utb/tsc highlights

UTB/TSC Highlights

Presented byJohn Sossi

&Jackie Roberson

RIO GRANDE VALLEY

Academic Success…• 1 Year Certificates• 2 Year Associates• 4 Year Bachelor Degrees• Master’s Programs• 2 Schools on One

Campus• Only school in the State

of Texas that has unique partnership

Lecturers… Academic Excellence

Small classroom setting Professors with “Real

World” experience State of the art

laboratories On-line classes, e-mail

and various forms of media utilized to offer alternatives and supplement classroom

instruction

College of Liberal Arts

School of Health Sciences

College of Science, Mathematicsand Technology

School ofBusiness School of

Education

Colleges, Schools and Departments

…student activities, campus events and opportunities to build leadership skills in over 50 clubs and organizations!

Location….the Campus Visit• Campus Environment –

the best way to learn about campus environment is to experience it firsthand

• Explore the facilities and learn about academic programs and services

• Campus Tour

Extras…20 miles from beautiful South Padre Island, oneOf the most popular destinations in the U.S. for SpringBreak vacation……

And one block away from theBorder of the culturally Rich country of Mexico, Opening the doors to Diversity!

The Village at Fort Brown

Student Housing at UTB/TSC comes with fully furnished rooms, internet access, Cable TV, swimming pools, work-out rooms and much more in a safe secure location minutes away from campus!

Campus Facts… Award-winning music program

including Jazz bands, Mariachi Escorpion, and Bravo Opera Company

Largest Campus in South Texas spanning over 340 acres in historical Fort Brown area

Over 15,000 students enrolled Combines the strengths of a

university with the accessibility of a community college

Unique UTB/TSC partnership makes our educational institution a one of a kind experience

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• High Growth • Young Population • 80% + Hispanic • Low per Capita Income • Less then 50% with High School Diploma or GED • Border Economy

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS Distance to key markets (Miles)

• Chicago: 1472

• Dallas: 544

• Detroit: 1755

• Houston: 352

• Indianapolis: 1452

• Kansas City: 1084

• Los Angeles: 1650

• San Antonio: 278

• Mexico City: 457

• Monterrey, Mex: 178

Population Forecast

Brownsville’s metro area is one of the fastest-growing regions in

the U.S. The population is up 111,705 since 1990.

AGE59% - 34 Years or Younger

The labor force is predominately young

BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY

• Median Age – 29.0

• 82% - Hispanic

• Unemployment – 6.5%

Education

• 52.9% - High School Grads • 4.4% - Associate Degrees • 8.8% - 4 Year Degrees • 5.4% - Graduate Degrees

Brownsville’s Top Ten Major Employers

Brownsville ISD 6,926 University of Texas 1,828 Cameron County 1,714 KeppelAmfels Group

1,185 Wal-Mart 1,119 City of Brownsville 1,072 Convergys Corp. 1,042 Valley Baptist Medical Center 808 HEB Food Stores 760 Valley Regional Medical Center 737

• Downtown Area • One Mile From Main Campus • 637,000 SF Under Roof • 48 Acres of Land • 3,200 Lighted Parking Spaces

UTB/TSC INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLGY &

COMMERCE CAMPUS

ITEC CAMPUS International

• BEDC • Mexican Consulate • Legal & Business Translations

• Language Institute

ITEC CAMPUS Technology

• Skilled Trades • HVAC • CAD/CAM • Machine Shop • Digital Imaging & Networking • Flexible Work Space • Automotive

ITEC CAMPUS Education

• WTCE • Graduate • Undergraduate • Certificate

• Work Studies – Interns

ITEC CAMPUS Commerce

• BEDC • U.S. EX-IM Bank• U.S. Export Assistance • SBA • Banking Relationships • VPTAC • Cameron Works • International Innovation Center

ITEC CAMPUS SYNERGESTIC

INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION CENTER (IIC)

• First Grant 2002-2005 • EDA • HUD/HSIAC • BEDC

IIC – FACILITY

• Professional Setting • Security • Convenience • Flexible • Affordable

IIC - SUPPORT

• Business Plan • Funding Sources • Import/Export • Networking • Faculty/Staff • Students • SCORE • VPTAC • References • Training • Synergistic Environment

IIC – INITIAL CONTACT

• Initial Screen (Business Plan Outline) – Formation – Background of Resources – Description of Product or Service – Target Market – Benchmarking – Long Term Goals – Perceived Risk – Financials (Income/Expense)

IIC - PROCEDURES

• Final Business Plan • Reference Letters • Criminal Background Check

• Advisory Committee

IIC – OBJECTIVES

• Create Jobs • Bring Back the Area • Create Opportunities for Small Business • Promote Technology • Utilize UTB/TSC Resources

– Faculty – Staff – Students

IIC – OUTCOMES

• Started 32 Companies • 65% Minority Owned • 67 Micro Loans • Start Up Assistance 131 Clients • 41 Seminars • 176 Students • Over 700 Potential Jobs

IIC – UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES

• EDC Tool • Attractive to Larger Operations

• Small & Large Benefit Each Other

HUD-HSIAC NETWORKING CONCEPT

• Current Grant 2005 – 2008 • Create Two Incubators In Outlying Communities • Leverage Resources• Fit to the Communities Needs & Wants• Network the Three Incubators

HUD-HSIAC NETWORKING OBJECTIVES

• Provide Technical Assistance • Create Jobs • Involve Students • Network Resources

• Opportunities for Technology

RAYMONDVILLE

• Austin 275• Dallas 467• Houston 302• San Antonio 222

• Port Mansfield 22 • Brownsville 50 • Port Isabel 50• McAllen 50

RAYMONDVILLE

• Population – Willacy County - 20,082 – Raymondville - 9,733

– No Significant Growth Forecast

AGE43% - 24 Years or Younger 71% - 44 Years or Younger

RAYMONDVILLE COMMUNITY

• Median Age – 29.5 • 54% Male – 46% Female• 86.3% Hispanic

• 59.5% $0 - $24,999• 21.3% $25,000 - $49,999• 6.0% $50,000 or More

Education

• 36.6% - Grade K – 8 • 13.8% - Grade 9 – 12 • 23.7% - High School Grad • 14.8% - Some College • 1.7% - Associates Degree • 7.0% - Bachelors Degree• 2.4% - Graduate Degree

• Raymondville ISD 400

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE 350

• Wal-Mart 200

• Willacy County Regional Detention Facility 200

• Corrections Corporation of America 200

• Valley Telephone Co-op 100

• Willacy County 100

• H-E-B 100

• City of Raymondville 75

PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS

RAYMONDVILLE PARTNERS

• Chamber • EDC • Willacy County Industrial Foundation • Workforce Solutions • ACE Hardware • UTB/TSC – HUD/HSIAC • R.I.S.D. • VTX

RAYMONDVILLE FACILITY

• Gifted Building (Wal-Mart 30,000 SF)

• HUD Rural Development Grant - $300K

ENHANCED VISION

EDA Grant $1,250,000

EDC – Chamber – Workforce Solutions

UTB/TSC – R.I.S.D. – City/County

Willacy County Industrial Foundation

PORT ISABEL LOCATION

PORT ISABEL

• Population – Cameron County – 335,527 – Port Isabel – 4,865

AGE54% - 34 Years or Younger

PORT ISABEL COMMUNITY

• Average Age – 34.5 • 48.5% - Male – 51.5% Female • 74.4% Hispanic

• Median Income $25,323

• 7.0% Unemployment

Education • 24.0% K- 8 • 17.0% 9 – 12 • 21.0% High School Grad • 19.0% Some College • 6.0% Associates Degree • 9.0% Bachelors Degree • 4.0% Graduate Degree

PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES

Accommodations & Food Services

Retail Trade

Other Services (Except Public)

Educational Services

Agriculture/Fishing

Transportation & Warehousing

Real Estate Rental & Leasing

Administrative Support & Waste Management

Construction

Health care & Social Assistance

PORT ISABEL PARTNERS

• Chamber

• EDC

• UTB/TSC

• P.I.S.D.

• Private Partners

• Cameron Works

PORT ISABEL FACILITY

FARMERS MARKET

PORT ISABEL FACILITY

• Private Investor

• City of Port Isabel

• I.S.D.

• UTB/TSC - HUD HSIAC

• Cameron Works – HUD Rural Development– USDA

PORT ISABEL

• Marketing – Regional Approach

– Incubator Kitchen

– Organic

– Fruits – Vegetables

– Arts & Crafts

– Entertainment

CONTACT INFORMATION• John Sossi • UTB/TSC - Director Business Incubator Services • 956-548-8710 or 956 882-4119 • john.sossi@utb.edu

• Jackie Roberson • City of Raymondville – Director of Economic Development • 956-689-3844 • rayecodev@prontonet.net

• Jill Francisco • City of Port Isabel – Assistant City Manager/Director Economic Dev. • 956-943-2682• jfrancisco@copitx.com