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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/17/2010 - RESOLUTION 2010-055 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DATE: August 17, 2010 STAFF: Mike Freeman Josh Birks Resolution 2.010-055 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Join the Efforts of Colorado State University, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, Larimer County and Private Enterprise in Developing Targeted Industry Clusters. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Resolution authorizes and directs the City Manager to continue to support on behalf of the City participation in the formation and development of cluster initiatives relating to the identified targeted industries of the City,to work with regional partners and local business entities to develop strategic plans for the clusters, and to support the advancement of the plans as they are implemented for the purpose of primary job retention,expansion,and creation. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION In 2004, the Fort Collins Economic Vitality and Sustainability Group (EVSAG), appointed by the City Council, recommended that certain business clusters be investigated as economic development strategies, naming several potential clusters. EVSAG made this recommendation due to the unique strengths and assets of our community and the desire to see a more formal economic strategy to regain and expand key industries in our community. The basic underpinnings of a successful industry cluster include: • An active University with strong research and development knowledge • A strong public and private leadership base • A critical mass of collaborative/competitive companies • Access to entrepreneurial support • A skilled workforce • Institutional and facility support In 2006, the City of Fort Collins commissioned a study to evaluate the geographic concentration and interconnectedness of companies within the community in order to determine potential industry clusters. The study identified several existing and emerging industry clusters. The identified clusters were modified into five targeted industry clusters, which became the focus of job creation activities. These clusters included: Clean Energy, Bioscience, Chip Design, Software, and Uniquely Fort Collins. On March 21,2006, the City Council adopted Resolution 2006-037,authorizing and directing the City Manager to join efforts with Colorado State University, the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, Poudre School District, Larimer County and private enterprises to develop a Clean Energy Cluster for Northern Colorado. Resolution 2010-056 reaffirms the City's role with respect to the Clean Energy Cluster and provides new authorization and direction for the City Manager to engage in similar formation and development activities related to addition Targeted industry clusters. Over time, the Targeted industry clusters have undergone an evolution — and it will be important in the future to continue evolving and improving our approach for supporting target industries. Since the 2006 study there has been a significant effort by the City, Colorado State University, and the private sector to implement the cluster strategy. Some of the efforts to implement the cluster strategy have been very successful, in particular in the Clean Energy and Biosciences area. Other efforts in software and chip design have not progressed to date. In an effort to continuously improve our approach and to try and create as much value and success, staff has been evaluating the addition of a new target industry group in the water innovation arena and is now at a point to make a recommendation to add that target industry group to the list that the City officially supports. August 17, 2010 -2- ITEM 21 The five recommended cluster initiatives consist of interrelated groups of businesses and organizations from within the identified Targeted Industries, including: • Clean Energy—Companies providing knowledge and expertise in renewable energy, energy efficiency, solar and wind energy, green building, and fuel cells. • Water Innovation—Companies active in the research and production of products and services for water reuse and conservation, testing, filtration, efficient irrigation management, sustainable water design, weather modeling, and water efficiency; a new proposed target industry cluster. • Bioscience—Companies that research, produce, and distributer medical devices, medical instruments, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels. • Technology — Companies specializing in data mapping, computer programming, Internet service, software development, and microchip design, and production; replaces the previously separate Chip Design and Software clusters. • Uniquely Fort Collins—Companies engaged in creative industries such as design,publishing,performing arts, visual arts/crafts, and craft and micro-brewed beverages. FINANCIAL/ ECONOMIC IMPACTS Financial Impacts The City of Fort Collins has enhanced the City's (and the region's) ability to support a variety of cluster grown and sustain themselves in recent years. This enhancement has come in the form of financial support to the following initiatives (2010 Budget Shown): • Clean Energy Cluster—The Clean Energy Cluster obtains funding from several contributors including the Community Foundation. The budget in this offer includes $25,000 annually for the City to support the Clean Energy Cluster. • RM12—Bioscience—RM12 provides the management and oversight of the Bioscience cluster group. The budget includes $40,000 annually to support RM12's work with this cluster. • RM12—GIS Cluster- RM12 provides the management and oversight of the GIS/Software cluster group. The budget includes$25,000 annually to support RM12's work with this cluster. The total cash support of$90,000 has been included in the offers under consideration for the 2011/2012 budget. However, a portion of the funds currently invested in the GIS Cluster will be shifted to the emerging Colorado Water Innovation Cluster. Ultimately, the actual support by the City to any and all of the Targeted Industry Cluster initiatives will be subject to approval of the 2011/2012 budget. Economic Impacts A key aspect of the Economic Action Plan focuses job retention and expansion efforts on selected target industries. The targeted industry clusters have outperformed national job growth in the past several years. This success is due in part to the emphasis placed on the clusters by the City and the Targeted Industry Cluster initiatives. Job creation statistics for each cluster include: • Technology Cluster — Includes both hardware and software development including long-time City employers such as HP, Avago, Intel, and AMD. This industry grew by an estimated 2.2 percent between 2008 and•2009 compared to a national contraction of-5.2 percent. • Clean Energy Cluster — Includes alternative fuel, solar, wind, and other alternative energy research, development,and manufacturing. Building on the success of CSU and spinoffs from existing companies, this industry has grown by an estimated 5.2 percent between 2008 and 2009 compared to a national average of-7.6 percent. • Bioscience Cluster — Includes everything from pharmaceutical and medical products to agricultural research and development. Again, the presence of CSU and the partnership with the Center for Disease Control and the resulting spinoff and commercialization of research from these entities has helped the industry. This industry contracted by an estimated -3.5 percent between 2008 and 2009 compared to a national contraction of-4.2 percent. August 17, 2010 -3- ITEM 21 • Uniquely Fort Collins—Includes a variety of companies that help to create the Fort Collins experience from outdoor recreation companies to local breweries. This industry grew by an estimated 0.8 percent between 2008 and 2009 compared to a national contraction of-5.1 percent. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Efforts by the individual Clusters may have positive impacts on the health of the physical environment within the community and region. One example is the Fort Collins Zero Energy District(FortZED) initiative of the Clean Energy Cluster, which is anticipated to have the following impact in the Community: • Creating a 5 Megawatt jump start demonstration using Smart Grid technology and reducing peak load demand by 20-30% • Supports the City's electric supply policy and greenhouse gas reduction goals STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Water Board received a presentation regarding the formation of a Water Cluster on January 28, 2010. The item was presented in concept and no action was taken. On August 4, 2010, the Economic Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to recommend adoption of the resolution. PUBLIC OUTREACH Staff worked closely with boards and commissions and local businesses in developing the identified target industry clusters. This type of work does not lend itself to traditional public outreach, such as public meetings or workshops. The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce will review this proposed resolution at its August 13, 2010 Legislative Action Committee meeting. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 2006-037, Adopted March 21, 2006 2. Water Board Meeting Minutes, January 28, 2010 3. Economic Advisory Commission, Recommendation and Meeting Minutes, August 4, 2010 4. City of Fort Collins Cluster Profiles: a. Innovation Economy b. Clean Energy c. Bioscience d. Technology e. Uniquely Fort Collins 5. Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, Overview of Cluster 6. Larimer County Bioscience Cluster, Overview of Cluster 7. Colorado Water Innovation Cluster, Draft Vision/Mission and Capability Inventory 8. Powerpoint presentation ATTACHMENT RESOLUTION 2006-037 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO JOIN THE EFFORTS OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE NORTHERN COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,THE FORT COLLINS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT, LARIMER COUNTY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE IN DEVELOPING A CLEAN ENERGY CLUSTER FOR NORTHERN COLORADO WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins (the "City") is dedicated to the improvement of the natural environment through continuing efforts to promote clean and renewable energy sources; and WHEREAS, the City has expressed its support for clean and renewable energy sources and for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its participation in the international Cities for Climate Protection Campaign; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to reaffirm its commitment to the Fort Collins Local Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and to the Fort Collins Electric Energy Supply Policy; and WHEREAS, the strong working relationship between the City and Colorado State University ("CSU") provides an outstanding collaborative setting within which these two public entities can work together for the betterment of the environment and for an economically stable economy for the community and the region; and WHEREAS, CSU has already gained international recognition for its research and development of cleaner engines, solar energy production, networked distributed energy, wind engineering and atmospheric sciences, and for its commitment to regional economic development that will have a global impact; and WHEREAS, other regional public institutions such as Platte River Power Authority, Western Area Power Administration, Colorado Renewable Energy Society and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have also exhibited nationally leading energy policies in such areas as solar energy, wind energy, biodiesel fuels, and geothermal heating; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Colorado, through Executive Order D 005 05, has directed a statewide initiative to order the greening of state government in Colorado, demonstrating a statewide commitment to reducing energy use in Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Poudre School District has demonstrated a continuing commitment to energy reduction and healthy environments in nationally recognized schools such as Fossil Ridge High School, Bacon Elementary,Zach Elementary, and Kinard Junior High School; and j WHEREAS, local community organizations such as the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, the Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society, and the Fort Collins Sustainability Group are dedicated to the improvement of the natural environment by supporting the development and application of clean and renewable energy sources; and WHEREAS, private companies in Fort Collins and northern Colorado are also providing new research and development in clean and alternative energy sources; and WHEREAS, the City was selected recently by the Sierra Club in 2005 as one of the four leading cities in the United States in the use of energy efficiency and renewable energy; and WHEREAS, Fort Collins has a highly educated workforce capable of providing an intelligence pool of highly capable researchers able to enhance existing clean energy technologies and develop new clean energy strategies and products; and WHEREAS, the City, CSU and private enterprise want to attract the best and brightest individuals to develop new and emerging clean and renewable energy technologies; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City and Larimer County to develop primary employment that is economically stable; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the nation as a whole to develop clean and renewable energy sources; and WHEREAS, nationwide attention is being paid to the concept of industry 'blustering" as a means of furthering the economic health of local communities; and WHEREAS, the clustering of related industries calls for a high degree of collaboration among individual businesses and public entities in the development, design, production, transfer of information and marketing of a particular kind of product in a single geographic location, on the theory that such entities can better further their industry objectives through such close interaction and collaboration; and WHEREAS, the independent efforts of various public and private entities in the Northern Colorado region to advance commerce in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, solar and wind energy, green building, fuel cells and other technologies make the region an ideal location for a "Clean Energy Cluster" that could attract additional economic activity and participation from outside the region; and WHEREAS, the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation and the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce believe that Fort Collins and the Northern Colorado region have the attributes to foster a Clean Energy Cluster that will create new opportunities for primary employment; and a WHEREAS, an industry cluster focused on clean energy would also enable the City and the region to improve the health and well-being of their citizenry by advancing their respective clean air goals, and could attract state and federal funding to facilitate the further development of additional clean energy sources, much to the benefit of the region and the nation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to participate on behalf of the City in the formation and development of a Clean Energy Cluster by working with Colorado State University, Larimer County, Poudre School District, the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, and local business entities to develop a Clean Energy Cluster strategic plan, and to support the advancement of such plan as it is implemented. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the C uncil of the City of ort Collins this 21 st day of March,A.D. 2006. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ATTACHMENT Water Board minutes airs or designees will b and the January 28, 2010 ticipants b rsight committee. The a ice unit managers and others are The Board will act in an adviso and staff will return to the Board with updates and opportunities to develo ack for Council. The B quested staff provide more information on the criteria for selecting the thought ers for the invitees list and the specific parties involved in the selection. Water Technology Cluster Overview Josh Birks, Economic Health Advisor, presented information on a framework developed by the City's Economic Health group for a consistent approach to economic development efforts. An incubation program is part of this approach. Pre-incubation is about strengthening ties with Colorado State University and other large businesses that may be developing other ideas or conducting research which nets ideas for new businesses. The City is committed to growing our own local businesses. Five defined clusters already exist in the community: clean energy, bioscience, chip design, "uniquely Fort Collins"and software. The Economic Health group has worked with Denmark, who has a clean energy/clean water cluster which works within the synergy between the two. This concept has caused us to consider whether we have capacity to add a water cluster. In exploring water-related businesses, 98 firms were identified in the community, primarily small businesses, with three-quarters employing 25 or fewer employees(both public and private sector businesses). There are also non-profit sector companies. An informal gathering of these firms is in the planning stages. Discussions will continue on the water cluster concept, and staff will provide updates to the board. Water Board Committee Meeting Schedule Chairperson Janett will forward a simplified version of the schedule soon. March 4`h pril I` will be joint meetings of the Water Supply and the Conservation/Public Educ ' committees to review the Water Supply and Demand Management Policy. Committee Reports Conservation and Public Education (Board Member Phelan): ould like to learn more about Fort Collins Conserves. Meeting notes were sent out. Engineering (Vice Chairperson Balderson): No Janu meeting. Instream Flow(Board Member Wockner): Met t y. Legislative, Finance and Liaison (Board Me er Pillard): Met to discuss the State's legislative agenda and set a goal to select a short li bills to follow. Water Supply (Board Member Ges : Next meeting on March 4`h to work on the Water Supply and Demand Management Pol' with the Conservation and Public Education committee. Staff Reports Quarterly Halliga eaman Project Update: Mentions the Shared Vision Planning effort, a schedule and ults of the Tri-Districts dropping from the project. Wate oard Minutes 4 Ja ary 28, 2010 ATTACHMENT 3 Economic Advisory Commission irtunities that will come as a result of the City August 4, 2010 Midtown Area." minutes (DRAFT) i i i'diversity,stabilize "green,"and make m uitable d"intelli ent"Cily tax and fee revenues. On i wn,the EAC has read and analyzed economic and tax revenue reports fr several communities includin lorado Springs, Milwaukee(WI), and the state of Washington. elieve that there are compelling r ns to further invest in studying what other comZofd e done to make local tax revenues more di ified, stable,"green",and equitable. 5. Direct staff to research what r cities have done to reduce leak out of the ci 's sales tax and fee jurisdiction. Michael Shuman, for example,has catal ed what o r corn umttes+have done to take advantage of the large"multiplier"effect that locally own bus sses represent because of their tendencies to hire more local providers, accountants, lawyers,etc. er state nd communities have instituted local purchasing preferences as a reward for busin es t are"-,-locally owned acid operated. o Rick Price suggests to table this it with.everyone's sent due to Bill Timpson's absence • Follow-up Discussion on David Ma ' conomic Agenda ��, o Josh Birks provided an ate regarding the response- -om staff to is agenda. Josh presented this information to three members last meeting. Ttii's opic is interrela Item 96 on our agenda because of how th hamber'si_economic agenda relate toPlan Fort Colh Josh not ready to have this presentatio oday. 4� - o Rick Price son record that he` rnd and surpriseda th Chamber is a 'ng for City governm to create jobs, as he asks, isn't government suppose to create jobs? • Ann Hutchison from the Chamber responds The C-hamber's agenda does not r ire 3u � �a government to create jobs,but to=make a conducwe environment. Chamber has no ken a stance on=the-tax increase. They are concerned about the 11%, which has not been de ed -because then ant it to be invested in economic vitality. o Ann Hutchisonut clarifi d and addressed Rick Price's concerns. 1& vocm i • Discussion on who is �nvolved with=the water cluster and confirmed the CSU is heavily involved. e • Tim Clevenger�m�o�ved to havehejEconomic Advisory Commission recommend to city council to support the City staff proposal f�geted°in�ustry clusters with the emphasis to attract primary employment and contribute to the economic vitality Ih- _ _o Stu MacMilla eeonds the motion The EAC votes unanimous approval of the formal recommendation. discussion ofthi motion included: Blue had a question about adding"economic vitality of our community." Josh and Mike had a meeting on how to incorporate the Chip Design industry;however,this -will not happen in the foreseeable future. • Insregards to"Uniquely Fort Collins,"DDA is leading the community market place,which deals with small Ag production and the many things going on in arts and culture with Lincoln Center and the new Museum. Discussion on what is the correct and right role for outside groups to have with the Water Cluster. Josh explains that economic development will be the goal of the Water Cluster. Josh explains it is about growing our own,but it has an impact for companies that want to play a part,so people would gravitate here. Ageffffff4ftqw4okNem6aggmgajtem.added on what this commission can do in regards to interview s,etc. • Tom is raising the question solution on can make a press release on :—'V'ou ions that the EAC has taken. F e ai ee be interviewed,or can anydividual of n erviewed or make a press release? these press releases be appropriate? 2 ATTACHMENT 4A ENTREPRENEURS ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS INNOVATION FORT COLLINS , CO Innovation in Fort Collins is nothing new. Our city 's settlers were trailblazers and visionaries , setting new standards for agriculture , education , and community building . That pioneer spirit is alive and well in Fort Collins . Today, people must be agile , innovative, and creative across business sectors and industry. The City of Fort Collins and its residents value the innovative companies and agencies that make their home here . 0 Fort Collins 0 N 1 ATTACHMENT 4A INNOVATION R NOMY What IS Fort Collins ' special sauce ? We like to say ENRICHING THE ECONOMY that the community has big city ideas and small town FORTZED relationships . Innovation occurs across industry • Zero energy district in Downtown Fort Collins sectors in Fort Collins . Craft brewers, bioscience, and the CSU campus software, hardware, and clean energy companies • Locally produced clean , renewable energy using contribute ideas, inventions, and products that Smart Grid technology positively affect the local economy. • Innovation created through research at the Engines and Energy Conversion Lab Colorado State University's innovation culture • Hundreds of industry and spin-off jobs will directly benefits Fort Collins economy through be created technology transfer and globally focused research • Replicable in other communities across on disease prevention and treatment . Other the country research and development strengths at CSU fortzed. com include developing biofuels from algae, cleaner air solutions for second and third world countries, and ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOVATION INITIATIVE discovering cancer treatments for animals . • Accelerating the success of new business • Matches mentors to startups • Hosts regional networking events SAMPLE COMPANIES • Provides assistance with capital funding rmi2, org • Advanced Regenerative Therapies RM12 1998-present • Clear Path . • • 27 companies • 133 primary jobs • $54 million capital raised • Sprig Toys • $71 , 000 average salary SuperTurbos • $36, 000 average Larimer County salary Five year Goals • 40 new startup companies STRENGTHS • $ 120 million in capital • Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative • 400 new primary jobs • Highly educated workforce, 48 . 2 % of • >$70, 000 salaries population have a four year degree or higher • > $20 million in direct payroll in local economy • Creative class • 800 spinoff jobs • A patents rate of 11 .45 per 10 , 000 residents, one of the highest ratios in the nation and world INVESTMENT DOLLARS 1 RESEARCH FUNDING Colorado State University Governor's Energy Office Department of Energy Urban Renewal Authority Federal Transit Authority 2 ATTACHMENT 4A INNOVATION " ONOMY vwf FORT COLLINS INCUBATION MODEL City of Fort Collins Fort Collins Chamber Rocky Mountain N . Colorado Innovation Initiative Economic Corp . Engines & Energy Small Business Conversion Lab Development Ctr. Research Innovation Ctr. . • City of Fort Collins Social Advisory Fort Collins Group for Chamber Entrepreneurs N . Colorado CSU Ventures Economic Corp . CSU Supercluster Small Business Development Ctr. N . Colorado Entrepreneurship Network Small Business Development Ctr. City of Fort Collins RM12 FastTrac® Fort Collins Chamber Social Advisory Group N . Colorado Economic Corp . for Entrepreneurs State of Colorado CSU Ventures CSU Supercluster COLLABORATION Colorado State University's Engines and Energy Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster Conversion Lab eecl. org nccleanenergy. com GIS Alley, Rocky Mountain GeoSpatial Cluster Northern Colorado Economic Development gisalley. com Corporation ncedc. com Larimer Bioscience Cluster larimerbioscience. org Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative rmiZorg Northern Colorado Be Local belocalnc. org 3 ATTACHMENT 4A NNOVATION WHAT' S HOT 1 . Wirsol Solar, headquartered in Fort Collins ( U . S . operations) , installs their first solar array at Odell Brewing Co . , producing 39 percent of its energy needs . 2 . Prieto Battery, a spin-off company from CSU , manufacturing long-lasting and affordable lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for electric cars . 3 . Physical Activity Innovations awarded the Bluetooth Innovator of the Year Award for their physical activity-monitoring device, Fit Companion , 2009 . COMMUNITY AWARDS Following your passions and pursuing your career don 't have to be mutually exclusive. • One of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations, National Trust for Historic Preservation — February 2010 • One of Top 20 Places to Retire, Best Boomer Towns — February 2010 • One of the Top Adventure Places to Live, National Geographic Adventure — September 2009 • Ranked 3rd 'Smarter City' for sustainability, Natural Resources Defense Council - July 2009 • Ranked 1st Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals ( pop . 100,000-200,000 ) , Next Generation Consulting - March 2009 • Named 2nd Best Metro for Business and Careers, Forbes magazine - March 2009 • Ranked 7th Best Midsize Metro in the nation, bizjournals. corn - March 2009 TARGETED INDUSTRIES ( PRIMARY EMPLOYERS ) BIOSCIENCE CLUSTER CLEAN ENERGY CLUSTER TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER WATER CLUSTER 1 � For more information on Innovation in Fort Collins Mark Forsyth, Director of the Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative , 970 . 221 . 1301 , mark. forsyth@rmi2. org. Contact the City of Fort Collins for questions on retention , expansion , incubation or relocation Mike Freeman , City of Fort Collins, Chief Financial Officer 970 . 416 . 2259 , m freeman @fcgov. corn Entrepreneurial resources fortcollinsinnovation. com Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative rmi2. org Doing business in Fort Collins fcgovcom/business Citvof Community information ftcollins. com Fort Collins Fort Collins Cluster Performance Report available on fcgov. com/business fcgovcom/business 4 ATTACHMENT 413 INDUSTRY LEADERS RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS I k L M1 CLUSTER PROFILE FORTCOLLINS , CO The Clean Energy industry is a magnet of research labs and businesses that provide renewable energy, efficient energy technology, green building strategies and energy use best practices . From 2006-2009, Fort Collins clean energy companies saw a 36 % growth in employment . Nationally, the same jobs have decreased 6 % . In 2009 Fort Collins clean energy cluster jobs had an average salary of $70 , 367 . The City of Fort Collins and its residents value the Clean Energy companies and agencies that make their home here . City 0 Fort Collins 0 N 1 ATTACHMENT 4B CTFAN F1YF G Northern Colorado is a leader in many aspects of clean energy technology development and application . The Northern Colorado Clean � " ' ' Energy Cluster is a business-led , project-oriented - = - • - • • group of regional partners seeking to have a global impact on energy efficiencies . Focusing on workforce development and economic opportunities , the cluster is at the forefront of the ' new Energy Economy. • . - • STRENGTHS • Progressive public policies • Municipally-owned, Utilities of the 21 st Century ENRICHING THE ECONOMY • Smart Grid technology developed in Fort • 32 Clean Energy businesses employing more Collins than 3, 000 + people • Innovative, award-winning companies • FortZED (Zero Energy District) is projected to • Abundant sun and wind resources create 200-300 high-paying primary jobs in the • Residents who value energy conservation and New Energy Economy and hundreds of spin sustainability off jobs • Colorado State University recognized internationally for pioneering many clean and renewable energy technologies COLLABORATION • A collaborative working environment, attracts & RESOURCES quality researchers and business people to the area Colorado State University, founding member of the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory INCUBATION • Includes CU-Boulder, Colorado School of Mines, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory • Colorado State University's Clean Energy • Purpose : research & commercialize clean energy Supercluster- Cenergy technologies Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory • Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory, eecl. colostate. edu Colorado State University FortZED fortzed. com • InteGrid Lab Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster • Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative nccleanenergy. com Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative rmi2. org GRANTS L JLAND RESEARCH FUNDING., Colorado State University Clean Energy Supercluster Department of Energy Federal Recovery Act, Smart Seed Grants Grid Technology Implementation National Science Foundation New Energy Communities Initiative Grant : Colorado Governor's Office of Energy 2 ATTACHMENT 4B CTFAN FNFRGNI EMPLOYMENT TREND number of employees --- -- -- ------ - - -- 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 EMPLOYMENT COMPOSITION 2009122 EARNINGS $44 M Total Manufacturing Total Manufacturing $6, 5 M Professional Scientific Specialty Trade & Technical Services ` Contractors ore Educational Services 0 $127 K Educational Services Professional, Scientific ' , Nonstore Retailers $54 K & Technical Services © $39 K ° Specialty Trade Contractors Nonstore Retailers This analysis is based on revised definitions of the cluster and subsequently which businesses and organizations are included in the cluster. These differ from previous editions of the Clean Energy Cluster profile. (Sources: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) and Colorado State University) 3 ATTACHMENT 4B I FAN F111FRGY WHAT' S HOT 1 . City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University, recipients of $39 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act bonds to support FortZED and energy efficiency projects. 2 . Advanced Energy Industries Inc. 's Solaron PV inverters, selected for San Francisco's Sunset Reservoir 5 MW solar project. 3 . New Belgium Brewing Co . and Odell Brewing Co. installed solar arrays, contributing to FortZED, the Fort Collins Zero Energy District. COMMUNITY AWARDS Following your passions and pursuing your career don 't have to be mutually exclusive. • One of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations, National Trust for Historic Preservation — February 2010 • One of Top 20 Places to Retire, Best Boomer Towns — February 2010 • One of the Top Adventure Places to Live, National Geographic Adventure — September 2009 • Ranked 3rd 'Smarter City' for sustainability, Natural Resources Defense Council - July 2009 • Ranked 1st Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals (pop. 100,000-200,000), Next Generation Consulting - March 2009 • Named 2nd Best Metro for Business and Careers, Forbes magazine - March 2009 • Ranked 7th Best Midsize Metro in the nation, bizjournals. com - March 2009 INDUSTRY AWARDS • Dr. Bryan Willson, Founder of Solix Biofuels and Envirofit International , winner of the 2009 Albertson Medal, named for Maury Albertson , a CSU professor and designer of the Peace Corps, August 2009 . • Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, winner, Nonprofit category, Governor's Excellence in Renewable Energy, 2009 . • Advanced Energy Industries awarded $1 .2 million of investment tax credits from the U . S . Department of Energy which helped to establish a manufacturing facility for the production of commercial and utility-scale solar inverters . • Kelly Giard , Founder and CEO of Clean Air Lawn Care , named Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year by Entrepreneur Magazine, 2009 . CONTACTS For more information on Clean Energy in Fort Collins Judy Dorsey, Executive Director of the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, 970 . 207 . 0058 jdorsey@brendlegroup. com Contact the City of Fort Collins for questions on retention , expansion , incubation or relocation Mike Freeman, City of Fort Collins, Chief Financial Officer 970 .416 . 2259, mfreeman@fcgov. com Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster nccleanenergycom FortZED, Growing to be the world 's largest zero energy district fortzed. com City}of Doing business in Fort Collins fcgov. com/business F6r ` Collins Community information ftcollins. com �- Fort Collins Cluster Performance Report available on fcgov. com/business fcgov. com/business 4 ATTACHMENT 4C GLOBAL CHALLENGES COLLABORATIVE CULTURE OUTSTANDING RESEARCH INSTITUTION bl N CLUSTLri PROFILE FORT COLLINS , CO The Larimer Bioscience Cluster is comprised of companies that research , produce & distribute medical devices, medical instruments , pharmaceuticals , and biofuels . The City of Fort Collins and its residents value the bioscience companies and agencies that make their home here . 0 Fort Collins 0 N 1 ATTACHMENT 4C With 45 companies in growth mode, close associations with research scientists at Colorado _ State University, and a diverse product base, this � • cluster plays an important role in economic development and health in Fort Collins . Fort ' • - • • • - Collins has a long history in Bioscience research : - •and development. We are home to the Centers for , • _ Disease Control Division of Vector Borne Infectious • • . • Diseases Research Area and many other federal agencies that test, research and development bioscience related solutions and products . ' STRENGTHS ENRICHING THE ECONOMY • Centers for Disease Control Division of Vector • Regional Training Center for product Borne Infectious Diseases Research Area translation, through CSU . - Annual budget for this branch of the CDC is - Assists researchers translate their invention $51 million and products to the business world - 200 employees - Spin out more products to the market • Colorado State University (CSU ) , students, - Strengthen the local economy professors and staff are on the leading , global edge in fighting infectious disease - Creates network of researchers and industry - The Rocky Mountain Regional professionals Biocontainment Laboratory • Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative - BSL-3, in Fort Collins studies deadly - 3 , 000 square feet of wet lab space-2010 pathogens - Opportunities for entrepreneurs and CSU scientists to collaborate on projects LABORATORIES - The Research Innovation Center, or RIC, Numerous laboratories for business and at CSU further compliments the research adding 72 , 000 square feet of BSL-2 space research at Colorado State University • 2100 sq . ft BSL-3 laboratory and manufacturing space COLLABORATION • 2300 sq . ft BSL-2 pilot plant space • Research Innovation Center ( RIC) Incubator at Larimer Bioscience Cluster, 106 members CSU larimerbioscience. org • 3, 000 sq .ft . of non-hazardous wet lab space in Colorado Bioscience Assoc. , representing 400 the new RM12 building companies . cobioscience. com GRANTSjLAND RESEARCH FUNDING Colorado State University U . S . Depts . Of Energy and Agriculture Center for Disease Control Vice President of Research , Colorado State University National Science Foundation 2 ATTACHMENT 4C EMPLOYMENT TREND number of employees 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 EMPLOYMENT COMPOSITION 2009 Q2 EARNINGS Total $20 M Manufacturing Total Manufacturing ■ � Other $5 M ?e ■ 3% . Administration Merchant of Public Health Wholesalers, Programs Durable Goods 1 $365 K 1 ' Other $3 M Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Adminstration of Professional, Scientific $680 K Public Health Programs & Technical Services Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods This analysis is based on revised definitions of the cluster and subsequently which businesses and organizations are included in the cluster. These differ from previous editions of the Bioscience Cluster profile. (Sources: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) and Colorado State University) 3 ATTACHMENT 4C WHAT' S HOT 1 . Colorado State University Research Foundation 's Neo-TREX, a cancer research supercluster, parterning with Joveis Inc . of Napa , California , to develop and use liposome-targeting technology for cancer therapy. 2 . Propel Labs, LLC and Chata Biosystems, Inc . strategic partners in instrumentation development and distribution of products in Asia Pacific . COMMUNITY AWARDS Following your passions and pursuing your career don 't have to be mutually exclusive. • One of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations, National Trust for Historic Preservation — February 2010 • One of Top 20 Places to Retire, Best Boomer Towns — February 2010 • One of the Top Adventure Places to Live, National Geographic Adventure — September 2009 • Ranked 3rd 'Smarter City' for sustainability, Natural Resources Defense Council - July 2009 • Ranked 1st Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals ( pop . 100,000-200,000 ) , Next Generation Consulting - March 2009 • Named 2nd Best Metro for Business and Careers, Forbes magazine - March 2009 • Ranked 7th Best Midsize Metro in the nation, bizjournals. corn - March 2009 INDUSTRY AWARDS • Inviragen Inc . , developer of vaccines for dengue fever, hand , foot and mouth disease , and Japanese encephalitis, received $15 million of venture capital investments in the fourth quarter of 2009 . • Colorado State University named lead institution of the newly formed Sustainability and Science Network. This network brings together 15 universities and institutions in the intermountain West focusing on undergraduate understanding of biological and sustainability concepts . For more information on Bioscience in Fort Collins Kelly Peters, Director of the Larimer Bioscience Cluster, 970 . 581 . 5395, kelly.peters@rmi2. org Contact the City of Fort Collins for questions on retention , expansion , incubation or relocation Mike Freeman , City of Fort Collins , Chief Financial Officer 970 .416 . 2259, mfreeman@fcgov. com Larimer Bioscience Cluster larimerbioscience. org Colorado Bioscience Association cobioscience. com Doing business in Fort Collins fcgov. com/business Community information ftcollins. com City of Fort Collins Cluster Performance Report available on fcgov. com/business Fort Collins fcgov. com/business 4 ATTACHMENT 4D HIGH -TECH WORKFORCE ENTREPRENEURS CHIP DESIGN AND SOFTWARE CLUSTER PROFILE FORT COLLINS , CO Fort Collins is home to a large, diverse high-tech workforce . Despite the ups and downs of the tech sector, Fort Collins remains an attractive location for new businesses . Companies that specialize in data mapping , computer programming , Internet service , software development and computer facilities management are grouped in the Software cluster. The City of Fort Collins and its residents value the software companies and agencies that make their home here . 0 Fort Collins N 1 ATTACHMENT 4D 7 ' (1HNOLOr. Innovation thrives here ! Approximately 180 ■ ■ software companies are located in Fort Collins ; 80 ' ■ percent employ less than 10 people . Technology they have developed is used at the top levels of ' • ' • • • the government, military and private businesses . • . - Colorado State University's main campus in Fort • - • Collins has a legacy of GIS curriculum and career � • � _ paths across disciplines . Start- up assistance for seed high -tech ' - • • - companies is available through the Rocky - • - - . • • - Mountain Innovation Initiative ( RM12 ) , a high - _ • tech incubator for innovative companies . Offering mentoring, physical space, business ■ advisement and funding options, RM 12 is equipped to ' assist up-and-coming technology firms of all kinds. STRENGTHS • ' • Synergistic relationships between other software companies along the Colorado I-25 Corridor • • • • • Access to skilled workforce • • Reliable and affordable infrastructure • High quality of life • Denver International Airport, one hour's drive ENRICHING THE ECONOMY • Fort Collins has one of the highest Software and Hardware employment concentrations in the LEGACY OF GIS country • Both Software and Hardware industries have The legacy of geospatial technology is rich and seen increases in the number of companies, diverse in Northern Colorado : employment and salaries since 2004 • Hewlett Packard established location-based . Workforce development and initiatives are priorities computer system centers in Loveland and Fort for local educational institutions and businesses Collins in 1960 and 1978 • Colorado State University began teaching GIS in 1980 's in their Natural Resources Dept . COLLABORATION & • In the 1990s, nearly a dozen GIS companies RESOURCES opened their doors in Fort Collins • Geospatial technologies have been used • Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative successfully by local government agencies in • Colorado State University Northern Colorado since the 1980 's • Front Range Community College • In the fall of 2007, RM12 began hosting meetings • Poudre School District with private businesses and public agencies to • ESRI begin the work of building a cluster to support . Fast Trac® Tech Ventures through RM 12 the " GIS Alley " 2 ATTACHMENT 4D of'- " 1Y (1Lnny EMPLOYMENT TREND number of employees l 1 2006 2007 2008 2009 HARDWARE DESIGN SOFTWARE DESIGN 2009 EMPLOYMENT COMPOSITION 2009 Q2 EARNINGS V-! I • I „ Software Publishing $56 M & Data Hosting SOFTWARE DESIGN 47% 1 Architectural Engineering , Computer Systems Design & Related Services ' Computer & Electronic Product Mfg . $95 M HARDWARE DESIGN This analysis is based on revised definitions of the cluster and subsequently which businesses and organizations are included in the cluster. These differ from previous editions of the Technology Cluster profile. (Sources: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) and Colorado State University) 3 ATTACHMENT 4D THFUHNI ] LI WHAT' S HOT 1 . FastTrac® Tech Venture , a new comprehensive business-planning program designed by the Kauffman Foundation that addresses the needs of start-up entrepreneurs through classroom training and mentoring . 2 . Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative 's ( RMIz) new 30, 000 sq .ft . The building is under construction on Vine Drive and North College Avenue . 3 . AMD Technology Center at the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County opens with $ 16, 000 worth of new computers and software donated by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc . COMMUNITY AWARDS Following your passions and pursuing your career don 't have to be mutually exclusive. • One of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations, National Trust for Historic Preservation — February 2010 • One of Top 20 Places to Retire, Best Boomer Towns — February 2010 • One of the Top Adventure Places to Live, National Geographic Adventure — September 2009 • Ranked 3rd 'Smarter City' for sustainability, Natural Resources Defense Council - July 2009 • Ranked 1st Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals ( pop . 100,000-200,000 ) , Next Generation Consulting - March 2009 • Named 2nd Best Metro for Business and Careers, Forbes magazine - March 2009 • Ranked 7th Best Midsize Metro in the nation, bizjournals. corn - March 2009 1 ITM I For more information on the Software cluster and GIS Alley Kelly Peters, Director of GIS Alley, Rocky Mountain GeoSpatial Cluster 970 . 581 . 5395 , kpeters(prmi2. org Mark Forsyth , Director, Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative 970 . 221 . 1301 , mforsythCdrmi2. org For more information on expanding or relocating your business Mike Freeman , City of Fort Collins Chief Financial Officer 970 . 416 . 2259 , mfreemanCaafcgov. com GIS Alley, Rocky Mountain GeoSpatial Cluster gisalley. com Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative rmi2. org Doing business in Fort Collins fcgov. com/business Online entrepreneur support fortcollinsinnovation. com Community information ftcollins. com Fort Collins Cluster Performance Report available on fcgov. com/business Fort Collins fcgov. com/business 4 ATTACHMENT 4E ECLECTIC AUTHENTIC VIBRANT UNIQUELY FORT COLLINS ABTS , CULTUBEJOUBISM FORT COLLINS , Co Unique : \yoo-neek\, adjective 1 . Being the only one , sole . 2 . Being without a like or equal , unequaled . The Uniquely Fort Collins cluster is made up of companies that are unique, independent, and contribute to Fort Collins ' high quality of life . Arts, cultural , tourism , breweries, creative firms and hospitality businesses fall in this category. This dynamic cluster grew by 167 jobs , or 18 percent, over the past 4 years . Meanwhile at the national level , the same kinds of unique, locally owned businesses contracted by 2 . 3 percent . The City of Fort Collins and its residents value the unique companies and agencies that make their home here . CAN 0 Fort Collins 0 N 1 ATTACHMENT 4E I • - - _ - . . . __ . . . son . . . UN101 IFLY FO Our residents enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle by ; ► ; walking on 20 + miles of trails , playing in 44 parks or following the Poudre River that runs through the city. The community and out of town guests ' support the arts, dining out and shopping — with • off • • • • • 1 so much to choose from it's hard to stay home . . � • • • Bonus : we have the most microbreweries per capita in the state of Colorado, including New Belgium Brewery, the third largest microbrewery off in the United States . Be Local Northern Colorado unites independent • " • ' ' businesses in Fort Collins . COLLABORATION STRENGTHS Beet Street beetstreet. org • Beautiful Old Town district Convention and Visitors Bureau • Downtown Development Authority visit. ftcollins. com • Entrepreneurial residents Downtown Business Association downtownfortcollins. com • Most microbreweries per capita in Colorado Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce • Outdoor enthusiasts fcchamber. org • Municipally-maintained bike trails & natural areas Be Local Northern Colorado belocalnc. org Rocky Mountain Innovation Initative ENRICHING THE ECONOMY rm0. org • Unique businesses increase the quality of life of Shop Fort Collins First fcgov. com/shop a region ARTS & CULTURE • A high quality of life attracts high-tech firms and entrepreneurs who can choose to live wherever • Fuels the local economy with purchases and they want ticket sales • Most of the Uniquely Fort Collins businesses • Variety of technical and creative jobs operate in downtown Fort Collins • Supports other creative companies • More than 300 employers & 3, 000 + employees • Adds value to our high quality of life work in downtown Monday-Friday • Online resource for Fort Collins Arts District, fortcollinsarts. org GRANTS AND RESEARCH FUNDING Fort Fund National Endowment for the Arts Institute of Museum and Library Services National Endowment for the Humanities Colorado Council on the Arts Bohemian Foundation 2 ATTACHMENT 4E umoi iFLY FoRT cni i iNs son son = :: :: MEN ■ on son EMPLOYMENT TREND number of employees 0 WON raw 1 1 SON 000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 EMPLOYMENT COMPOSITION 2009 Q2 EARNINGS 0 Sporting Goods � ' & Retail $49 M Beverage, _ Printing, Furniture & Misc . Manufacturing Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, $19 M Museum & Related Industries Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, Museum and 49% Related Industries Publishing , $700 K Motion Picture Publishing , Motion Picture & & Sound Recording Sound Recording Industries Industries 11 % i $540 K r Food Service Beverage , Printing , & Drinking Places Furniture & Misc . Manufacturing Food Service $260 K & Drinking Places 0 Sporting Goods Other $315 K & Retail Other This analysis is based on revised definitions of the cluster and subsequently which businesses and organizations are included in the cluster. These differ from previous editions of the Uniquely Cluster profile. (Sources: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) and Colorado State University) 3 ATTACHMENT 4E . . . floss . . . 10 11 FLY FO RT CO LLI N =R . . . _ WHAT' S HOT 1 . Sprig Toys ' Dolphin Boat, Specialty Toy of the Year, International Toy Fair, 2010 . 2 . National Center for Craftsmanship and Sutherlands Lumber and Design Gallery of Fort Collins join forces for a strategic partnership . Training builders and craftspeople on small business education and providing networking activities will strengthen the local construction industry . 3 . Be Local 20120 pledges create economic multiplier of one million dollars . . . money spent with local independent businesses circulates 2-4 times in the local economy. Spend $20 a week for 20 weeks and see your direct impact on the community. COMMUNITY AWARDS Following your passions and pursuing your career don 't have to be mutually exclusive. • One of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations, National Trust for Historic Preservation — February 2010 • One of Top 20 Places to Retire, Best Boomer Towns — February 2010 • One of the Top Adventure Places to Live, National Geographic Adventure — September 2009 • Ranked 3rd 'Smarter City' for sustainability, Natural Resources Defense Council - July 2009 • Ranked 1st Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals ( pop . 100,000-200,000 ) , Next Generation Consulting - March 2009 • Named 2nd Best Metro for Business and Careers, Forbes magazine - March 2009 • Ranked 7th Best Midsize Metro in the nation, bizjournals. corn - March 2009 INDUSTRY AWARDS & NEWS The businesses are independent. The passion is mass-produced. • New Belgium Brewing , TOP 40 PRIVATE COMPANIES . ColoradoBiz Magazine , 2009 . • Lincoln Center Performing Arts Center received $622,000 from the Downtown Development Authority to fund acoustical upgrades during the center's yearlong renovation project . • Sprig Toys was purchased by WHAM-O. Inc in February 2010 . The unique material used by Sprig, ' Sprigwood ' will continue to be used in toys designed by Sprig and even some of WHAM-O 's products . I ITM For more information on Uniquely Fort Collins and Northern Colorado Be Local Gailmarie Kimmel , 970 . 221 . 3544, gailmarie@belocalnc. org Contact the City of Fort Collins for questions on retention , expansion , incubation or relocation Mike Freeman, City of Fort Collins , Chief Financial Officer 970 .416 . 2259, mfreeman@fcgov. com Doing business in Fort Collins fcgov. com/business Be Local Northern Colorado belocalnc. org City of Fort Collins Community information ftcollins. com Fort Collins Cluster Performance Report available on fcgov. com/business fcgov. com/business 4 ATTACHMENTS CLEAN ENERGY CLUSTER r4o, I :: I N o rt ern Co ro a o What is a Clean Energy Cluster? Too fit IF Cluster Clean Energy ; � � w • Collection of firms with # DOE : renewable energy , energy / related and - - - efficiency , and other , interdependent activities technologies such as fuel cells . • Located in a common _ EPA : energy derived from highly region efficient , clean technologies , ` + • With a labor force of including renewable energy and researchers , and high - combined heat and power . level , industry- knowledgeable workers EVSAG : solar and wind energy , • And sufficient critical efficient energy technology , _ mass to attract outside - green building and energy -- economies -.- �. . �„ utilization . - - 1K" Northern Colorcucto Clean i Clean Energy Cluster Overview o�o�� Leverage regional strengths `,�� to gain national exposure and competitive 5 < advantage in a fast ay�Q ° �' growing industry segment N m • Create public - private partnership to promote economic growth by °ss, d�s6� enabling collaboration , �o innovation , and demonstrations using existing regional competencies Northern cucto ClecunEnergy Organizing the Inventory by Technology Platforms E2 Technologies Renewables Engine Controls Bio - Fuels Smart Grid Initiatives Transportation Initiatives Clean Energy Cluster Nortliern cucto CleRnEnergy CEC Board Organizations Owe soLix WIRSOL ENERGIE FURS LEBEN! t ENCORP i C =� EPJ ER13Y , pirar Co§ r do00?a University City of aboundTM OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Fort Collins solar Delivering Talent and Technology to Society NORTHERN COLORADO A, W 0 0 D WAR D E M ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT N E R Y C CORPORATION Northern , , ' ' , clecun Energy ' Cluster DEAN F. NFRGY CI USTFR Mort jr" Purpose & Vison Purpose : Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster is an enterprise for attracting and growing clean energy enterprises . Vision : By 2015 , the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster is internationally and nationally recognized for innovative projects and initiatives that connect clean energy businesses and research to catalyze economic vitality and associated environmental and community benefits . rNCLEAN ENERGY CI USTFR lort e " Mission • By 2015 , clean energy has resulted in the following benefits to the region : — Job Growth : 1650 new primary ( direct ) jobs — Attraction : 3 - 5 businesses per year , emphasizing headquarters and /or major regional offices/year , with a target of attracting one major player — Incubation : 3 - 5 businesses per year — Projects : 1 of global significance in 5 years and 1 per year of regional /statewide significance — Economic Impact : $ 325 . 5 Million in new economic growth from Clean Energy activity in Northern Colorado CLEAN ENERGY CLUSTER II Nort er4Co olao Board of Directors Work of the Board Work on the Board ( Initiatives ) ( Exec . Committee ) Economic Impact of Clean Energy Industry in Northern Colorado * As of 2008 , 33 firms and organizations employed 2 , 133 workers and an estimated $ 165 million in employee income • 177 job increase from 2007 ( 9 % ) * Creates additional jobs in the supply chain and as employees spend wages ( estimated to be another 1 , 087 ) Source : Martin Shields , 2008 Northern Colorado Economic Outlook : Trends in the Economy and Clean Energy Northern Colorcucto ClecunEnergy Northern Colorado Uniquely Positioned to Lead in Clean Energy • A number of clean energy firms in the region • Skilled and educated workforce , environmentally conscious entrepreneurs • Research university : CSU • Support of state and local policy makers and the economic development community • Access to private and public capital Source : Martin Shields , 2008 Northern Colorado Economic Outlook : Trends in the Economy and Clean Energy Northern / ► o Clecun Energy StrategicATTACHMENT 6 Building Northern Colorado ' s Bioscience Future Prepared By Larimer Bioscience - • January 2008 1 � T f Sponsored C 5 Colorado • Bioscience Cluster • • Table of Contents : Page 2 Introduction Page 3 Key Success Factors Page 3 , Section I Engaged Universities with Active Leadership Page 4 , Section 11 Active and Coordinated Industry Page 5 , Section III Available Capital Page 6 , Section IV Talent Pool Page 7 , Section V Specialized Facilities & Equipment Page 8 , Section VI Supportive Business Climate Page 9 , Section VII Patience & Long -Term Perspective Page 10 Strategies & Tactics Page 10 , Strategy I Improve Funding Page 10 , Strategy 11 Enhance Success of Start- ups Page 11 Strategies III Address Workforce Needs Page 12 , Strategy IV Support Colorado State University Page 13 , Strategy V Support PVHS/CSU Collaboration Page 13 , Strategy VI Support Wet Lab Facility Development Page 14 Larimer Bioscience Initiative Participants 1 BUILDING NORTHERN COLORADO ' S BIOSCIENCE FUTURE INTRODUCTION Larimer County has long been an important center for bioscience activity in Colorado . Research from Colorado State University (CSU ) has been commercialized through local companies ; larger companies have licensed technologies to new "spin -out" companies ; serial entrepreneurs have created a legacy of start-up successes ; and inventors have created new companies to manufacture , market, and distribute their products . This activity has been supported by the prominent science at CSU , a great quality of life , and a business climate favorable to entrepreneurs and inventors . The stakeholders who first convened to produce the 2005 strategic plan shared the belief that working from the current strengths of the bioscience industry and research activities in Larimer County , strategies could be identified that would encourage additional growth toward "critical mass" in the area . In 2007 it became apparent that significant strides had been made with the strategies identified in 2005 and it was time to revise the Plan with more aggressive and relevant action items . The following noteworthy accomplishments , among many others , document the progress made over the past two and one- half years : identification and development of a strong support organization for the Infectious Disease and Cancer Superclusters at CSU , completion of the Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Laboratory , novel collaboration between the Poudre Valley Health System physicians/clinicians and CSU researchers , unprecedented success of emerging industry players such as Inviragen , completion of the first Larimer Bioscience Industry Survey , and showcasing the new Larimer Bioscience website . Each of these accomplishments plays a key role in the region ' s steady progress towards critical mass . Larimer County is poised to be an important regional and national center for the biosciences . The plan revision presented here is the stakeholders' consensus on how to mobilize resources , coordinate actions , and identify long-term partnerships and leadership for this important effort. 2 KEY SUCCESS FACTORS The top ten bioscience clusters in the nation include San Diego , Boston , Raleigh- Durham , San Jose , Seattle- Bellevue , Washington DC , Philadelphia , San Francisco , Oakland and Los Angeles- Long Beach . In order to understand what is required to move a region forward in pursuit of a strong bioscience presence , an examination of the key success factors common to the strongest national clusters is essential . Identified success factors and Larimer County' s status relative to each are discussed below . I . Engaged Universities with Active Leadership A . Description— An outstanding set of research organizations is required to become serious about the biosciences . But it takes more than simply research stature . It requires the capability to engage industry, directly or indirectly, to convert this intellectual knowledge into economic activity . Of particular importance are programs to assure development of world -class research capability ; willingness to negotiate with industry ; an institutional commitment to a role in regional economic development ; and presence of a technology commercialization infrastructure . B . Larimer County has a major asset in the leadership and research productivity in the biosciences at CSU . However, a demonstrated commitment and success in translating research into opportunities for local commercialization efforts is also essential . Within the last two years CSU has implemented major new initiatives to promote industry relationships and to increase technology transfer. Cases in point include the creation of a CSU Office of Economic Development , the invigorated team effort that is aligning tech transfer, research , and industry , and the development of an inventory of research facilities and equipment at the University. C . The single largest factor in building a successful bioscience cluster in Larimer County is the extent to which the University serves as the major driver of new technologies and successfully develops partnerships with industry to create new products and services . Exciting progress has occurred in this arena as well . Most notably is the collaboration between CSU research scientists , Poudre Valley Health System doctors and clinicians and the Colorado Bioscience Association . D . There are many strong programmatic areas at CSU expected to produce technologies which can be commercialized . Within the past year, two "Superclusters" were identified based on areas of research excellence at the University . The first Supercluster named was Infectious Disease Research . It will be uniquely supported by MicroRx, an embedded business enterprise dedicated to speeding the transition of research to the global marketplace . Cancer Research and Treatment was the second announced . NeoTREX will be its dedicated business arm , hastening cancer discoveries to life saving utilization . The Superclusters will receive unprecedented resource support . E . The CSU Foothills Campus recently conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Laboratory . This $30 million facility , which meets BSL 3 requirements , is key to the infectious disease research complex . The Research Innovation Center ( RIC ) will be another pivotal facility within the complex . Scheduled for completion in 2010 , the $ 50 million RIC will hasten industry collaboration 3 by blending University research , GMP laboratory space , and serial entrepreneurs . This model is predicted to energize licensing and commercialization of CSU discoveries . F . In addition to the University , Larimer County is home to two important federal labs , namely , the United States Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) . The CDC , located at the CSU Foothills Campus , collaborates frequently with the University in the field of infectious disease . The CDC also licensed breakthrough vaccine technologies to local startup InViragen . II , An Active and Coordinated Industry A . Description—Success in building technology cluster requires extensive collaboration among individuals and institutions spanning a range of academic disciplines and institutions , diverse industrial sectors , and the diverse and somewhat incompatible cultures of industry , academic, and state and local government . In a few leading communities like Silicon Valley , this networking has occurred naturally . However, in the vast majority of American regions , mechanisms that encourage and support networking and collaboration need to be created . B . The bioscience industry has a collaborative culture and it requires a variety of complex relationships to thrive . In most mature clusters , there are visible , sustained , and highly coordinated efforts that serve to convene the industry and its key partners on a regular basis . Major strides have been made in this direction regionally , but more collaboration is required . Positive action includes the quarterly Bioscience Larimer County events . Providing both educational and social opportunities these programs attract industry and academic representatives . In addition the monthly Larimer Bioscience Initiative meetings bring key stakeholders to the table with their sleeves rolled up to advance the industry in the region . This group is responsible for developing and implementing the Larimer Bioscience Strategic Plan and its revision . C . CSU has increased its efforts to include industry in colloquia , seminars , and other academic events such as Greg Millman ' s workshop on the National Institutes of Health SBIR/STTR programs . Similarly, representing industry the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) is doing important work with CSU ' s Technology Transfer subcommittee . Finally , the recent collaboration between the Poudre Valley Health System ( PVHS ) , CSU and CBSA is an impressive example of new relationships being forged . The historical challenge of capturing the interest of academia has been met with this inspired collaboration—over 200 academics , industry members and doctors attended the first meeting . D . Bioscience stakeholders in Northern Colorado played an important role in the statewide effort to make State funds available for bio proof of concept projects . With guidance and momentum from CBSA, the State Legislature passed bills in both 2006 and 2007 that provided matching funds for bioscience discoveries coming out of the research institutions . The next steps are to make sure that these critical monies grow and are available on an annual , not one time , basis . 4 III . Available Capital A . Description—Leading bioscience regions in the U . S . are home to venture capital (VC ) communities that are committed to early-stage financing and to making significant local investment . Having VC funds with experience investing in bioscience companies is a necessity . It is also critical that sufficient private equity capital is available to build a pipeline of high quality bioscience startups for eventual venture capital funding . In other words , funding must be available for all stages of company formation and growth , from early stage proof of concept and prototype development to later stage product expansion and acquisition . Programs are necessary to address commercialization , pre-seed and seed financing gaps . Angel investors that understand the intricacies of bioscience startups are essential as are philanthropic and public entity financing . B . Venture Capital Funding—The vast majority of Colorado venture capital/private equity firms are located in the Denver-Boulder region . It is not believed that the physical distance to Larimer County is a problem . A greater concern is the historical mindset among southern financing neighbors that there is a dearth of quality startup companies in Northern Colorado . Fortunately the situation is improving thanks largely to the work of CBSA and to outstanding startups like Fort Collins ' InViragen that captured the 2005 BioWest Venture Showcase Award . Colorado State University' s strong international reputation in bioscience disciplines such as infectious disease also helps to build credibility for Northern Colorado . Approximately 35 VC funds/partners are active in Colorado and close to one-third invest in bioscience companies . Examples include : Access , Aweida , Boulder, GF Private Equity , Roser, Sequel , Stonehenge , Sutter Hill , High Country , Vista , vSpring , and Wolf. C . Angel Financing—A fledgling Northern Colorado Angel Capital Network held it' s first meeting in September 2007 . While a good number of potential investors attended the inaugural gathering , it will take some time for this group to have a significant impact on early stage funding . That being said , there are active independent angels in the region . A local bioscience startup raised close to $ 12 million through private equity . The vast majority of investors were local . Numerous IT companies successfully raised private equity funding as well . Hopefully by having a well organized Angel Network , entrepreneurs seeking seed funding can take advantage of an efficient process to locate and " pitch " interested investors . A well recognized Angel Network should increase the number of potential investors as well . Investor education workshops are a must , especially in the bioscience field . The Northern Colorado Rockies Venture Club program is held twice a year in Fort Collins . These programs feature four entrepreneurs presenting their companies to investors in the audience . This program ' s success of matching investors and entrepreneurs appears to be tied to national investing trends . In addition , CTEK Angels , an angel network in the Denver- Boulder area , is available to Northern Colorado companies . To date success with this program has been limited for local startups . 5 In conclusion , the angel investment situation is Northern Colorado is probably healthier than is generally recognized , but it is inefficient and time consuming to tap . The new Angel Network should address these critical issues . D . Public Financing—The State of Colorado capitalized a $50 million venture capital fund ( Colorado Fund1 ) by selling premium tax credits to insurance companies . The Colorado Venture Capital Authority has earmarked forty percent , or $20 million , of the fund for life science and medical device companies . The fund is managed by High Country Ventures , an experienced VC firm . In 2006 the State of Colorado also appropriated $2 million in matching grant funds ( HB 1360 ) for bioscience proof of concept technologies originating in any of the State ' s research institutions . CSU received over $400 , 000 from this program . In 2007 CBSA successfully lobbied for the passage of HB 1060 which provided an additional $2 . 5 million to match SBIR/STTR grants for bioscience/biofuels research . Small Business Innovation Research ( SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR ) grants are available to companies conducting research in areas of interest to a variety of departments in the federal government. Phase I projects receive up to $ 100 , 000 and Phase II , $750 , 000 . While numerous local researchers/entrepreneurs have tapped these grants , additional education , such as Greg Millmann ' s workshop , will facilitate these grants being secured . E . The Colorado State University Research Foundation initiated their Colorado Opportunity Fund which provides small , but important, proof of concept grants for promising technologies at CSU . The CSU College of Business , likewise , has a small fund to support business plans . IV. Talent Pool A. Description—Like any knowledge- based industry , bioscience companies need a supply of qualified , trained workers . To meet the demands of newly emerging fields , new curricula and programs need to be developed by educational institutions working in close partnership with the bioscience industry . In addition to having world - class researchers , successful bioscience regions have an adequate supply of management , sales , marketing , and regulatory personnel experienced in the biosciences . B . Planning for and providing a talent pool for the Larimer County bioscience industry is challenging , but not impossible . In December 2005 , an in-depth Bioscience Workforce Survey was conducted . Approximately 20 local bioscience companies participated . The data gleaned from this survey was shared with Colorado State University and Front Range Community College and appropriate curriculum changes resulted . A second , more general Bioscience Industry Survey was conducted in June 2007 . Results from this study of roughly one-half of the local bioscience companies indicated that 100 percent of the participants expect to increase their employment base over the next three years . While only 60 percent of the respondents felt that there were enough suitably trained workers available in the county, 93 percent were pleased with the quality of the workforce . Four percent of jobs were unfilled at the time of the survey . 6 Open jobs included : microbiology technician , chemical analysis , biology and engineering research assistants , quality control , compliance , and general administration . Additionally C level talent is in short supply with CEO , CFO , and CSO positions open . However, only 20 percent responded that they had recruitment problems in the community . Investment in employee training was considered "stable" by the majority . C . Northern Colorado is fortunate to have several high quality , responsive community colleges that are interested in meeting the needs of the bioscience industry through their training and education programs . However, more work needs to be done to assure a regional planning process that will keep the community colleges and the University in regular dialogue with local bioscience companies regarding their ever changing employment needs . Over the next year additional biotech courses are being designed by Front Range Community College . The Infectious Disease MicroRx program is encouraging the University to develop a " Drug Discovery to Commercialization " course . D . As the 2007 Industry Survey highlighted , the region is critically short of C level talent in the biosciences . While the quality of life in Northern Colorado is a draw for serial entrepreneurs , the lack of critical mass in the bioscience industry poses a significant deterrent to attracting and retaining skilled leaders . Hopefully the existing leadership cadre will serve as a magnet for others as the demand increases . This is a long term challenge that will take time and a concerted effort to rectify . V. Specialized Facilities & Equipment A. Description— Facility costs are among the most significant expenses of a new bioscience firm . These firms need access to wet lab space and specialized equipment. Since most bioscience firms initially lease space rather than purchase it , an available supply of facilities (such as privately developed multi -tenant buildings ) offering space and equipment (such as incubators and accelerators ) for bioscience companies is critical . B . An enormous challenge to new or relocating bioscience companies in Larimer County is the lack of available wet lab space . One 9 , 000 square foot minimally equipped space (former Heska ) is the only lab available for private company lease . The size is problematic for small and start up bioscience companies . The good news on the horizon is that , pending completion in 2010 , CSU ' s Research Innovation Center will provide a 10 , 000 square foot business incubator that will foster relationships between research scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of infectious disease . The 2007 Industry Survey revealed that ten companies plan to expand an average of 8 , 900 square feet over the next three years . Whether these expansions will free up significant vacated space remains to be seen . Regarding specialized equipment , CSU has several core labs and animal facilities that can currently be accessed by bioscience companies under the appropriate conditions . Additionally, an increasing number of Contract Research Organizations are opening up shop in Northern Colorado ; however, they are highly specialized and many significant gaps exist . Access to many types of specialized equipment still poses a problem , especially for early stage companies . 7 Realizing the critical nature of this facility/equipment shortfall , the 2008 Revised Strategic Plan includes a new strategy devoted entirely to resolving or minimizing this challenge . VI . Supportive Business Climate A. Description—The top bioscience regions in the nation offer a regulatory environment that actively encourages both starting and growing bioscience firms . Tax policies are in place that understand and support the long "time to market" for bioscience discoveries . Such favorable tax policies not only provide additional capital for emerging firms , but they also put bioscience companies on equal footing with more traditional industries such as manufacturing . Frequently regions committed to growing bioscience clusters offer impressively large financial incentives (well beyond favorable tax regs ) to entice established bio firms to their region . Hundreds of millions of dollars are designated for just that purpose by particularly aggressive regions . Finally , strong bioscience regions enjoy exceptional reputations around their key technologies . A review of the business climate in Larimer County reveals the following : B . Aggressive Economic Development Tools—Successfully recruiting large bioscience companies to the region is challenging due to a comparatively higher cost of doing business (such as Colorado ' s business property tax) and the lack of funding for competitive incentive packages . Because these negatives are not as applicable to small or startup bioscience firms , Larimer County focuses its effort on fledgling entrepreneurial bioscience companies , embracing a "grow your own" strategy . Unfortunately even the "grow your own " strategy in Northern Colorado has startup assistance gaps . Historically entrepreneurial assistance in the region was directed toward Information Technology . Little energy was applied to assisting bioscience company formation for two key reasons : demand did not exist to any measurable degree (very few spin -offs from the University or existing companies ) , and the region lacked a dedicated group of bioscience mentors with business experience to work with young companies . These two issues were confronted and at least partially resolved . The 2005 Strategic Plan addressed the lack of mentors for young companies by forming a relationship with Fitzsimons BioBusiness Partners , a program that reaches out statewide to provide experienced bioscience mentors and financing experts . This partnership very effectively assisted Larimer startup InViragen . Additionally , by surrounding targeted University startups with both business and scientific expertise , CSU ' s new tech transfer programs , MicroRx and NewTREX , will encourage a significantly greater number of spin-offs , thereby building critical mass and a stronger regional industry within the next five to ten years . C . Strong Bioscience Reputation—While Northern Colorado , in fact Colorado , is not a tier one bioscience region , there are a significant and growing number of successful medical device and biotech companies in the region . 8 Over the years the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have invested extensive federal funds into the Vector Borne Infectious Disease Laboratory which is located in Fort Collins . The $30 million Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Lab was completed in 2007 . Plans are being drawn up for a $50 million Research Innovation Center. These impressive new and planned facilities have received an abundance of press thereby drawing attention to the area from exceptional bioscience professionals and firms . Colorado State University is the driver behind the international reputation Northern Colorado enjoys for excellence in the biosciences . According to CSU ' s Office of Research and Information Technology , approximately one-third of CSU ' s research expenditures are in the biosciences . Programs of Research and Scholarly Excellence that bring attention to the area include : the Infectious Disease Program , the Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory , Radiological Health Sciences and Cancer Research , Musculoskeletal Research , and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology . These programs have achieved great distinction and set a standard for excellence throughout the institution . D . Economic Development Initiative—Through collaborative partnerships , the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation is creating a positive marketing brand for the region . The biosciences are among the organizations targeted industries . VII . Patience & Long -Term Perspective As the saying goes , " Rome wasn 't built in a day . " That simple statement should be kept firmly in mind and bears frequent repeating while sewing the seeds to grow a significant bioscience presence in Northern Colorado . While impressive progress was made since the first Strategic Plan , long term success in bioscience requires a patient mindset . Many products require extensive testing and that testing is both time consuming and expensive . Investors , communities , and economic development efforts must understand and accept the bioscience timetable . The drive to build the biosciences in Larimer County will fail if supporters are looking for a quick fix . A long -term commitment is essential to start , grow and attract young bioscience companies , to build a noteworthy entrepreneurial climate , to have open communication channels with the University and Federal Labs , and to hear the needs of existing local industry . Embracing patience and collaboration will pay handsome dividends down the road , including top paying jobs and a strong , diverse economy . As the Colorado Bioscience Plan states , " It requires a long-term effort—in short, a marathon team effort , not a single sprint runner. " The strategies and tactics included in this plan reflect just such a marathon team effort . 9 LARIMER BIOSCIENCE PLAN 2008 REVISION STRATEGIES and TACTICS STRATEGIES TACTICS WHO WHEN STRATEGY ONE : Tactic A: Improve visibility of promising Northern Colorado startup companies to Larimer Bio Cluster Spring '09 bioscience venture capital firms nationwide . Participate in planning national health CBSA Improve availability of care investor conference , funding for bioscience companies , especially Tactic B : Assist the development of a viable Northern Colorado Capital Network RM127 Spring '08 seed & early stage . to serve regional startups . Recruit bioscience investors and provide relevant Larimer Bio Cluster education . Tactic C : Host Venture Capital program featuring both in & out of state Bio VCs , CBSA, Larimer Bio Winter 2008 Pharma Investors , the Colorado VC Fund , etc. (One of 4 BS Larimer Co . programs) Cluster Tactic D : Implement State funded Proof of Concept & SBIR Match grant programs. CSU , CBSA Ongoing STRATEGY TWO : Tactic A: Enhance & utilize relationship with the Fitzsimons BioBusiness Partners to RM127 Winter 2008 equip regional bio startups with experienced bioscience investors & mentors . Larimer Bio Cluster Enhance the success rate of small/startup Tactic B : Cross promote the regional Technology Incubator and the Larimer RM12 Summer 2008 bioscience companies Bioscience Cluster to enhance natural synergy via websites, programs , etc. Larimer Bio Cluster and support needs of existing firms in region . Tactic C : Provide a minimum of four Bioscience Larimer County networking/educational CBSA, Larimer Ongoing events per year. Bio Cluster (Determined that quarterly Bioscience Larimer County meetings were optimal.) Tactic D : Develop ongoing interaction with existing bioscience companies to assure that NCEDC , CBSA Ongoing local development needs are being met. (The regional Bioscience Industry Survey is an excellent way to assess development needs among existing companies. NCEDC also conducts surveys that include bio firms.) Page 10 LARIMER BIOSCIENCE PLAN 2008 REVISION STRATEGIES and TACTICS Tactic E : Investigate the City of FC and CSU developing short video clips for Diane Jones , Winter 2008 regional bioscience companies . Kathi Delahoy Tactic F : Communicate regularly with City Council & Staff regarding benefits of building Diane Jones , Ongoing critical mass of bioscience companies in region . ( Continue to build on solid success Mike Freeman of 2007 and encourage ongoing funding of the Larimer Bioscience Cluster.) Tactic G : Maintain & grow new Larimer Bioscience website as needed . Kregel , Goldberg Ongoing Tactic H : Encourage utilization of Small Business Development Center by bio Larimer Bio Cluster Ongoing startups . Cross link websites . SBDC STRATEGY THREE : Tactic A: Convene workshop with bioscience industry and educational representatives to CBSA, FRCC : Summer 2008 determine how to best match educational assets & industry needs . Phyllis Abt, Determine & address (While a good start has been made, this effort will be on going.) S . Unnithan bioscience workforce needs . Tactic B : Provide education to develop industry-desired employee skills for area Phyllis Abt, Year End 2008 bioscience companies by delivering 3 new biotech courses to a minimum of 40 Gen P-P , Deanna students . Scott Tactic C : Offer 2 workshops/symposiums to provide professional development Phyllis Abt, Year End 2008 & networking opportunities for regional industry, higher ed & K-12 faculty, & Deanna Scott, interested students from High Schools , Community Colleges , & Universities . Bio Cos , CBSA School Districts Tactic D : Design and offer a new course, " Drug Discovery to Commercialization " Deanna Scott, Fall 2008 as a component of CSU 's MicroRx program . MicroRx Tactic E : Design and add " Internship Opportunity" section to website. Kregel , Goldberg Winter 2008 Page 11 LARIMER BIOSCIENCE PLAN 2008 REVISION STRATEGIES and TACTICS STRATEGY FOUR: Tactic A: Develop comprehensive strategy to put regional & national spotlight on CSU 's CSU , CSURF Spring 2008 excellence in bioscience research to attract additional relevant industry to the area . Support CSU 's critical (2008 products being developed. single page data sheets focused on research highlights, role in regional/state innovative programs, etc. Highly flexible packets will be tailored to individual recipients.) bioscience effort-- maximize Tactic B : Enhance communication between CSU , CSURF , CBSA and industry to address CSURF , CBSA Excellent commercialization of opportunities regarding technology transfer and sponsored research . CSU , progress , bioscience discoveries . (HB 1360 & 1060 resulted from this action item. CBSA formed a subgroup on tech transfer ongoing & sponsored programs. CSU/CBSA provided an SB/R workshop by Greg Millman in 3107.) Tactic C : Increase the effort to highlight CSU Core Lab Services to bioscience CSU/RF , CBSA, Year end 2008 industry. Document progress with the number of new Core Lab--Industry Larimer Bio Cluster relationships . Tactic D : Sponsor vendor show that includes both CSU as well as regional Delahoy, Headley, Spring 2008 industry CROs . Larimer Bio Cluster Tactic E : Participate in the preparation of the new State Bioscience Strategic CSU , CBSA, Year end 2008 Plan by representing bioscience interests in Northern Colorado . Larimer Bio Cluster Tactic F : As statewide bioscience partnership activities increase through legislation , CSU , CBSA Summer 2009 work to rationalize governance & administration of new & existing bioscience programs . Page 12 LARIMER BIOSCIENCE PLAN 2008 REVISION STRATEGIES and TACTICS STRATEGY FIVE : Tactic A : Encourage and support PVHS's growth in research activity . CSU , CBSA Year End 2009 Integrate clinical Tactic B : Enhance PVHS's medical assistance to CSU research endeavors , i .e . , CSU , CBSA. Year End 2008 activities at Poudre occupation health support and immunization center. PVHS Valley Health System with research Tactic C : Continue to provide quarterly CSU/PVHS collaboratory programs . PVHS , CSU , CBSA , Ongoing capabilities at CSU . Larimer Bio Cluster STRATEGY SIX : Tactic A : Identify potential partners for further development of Foothills Campus . CSU/RF , CBSA Year End 2008 Stimulate creation of Tactic B : Develop description of Research Innovation Center resources , prepare CSU , CSURF Summer 2008 regional wet lab timeline for availability, determine who can utilize and how to access . facilities for startup , expanding , and Tactic C : Conduct a joint facility investigation/search with the regional Tech RM121 Summer 2008 relocating bioscience Incubator. Serve on Incubator's Facility Subcommittee to insure wet lab inclusion . Larimer Bio Cluster companies . Tactic D : Work with local developers to keep them updated on needs of bioscience industry . NCEDC , CBSA, Ongoing Provide developers with reliable & timely information to stay ahead of need w/out undue risk . Larimer Bio Cluster Tactic E : Develop centralizied information regarding regional development of NCEDC Winter 2008 bioscience facilities and future plans for private and public expansions . NOTE : New Strategies & Tactics are in bold print. Those in regular print are carried forward from the 2005 Plan with comments in italics . Page 13 LARIMER BIOSCIENCE INITIATIVE ROSTER OF STRATEGIC PLAN PARTICIPANTS Phyllis Abt Front Range Community College Paul Anderson Paul Anderson Productions Brett Beal CSU Career Center Ben Beard Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Lou Bjostad Brotica Denise Brown Colorado BioScience Association Jim Butzek Front Range Community College Richard Casey RMC Biosciences Ken Deines Capital Funding Strategies Kathi Delahoy CSU VP for Research Office Maury Dobbie Northern Colorado Economic Development Ann Donoghue PR Pharmaceuticals Mark Forsyth Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative Hank Gardner CSU VP for Research Office Thom Gilligan XY Marty Goldberg Marty Goldberg Consulting Christine Hardy CSU Animal Cancer Center Todd Headley CSU Ventures Kathleen Henry CSU Research Foundation Cheryl Hite Private Ann Hutchison Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Wayne Jensen Heska Diane Jones City of Fort Collins Kathy Kregel Larimer Bioscience Cluster Bob Lantz Rocky Mountain Instrumental Labs Mark Manning Legacy BioDesign Mike Masciola Northern Colorado Economic Development David May Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Jerry McCarthy WIRED Initiative Dave & Kathy McKean Private Ian McLeod Pulmonary Support Services Peter Olins Private Geniphyr PoncePore Larimer Workforce Center Chris Pullen Firefly Medical Deanna Scott Rocky Mountain Regional Center for Excellence Chris Shapard Colorado Bioscience Association Dan Stinchcomb Inviragen Larry Travis High Quality Research Shashi Unnithan Front Range Community College Mark Wdowik CSU Ventures Eric Weber Cedus 14 ATTACHMENT Colorado Water Innovation Cluster July 2010 Draft Vision / Mission V ision Statement Proposal The Colorado Waterinnovation Cluster leverages the abilities of our members to produce long- term solutions to global water issues . In the next five years, our initiatives will establish our region as a global leader in water innovation , increase regional water-related patents and primary employment by 50 % , and contribute to the economic vitality of our community. M ission Statement Proposal Colorado Water Innovation Cluster As leaders in water innovation , we provide a framework for collaborative initiatives that make a global impact. Our core values : Collaborate Innovate Leverage Sample Metrics for Success To be refined and quantified by stakeholders Create water- related primary jobs o Register water- related patents o Raise incremental water- related research dollars o Provide water- related workforce training o Undertake water- related initiatives Other? Draft Capability Inventory Who & What WHO : Water Cluster Players Research & Development ( 10 ) Products & Services ( 35 ) Utilities ( 1D ) End Users ( 11 ) f Economic Development Community ( 12 ) WHAT : Products Products Supply Treatment Analytics FoAlluvialft River Simulation Software FeAbove Ground Storage Tanks •Chemicals, Reagents, & Sandards *Channel Roughness Selection Software *Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater Effluent *Data Management Systems *Hydraulic Design Software •Aquaculter Supplies and Equipment *Electrochemical Sensors •Hydroecological Software *Ceramic Micro-Filtration Treatment System *Flow Meters *Flood Forecasting & Management Software * Fish Meal Rplcmt from Food Process Water *Microbiological Testing *Irrigation Design Software •Greywater Recycling Unit •MicroChip Electro Chromatography *Irrigation Mgmt Software & Instrumentation • Urban WaterTreatment Software •Monitoring IT •Process Water Optimization Technology •Water/Wastewater Design Software •Process Instruments, Analyzers, & Controlers * Real-time Data Collection, Mgmt, & •Precip Gauges Forecasting •Samplers •Sediment Transport Software •SCADA •Spillway & Control Gates •Scour Monitors •Stormwater System Design Software •Security Monitoring / Emergency Response *Water Accounting Software •Spectrophotometers & Colorimeters •Water Distribution Design Software •Temperature Sensors •Turbidimeters •Water Level Sensors & Logging •Weather Models 00 WHAT : Services Services Supply Treatment Analytics •Canal Lining • Reuse • Decision Support Systems •Conservation & Efficiency •Treatment Plant Design & Construction • Field Flow Studies • Dam Engineering • Urban Stormwater Treatment Design • Flow Meter Calibration • Drought Mitigation Planning • Hydrologic Forecasting • Fish Protection •SCADA •Groundwater Management •Water Testing • Hydraulic Modeling • Irrigation Design • Master Planning •Stormwater Management •Transmission •Water Rights •Watershed Hydrology & Management ATTACHMENT 8 Cluster Initiatives for Identified Target Industries Presented by : Mike Freeman , CFO Josh Birks , Economic Advisor `ny of t CoWns 1 Background • 2004 - Fort Collins Economic Vitality and Sustainability Group ( EVSAG ) recommended investigating business clusters as an economic development strategy • 2006 - City of Fort Collins commissioned a study to determine potential industry clusters — Identified five clusters : Clean Energy, Chip Design , Software , Bioscience , and Uniquely Fort Collins • March 21 , 2006 - City Council adopted Resolution 2006-37 supporting the development of a Clean Energy Cluster for Northern Colorado of 2 Fortes Wlinns 1 Proposed Industry Clusters , 2010 • Clean Energy — Renewable energy, energy efficiency , solar and wind energy , green building , and fuel cells • Water Innovation — Water reuse and conservation , testing , filtration , efficient irrigation management, sustainable water design , weather modeling , and water efficiency ( NEW) • Bioscience — Medical devices , medical instruments , pharmaceuticals , and biofuels . • Technology — Data mapping , computer programming , Internet service , software development , and microchip design and production (Combines Chip Design & Software ) • Uniquely Fort Collins —Design , publishing , performing arts , visual arts/crafts , and craft and micro-brewed beverages " tmo Collins 3 Colorado Clean Energy Cluster • Purpose : Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster is an enterprise for attracting and growing clean energy enterprises • Mission : By 2015, clean energy has resulted in the following benefits to the region : — Job Growth : 1650 new primary (direct) jobs — Attraction : 3-5 businesses per year, emphasizing headquarters and/or major regional offices/year, with a target of attracting one major player — Incubation : 3-5 businesses per year — Projects: 1 of global significance in 5 years and 1 per year of regional/statewide significance — Economic Impact: $325. 5 Million in new economic growth from Clean Energy activity in N . Colorado • Vision : By 2015 The Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster is internationally and nationally recognized for innovative projects and initiatives that connect clean energy businesses and research to catalyze economic vitality and associated environmental and community benefits . F of Collins 2 Clean Energy • Cluster Structure — Non - profit 501 (c )3 ; explicitly not a political entity ; cannot lobby • Current Employment — 2009 : 32133 • Active Initiatives - - FortZED — International Clean Tech Cluster — State Land Board 5 Fortes s Colorado Water Innovation Cluster • Proposed Vision : The Colorado Water Innovation Cluster leverages the abilities of our members to produce long-term solutions to global water issues . In the next five years , our initiatives will establish our region as a global leader in water innovation , increase regional water-related patents and primary employment by 50% , and contribute to the economic vitality of our community. • Proposed Mission : As leaders in water innovation , we provide a framework for collaborative initiatives that make a global impact. • Proposed Core Values : — Collaborate — Innovate — Leverage of Collins 6 '��� 3 Colorado Water Innovation Cluster • Proposed Cluster Structure — Non - profit 501 (c)3 ; explicitly not a political entity ; cannot lobby • Current Employment — 2009 : Approx . 3 , 160 • Potential Initiatives - - Regional Sustainability Master Plan — Residential Grey Water/Water Reuse Demonstration KZWh7 � Larimer County Bioscience Cluster • Mission - The mission of the Larimer Bioscience Cluster is to mobilize resources , coordinate actions and identify long-term partnerships to grow Larimer County into an important regional and national center for the biosciences. • Cluster Structure — Not an incorporated entity • Current Strategic Plan — Improve availability of seed and early stage funding — Enhance the success rate of small/start-up companies — Determine and address workforce needs — Support CSU 's critical role/maximize commercialization — Integrate clinical activities at Poudre Valley Health Systems with CSU research — Stimulate creation of regional wet labs for small/start-up companies • Current Employment — 2009 : 21037 • Membership - 106 8 FOftof ll�n,5 4 Technology Cluster • Cluster Structure — Not an incorporated entity • Current Employment — 2009 : 63183 (4 , 147 Hardware , 2 , 036 Software) • Active Initiatives - - GIS Alley : Networking group of software companies in Geographic Information Systems — New Tech Meet- Up : Networking and peer review for technology entrepreneurs • Future Plans - - Reconvene Chip Design/Hardware companies to better understand trends impacting the industry of Fc_�'i Collins 9 ��� Uniquely Fort Collins Cluster • Cluster Structure — A variety of entities , including : Beet Street and Be Local • Current Employment — 2009 : 15091 • Active Initiatives - - Community Marketplace ( DDA) — Lincoln Center Renovation ( City) — Discovery Science Center ( City) — Arts & Culture Incubator ( Beet Street) — Be Local 10 Fort� Collins 5 RESOLUTION 2010-055 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO JOIN THE EFFORTS OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE FORT COLLINS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LARIMER COUNTY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE IN DEVELOPING TARGETED INDUSTRY CLUSTERS WHEREAS, in 2006, the City commissioned a study (the "2006 Study") to evaluate the geographic concentration and interconnectedness of companies within the community in order to determine potential industry clusters; and WHEREAS, the 2006 Study identified several existing and emerging industry clusters that were categorized as five targeted industry clusters: Clean Energy, Bioscience, Chip Design, Software, and Uniquely Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution 2006-037 authorizing and directing the City Manager to join efforts with Colorado State University ("CSU"), the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation ("NCEDC"), the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce (the "Chamber"), Larimer County and private enterprises to develop a Clean Energy Cluster for Northern Colorado; and WHEREAS, since the 2006 Study the City, CSU, NCEDC, the Chamber, Larimer County and the private sector have made significant efforts to implement the cluster strategy in the community and have attained success in the Clean Energy and Biosciences clusters, while other clusters have not seen the desired level of success; and WHEREAS, job retention and expansion efforts in the five targeted industry clusters have outperformed national job growth in the past several years due in part to the emphasis placed on the clusters by the City and the targeted industry cluster initiatives; and WHEREAS, the five targeted industry clusters have undergone an evolution, and will likely continue to evolve in the future, and the City needs to improve its approach to supporting the targeted industries; and WHEREAS, in view of the evolution of the five targeted industry clusters, City staff has recommended that the Chip Design and Software clusters should be combined and renamed the Technology cluster, and that a new target industry cluster related to water reuse and conservation, testing, filtration, efficient irrigation management, sustainable water design, weather modeling, and water efficiency should be added and called Water Innovation; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to reaffirm its commitment to the Clean Energy Cluster for Northern Colorado; and WHEREAS, City staff further recommends that, in addition to reaffirming the City's commitment to the Clean Energy cluster, City Council authorize and direct the City Manager to support participation in the formation and development of cluster initiatives relating to the other four targeted industry clusters: Bioscience, Technology, Water Innovation and Uniquely Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, as part of that commitment and support, the City Manager should work with regional partners and local business entities to develop strategic plans for the clusters and to support the advancement of the plans as they are implemented for the purposes of primary job retention, expansion, and creation; and WHEREAS, staff has offered proposals in the 2011 and 2012 annual budgets for financial investment in the development of the five targeted industry clusters, which may later be adopted by ordinance by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Economic Advisory Commission and the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce support staff s recommendation; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to develop primary employment that is economically stable and improve the health and well-being of citizens by advancing the respective the goals of the targeted industry clusters. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to support the formation and development of targeted industry cluster initiatives relating to the five targeted industries identified above by working with partners such as Colorado State University, Larimer County, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce and local business entities to develop strategic plans and to support the advancement of the plans as they are implemented for the purpose of primary job retention, expansion, and creation. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 17th day of August A.D. 2010. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk