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2019 ANNUAL REPORT

eneseeountyconomicevelopmententer

OUR STRATEGY FOR GROWTH

Friends of Genesee County, we are pleased to share with you our 2019 Annual Report to the Community as we embark on a year of renewed shovel-ready site development and continued growth in our communities.

On behalf of our board members and staff, we thank you for making 2019 such a success. Our projections for capital investment and job creation were surpassed by large margins because of the work performed across Genesee County’s businesses, municipalities, schools, and utility providers.

Companies have pledged to invest $60 million and to create 200 new jobs in Genesee County across 23 projects tracked this year. This results in a $165 million economic impact, but more importantly, it adds to the vitality of our micropolitan.

Additional 2019 highlights include filling our Gateway Corporate Parks in Batavia and adding even more large-scale construction at Apple Tree Acres in Bergen. Our food and beverage hub has pushed over $500 million and 700 jobs in Batavia. WNY STAMP continues its progress, along with the Le Roy Food and Tech Park, which will add to the current economic impact of over $800 million at our shovel-ready sites.

In 2020, our focus continues on generating growth, talent, and infrastructure across our business-friendly community.

The Genesee County Economic Development Center provides direct support that companies need to succeed in the global economy through the support of Genesee County and our municipalities, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Government. Genesee County is truly open for business, and it’s never been a better time to invest in our community.

Sincerely,

Paul Battaglia, Board Chairman

Steven G. Hyde, President and CEO

Welcome to Genesee County!

Pictured, front row from left:

Financial Assistant Lauren Casey, Operations Manager Penny Kennett, and Chief Financial Officer Lezlie Farrell.

Pictured, back row from left:

Senior Vice President of Operations Mark Masse, Director of Marketing and Communications Jim Krencik, President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Hyde, and Vice President of Business and Workforce Development Chris Suozzi.

CONSISTENT LEADER FOR MICROPOLITAN GROWTH

“Genesee County and Batavia are considered one of the highest performing micropolitans in the U.S. in terms of economic development performance.

While many rural micropolitans are facing population and employment declines, Genesee

County has managed to maintain (and grow) economic opportunities for its residents.”

– SUNY Rockefeller Institute of Government

– STEVE HYDE President & CEO, GCEDC


Site Selection Magazine’s annual research has once again cited the Batavia-Genesee County micropolitan among the top three in the nation, with our county ranked third in 2018 and 2019 and in the top five for six consecutive years.

With an average of 13 qualifying projects selected for consideration annually since 2017, the national profile recognizes the success of Genesee County’s investments, and proclaims the Western New York Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) as, “One of the most ambitious development projects”.

Site Selection Magazine credited Genesee County for delivering the collaborative efforts to take advantage of one of our strongest assets—the highly competitive low-cost hydropower available at STAMP.

TOP MICROPOLITAN

AWARD

RANKED

3RD2018 & 2019

GENESEE RANKS

AMONG NY COUNTIES IN

PROJECTS

2ND

3GENESEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 2019 ANNUAL REPORT

STAMP (alabama) 1250 acres

STATUS: Shovel-Ready Sites Available

TRANSPORTATION: 5 Miles to Interstate 90 Exit 48-A

INDUSTRY: Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Clean-Tech & Green-Tech,

Food and Beverage

BUFFALO EAST TECH PARK (pembroke) 67 acres


TRANSPORTATION: 1 Mile to Interstate 90 Exit 48-A

INDUSTRY: Food and Beverage, Advanced Manufacturing

GATEWAY I & II CORPORATE PARK (batavia) sold out

STATUS: Flex-Space Leases Available

TRANSPORTATION: 1 Mile to Interstate 90 Exit 48

INDUSTRY: Distribution, Manufacturing

UPSTATE MEDTECH PARK (batavia) 34 acres

STATUS: Shovel-Ready Sites and Office Leases Available

TRANSPORTATION: 5 Miles to Interstate 90 Exit 48

INDUSTRY: Information Technology, Start-Up Development, Office and Manufacturing

GENESEE VALLEY AGRI-BUSINESS PARK (batavia) 250 acres


TRANSPORTATION:5 Miles to Interstate 90 Exit 48

INDUSTRY: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

APPLE TREE ACRES (bergen) 185 acres


TRANSPORTATION: <1 Mile to Interstate 490 Exit 2

INDUSTRY: Light Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution

LE ROY FOOD & TECH PARK (le roy) 75 acres

STATUS: in development

TRANSPORTATION: 3 Miles to Interstate 490 Exit

INDUSTRY: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, Light Manufacturing

SHOVEL-READY SITES

SHOVEL-READY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS GROW AT STAMP SOUTH

WNY STAMP is New York’s largest greenfield for high-tech developments, with more than 850 acres on the North Campus. The parks’ site and infrastructure capacities enable NY State’s largest high-tech project pipeline to succeed.

In 2019, progress on design and engineering phases reached significant milestones in the path to final construction. An on-site substation will deliver up to 485 megawatts of low-cost hydropower to companies. Network enhancements will deliver 11 million gallons per day of water to their operations.

More than 6 million square feet of facilities can be added to the low-cost hydropower zone, which offers power to large-scale users at $0.035 per kilowatt.

The GCEDC, our partners in Genesee County, and our partners in the town of Alabama have already delivered the first major phase of utility enhancements to the site, with water service reaching the new STAMP Drive at Route 77. The shared vision and support drives our robust project attraction and development, and incoming investments in 2020 will deliver even more shovel-ready infrastructure.

At over 400 acres, the STAMP South Campus is larger than any of the previous shovel-ready sites developed in Genesee County. With strong electric lines already in place, and incoming projects to enhance water deliver and on-site wastewater treatment, more than 1.2 million square feet of facilities can be supported at the STAMP South Campus in 2020.

The STAMP South Campus is capable of expanding Genesee County and the greater region’s key industries, including food and beverage, while supporting the additional growth of industries at STAMP North.

Shovel-Ready for Growth

WESTERN NEW YORK SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PARK (STAMP)

“The GCEDC’s strategic planning, development, creation, and marketing of the shovel-ready megasite at STAMP is a case study of how the GCEDC’s five

strategic pillars and (strategy) intertwine to create a community attractive to high-

value manufacturing.”



IN 2018 GCEDC’S SHOVEL-READY SITES

EMPLOYED

PEOPLE1,150


2020 GCEDC PARTNER OF THE YEAR

Genesee County’s agricultural community has long been the base of our economy. In the past decade, our core community has become an even stronger hub for food and beverage manufacturing at the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park. Surrounding producers, workers, and supply chains all continue to grow through investments into world-class operations.

This year we recognize a company that has rapidly achieved its own goals and the initial pledges made in 2017 for investment and job creation. HP Hood, LLC has invested more than $200 million into expanding, renovating and operating its world-class 448,000 square foot facility at the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park. More than 250 workers at HP Hood’s 82-acre campus are part of a growing Batavia operation that continues to invest in talent, innovation and expansion.

The success of HP Hood and our food and beverage hub partners are a shining example of the real growth that occurs when Genesee County’s shovel-ready sites, regional resources, and our talented workforce are combined with the strong commitment of our business community.

HP HOOD, LLCSHOVEL-READY SITES GENERATE GROWTH

Upstate NiagaraThe Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park in Batavia received another round of investment in 2019, with the Upstate Niagara Cooperative purchasing a 42,000 square foot facility and surrounding acreage for future expansions. The Ag-Park offers immediate availability for additional projects, including a 30-acre site with direct rail access and a retail parcel at the Route 5 entrance.

Gallina Gateway GSThe Gateway I and II Corporate Parks are fully sold out of acreage, however business opportunities at Interstate 90’s Exit 48 are expanding with the Gateway GS campus. Gallina Development’s first of five planned flex buildings welcomed tenants in 2019, and offers immediate lease opportunities for flex office, manufacturing, and distribution projects needing 4,500 to 27,000 square feet.

Apple Tree AcresThe continued growth of Liberty Pumps at the entrance to Apple Tree Acres has centered a growing cluster of companies finding success along Interstate 490 in Bergen. In 2019, construction moved forward as J-Rental and Coach Tony’s added over 60,000 square feet of new facilities at the park, which offers 17- and 40-acre sites for immediate development.

“(Shovel-ready) sites allow for a community to coordinate and plan for expansion … the result is positioning of business in locations that make the most sense for the community as a whole. These sites are also an important signal that a region is invested in attracting new

business and will be an active and supportive partner.”




PAST GCEDC PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

2013 – National Grid

2014 – Genesee Community College

2015 – Genesee County

2016 – City & Town of Batavia & the Batavia Development Corp.

2017 – National Fuel Corporation

2018 – Town of Alabama

2019 – Genesee Valley Educational Partnership

GENESEE COUNTY & NEIGHBORING COUNTIES

PRODUCED

FOOD PRODUCTSSOURCE OF THE GREATEST

MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

IN THE COUNTY

21.3%OF ALL MILK IN NYS

IN 2017


KEY PROJECT LOCATION JOBS

PLEDGED NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENT

DETAILS

GCEDC BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND EXPANSION

5 Mucher & Clark Batavia 2 $165,000Company is constructing a 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility

as it expands operations. Project supports the Batavia Pathway to Prosperity.

6 Provident Batavia Batavia -- $1,194,249Company is constructing a 13,000 sq. ft. addition to

existing office, warehousing and distribution facility as it expands operations.

7 Graham Corporation Batavia -- $1,075,000Company is construction 5,000 sq. ft. of warehousing

facilities and renovating 8,000 sq. ft of existing facilities as it expands worker training and operations.

8 Six Flags Darien Lake Darien -- $1,575,000Company is purchasing a new attraction as it expands

tourism operation.

9 Wright Associates Le Roy 125 $8,962,700Company is purchasing a 139,000 sq. ft. facility for

new product lines and markets as it expands beverage distribution operation.

10 Wendt's Propane Le Roy 4 $1,300,000Company is purchasing property at the Oatka Hills

Corporate Park and constructing a 9,600 sq. ft. facility as it expands its operations.

11 HP Hood Batavia -- $4,390,180Company is adding facility improvements to 2017 expansion

project at the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park as it expands food and beverage operations.

12 Genesee Lumber Co, Inc. Batavia 3 $300,000Company is demolishing an existing facility and constructing a 7,158 sq. ft. warehousing facility as it expands operations.

Project supports the Batavia Pathway to Prosperity.

13 Tenney Coin Laundry Batavia -- $197,896Company is purchasing new equipment as it expands

operations. Project supports the Batavia Pathway to Prosperity.

14 Gateway GS LLC Batavia 5 $450,000Company is constructing 27,000 sq. ft. facility at the Gateway II Corporate Park for light manufacturing,

technology, office, distribution and warehousing tenants.

15 Upstate Niagara Batavia 50 $22,000,000Company is purchasing a 43,000 sq. ft. facility at the

Genesee Valley Agribusiness Park as it expands food and beverage operations.

GGLDC REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS16 Fontric Door Batavia -- $701,000

Company is purchasing equipment and improving facilities as it expands manufacturing operations.

17 NY Craft Malt Batavia 2 $206,968Company is purchasing equipment and improving facilities

as it expands food and beverage operations.

18 Yancey's Fancy Pembroke 2 $340,000Company is purchasing equipment and improving facilities

as it expands food and beverage operations.

GCFC BONDS19 Genesee Community College

FoundationBatavia 1 $4,680,000

Foundation is modernizing and improving residential facilities at College Village after receiving tax-exempt bonding.

GCEDC CONSULTING AND ADDITIONAL GRANTS

20 Reyncrest Farm Corfu -- $1,470,864Company is expanding operations and is supported by

National Grid's increased electrical connection after receiving consulting assistance.

21 J and L Ice Company Batavia 2 $125,000Company is leasing 7,300 sq. ft. facility after receiving site

selection assistance

22 Summit Lubricants Batavia -- $1,850,000Company is upgrading existing electrical service with

support of national Grid after receiving consulting assistance.

23 Freightliner and Western Star of Batavia, LLC

Batavia - - - -Company's Batavia expansion supported by a $224,500

Office of Community Renewal Grant.

KEY PROJECT LOCATION JOBS

PLEDGED NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENT

DETAILS

GCEDC BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND EXPANSION1 Pearl Solar LLC Batavia -- $3,174,000

Company is constructing two 2-megawatt community solar projects.

2 Peal Solar II LLC Batavia 1 $3,174,000Company is constructing two 2-megawatt community

solar projects.

3 Churchville Fire Equipment Pavilion 3 $900,000Company is purchasing a 7,200 square-foot facility for a state-of-the-art set-up shop and refurbishment center for

new fire apparatus.

4 CVO Central Batavia -- $2,000,000Company is purchasing and renovating a 80,000 sq. ft.

facility as it expands distribution facility operations. Project supports the Batavia Pathway to Prosperity.

2019 Project Review

$60.2m

23 $156.3m

200

836

CAPITAL INVESTMENT

PROJECTS ECONOMIC IMPACT

JOBS CREATED

JOBS RETAINED


MISSIONThe GCEDC is the primary economic development agency in Genesee County, New York. The GCEDC’s mission is to provide the resources to foster community economic success and facilitate new business attraction in order to build a sustainable long-term economy. This is done through growth, expansion and retention of our existing business base and marketing our community as “business friendly” to attract new businesses. To accomplish its mission, GCEDC provides a variety of financial incentives, technical assistance and other forms of direct support to enable companies to succeed in the global economy.

WE REPRESENT GENESEE COUNTYThe Genesee County Economic Development Center is empowered to serve the communities and people of Genesee County. The benefits of economic development are shared along with the investments made locally to grow opportunities for business in Genesee County.

The GCEDC appreciates the deep support provided by the people of Genesee County and their representatives at the towns of Alabama, Alexander, Batavia, Bergen, Bethany, Byron, Darien, Elba, Le Roy, Oakfield, Pavilion, Pembroke and Stafford, the villages of Alexander, Bergen, Corfu, Le Roy and Oakfield, and the city of Batavia.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERSPictured left to right:

Paul Battaglia, GCEDC, GGLDC

Todd Bender, GCEDC, GGLDC

Don Cunningham, GGLDC

Thomas Felton, GGLDC

Matthew Gray, GCEDC

Sarah Noble-Moag, GGLDC

Gregg Torrey, GGLDC

Amy Vanderhoof, GCEDC

Mary Ann Wiater, GGLDC

Andrew Young, GCEDC

Craig Yunker, GCEDC, GGLDC

Peter Zeliff, GCEDC, GGLDC

“The diversity in educational attainment levels within Genesee County makes it an ideal location for employers looking

for employees in all skill levels.”


When the first of several dozen buses filled with students began arriving on the morning of GLOW With Your Hands, I knew it was the start of a life changing experience for a generation that will power the growth of our region.

More than 800 students from Genesee County and surrounding counties were fortunate to test out over 50 careers selected from the advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, clean energy and skilled trades that are in high demand for their talent and passion.

As a region, we are able to pull from New York’s second-and-third largest metros. Buffalo and Rochester are university and research & development hubs, and we generate skilled workers

from Genesee Community College and our Genesee Valley Educational Partnership. Attracting the talent from our backyard is a micropolitan’s best source for workforce and hiring solutions – and we’re doing it in Genesee County!

At GLOW With Your Hands, the connections between employers and students that are entering the workforce this summer and in coming years were created. Activities like a welding simulator at Graham Corporation’s booth instantly hooked kids that could easily have missed out on a successful career in manufacturing. Career decisions moved closer to reality in every conversation at the booths of Lapp Insulators, Liberty Pumps and O-AT-KA Milk Products among many others.

With our partners in Genesee County we are enabling our talent base to discover, learn and land the great jobs that our employers are adding across Genesee County.

Chris Suozzi

GCEDC Vice President, Business and Workforce Development

WE HAVE THE TALENT TO POWER GROWTH Genesee County Economic Development Center


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