army alliance update
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Army Alliance Update. March 10, 2011. Bottom Line Up Front. BRAC moves will be completed this summer, however… BRAC implementation is far from over – and we must get this right Transportation is still a critical issue Higher education is not organized to support the “New APG” - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Army Alliance Update
March 10, 2011
BRAC moves will be completed this summer, however…
BRAC implementation is far from over – and we must get this right
Transportation is still a critical issue
Higher education is not organized to support the “New APG”
Expect competition with other regions for RDT&E programs as DoD budgets decline and programs consolidate
Bottom Line Up Front
Aberdeen Proving Ground now considered a megabase by DoD leaders and it may grow more Pre-BRAC: $1.8 billion economic impact Post-BRAC: $6.5 billion economic impact
(some estimates show growth to $20 billion)
APG is research and development ‘center of gravity’ for Army with a higher educated and more affluent workforce
Area around APG changing dramatically and quickly
Enormous Regional Changes
A Destination Employment Center
Recent decades – Harford a “bedroom” community
In 2006, approximately 50 percent of Harford County workforce commuted out of the county (2006 Towson University-RESI Study)
Post-BRAC: Reverse commuting patterns
Estimated 30,000 additional workers in region
The next generation will have an unprecedented opportunity to work in this community
Support STEM/higher education initiatives Technology Showcase Futures 11
Continue to advocate for critical infrastructure items
Maintain open dialogue with APG Leadership
Carry the message to Annapolis and Washington Testimony to Maryland Legislature Joint BRAC
Committee Meet with state and federal legislators Provide information papers
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