jobs, economic development, technology town hall meeting

8/8/2019 Jobs, Economic Development, Technology Town Hall Meeting

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Building Community,

Restoring TrustTown Hall Meeting 2Jobs, Economic Development

and TechnologyPresented by Valerie F. Leonard

Guest Presenters: Val JordanO.S. OwenDon Samuelson


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What Well Cover

The Employment Environment

Education Snapshot Financial Programs for Working Families

Programs in Manufacturing and

Construction Technology Centers

The Issues

Valeries Agenda


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24th Ward Income Snapshot

Pop. below poverty level (2000) 45.2%,was fourth highest in city in 2000

Households w/income below $15,000(2005) 4,865

Households w/ income above $35,000:3,434(1,009 households had above $75,000)


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24th Ward

Employment Snapshot The local unemployment rate, was 23% in 2005, including

discouraged workers. This compared with a stateunemployment rate of 4.35% and a national

unemployment rate of 4%.

The current unemployment rate for the state of Illinois is9.6% (November, 2010) and the current unemployment ratefor the country is 9.8% (November, 2010).

While community level unemployment data are notavailable, it may be assumed that the unemployment rate inNorth Lawndale is higher than it was in 2005.


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Employment in Our Industrial TIFDistricts

Presently, the Western/Ogden Industrial Corridor houses86 firms, employs 5,887 individuals and generates $1.1billion in annual sales (2001)

The Roosevelt/Cicero Industrial Corridor houses 88 firms,employs 4,663 individuals and generates $1.2 billion in

annual sales. # Jobs Created by TIF Projects-N/A


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National Employment Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, theRecession began in 2007.

Full employment is not expected until 2018


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Trends in the Workforce by Age Group

The Bureau of Labor Statistics

is projecting an agingworkforce between now and2018.


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24th Ward Employment Snapshot

Industry (Pop 16+) Number Percentage

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining 15 0.16%

Construction 313 3.44%Manufacturing 990 10.87%

Wholesale Trade 222 2.44%

Retail Trade 754 8.28%

Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities (Pop 16+) 1,020 11.20%

Information 220 2.42%

Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 648 7.12%

Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, etc. 952 10.45%

Educational, Health and Social Services 2,358 25.90%

Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services 726 7.97%

Other Services (Pop 16+) 410 4.50%

Public administration 478 5.25%

Total 9,106 100%

Industries in Which 24th Ward Residents are

Most Likely to be Employed[ii]

[ii] Metropolitan Chicago Information Center Website


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Trends in Wage and Salary Employment in

Goods Producing Industries 2008-2018
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Trends in Wages and Salaries for

Service Industries 2008-2018


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Business Overview 24thWard has Over 500 businesses, including large manufacturers,

small businesses, franchises and home based businesses

There are 7 TIFs that impact the Ward, 5 of which are in the Ward,and 2 that are in the near vicinity

In addition to funding for bricks and mortar development, Funds available for job training, business expansion, child care

There is one Empowerment Zone, one Enterprise Community

Tax Credits for hiring low income residents within these Zones

0% tax on capital gains,

Increased tax deductions on equipment, accelerated real propertydepreciation, and other incentives.

The greatest issues impacting businesses include lack of access tocapital, increasing costs of doing business, including increasedproperty taxes, and lower revenues.


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Education SnapshotPresenter: Valerie F. Leonard


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The State of Affairs in 2004

The communities in the 24thWard ranked 37,57, 65, 67 and 69 out of 77 of Chicagos

Community Areas with respect to graduationrates for high school students.

The city average at the time was 56.6%.

The national graduation rate was 70%


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24th Ward Graduation Rates

19 Years Old in:

Rank 13 Years Old in:

37 South Lawndale 50.7% 936 48.7% 917 53.0% 876 56.4% 871

57 Austin 44.6% 1,541 41.2% 1,513 44.4% 1,478 47.0% 1,490

65 East Garfield 43.6% 330 46.1% 332 49.8% 297 43.2% 33167 West Garfield 42.4% 403 41.1% 375 37.5% 400 41.1% 331

69 North Lawndale 44.2% 719 43.0% 693 41.4% 696 38.8% 616

24th Ward Graduation Rates by Age 19

Broken Out by Community Area

1998

2001 2002 2003 2004

1995 1996 1997


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Earned Income Tax Credits

Presenter: O.S. Owen


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Job Training Programs for

Manufacturing and Construction

Presenter: Val Jordan


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Technology Programs for Seniors

Presenter: Don Samuelson


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What are the Issues? Working Families need access to public benefits

to make ends meet

Businesses that are in the Ward report that theirgreatest issues include lack of access to capital,increasing costs of doing business, includinghigh property taxes, and lower business receipts

Businesses are reluctant to reluctant to locate inthe 24thWard given high crime, relatively lowskilled labor force, low performing schools andhigh cost of doing business


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Issues, Continued

Depending on the Census Track, only 20%-30% of24thWard residents have access to broadband

Internet. In some cases, this is a function of income, in other

cases, it is a function of availability of the service

Lack of access to high speed Internet could impact

students ability to compete with their peers in theCity, State, nation and Internationally

Lack of access to High speed Internet could impactmedical care delivery, education and businesses


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Valeries Agenda


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1. Develop 24

th

Ward Master EducationalFacilities Planning Task Force

Comprised of stakeholders from CPS, CTU, businesscommunity, nonprofits

Provide input into facilities and curriculum planningfor 24thWard Schools

Encourage alignment of curriculum of feeder

schools with high schools, and alignment of highschool curriculum with employers and colleges

Evaluate impact of school openings, closings,turnarounds and attendance boundaries


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3. Make Schools the Center of Community

Encourage CPS to expand Community Schoolsprogramming in the 24thWard

Schools open for extended hours to be used bythe entire community

Adult Learning Job Training


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2. Encourage Redevelopment of Commercial

Corridors, including Cicero Avenue, Pulaski, Ogden,16th Street, Roosevelt Road and Kedzie Avenue

Jump Start North Lawndale CommunityConservation Council to guide holistic

community development planning

Engage local community groups, churches, City,State, County and National agencies in planning

process Leverage public dollars with private investment

Encourage development of 24thWard Chamberof Commerce


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4. Encourage the Development of Local

Entrepreneurs Advocate for more funding for local business

development organizations to expand Increase capacity of local organizations to contract

with State, Local, County and FederalGovernment

Provide opportunities for more intensivetraining and hand holding for local startups

Advocate for waivers of certain taxes and fees forstartups that show promise

Provide space for incubators


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5. Attract New Businesses to the Ward

Work with City of Chicago to provide a numberof services and incentives

Site Selection

Tax relief

Infrastructure Improvements

Tax credits Work with Police to enhance public safety

Work with CPS to improve curriculum andreduce dropout rates


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Comprehensive WorkforceDevelopment Work with local employers to develop customized

training programs for their needs

Encourage the development of training for highgrowth industries, including health care, healthinformation technology, green construction

Expand school curriculum to address vocationaltraining so students may come out of school earning

living wages Create training programs so workers may upgradetheir skills

Continue to grow job training and mentoringprograms for ex offenders


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6. Make TIF Programs More Accessible

and Transparent

Get an accounting of how much money isavailable in each TIF, and how much may be

used for business development, child care,workforce development and education.

Identify the number of people who were hired or

improved work skills as a result of the TIF Streamline the application process and providemore technical assistance for small businesses tonavigate the process


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7. Create Digital Community Advocate for more funding at the Federal, State, County

and City level to build high speed internet infrastructure

Expand wireless network Develop comprehensive technology plan that willsupport businesses, schools, individuals and nonprofits

Encourage more widespread use of Internet for everydayliving, commerce, healthcare, education, entertainment

Bring 24thWard on par with National levels with respect toInternet Adoption. ( 20%-30% of 24thWard homes haveaccess to high speed internet as opposed to 64%nationwide)


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8. Encourage Businessesto Hire Locally Community Benefit Agreements

Incentive Packages, including tax credits,property tax breaks

Workforce development

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