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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Supporting economic, downtown, and

community development in Tiffin and Seneca County,

Ohio

SENECA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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ANDREW J. FELTERPRESIDENT & CEO, WEBSTER INDUSTRIES

2016-2017 SIEDC CHAIR

Seneca County is an economic development success story.

For the last five years in a row, we have been nationally ranked (top 20%) among counties our size. For four of them, we’ve been in the top 10%. In the last four years alone, more than 200 projects have helped create 1,500 new jobs and generate $250 million in new investment. More than 50 new businesses have started up or located here, and last year we were recognized as one of the top ten cities for entrepreneurship in the Midwest. Unemployment is below state and national levels, crime has been cut by 70 percent, and per capita income is on the rise.

This is no accident, and the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC) has been a major reason why. I know from personal experience the difference they can make. In 2014, when Webster Industries was looking at Mississippi, Alabama, and Tiffin for its next expansion, SIEDC worked tirelessly for months with us and local, regional, and state officials to marshal the necessary resources to keep our community competitive. We have since completed the $8.3 million investment and added 38,000 square feet to our facility.

And my experience is not unique. Talk to the more than 70 members of SIEDC and hundreds of businesses in Tiffin and throughout Seneca County and you will discover story after story of how SIEDC is facilitating commercial and industrial projects, leading downtown revitalization, spurring entrepreneurship, promoting our community, and creating a better quality of life.

So, please join us and become a member today. We need your help as we look to continue to fuel our success for the next five years and beyond. Your contribution will make a difference and continue to fuel our collective success.

Thank you,

MAKING A DIFFERENCE...

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David began as President & CEO with SIEDC in January 2014 and has twenty years of experience in economic development, business, and public administration. He has served as the Chief of the Business Services Division for the Ohio Development Services Agency, as Vice President for Economic Development at the Greater Springfield Chamber, and as Economic Development Director for Fairfield County, Ohio.

David has been involved with more than 1,000 projects involving $9.3 billion in investment and 50,000 jobs, and serves on the board of the Ohio Economic Development Association.

>> THE SIEDC TEAM David R. Zak

President & CEO

Amy ReinhartDowntown Main

Street Manager

Bryce RiggsDevelopment

Coordinator

Katie LangCommunications

Coordinator

Amy took over leadership of Tiffin’s downtown revitalization efforts in June 2014, after working for the Toledo-based architecture and engineering firm SSOE as well as serving as Exective Director for Leadership Seneca County. She has her degree from Kent State and also taught for the University of Toledo.

Because of her efforts, Tiffin was accepted into the Ohio Main Street program, more than 20 businesses have located or invested into the downtown, and more than 37 investment projects have taken place, with $1.1 million invested.

Bryce joined SIEDC in March 2015 and manages a majority of our economic and community development projects on a daily basis. He also spearheads many of our events, oversees the Membership & Events Committee, and also assists with downtown revitalization efforts. He is a graduate of Heidelberg University’s School of Business and is on the board of Seneca County Young Professionals.

Bryce’s most recent successes include the $2.5 million Church & Dwight expansion and the $9 million Tiffin Pointe development.

Katie joined SIEDC in March of 2015 and heads our public relations, social media, and internal communications functions. She also facilitates the Sandusky County-Seneca County-City of Tiffin Port Authority and handles a variety of other mission critical functions. She has her degree in journalism from Ohio University and has worked for the Advertiser-Tribune, Webster Industries, the National Association of College Stores, and Limited Brands.

Since the beginning of last year, our website registered 65,000 visitors, and our social media reached 450,000 people.

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MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS SIEDC’s articles of incorporation state

that its first purpose is promoting “industrial” retention and growth within Seneca County, Ohio.

This means our first job is helping our more than 400 industrial companies (manufacturing, logistics, wholesale, industrial service, construction) get the resources they need to grow - incentives, financing, talent, real property, infrastructure, research, consulting. It also means creating an environment attractive to other industrial companies.

DOWNTOWN & RETAIL SIEDC’s articles state that its second

purpose is promoting “commercial” retention and growth, and it leads downtown revitalization since 2014 and the integration of Tiffin Tommorrow.

Accordingly, we work to assist and attract retail, service, hospitality, and other businesses throughout Tiffin and Seneca County, as well as implement a Main Street approach to the downtown.

QUALITY OF LIFE The third purpose SIEDC’s legal

documents point to is community development and “developing affordable housing,” critical for a high quality of life.

SIEDC will continue to be the lead community development agent for the City of Tiffin and an important leader, manager and facilitator of projects and grants that improve the lives of citizens throughout Seneca County.

Manufacturing is the largest industry (25%

of workforce) and typically the largest

capital investor ($57 million in 2015, $42

million in 2014).

>> SIEDC’S STRATEGY

More than 30 new retail businesses have opened or

located downtown, in the West Market

commercial corridor, in the university

districts, and in other areas of Tiffin and

Seneca County in the last three years alone.

SIEDC administers the City’s Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG)

program and has brought in more than $10 million in grant funding

in the last decade towards community

development projects.

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<< CAMPAIGN GOALS The table below is based on information from a

2014 SIEDC survey of 11 area economic development organizations, as well as this year’s budget.

SIEDC’s 2014-2015 Success Drive campaign was successful in raising the amount of private donations from 25% of our budget to 38% of our operating budget. The remainder is public sector (48%), contract for services (4%), and other (9%). The public sector also significantly increased its funding commitment during the campaign.

We sincerely appreciate everyone’s contributions. We currently have 40 members and several other private individuals and organizations who provide support to us as well.

SIEDC does not hire professional fundraisers but saves those costs and does it themselves. The long-term goal is to increase our private fundraising to a competitive $200,000 by 2020.

Ohio Communities & Counties Surveyed

Population Annual Private Fundraising

Reserve Dedicated Conveyance

Fee

Self or Professional Fundraisers

Ohio Community A 10-20,000 $120,000 N/A No Self

Ohio County B 30-40,000 $120,000 $40,000 No Professional

Ohio County C 40-50,000 $110,000 $90,000 No Professional

Ohio County D 40-50,000 $250,000 $40,000 No Professional

SIEDC 2016 57,000 $150,000 $33,000 No Self

Success Drive 2016-17 57,000 $170,000 $60,000 No Self

Ohio County E 60-70,000 $260,000 $130,000 No Professional

Ohio County F 70-80,000 $425,000 $40,000 No Self

Ohio County G 70-80,000 $0 $160,000 Yes ($250K) N/A

Ohio County H 70-80,000 $125,000 $800,000 Yes ($300K) Self

Ohio County I 130-140,000 $243,000 $0 No Professional

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Platinum Level $10,000 or more

Helps create 25 jobs, $700K in payroll, $2.5M in investment Allows SIEDC to build needed capacity and strength Receives seat on Board of Trustees, participates in retreat Receives two complementary seats at Annual Meeting Receives preferred recognition, board communication

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Leadership Circle$20,000 or more

Helps create 100 jobs, $3M in annual payroll, $10M investment Allows SIEDC to focus on projects and not fundraising Receives seat on Board of Trustees, participates in retreat Receives two complementary tables at Annual Meeting Receives primary recoginition, board communication

Helps create 50 jobs, $1.4M in new payroll, $5M in investment Allows SIEDC to be private-sector led and independent Receives seat on Board of Trustees, participates in retreat Receives one complementary table at Annual Meeting Receives premier recognition, board communication

Gold Level$5,000 or more

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<< MEMBERSHIP LEVELS SIEDC’s 2016-17 Success Drive fundraising campaign

looks to add at least 13 percent to its private donation base and 8 new members. This will allow us to keep track with inflation, strengthen our reserves, retain staff, and stay competitive.

Membership categories are consistent with other economic development organizations that are public-private partnerships or private. Membership levels are also consistent with those from the last two years.

150:1 50:1 33:1Return on Investment (ROI) for new annual payroll

For every $1 invested annually, $150 will be produced annually in new payroll.

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ROI for fixed asset investment

ROI for local taxes

For every $1 invested annually, $50 will be invested in fixed assets.

For every $1 invested annually, up to $31 in local taxes will be generated - up to $25 in municipal income taxes, up to $8 in county sales tax, and more in property tax.

Helps create 15 jobs, $400K in payroll, $1.5M in investment Allows SIEDC to maintain an aggressive strategy Participates in strategic survey, all searches and directories Receives one complementary seat at Annual Meeting Receives highlighted recognition, most communication

Helps create 7 jobs, $200K in new payroll, $750K in investment Allows SIEDC to fund basic operations Participates in strategic survey, all searches Invited to the annual Holiday Gathering for members Receives Member Monthly, Incentive Insight, Downtown Times

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<helpful> All contributions are tax deductible. SIEDC is a 501c3 charitable organization. Checks should be made out to “SIEDC.” Membership begins when payment is submitted and is valid for a full calendar year. Invoices are sent annually unless other arrangements are made. Membership renews automatically unless notice given. Members may upgrade at any time and receive the additional benefits immediately.

Silver Level$3,000 or more

Bronze Level$1,500 or more

Basic Information

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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE - $20,000 or moreo City of Tiffin o National Machineryo Seneca County

PLATINUM LEVEL - $10,000 or moreo Sandusky County-Seneca County-City of Tiffin Port Authority

GOLD LEVEL - $5,000 or moreo Advertiser-Tribuneo Arnold Vendingo Clouse Construction Corp.o Corporate One Benefitso Croghan Colonial Banko Fifth Third Banko First National Bank of Sycamoreo Heidelberg Universityo Laminate Technologieso The Mastro Groupo Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospitalo Old Fort Banking Companyo Reineke Family of Dealershipso Sutton Banko Taiho Corporation of Americao Tiffin Insulatorso Tiffin Universityo Toledo Molding & Dieo United Insuranceo Webster Industries

SILVER LEVEL - $3,000 or moreo PNC Bank o Quick Tab IIo Superior Credit Union

BRONZE LEVEL - $1,500 or moreo ACI Construction Co.o Bailiwicks Coffee Companyo Ballreich Bros.o Beercoo ContMid Groupo Coppus Motorso Irving Equipmento Mosser Constructiono North Central Electric Cooperativeo Rudolph | Libbeo Seneca County Home Builders Associationo Tiffin Aireo Tiffin Metal Productso Whitta Constructiono US Bank

OFFICE19 W. Market St., Suite CTiffin, OH 44883419.447.3831, (f ) 419.447.5141

ONLINE(website) senecasuccess.com(news) senecamobile.com(facebook) senecasuccess

STAFFDavid ZakPresident & CEO

Amy ReinhartDowntown Main Street Manager

Bryce RiggsDevelopment Coordinator

Katie LangCommunications Coordinator(o) 419.447.3831