  Port)  – Two (2) rail lines operating in the area (CSX and OmniTrax)   – Three (3) international airport within a 2‐hour drive (IAD, DCA, BWI)  – Winchester Regional Airport offering instrument approach capacity and  a 5498′ x 100′5,500 x 100 foot runway.    • Multiple highways   – Interstates 81, and 66 and State Highways of 11, 522, 50 and 7.     • Workforce  – Fast paced credential training solutions  – Diverse fields of employment  – Technically skilled commuter population    OPTION 2    Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 7 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  Frederick County has many reasons by a business should choose to locate. Potential businesses should  find the following generalized asset(s) and/or offering(s) by Frederick County will provide a better  solution than competing localities.    Talent  • Largest employment in key employment sectors in the Northern Shenandoah Valley  • Strong occupational employment in some core occupational groups  • Favorable population dynamics and a large pool of millennials  • Area is growing at a faster pace than the rest of Virginia   • Virginia is one of the most highly educated populations in the US  • Virginia has the largest and most highly educated veteran workforces    Workforce Development  • Market‐leading Career Pathways program is a four‐tiered workforce development initiative  poised to groom next‐gen talent.   • Virginia has one of the strongest corporate services talent pipelines in the Mid‐Atlantic &  Southeast  • Relatively strong university and community college system compared with competitor    Infrastructure and connectivity  • Areas with robust broadband speeds with planned improvements to underserved areas  • Area served by three major airport hubs and general aviation airport  • Strategically placed on Amtrak’s network  • Within driving distance of many major cities in the Northeast and Southeast and dense,  quality highway system    Sites and buildings  • A pro‐business climate that permits prompt building construction and rezonings for business    Cost of doing business  • Moderately competitive average industry salaries among competitors  • Highly competitive lease costs  • Low Unemployment Insurance Tax per Employee  • Lowest Workers' Compensation Employer Insurance Costs Per $100 of Payroll  • Competitive tax rates compared with competitor states    Market and cluster presence  • High concentration of many employment sectors in the area   • Central position on the East Coast of the United States, with quick and easy access to all  major population centers east of the Mississippi  • Within one hour of 76% of the US population's regular daily schedule    Quality of life  • Moderately competitive or in line with cost of living in major population centers  • Relatively strong primary and secondary school system  • Relatively low level of violent and property crime  • Moderately more healthy and active population    Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 8 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  Frederick County clearly possesses many positive attributes for business yet, conversely, it has some  areas for improvement.      Given the current and forecasted labor situation, talent is an area needing improvement.  In addition,  labor availability analysis completed using JobsEQ revealed high to moderate results with many  occupational sectors.  Sites and buildings need attention as only a few sites match the identified acreage  using Conway Analytics’ database on corporate expansion projects for all targeted business sectors. For  most targeted businesses, Frederick County possesses the necessary infrastructure and connectivity  though projects with large demands of electric and wastewater may strain this point.      Frederick County’s economy has consistently ranked near the top of all localities in Virginia, in part,  because of the community’s ability to address businesses’ concerns about factors such as highway  accessibility, quality of life, occupancy/construction costs, available buildings, and labor costs.  Despite  Frederick County’s decades of success and securing additional corporate decisions, areas of opportunity  have been identified.  The EDA will execute a planned and strategic initiative to secure capital  investment and quality jobs from existing companies as well as companies new to Frederick County.  To  achieve these vital goals, the EDA will require an appropriate level of staff and operational and incentive  funds.    The following are a sampling of measures illustrating Frederick County’s economy with some  comparison to the State and Nation.    Employment Trends    As of 2022Q1, total employment for Frederick County, Virginia was 37,656 (based on a four‐quarter  moving average). Over the year ending 2022Q1, employment increased 3.5% in the region.     Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the  Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2021Q4 with  preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q1.   As of 2021Q1, total employment for Frederick County, Virginia was 36,011 (based on a four‐quarter  moving average). Over the year ending 2021Q1, employment declined 1.3% in the region.   Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 9 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22    Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the  Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2016Q4 with  preliminary estimates updated to 2019Q2.    Unemployment Rate  The unemployment rate for Frederick County, Virginia was 2.4% as of July 2022. The regional  unemployment rate was lower than the national rate of 3.8%. One year earlier, in July 2021, the  unemployment rate in Frederick County, Virginia was 3.0%.     Unemployment rate data are from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics, provided by the Bureau of  Labor Statistics and updated through July 2022.  The unemployment rate for Frederick County, Virginia was 2.9% as of July 2021. The regional  unemployment rate was lower than the national rate of 5.7%. One year earlier, in July 2020, the  Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 10 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  unemployment rate in Frederick County, Virginia was 5.5%.    Unemployment rate data are from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics, provided by the Bureau of  Labor Statistics and updated through July 2019.  Wage Trends  The average worker in Frederick County, Virginia earned annual wages of $53,774 as of 2022Q1.  Average annual wages per worker increased 7.4% in the region over the preceding four quarters. For  comparison purposes, annual average wages were $66,637 in the nation as of 2022Q1.    Annual average wages per worker data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and  Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated  through 2021Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q1.  The average worker in Frederick County, Virginia earned annual wages of $50,615 as of 2021Q1.  Average annual wages per worker increased 8.2% in the region over the preceding four quarters. For  comparison purposes, annual average wages were $63,393 in the nation as of 2021Q1.  Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 11 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22    Annual average wages per worker data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and  Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated  through 2020Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2021Q1.  Industry Snapshot  The largest sector in Frederick County, Virginia is Manufacturing, employing 6,471 workers. The next‐ largest sectors in the region are Transportation and Warehousing (4,529 workers) and Retail Trade  (3,775). High location quotients (LQs) indicate sectors in which a region has high concentrations of  employment compared to the national average. The sectors with the largest LQs in the region are  Transportation and Warehousing (LQ = 2.40), Manufacturing (2.12), and Finance and Insurance (1.67).   Sectors in Frederick County, Virginia with the highest average wages per worker are Public  Administration ($79,023), Manufacturing ($71,790), and Utilities ($71,099). Regional sectors with the  best job growth (or most moderate job losses) over the last 5 years are Transportation and Warehousing  (+2,205 jobs), Manufacturing (+846), and Finance and Insurance (+728).  Over the next 10 years, employment in Frederick County, Virginia is projected to expand by 7,680 jobs.  The fastest growing sector in the region is expected to be Information with a +4.4% year‐over‐year rate  of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for Transportation and  Warehousing (+1,048 jobs), Manufacturing (+913), and Accommodation and Food Services (+871).  The largest sector in Frederick County, Virginia is Manufacturing, employing 6,127 workers. The next‐ largest sectors in the region are Transportation and Warehousing (4,462 workers) and Retail Trade  (3,680). High location quotients (LQs) indicate sectors in which a region has high concentrations of  employment compared to the national average. The sectors with the largest LQs in the region are  Transportation and Warehousing (LQ = 2.51), Manufacturing (2.05), and Finance and Insurance (1.50).  Sectors in Frederick County, Virginia with the highest average wages per worker are Public  Administration ($74,081), Finance and Insurance ($71,888), and Utilities ($66,373). Regional sectors with  the best job growth (or most moderate job losses) over the last 5 years are Transportation and  Warehousing (+2,230 jobs), Manufacturing (+956), and Finance and Insurance (+603).  Over the next 10 years, employment in Frederick County, Virginia is projected to expand by 6,752 jobs.  The fastest growing sector in the region is expected to be Health Care and Social Assistance with a +3.4%  year‐over‐year rate of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for  Transportation and Warehousing (+1,084 jobs), Manufacturing (+769), and Health Care and Social  Assistance (+668).   Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 12 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22    Occupation Snapshot    The largest major occupation group in Frederick County, Virginia is Transportation and Material Moving  Occupations, employing 5,739 workers. The next‐largest occupation groups in the region are Office and  Administrative Support Occupations (4,393 workers) and Production Occupations (3,849). High location  quotients (LQs) indicate occupation groups in which a region has high concentrations of employment  compared to the national average. The major groups with the largest LQs in the region are Production  Occupations (LQ = 1.81), Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (1.75), and Construction and  Extraction Occupations (1.25).  Occupation groups in Frederick County, Virginia with the highest average wages per worker are  Management Occupations ($110,400), Computer and Mathematical Occupations ($92,700), and Legal  Occupations ($88,000). The unemployment rate in the region varied among the major groups from 0.8%  among Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations to 4.6% among Food Preparation and Serving  Related Occupations.  Over the next 10 years, the fastest growing occupation group in Frederick County, Virginia is expected to  be Personal Care and Service Occupations with a +3.9% year‐over‐year rate of growth. The strongest  forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for Transportation and Material Moving  Occupations (+1,283 jobs) and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (+840). Over the same  period, the highest separation demand (occupation demand due to retirements and workers moving  from one occupation to another) is expected in Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (7,927  jobs) and Office and Administrative Support Occupations (4,956).  The largest major occupation group in Frederick County, Virginia is Transportation and Material Moving  Occupations, employing 5,677 workers. The next‐largest occupation groups in the region are Office and  Administrative Support Occupations (4,326 workers) and Production Occupations (3,752). High location  quotients (LQs) indicate occupation groups in which a region has high concentrations of employment  compared to the national average. The major groups with the largest LQs in the region are  Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (LQ = 1.84), Production Occupations (1.79), and  Construction and Extraction Occupations (1.27).  Occupation groups in Frederick County, Virginia with the highest average wages per worker are  Management Occupations ($115,300), Computer and Mathematical Occupations ($94,200), and  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations ($83,600). The unemployment rate in the region  varied among the major groups from 1.4% among Community and Social Service Occupations to 11.1%  among Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations.  Over the next 10 years, the fastest growing occupation group in Frederick County, Virginia is expected to  be Healthcare Support Occupations with a +3.6% year‐over‐year rate of growth. The strongest forecast  by number of jobs over this period is expected for Transportation and Material Moving Occupations  (+1,243 jobs) and Sales and Related Occupations (+507).     Industry Clusters  A cluster is a geographic concentration of interrelated industries or occupations. The industry cluster in  Frederick County, Virginia with the highest relative concentration is Chemical with a location quotient of  7.10. This cluster employs 2,480 workers in the region with an average wage of $81,188. Employment in  the Chemical cluster is projected to expand in the region about 1.0% per year over the next ten years.   A cluster is a geographic concentration of interrelated industries or occupations. The industry cluster in  Frederick County, Virginia with the highest relative concentration is Chemical with a location quotient of  6.43. This cluster employs 2,187 workers in the region with an average wage of $73,803. Employment in  the Chemical cluster is projected to expand in the region about 0.9% per year over the next ten years.   Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 13 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22    Location quotient and average wage data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and  Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, imputed where necessary, and updated through  2021Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q1. Forecast employment growth uses national  projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics adapted for regional growth patterns.      Location quotient and average wage data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and  Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, imputed where necessary, and updated through  2020Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2021Q1. Forecast employment growth uses national  projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics adapted for regional growth patterns.    IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN    This strategic plan defines the role of the EDA and proposes the EDA’s long‐term economic development  strategic goals and objectives.  The plan also includes several strategic measures to monitor the progress  of the EDA’s program goals.    The plan will provide long‐term guidance and direction for the EDA’s work.  In addition, it will be a basis  Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 14 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  for developing an annual plan comprising specific marketing and operational strategies, tactics and  measures.  The EDA will adjust the strategic plan to reflect economic climate shifts.  The EDA Board will  review the strategic plan annually to ensure that it accurately represents the appropriate overall  direction and goals for Frederick County’s long‐term economic development program.    MISSION, STRATEGIC GOALS & OBJECTIVES    Mission    The EDA’s mission is to facilitate economic development efforts for Frederick County through the  retention, expansion, and attraction of businesses that create high quality jobs and new capital  investment resulting in Frederick County as a premier business location and enhancing the quality of life  for its citizens.    This strategic plan focuses on four goals:      1. Address current and projected workforce needs by engaging the talent in Frederick County  and greater community encouraging their retention and attraction   2. Enhance Frederick County’s business environment to encourage the expansion and  retention of existing business prospers  3. Conduct strategic and measured business attraction efforts to expand the commercial and  industrial base and create quality jobs for all citizens.  4. Foster and maintain a pro‐business climate by enhancing critical assets and employing  business friendly policies and procedures.    Talent Engagement    Goal   Address current and projected workforce needs by engaging the talent in Frederick County  and greater community encouraging their retention and attraction     Objectives/strategies     Maintain awareness of current and projected workforce needs     Action Measurement  Acquire bi‐annual from JobsEQ County workforce 10  years projections  Identify top occupational needs  Disseminate top occupational needs to partners Open rate of emails  Participate in seminars/presentations/meetings on  top occupational needs  Attendance at the Winchester Area  Society for Human Resource  Management meetings  Attendance at the Frederick County  Public School’s CTE Advisory  Committee  Organize an annual meeting with business and  education partners to discuss workforce needs   Number of participants   Number of potential solutions    Commented [GU1]: Should we consider a comment about engaging with West Virginia schools related to talent driving or relocating to the area? Commented [PBC2R1]: We can discuss with regional CTEs on potential avenues. Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 15 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22   Partner with appropriate local and regional partners to create and execute short‐term  workforce solutions, those that have strong potential to produce talent in 12 month or less)    Action Measurement  Facilitate work groups, as necessary and  appropriate, on short term projects resulting from  the Business and Education Summit  Attendance at work groups  Action plan for projects  Perform internet review for best‐in‐class workforce  solutions   Number of discovered solutions with  applicability  Showcase talent from area public school’s career  and technical programs (i.e. Widget Cup)  Number of participants  Competitor survey results  Number of internships/hires  Create and promote marketing tools and programs  that help employers sell location to candidates and  existing employees.   Website analytics of regional talent  website  Social media analytics  Amplify existing efforts to host career fairs/regional  hiring events (i.e. Employer Expo)  Number of participants  Number of hires  Survey of participants  Build perceptions of community as a great place for  careers with local young talent (i.e. Regional  Internship Fair)  Number of participants   Number of internships resulting  Conversion of internships to careers  Create a regional tour resource for employers and  their candidates  Number of participants   Number of tours     Partner with appropriate local and regional partners to create and execute long term  workforce solutions, those that have strong potential to produce talent in 12 month or  more)    Action Measurement  Facilitate work groups, as necessary and  appropriate, on short term projects resulting from  the Business and Education Summit  Attendance at work groups  Action plan for projects  Provide an in‐person career exploration event for  middle school students (i.e. Worlds of Work)  Number of participants  Survey of participants  Enhance awareness of students, educators and  school staff to the many rewarding local careers  available (i.e. student and teacher tours)  Number of participants  Survey of participants  Build pathways from post‐secondary and K‐12  schools, allowing entry into these industries  Number of Workforce Models built  Number of participants  Number of hires  Conduct regular messaging on all career pathways  (post high school to college)  Social media analytics  Website analytic of relevant page       Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 16 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  Business Retention  Goal   Enhance Frederick County’s business environment to encourage the expansion and  retention of existing business prospers      Objectives    1. Understand the overall health of existing industry sectors, recognize changing industry  trends, and ensure consistent, personal contact with businesses.    Action Measurement  Perform business call teams visits    Number of business call teams visits  Number of follow‐ups business call  team visits    Number of business expansion  considerations  Number of business expansions  Value of capital investment from  expansions  Number of retained and new jobs from  expansions  Analyze business call team visit for industry trends Results from aggregate analysis of call  teams visits using E‐Synchronist  Number of action oriented responses  Visit, as appropriate, in conjunction with VEDP to  headquarters of businesses  Number of visits  Number of expansion considerations  Organize topic specific forums, as appropriate Number of business participants   Percentage of business participants to  invited participants    Participate in meetings/workshops with relevant  business/industry groups  Number of actionable intelligence  gained      Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 17 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22    2. Elevate businesses’ contributions to Frederick County   2. Showcase the operations, careers, and economic contributions of Frederick County  businesses.    Action Measurement  Continue a business appreciation programHighlight  business sectors and employers  Industry Features  Website Views:  Facebook Reach:  LinkedIn Impressions:  Employer Features  Website Views:  Facebook Reach:  LinkedIn Impressions:  Number of articles  Open rates of emails  Social media analytics  Attendance at events  Cultivate and elevate the full scope of Frederick  County’s food economyShowcase specific economic  sectors (i.e., FredCo Eats)  Number of participating businesses  Survey of participants (satisfaction  rates, would participate again)  Social media analytics    3. Offer existing businesses with key operational and loan assistance     Action Measurement  Provide financial management, marketing and  operational analysis for existing businesses through  the Lord FairfaxLaurel Ridge Small Business  Development     Number of Frederick Countyexisting  business clients consulted  Number of jobs created or retained  Value of capital investment    4. Provide awareness of local conditions, resources and assistance opportunities    Action Measurement  Provide real time job posting information Open rates of emails  Distribute targeted information on assistance  programs and other pertinent business conditions  Open rates of emails  Website analytic of relevant page       Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 18 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  Business Attraction    Goal   Conduct strategic and measured business attraction efforts to expand the commercial and  industrial base and create quality jobs for all citizens.    Objectives    1. Identify targeted business sectors for attraction purposes    Action Measurement  Review regularly project announcements in targeted  geographic areas    Report to EDA Board  Discover business sectors through employment data  for sectors with positive long‐term growth and  wages that match or exceed the County’s average  wage   Identification of target business sectors  EDA Board acceptance of target  business sectors  Develop, as appropriate, an enhancement plan for  targeted business sectors  Report to EDA Board  Execution of plan    2. Collect and leverage market intelligence related to targeted business sectors    Action Measurement  Participate in meetings/workshops with relevant  business/industry groups  Number of actionable intelligence  gained  Acquire and review relevant industry reports Number of actionable intelligence  gained    3. Maintain and grow relationships with new business lead generators.    Action Measurement  Engage with site consultants and corporate real  estate brokers at appropriate meetings, office visits  and client activity    Number of new relationships  Number of refresh relationships  Number of project considerations  Number of best practices examples  acquired  Number of new business locations  Number of new jobs  Value of capital investment  Interact with business attraction managers at VEDP  at appropriate meetings, office visits and client  activity  Number of new relationships  Number of refresh relationships  Number of project considerations  Number of new business locations  Number of new jobs  Value of capital investment    Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 19 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  4. Recruit additional grocery stores to Frederick County     Action Measurement  Conduct an outreach effort to strategic grocery  stores    Interest level of grocery stores  Number of grocery store locations    5. Offer new businesses with key operational and loan assistance     Action Measurement  Provide financial management, marketing and  operational analysis for new businesses through the  Lord Fairfax Small Business Development     Number of new business clients  consulted  Number of jobs created   Value of capital investment    6. Educate the community on the benefit of a proactive business development presence  and the need for its consistency and commitment.    Action Measurement  Speak to appropriate community groups    Number of speaking engagements  Conduct regular messaging on benefit economic  development  Social media analytics  Website analytic of relevant page    Business Climate    Goal   Foster and maintain a pro‐business climate by enhancing critical assets and employing  business friendly policies and procedures.    Objectives    1. Encourage development of “ready to go” business properties.    Action Measurement  Manage online property database and Survey survey  regularly real estate listing services for new/revised  properties    Monthly update on online database  Total SF available and vacancy rates for  office and industrial   Tier sites, as appropriate, according to the Virginia  Business Ready Sites Program   Number of Tiered sites  Acreage of Tiered sites  Collaborate with property owners to secure at least  Tier 4 of the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program  Number of Tier 4 or above sites  Acreage of Tier 4 of above sites   Number of Business Ready Sites Loan  Program Agreements        Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 20 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22    2. Facilitate and encourage processes and policies that are attractive to businessEncourage  processes and policies that are attractive to businesses    Action Measurement  Suggest new/revised local policies, as appropriate,  (i.e., data center tax rate)    Number of of EDA‐introduced policy  suggestions   Respond, as appropriate, to Federal and State  legislative actions impacting County businesses (i.e.,  OMB’s MSA decrease, Ozone Early Action Plan)  Number of responses to proposed  legislative actions  3. Assist the Winchester Regional Airport implementing their strategic plan, as  appropriate.     Action Measurement  Conduct an outreach campaign to companies with  large government portfolio and direct government  users  Number of companies reached out   Number of meetings secured  Number of visits to airport   Number of locations   Support relevant initiatives  Varies dependent on activity  Strategy Frederick County EDA  Page 21 of 21  DRAFT Sept October 22  4. Support the implementation of transportation projects with an economic development nexus   Action Measurement  Provide letters of support as requested Number of letters submitted  Participate in the MPO’s technical review committee  Attendance at meetings      CONCLUSION    This strategic plan serves to provide guidance into Frederick County’s economic development efforts.   To ensure the plan’s implementation, the EDA should conduct regular checks of the impact measures  and perform an annual review of the entire document.  This plan should serve as the foundation for the  EDA’s annual budgeting processes.      Frederick County has achieved much success.  The challenge now is to build on the momentum of this  past success.  This plan serves a platform to accomplish this need.   :1 Proposed Changes – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Font: 10 pt § 165-605.01 § 165-605.02 PART 605 OM OfficeTM Technology-Manufacturing Park District [Added 12-10-2008, Amended 2022] § 165-605.01. Intent. The intent of this district is to implement the mixed-use industrial/office land use classification of the Comprehensive Policy Plan. The OM ParkTM District is designed to provide areas for research-and-development centers Economic Development Authority (EDA) targeted industries, offices parks, and minimallow-impact industrial, assembly, and manufacturing uses. and assembly and manufacturing uses. Uses are allowed which do not create significant noise, smoke, dust or other hazards. This district shall be located in a campus-like atmosphere setting near with direct access to major transportation networks and/or rail facilities. § 165-605.02. Permitted uses. [Amended 11-18-2009; 12-11-2019] Permitted uses are as follows: Permitted Uses Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manufacturing as follows: Dairy Products 202 Canned, frozen and preserved fruits, vegetables and soup mixes 203 Bakery products 205 Sugar and confectionary products 206 Beverages 208 Miscellaneous food preparations and products, excluding the following: Canned and cured fish and seafood Fresh or frozen fish and seafood 209 2091 2092 Furniture and related product manufacturing 25 Paperboard containers and boxes 265 Publishing industries 27 Formatted: Highlight :1 Proposed Changes – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Font: 10 pt Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 283 Rubber and miscellaneous plastics manufacturing 30 Excluding uses in italics: Tires and inner tubes 3011 Fabricated metal products 34 Industrial and commercial machinery and computer equipment manufacturing 35 Electronics and other electrical equipment and components manufacturing 36 Aircraft and parts manufacturing 372 Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, and Parts 376 Measuring, analyzing and controlling instruments; photographic, medical and optical goods; and watches and clocks 38 Miscellaneous manufacturing industries 39 Excluding uses in italics: Storage batteries 3691 Primary batteries 3692 Aircraft and parts manufacturing 372 Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 38 Radio and television broadcasting stationsCommunications 483 Cable and other pay television services 484 Central reserve depository institutionsDepository Institutions 601 Commented [TK1]: New - defense contracting potential :2 Proposed Changes – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Font: 10 pt § 165-605.02 § 165-605.03 Permitted Uses Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Savings institutions 603 Mortgage bankers and brokers 616 Nondepository credit institutions 61 Security and commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges, and services 62 Insurance carriers and services 63-64 Real estate 65 Holding and other investment offices 67 Business services 73 Advertisement agencies 731 Consumer credit reporting agencies 732 Direct mailing services, excluding the following: 733 Photocopying and duplicating services 7334 Employment services 736 Computer programming, data processing, hosting and other computer-related services 737 News syndicates 7383 Doctors offices and clinics 801-804 Medical and dental laboratories 807 Legal services 81 Vocational schools 824 Business associations 861 Professional membership organizations 862 Labor unions and similar labor organizations 863 Engineering, accounting, research management, and related services 87 Public administration 91-97 General business offices, including corporate, government or other offices not providing services to the general public on a regular basis as the primary use --- Public utilities - :2 Proposed Changes – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Font: 10 pt Flex-Tech, provided that at least one of the individual user’s uses is a permitted use in this section. - Business signs --- Signs allowed in § 165-201.06B --- Freestanding building entrance signs --- Multi-tenant complex signs --- Electronic message signs --- Communication facilities and offices, including telephone, telegraph, radio, television and other communications 48 :3 Proposed Changes – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Font: 10 pt § 165-605.03 § 165-605.03.1 § 165-605.03. Secondary or accessory uses. [Amended 11-18-2009] The following uses shall be permitted by right in the OM TM Park District but only in conjunction with and secondary to a permitted principal use. not toAll other uses not listed below, permitted by right only in conjunction with and secondary to a permitted principle use, shall not exceed 25% gross square footage except where otherwise specified belowin accordance with § 165-201.05: Secondary Uses Eating and drinking places Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 58 Except the following: Restaurants with drive-through uses --- Food services contractors 5821 Caterers 5821 Mobile food services --- Drinking places 5813 Commercial banks 602 Credit unions 606 Foreign banks 608 Depository banking-related uses, except the following: 609 Check cashing agencies 6099 Money order issuance 6099 Travelers' check issuance 6099 Photocopying and duplicating services 7334 Office machinery and equipment rental and leasing 7359 Office machine repair and maintenance 7629 Physical fitness facilities for employees 7991 Day-care facilities [Amended 9-23-2020] - Dry-cleaning and laundry services 721 Except the following: Linen supply 7213 Dry-cleaning plants 7216 Industrial launderers 7218 Commercial recreation, indoor: Formatted: Highlight :3 Proposed Changes – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Font: 10 pt • Professional sports clubs • Physical fitness facilities • Membership sports and recreation clubs • Amusement and recreation services (to include only fitness and sports instruction facilities) 7941 7991 7997 7999 Warehousing/Distribution up to 50% gross square footage (or up to 75% gross square footage where served directly by rail) - § 165-605.03.1. Conditional uses. [Added 1-11-2017] Uses permitted with a conditional use permit shall be as follows: Commented [TK2]: Moved to "Secondary Uses" per County Attorney :4 Proposed Changes – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Font: 10 pt§ 165-605.03.1 § 165-605.04 Conditional Uses Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Commercial recreation, indoor: • Professional sports clubs 7941 • Physical fitness facilities 7991 • Membership sports and recreation clubs 7997 • Amusement and recreation services (to include only fitness and sports instruction facilities) 7999 § 165-605.04. Design requirements. A. Minimum size. No OM TM Park District rezoning shall be approved for less than 10 contiguous acres. (1) There shall be no minimum lot size. (2) There shall be no minimum lot width or depth. B. Development standards. The following standards shall apply in the OM TM Park District: (1) This district shall be planned and developed with a harmonious coordination of uses, architectural styles, landscaping, parking, signs and outdoor lighting. (2) This district shall be developed with a campus-like atmosphere and near major transportation facilities. (3)(1) Any building shall be faced on all sides facing road rights-of-way with durable, attractive, high-quality materials, comparable to clay, brick, stone, wood, architectural concrete masonry unit (e.g., regal stone, split face, precision, ground face) or architectural precast concrete panels, or glass. Non- architectural precast panels are prohibited. (4)(2) Loading docks or loading entrances shall be located to the rear of the building and be blocked completely screened from view from public streets and adjoining properties by a utilizing board-on-boardsix (6) foot tall opaque fencing, masonry walls, berms or evergreen tree plantings. (5)(3) Outdoor storage shall be prohibitedlimited to 25% of total lot area, be located outside of front setbacks, and shall be in conformance with §165-201.10. (6)(4) All OM Park Districts shall have access to a state road. C. The maximum structural height for office buildings shall not exceed 90 feet; the height for all other uses shall be regulated by §§ 165-601.02 and §165-201.03. ]Added 11-18-2009] D. The maximum structural height for automobile parking structures shall not exceed Formatted: Highlight Formatted: Highlight :4 Proposed Changes – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Font: 10 pt70 feet. ]Added 11-18-2009]       DATE:   October 3, 2022    TO:    Board of Directors,  Frederick County Economic Development Authority    FROM:  Patrick Barker, CEcD  Executive Director    CC:    Jay Tibbs  Deputy County Administrator    RE:    Update to priority actions for target sub‐sectors competitiveness    At the EDA’s July meeting, staff introduced short term action plans for improving Frederick  County competitiveness in attracting  the approved Target Industry Sectors.   The plan is  focused on the caveats related to talent and sites/buildings.   The following provides an update  to each item.  Updates are highlighted.    TALENT     Construct a listing the “Potential Candidates per Opening for each sector” which are low  ratio (red) to moderate ratio (orange) results  o Labor availability analysis for each sector updated.  o Merger and filtering of low to moderate is 25% complete.  Estimated completion  in 2 weeks.   Identify necessary career pathways for those occupations   Verify infrastructure in place for those career pathways   Discuss with key stakeholders engaged with career pathway development potential  short‐term solutions   Hold conversations with key employers on current hiring strategies   Examine recommendations of DCI’s Talent Strategy for short term solutions  o Review completed.  Such solutions range from implementing candidate tours,  conducting an internship fair and creation of video content.     Develop recommendations with approximate budget, if applicable     Page 2 of 2  Update to priority actions for target sub‐sectors competitiveness     SITES/BUILDINGS     Identify large acreage areas (100 acres or more) either zoned, comprehensively planned  or otherwise with a focus on areas within proximity of major electric transmission lines.  o Maps and accompanying parcel information received and reviewed.  Several  areas discovered.   Discuss those identified areas with infrastructure providers to assess service potential  within 12‐18 months with preliminary cost estimates, if applicable.   o Meetings scheduled with most of infrastructure providers.  Estimated  completion in 4 weeks.   Contact property owners with industrially zoned properties of 50 acres or more and not  actively marketed regarding their interest in listing their property on the EDA Property  database.   Assess feasibility of future applications to the Virginia Ready Sites Program’s Site  Development Fund  o Application submitted for the Peterson Companies’ property (Valley Logistics)  included a request of $36.7 million for Onsite Pump Station and Force Main to  Dawson Pump Station and New Substation ‐ 25 MW power extension.  VEDP  received 38 applications, with a total ask of $312M in funding.  Virtual site visits  to be occur later in October with in‐person tours in late November/December.     Collaborate with Planning Department and other applicable committees/parties to  expand permitted uses with the Office/Industrial zoning district.  o Staff reviewed and provided comments to the OM zoning district revisions  (enclosed).   Public input meetings for the updated the Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan  (NELUP) are scheduled for October. As was noted during the analysis, many of  the targeted sectors will require a large electric service, which is typically best  served directly from the high transmission lines.   One of this lines is present in  the area covered by the NELUP.  As such, EDA may wish to make comment  related to land for target business sectors.  Staff can draft  a written comment  regarding the NELUP.  In addition to a blanket EDA comment, Individual EDA  board members can make comment as well.      COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/ 665-5651 Fax: 540/ 665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Development Review and Regulations Committee FROM: M. Tyler Klein, AICP, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District DATE: September 15, 2022 Proposal: This is proposal to amend the OM Park District to address stated concerns regarding the viability of the zoning district and implement the Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) targeted industries. This proposal includes amending the district name to “Technology-Manufacturing Park District (TM).” The zoning ordinance text amendment originated from discussions related to the update to the County’s Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) which contains nodes of “mixed-use industrial office” (MUIO) planned land uses, which were originally intended to be implemented with this district. Current Zoning Ordinance Standards: The intent of the OM Office-Manufacturing Park District is to implement the mixed-use industrial/office land use classification of the Comprehensive Policy Plan. The OM Park District is designed to provide areas for research-and-development centers, office parks, and minimal-impact industrial and assembly uses. Uses are allowed which do not create noise, smoke, dust or other hazards. This district shall be located in a campus-like atmosphere near major transportation facilities. The current OM Zoning District has not been well utilized or implemented as intended in practice. Conclusion and Requested Action: The attached document shows the existing ordinance with the proposed changes as drafted by Staff. Staff is seeking comments from the DRRC to forward to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for discussion. MTK/pd Attachments: 1. Revised ordinance with additions shown in bold underlined italics 2. Revised ordinance (clean copy) 3. Current Ordinance Standard (unaltered) Proposed Changes (clean) – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 PART 605 TM Technology-Manufacturing District [Amended 2022] § 165-605.01. Intent. The TM District is designed to provide areas for Economic Development Authority (EDA) targeted industries, offices, low-impact industrial, assembly, and manufacturing uses. Uses are allowed which do not create significant noise, smoke, dust, or other hazards. This district shall be located in a campus-like setting with direct access to major transportation networks and/or rail facilities § 165-605.02. Permitted uses. [Amended 2022] Permitted uses are as follows: Permitted Uses Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manufacturing as follows: Dairy Products 202 Canned, frozen and preserved fruits, vegetables and soup mixes 203 Bakery products 205 Sugar and confectionary products 206 Beverages 208 Miscellaneous food preparations and products, excluding the following: Canned and cured fish and seafood Fresh or frozen fish and seafood 209 2091 2092 Furniture and related product manufacturing 25 Paperboard containers and boxes 265 Publishing industries 27 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 283 Proposed Changes (clean) – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Permitted Uses Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Rubber and miscellaneous plastics manufacturing 30 Excluding uses in italics: Tires and inner tubes 3011 Fabricated metal products 34 Industrial and commercial machinery and computer equipment manufacturing 35 Electronics and other electrical equipment and components manufacturing 36 Aircraft and parts manufacturing 372 Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, and Parts 376 Measuring, analyzing and controlling instruments; photographic, medical and optical goods; and watches and clocks 38 Miscellaneous manufacturing industries 39 Communications 48 Depository Institutions 60 Proposed Changes (clean) – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 Permitted Uses Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Nondepository credit institutions 61 Security and commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges, and services 62 Insurance carriers and services 63-64 Real estate 65 Holding and other investment offices 67 Business services 73 Direct mailing services, excluding the following: 733 Photocopying and duplicating services 7334 Computer programming, data processing, hosting and other computer-related services 737 Doctors offices and clinics 801 802 803 804 Medical and dental laboratories 807 Legal services 81 Vocational schools 824 Business associations 861 Professional membership organizations 862 Labor unions and similar labor organizations 863 Engineering, accounting, research management, and related services 87 Public administration 91-97 General business offices, including corporate, or other offices not providing services to the general public on a regular basis as the primary use --- Public utilities - Flex-Tech, provided that at least one of the individual user’s uses is a permitted use in this section. - Proposed Changes (clean) – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 § 165-605.03. Secondary or accessory uses. [Amended 2022] The following uses shall be permitted by right in the TM District but only in conjunction with and secondary to a permitted principal use. All other uses not listed below, permitted by right only in conjunction with and secondary to a permitted principal use, shall not exceed 25% gross square footage in accordance with§ 165-201.05: Secondary Uses Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Commercial recreation, indoor: • Professional sports clubs • Physical fitness facilities • Membership sports and recreation clubs • Amusement and recreation services (to include only fitness and sports instruction facilities) 7941 7991 7997 7999 Warehousing/Distribution up to 50% gross square footage (or up to 75% gross square footage where served directly by rail) - § 165-605.04. Design requirements. A. Minimum size. No TM District rezoning shall be approved for less than 10 contiguous acres. (1) There shall be no minimum lot size. (2) There shall be no minimum lot width or depth. B. Development standards. The following standards shall apply in the TM Park District: (1) Any building shall be faced on all sides facing road rights-of-way with durable, attractive, high-quality materials, comparable to clay, brick, stone, wood, architectural concrete masonry unit (e.g., regal stone, split face, precision, ground face) architectural precast concrete panels, or glass. Non-architectural precast panels are prohibited. (2) Loading docks or loading entrances shall be located to the rear of the building and be completely screened from view from public streets and adjoining properties by a six (6) foot tall opaque fencing, masonry walls, berms or evergreen tree plantings. (3) Outdoor storage shall be limited to 25% of total lot area, be located outside of front setbacks, and shall be in conformance with §165-201.10. Proposed Changes (clean) – OM Office-Manufacturing Park District Revised September 13, 2022 C. The maximum structural height for office buildings shall not exceed 90 feet; the height for all other uses shall be regulated by §§ 165-601.02 and §165-201.03. D. The maximum structural height for automobile parking structures shall not exceed 70 feet. 9/13/22, 10:13 AM Frederick County, VA OM Office-Manufacturing Park District https://ecode360.com/13804500 1/4 Added The intent of this district is to implement the mixed-use industrial/oce land use classication of the Comprehensive Policy Plan. The OM Park District is designed to provide areas for research-and-development centers, oce parks, and minimal- impact industrial and assembly uses. Uses are allowed which do not create noise, smoke, dust or other hazards. This district shall be located in a campus-like atmosphere near major transportation facilities. Amended Permitted uses are as follows: Permitted Uses Standard Industrial Classication (SIC) Furniture and related product manufacturing 25 Paperboard containers and boxes 265 Publishing industries 27 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 283 Rubber and miscellaneous plastics manufacturing 30 Excluding uses in italics: Tires and inner tubes 3011 Fabricated metal products 34 Industrial and commercial machinery and computer equipment manufacturing 35 Electronics and other electrical equipment and components manufacturing 36 Excluding uses in italics: Storage batteries 3691 Primary batteries 3692 Aircraft and parts manufacturing 372 Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 38 Radio and television broadcasting stations 483 Cable and other pay television services 484 Central reserve depository institutions 601 Savings institutions 603 Mortgage bankers and brokers 616 Nondepository credit institutions 61 Security and commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges, and services 62 Insurance carriers and services 63-64 Real estate 65 Holding and other investment oces 67 Advertisement agencies 731 Consumer credit reporting agencies 732 Direct mailing services, excluding the following:733 Photocopying and duplicating services 7334 Intent Permitted uses 9/13/22, 10:13 AM Frederick County, VA OM Office-Manufacturing Park District https://ecode360.com/13804500 2/4 Employment services 736 Computer programming, data processing, and other computer-related services 737 News syndicates 7383 Doctors oces and clinics 801-804 Medical and dental laboratories 807 Legal services 81 Engineering, accounting, research management, and related services 87 Public administration 91-97 General business oces, including corporate, government or other oces not providing services to the general public on a regular basis as the primary use --- Business signs --- Signs allowed in § B --- Freestanding building entrance signs --- Multi-tenant complex signs --- Electronic message signs --- Communication facilities and oces, including telephone, telegraph, radio, tele- vision and other communications 48 Amended The following uses shall be permitted by right in the OM Park District but only in conjunction with and secondary to a permitted principal use in accordance with § : Secondary Uses Standard Industrial Classication (SIC) Eating and drinking places 58 Except the following: Restaurants with drive-through uses --- Food services contractors 5821 Caterers 5821 Mobile food services --- Drinking places 5813 Commercial banks 602 Credit unions 606 Foreign banks 608 Depository banking-related uses, except the following:609 Check cashing agencies 6099 Money order issuance 6099 Travelers' check issuance 6099 Photocopying and duplicating services 7334 Oce machinery and equipment rental and leasing 7359 Secondary or accessory uses 9/13/22, 10:13 AM Frederick County, VA OM Office-Manufacturing Park District https://ecode360.com/13804500 3/4 Secondary Uses Standard Industrial Classication (SIC) Oce machine repair and maintenance 7629 Physical tness facilities for employees 7991 Day-care facilities Amended - Dry-cleaning and laundry services 721 Except the following: Linen supply 7213 Dry-cleaning plants 7216 Industrial launderers 7218 Added Uses permitted with a conditional use permit shall be as follows: Conditional Uses Standard Industrial Classication (SIC) Commercial recreation, indoor: •Professional sports clubs 7941 •Physical tness facilities 7991 •Membership sports and recreation clubs 7997 •Amusement and recreation services (to include only tness and sports instruction facilities) 7999 Conditional uses Design requirements A. Minimum size. No OM Park District rezoning shall be approved for less than 10 contiguous acres. (1) There shall be no minimum lot size. (2) There shall be no minimum lot width or depth. B. Development standards. The following standards shall apply in the OM Park District: (1) This district shall be planned and developed with a harmonious coordination of uses, architectural styles, landscaping, parking, signs and outdoor lighting. (2) This district shall be developed with a campus-like atmosphere and near major transportation facilities. (3) Any building shall be faced on all sides facing road rights-of-way with durable, attractive, high-quality materials, comparable to clay, brick, stone, wood, architectural concrete masonry unit (e.g., regal stone, split face, precision, ground face) or precast concrete panels. (4) Loading docks or loading entrances shall be blocked from view from public streets by utilizing board-on-board fencing, masonry walls, or evergreen tree plantings. (5) Outdoor storage shall be prohibited. (6) All OM Park Districts shall have access to a state road. C. The maximum structural height for oce buildings shall not exceed 90 feet; the height for all other uses shall be regulated by §§ and . Added 9/13/22, 10:13 AM Frederick County, VA OM Office-Manufacturing Park District https://ecode360.com/13804500 4/4 D. The maximum structural height for automobile parking structures shall not exceed 70 feet. Added Frederick County Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) Update Fact Sheet •The NELUP is a small area plan for roughly 21,000 acres (about 3.5 times as big as the City of Winchester). •The study area contains two rural community centers, a residential planned community (Snowden Bridge), and areas of historic/natural resources. •The NELUP was last updated in 2010. The current update began in 2021 with a citizen work group, Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) meetings, and a Planning Commission work session. •The NELUP is being updated as part of a broader effort to revisit and update all existing small area plans. •Northeastern Frederick County is predicted to continue to grow, and the land use plan is vital to address the County’s economic development goals. •The current NELUP draft shows mostly business, industrial, and extractive mining land-uses in the non-rural areas. •Development is concentrated within the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). •Public meetings: Tuesday, October 18 @ 6:30 PM at Jordan Springs Elementary School and Tuesday, October 25 @ 6:30 PM at Stonewall Elementary School. •For more information, the draft plan, maps, and to take the online survey, visit www.fcva.us/nelup or scan the QR code: Department of Planning & Development (540) 665-5651 107 N. Kent Street Suite 202 Winchester, VA 22601 nelup@fcva.us Frederick County Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) Study Area Areas bound by black boxes have been revised from the previous plan Frederick County Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) Update Public Participation Events Get involved! Share your thoughts on the draft plan. Provide E- comments or take the online survey by scanning the QR code: For more information, reach out to the Department of Planning & Development at (540) 665-5651 or at 107 N. Kent Street Suite 202 Winchester, VA 22601 www.fcva.us/nelup The NELUP is a small area plan for roughly 21,000 acres. The current draft shows mostly business, industrial, and extractive mining uses. In-Person Public Meetings * Tuesday, October 18 @ 6:30 PM –Jordan Springs Elementary School * Tuesday, October 25 @ 6:30 PM –Stonewall Elementary School From:NELUP Subject:RE: A Message from Frederick County, VA - Northeast Land Use Plan Update - request for public input Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:57:28 PM Attachments:NELUP Fact Sheet Handout.pdf NELUP Flyer-Poster.pdf Good afternoon. The public input meeting locations were incorrectly listed in the email below. They will be held as follows (and as noted on the attached fact sheet and flyer): Tuesday October 18, 2022 – Jordan Springs Elementary School (6:30PM) Tuesday October 25, 2022 – Stonewall Elementary School (6:30PM) We hope you will be able to join us in person in October. Thank you. -Frederick County Planning & Development From: NELUP Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 1:42 PM Subject: A Message from Frederick County, VA - Northeast Land Use Plan Update - request for public input The Frederick County, VA Department of Planning and Development is in the process of updating the Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan (NELUP), a small area specific plan component of the larger county-wide 2040 Comprehensive Plan. You are receiving this notice as a stakeholder for current and future development in the NELUP study area, and County staff is interested in receiving your input on the draft plan. NELUP maps, draft text and project timeline are available for review through the project webpage. There are several ways for stakeholders and the public to participate in the NELUP update: Leave us a comment through the project webpage Complete the web-based survey Join us at upcoming in-person public meetings to learn more: Stonewall Elementary School – Tuesday October 18, 2022 (6:30PM) Jordan Spring Elementary School – Tuesday October 25, 2022 (6:30PM) Attend the Planning Commission & Board of Supervisors discussion and public hearings (TBD – late 2022) Stakeholders are encouraged to share this email, the attached public participation flyer and project fact sheet with others within their organization, or personal/professional networks who may also have interest in the NELUP. Public input is a key part of the planning process, and Frederick County encourages everyone who has interest to participate. Should you have additional questions about how to participate, if you need special assistance, or if you would like to provide feedback please do so by reaching out to the Department of Planning and Development at 540-665-5651 (via mail to: Planning and Development, Attn: NELUP, 107 N. Kent Street, Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601) or via email to nelup@fcva.us. About the NELUP Study Area The Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) study area consists of 21,000 acres which are generally located north of Berryville Pike (Route 7) and the limits of the City of Winchester, west of the Opequon Creek at the County boundary with Clarke County, south of the West Virginia State line and east of Apple Pie Ridge Road and Stonewall Industrial Park. Interstate 81 and Martinsburg Pike (Route 11 North) extend from the southwestern limits of the study area to the northern area that borders West Virginia. Wyatt Pearson, AICP Director of Planning Frederick County Planning & Development 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 665-5651 NELUP@fcva.us www.fcva.us/NELUP       DATE:   October 3, 2022    TO:    Board of Directors,  Frederick County Economic Development Authority    FROM:  Patrick Barker, CEcD  Executive Director    CC:    Jay Tibbs  Deputy County Administrator    RE:    Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors | Update to Activities    On Wednesday, April 27th, the EDA and Board of Supervisors held their annual discussion and  review of Board of Supervisors’ expectations for economic development.      Staff is providing the following update on the planned activities which were presented and  discussed at that joint meeting.     Activity #1 | Partner with appropriate local and regional partners to create solutions for  current and projected workforce needs  o Continue the implementation of the Shenandoah Valley Talent Solutions  Strategy including executing additional social media campaigns and exploring  feasibility of internship fair    o UPDATE | Social media campaign continues with very positive results.   Production of video content scope of work is rapidly developing .    o Assist the Workforce Initiative Board with project implementation  o Finalize and execute manufacturing workforce model  o Advanced forward the information technology, and construction  workforce models  o Enhanced community outreach/advocacy to parents, guardians, coaches,  teachers, counselors   o UPDATE | Workforce Investment Board recently concurred to some  organizational changes and scheduling of a Business/Education Summit for  later this year or early next. Manufacturing Model will be promoted in early  2023 within the school districts.    Page 2 of 2  Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors | Update to Activities    Activity #2 | Encourage development of “ready to go” business properties.    o Participate, as necessary, with the County’s comprehensive planning /zoning  process to identify future business properties that align with EDA target business  sectors.  o Complete additional site characterizations when  sites matching the  approved criteria come to market.  o Finalize a Business Ready Sites Loan Program Agreement with one or more of  the characterized sites.    o UPDATE | Active involvement with revisions to the OM zoning district and  updates to the Northeast Land Use Plan.  Application submitted for the site  development fund of the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program.       Activity #3 | Engage in activities that support agribusiness entities    o Participate in conversations resulting from the “Growing Your Agribusiness”  event  o Elevate FredCo Eats to incorporate County agribusinesses  o Identify, as appropriate and feasible, other potential supporting activities from  business retention visits to County agribusiness entities.   o UPDATE | Planning for FredCo Eats in 2023 continues.      Activity #4 | Continue collaborative marketing with Winchester Regional Airport    o Outreach to companies with large government portfolio and  direct government/private users with activity connected to Winchester Regional  Airport.  o UPDATE | Working with Airport to schedule meetings as appropriate.     Activity #5 | Complete an improvement plan for each target business sector    o Develop priority actions that can improve competitiveness for target sub‐sectors  (short and mid‐term) for Frederick County, VA    o UPDATE | Actions plan introduced and work underway    Staff is providing for information and feedback from the Authority regarding the activities to  date.