LAUNCH2015-2016

A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE THAT UNITES OUR COMMUNITY FOR BETTER JOBS AND A GROWING ECONOMY

LAUNCH

In 2014-2015, the Launch Lawton campaign was directly involved in recruiting over 616 new jobs with an estimated total payroll of over $27 million in new payroll for the community.

Facilitated over $21 million in new capital into Lawton.

Met with over 250 executives and site selectors and participated in over 14 industry trade shows.

Expanded LED’s web and social media platforms that have resulted in a dynamic increase of visibility of the Greater Lawton Region to national and global markets.

Provided two economic research projects that were designed for the business community. The Economic Review and Economic Outlook were released duringthe LED’s Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon.

Launch Lawton is a dedicated regional initiative to diversify the economy through job creation and

global awareness.

The success of Launch Lawton will increase the quality of life for residents and bring new capital

investment to the greater Lawton region that in-cludes Elgin, Cache, and all of Comanche County.

The purpose of the campaign is to raise the overall funding level for economic development and to

escalate the involvement from the private sector in economic development.

2014-2015 LAUNCH LAWTON RESULTS

Your contribution will allow the LED toimplement new economic developmentinitiatives.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Implementing an intensive,focused business–growth regional economic development program

Investing more targeted resources to enhance Greater Lawton’s brand and image

Taking strategic actions to improve the business climate in Oklahoma and the Great Lawton Region

Leading a collaborative talent development effort to grow, retain and attract a world-class workforce

When you invest in LAUNCH LAWTON

your contribution goes to

LED programs to drive

growth to the region by;

CREATING, GROWING AND RECRUITING BUSINESS AND JOBS IN THE REGION

ESTABLISHING A WELL-RECOGNIZED EXCITING BRAND AND IMAGE FOR GREATER LAWTON

CREATING A BUSINESS CLIMATE THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO GROWTH

GROWING, RETAINING AND RECRUITING THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE

The City of Lawton received $1,302,057.76 from the Hotel/Motel “Bed Tax” in FY 2014-2015 for the promotion of tourism and economic development. (City of Lawton Code Ordinances, Chapter 10, Article 10-12-1222). The City issued $786,100.00 to the Chamber of Commerce which then allocated $307,000 to the Lawton Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation for economic development.

The LED developed a detailed work plan with a comprehensive budget for FY 2015-2016. The work plan is a focused series of actions that will target new jobs and investment in the community. This includes hiring of business development professional and communications/research professional.

While the chart to the right shows all budgeted items and total budget, the LED will actively pursue several funding sources to reach the goal.

FY 2015-2016

ANNUAL BUDGET

Program PrioritiesGLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOMENT/ MARKETING – the LED will develop and direct a global business development to attract the world’s best companies, entrepreneurs and talent. Working closely with local and state allies, the LED will serve as facilitators for companies considering a competitive investment in Comanche County region. Target industry clusters and competencies are the focus ofLED’s global economic development efforts. Key projects include:

Jobs

Targeted Industry Marketing MissionsRelationship with Top Tier Site Selection ConsultantsOnline Economic Development ToolsThird-Party Endorsements/Media OutreachCommunity Image Building Iniatives New Economic Research

TRADESHOWS AND CONFERENCES

Aviation, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul CoreNet Global Summit & Conferences (Corporate Real Estate Professionals)Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Army Aviation Association of America International Council of Shopping Centers NBAA 2015 - Business Aviation Convention & ExhibitionMedical Design & Manufacturing Food Processing and Production BIO International Convention (Biotech & Pharmaceutical) National Aerospace Exhibition

TARGETED ADVERTISING

Army GreenbookLocation Oklahoma MagazineExpansion MagazineTrade & Industry MagazineOklahoma – State of Success Quarterly Magazine

MEMBERSHIPS & PARTNERS

Oklahoma Business RoundtableOklahoma Governor’s Economic Development Marketing TeamInternational Council of Shopping Centers CoreNet GlobalAssociation for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Association of the United States Army Association of Defense Communities

Get InvolvedIf you share a long-term commitment to building a prosperous and sustainable regional economy, contact the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation about our new partnership opportunities to bring jobs and diversification to our economy.

Platinum Partner $10,000 + annual investment

Presidents CircleInvitation to all events

Network with area leadersPrivate activity briefings

Invitation for call trips, seminars and conferences

Annual LED LuncheonComplimentary admission for two with priority seating and discounts

for additional guestsPublic acknowledgment

Lawton Fort Sill Annual Economic Review

Demographic ReportsMonthly Activity Report

WebsitePartnership Listing Linked logo

Annual LED LuncheonComplimentary admission for two

Public acknowledgmentLawton Fort Sill Economic Review

Demographic reportsMonthly Activity Report

WebsitePartnership Listing Linked logo

Silver Partner$3,000 + annual investment

Annual LED Luncheon Complimentary admission for two

with discounts for additional guests

Public acknowledgment Lawton Fort Sill Economic

ReviewDemographic Reports

Monthly Activity ReportWebsite

Partnership Listing Linked logo

Gold Partner$5,000 + annual investment

Demographic reportsMonthly Activity Report

WebsitePartnership listing

Linked logo

Bronze Partner $1,000 + annual investment

LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT

WE NEED YOU TO HELP FULFILL OUR MISSION!

DirectorsBoard of

Lawton Fort SIll Economic Development Corporation304 W. Gore Blvd. •Lawton, OK 73501580.248.1623 •www.lawtonedc.com

Mr. Philip D. Kennedy, CEO, Comanche Lumber Company, Inc.

Mr. Ron Nance , CEO, Ron Nance Enterprise

Mr. Paul Ellwanger, Executive Vice President, City National Bank

Ms. Debra Welch, President/CEO, Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Jerry Ihler, City Manager, City of Lawton

Mr. Arthur Patrick, General Manager, Lawton Communications

Mr. Mark Brace, Incoming Chair, Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

Mayor Fred Fitch, Mayor of the City of Lawton

Dr. John McArthur, President, Cameron University

Dr. Tom Thomas, Superintendent, Great Plains Technology Center

Mr. Nathan Slate, Site Manager, Northrop Grumman

Mr. Jacob Brox, Chairman, Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Joe Gallagher, SES, Deputy to the CG, Fires Center of Excellence