< Previous248 MAY 2019 SIT E SE L E C TI O Nin artificial intelligence or in other exciting areas. Switzerland as a developed and prosperous nation shares our commitment to cyber and intellectual property safe- guards, and the U.S. will continue that partnership. Investing in the future, which includes both physical infrastructure improvements, and development of our workforce talent, are domestic priorities we share and where the United States can benefit from Swiss experiences.”Meanwhile, the U.S. benefits from Swiss capital. “You know the numbers,” McMullen told his listeners in Zurich. “Switzerland is the seventh-largest source of foreign direct investment in the United States, with a cumulative direct investment in the U.S. of $202 billion. Switzerland’s direct investment in the U.S. is led by manufacturing, finance and insurance, and wholesale trade. Swiss affiliates directly support half a million jobs in the United States. And this is a reciprocal relationship; U.S. FDI in Switzerland is $250 billion, led by manufacturing, nonbank holding companies, and finance and insurance.”Switzerland is just one example of a country whose private-sector investments are encour-When you picture Iowa, what comes to mind? Wide-open spaces? Agriculture? Corn? Being a middle-of-the-Midwest state, it’s often assumed that we’re a fly over state with nothing but farms and fields. Though we are proud of our agricultural heritage, we are also leaders in other “fields” — global finance, biosciences, advanced manufacturing and big data. And our agricultural roots have paved the way for immense industry growth and job creation in these sectors.While you’re at it, don’t miss the community and culture that lies between Iowa’s rivers, lakes and rolling hills. The art, museums, thriving neighborhoods and schools — that together provide the quality of life that attracts and prepares the productive workforce we’re known for. In fact, come visit us and see for yourself. We love exceeding expectations by revealing the real Iowa.From Beautiful Sights to Development-Ready SitesGrowth and expansion are key goals for every business, so we’ve made it our mission to make Iowa equally attractive to business as it is to our residents. Whether your business needs a large plot of land or just an available building, Iowa’s Certified Sites Program streamlines the location process in advance, mitigating risk. The program’s success in connecting businesses to suitable sites is one reason for Iowa’s top-five ranking in Site Selection Magazine’s Top 10 States in Projects by Capita.Beyond the inherent logistical advantages, Certified Sites work in concert with Iowa’s top-ranked infrastructure, ample resources and business-friendly regulatory climate. And while low costs and operational savings help the potential for profitability, we have adapted the certification program to place sustainability considerations at the forefront of planning and implementation. Going (Certifiably) Green For example, one need to look no further than Woodward Eco Business Park, the first site to receive Green Business Park certification (a program distinct to Iowa for businesses with conservation in mind). This site has over 190 available acres designed to meet the needs of companies eager to demonstrate a commitment to reducing their environmental impact. The Green Business Park category applies the same due diligence of the Industrial Certification program, but includes additional criteria, such as the preservation of natural features and requirements for environmentally sensitive design.Iowa also ranks first in the nation in wind energy (as a percentage of total power output), which has led companies to heavily invest in wind power throughout the state. Both private and public sectors are committed to furthering investments in wind energy with more than $14.2 billion allocated to wind-re-lated projects and an additional $4.6 billion to wind capacity planned by the state’s utilities.Forget what you think you know about Iowa — take another look. We invite you to explore opportunities here and grow with us. ————————————————————————————————————For a comprehensive list of Iowa’s certified sites, visit iowaeconomicdevelopment.com.Change Your Vantage PointIowa? Yes, Iowa. Take another look.By Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority & Iowa Finance AuthorityGoogle, Facebook, Microsoft and other tech leaders have leveraged Iowa’s wind energy to sustainably power their energy-intensive facilities in the state.From decades of experience in the private sector, I’ve come to learn that you need the right people in the room to get deals done.— Wilbur Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, on the convening power of the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit(continued from page 245) SIT E SE L E C TI O N MAY 2019 249aged by SelectUSA, the investment attraction arm of the U.S. Commerce Department that has facilitated $4.2 billion of FDI representing more than 7,500 jobs in the United States since October 2018, including investments from more than 20 international markets in 17 states and territories.U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will host the sixth annual SelectUSA Investment Summit June 10-12 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. The 2018 event attracted more than 3,000 total attendees, including investors from 66 international markets.This year, for the first time, the Summit will feature programming targeted specifically for startup and technology companies interested in expanding in the United States, while speakers also address such important fields as advanced manufacturing, health care and biotechnology, agriculture and the digital economy.Through partnerships with programs like SelectUSA, we are eager to continue doing our part to drive technology leadership and economic growth in the United States.— David Steel, Executive VP of Corporate Affairs for SelectUSA sponsor Samsung Electronics AmericaS P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N SHO V E L - R E A D Y S I T E S250 MAY 2019 SIT E SE L E C TI O NWhether an industrial site is certified through one of the nation’s many formal programs or not, taking any steps at all to shorten a corporate prospect’s construction timeline is a good thing. Three announcements from the Midwest this spring highlight different paths to that goal.In Cincinnati, the Port of Greater Cincin-nati Development Authority (The Port) — a quasi-public agency that is the principal real estate development and finance agency serv-ing Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati — had tried in the past to recruit Messer Con-struction to its Patient Capital Note program that helps fund the agency’s industrial site acquisition. But according to an April 3 release from the Port, Messer Construction President and CEO Tim Steigerwald had a better idea.“Tim countered with a more intriguing offer to one day build speculatively on the site,” said The Port’s President and CEO Laura Brunner. So The Port announced in early April it would sell one-third of its development-ready industrial site in the Bond Hill neighborhood — formerly home to the Cincinnati Gardens sports arena opened in 1949 — to Messer so it could partner with Terrex Development and Construction to build a 73,000-sq.-ft. building that will be ready for an advanced manufactur-ing occupant by next year.As part of the property purchase agreement with The Port, Messer and Terrex said they accept the job creation and wage goals for the future tenant, and will adopt The Port’s Economic Inclusion policy. The project team also includes BHDP Architecture, Colliers Inter-national and Fifth Third Bank. And even though it’s a speculative project, the City of Cincinnati is considering it for property tax abatement.The Port said there is strong interest in locating in Hamilton County by regional and national manufacturers, but the region often cannot respond to these projects because it lacks an inventory of qualifying sites. So The Port’s Board of Directors in 2015 unveiled a strategy to redevelop 500 acres of underper-forming industrial real estate to attract ad-vanced manufacturing and create higher-wage jobs. In July 2016, The Port had purchased the 19-acre former Cincinnati Gardens property, demolished the Cincinnati Gardens after it hosted its final event featuring the Cincinnati Rollergirls roller derby team, and remediated and prepared the site for new investment, completing the work in 2018 with the help of funds from the City of Cincinnati and JobsOhio.On the very same day, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced the Michigan Site Readiness Program. From a total of $1.5 million, MEDC will provide up to $100,000 in grant funding to a community or other public entity to assist with the development or enhancement of industrial sites to make them more competitive during the site selection process. Applications were due May 1.A key component of the program is the establishment of what MEDC calls “Vetted Site Standards,” a voluntary resource that provides a roadmap to helping Michigan sites achieve “shovel ready” status. These standards include appropriate planning and zoning, boundary survey and proper soil and environmental conditions, among others.In Indiana in March, the town of Yorktown and the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance announced the certification of the 72.5-acre McKibben site by the new Verisite Certification Program created and administered by advisory firm Ginovus, Veridus Group and Plaka. As in Cincinnati, local leaders said a rise in demand for industrial sites was not being met with adequate supply. “The energy of the U.S. economy has created a surge for elite industrial sites,” said Pete Olson, town manager for Yorktown. Now Verisite joins some 27 existing certification programs nationally to meet that demand.by ADAM BRUNSadam.br uns @ site s ele c tion.c omMore Actions Demand More OptionsMidwest organizations adopt various strategies to take land from available to occupied.A new advanced manufacturing facility will take the place of this legendary arena in Cincinnati.SP ECIAL AD VER TISING SECTION SHO V E L - R E A D Y S I T E S252 MAY 2019 SIT E SE L E C TI O NWisconsin is home to some of the world’s most recognized and forward-thinking brands, including Kohler, SC Johnson, Harley-Davidson, and Briggs & Stratton. Each a leader in its respective industry, these com-panies collectively have a track record of more than 500 years of innovation. They are among the manufacturers that have helped solidify Wisconsin’s reputation as a state with a legacy of leadership in the industry. Today, staying on top of — and even driving — trends such as Industry 4.0 is what keeps these and other Wisconsin manufacturers at the forefront of production and sustainability practices. Printing company Quad, for example, actively supports and promotes the responsible management of forests and incorporates sustainability into every aspect of its business. InSinkErator, the world’s largest manufacturer of garbage disposals, recently completed the development of a new headquarters with a work environment designed to optimize productivity. The building, which incorporates enhanced research capabilities including a sound-testing chamber and 3D printing capabilities to rapidly produce prototypes, is designed to achieve base certification in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.With Wisconsin’s success in helping companies keep pace with the ever-changing business landscape, it’s no surprise the state continues to attract attention from global companies looking to achieve operational excellence.For instance, internationally renowned companies Foxconn Technology Group, HARIBO and Komatsu recently committed to building manufacturing sites in Wisconsin. The Foxconn project represents the largest corporate attraction project in U.S. history and one of the largest greenfield investments by a foreign-based company, as measured by jobs.Plans for Komatsu Mining Corp.’s $285 million, 2.5-million-square-foot campus call for advanced machine, heat treat and fabrication shops, as well as state-of-the-art technology, research and development, and robotics labs.HARIBO’s $242 million, 500,000-square-foot site will be its first manufacturing facility in North America and will be among the three largest confectionary plants in the U.S.Wisconsin cultivates collaboration to become a manufacturing leaderA strong manufacturing reputation is not built overnight, or on innovation alone. The Wisconsin educational system is universally admired for its excellence in workforce training. The state currently hosts 17 engineering-related schools, and there are more than 100 different manufacturing programs within the University of Wisconsin System. What’s more, Wisconsin was the first state in the nation to develop a technical college system, which fosters an integral part of the Wisconsin manufacturing ecosystem: collaboration. SC Johnson, for example, partnered with Gateway Technical College to expand its integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology (iMET) Center. The center supports the growth and needs of Wisconsin employers through advanced training in Industry 4.0 careers. It also houses a fab lab to allow K-12 and college-level engineering, design and skilled trades students the chance to further develop their innovations and advanced manu-facturing skills.“Gateway Technical College is positioning itself to lead in internet-of-things workforce training, adding new courses in smart manufacturing, cybersecurity, advanced robotic systems and predictive data analytics,” said Bryan Albrecht, president of Gateway Technical College. “In partnership with innovative companies, our students are transforming the future of work and Industry 4.0 integration.”Meanwhile, UW-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute (CSI) combines the efforts of industry and academia to make discoveries that lead to greater productivity. CSI’s immediate focus is industrial internet-of-things (IIoT), specifically in manufacturing, and features physical test beds for research and development projects as well as training programs. The test facilities give industry partners the means of experimental validation using different views of the IIoT space and to prepare a skilled workforce. CSI is a multidisciplinary collaboration with Rockwell Automation, Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and other industry leaders.Wisconsin offers companies support for evolving their manufacturing capabilitiesIn Northern Wisconsin, the UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center works with small and mid-size manufacturers to improve processes, develop products, train workforce and improve financial results. The Transformational Productivity Initiative (TPI), a program of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership, helps manufacturers do more with existing resources, through technological advancements as well as eliminating waste and maximizing efficiencies. TPI offers a set of tools and delivery systems to help manufacturers assess and prioritize actions to increase their productivity via basic process improvements and management best practices as well as the integration of automation and digital technologies. “Our deep experience in essential sectors like food, water and energy allows us, and the companies we partner with, to respond to today’s market-driven needs,” says Jela Trask, business and investment attraction director for WEDC. “It’s one thing to have manufacturing capabilities, but we also help companies to be more efficient, to get to market quicker and to be more globally competitive.” The pace of technological advancement only continues to accelerate, and companies that tap into the Wisconsin manufacturing ecosystem will be well equipped to achieve the operational excellence that is critical for future growth and competitiveness.————————————————————————————————————More information on Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry can be found at InWisconsin.com.Wisconsin Manufacturing: Rich History and Continued Innovation Attracts Companies From Around the Globe S I T E S E L E C T I O N MAY 2019 255Acceleration by Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 www.standupruralamerica.comHuzhou International FDI Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 www.internationalfdisummit.comInternational Economic Development Council ..... 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