Steering Committee April 25, 2019
Target Sector Community & Pre‐ Community Analysis & Economic Implementation Implementation Assessment Marketing Development Plan Adopted Period Begins Review Strategy July 2017 January 2018 Pre‐Implementation Period Accomplishments As Recommended By Market Street Services Identified 5 Host Call‐To‐ Launch Formalize Focus Areas & Hire Program Action Event Communications Implementation Established Director (Leaders Retreat Plan Committee Work Groups 2019) • Purpose Statements • Director Onboard • Branding & Logo Development • Developed Implementation • Leaders Retreat (Jan 2019) • Listening Tour • Info‐Graphics Sept 26, 2018 Committee • Called‐to‐Action Seeking Collaboration • Speaking Tour • Draft Charter • Reviewed Tactics • Focus Area Sessions Collecting Input • Video Launch • Questions for Leaders Retreat • Strategic Outreach • Media Coverage (Sept – Dec 2018) • 40 Facilitators • 200+ Work Group Membesr Participated in Focused Discussions (Jan ‐ Mar 2019) 2
Leaders Retreat 2019 Pledge for Collaboration 3
Serving as a coordinator Geary Riley Pottawatomie to get the right people County County to the table to discuss County common issues/trends and identify potential gaps, solutions & agreeable approaches. Region Reimagined Strategic Plan For purposes of Region Reimagined, “regional initiatives” are defined as needs/issues that impact more than one jurisdiction/organization, or initiatives that are anticipated to have a regional impact. 4
Work Group Updates Relationship Work Groups Present Any Building, Build Upon Plan Updates Regular Collect Plan, as a & Develop Reporting to Regional Input Living Dashboard to Stakeholders & Prioritize Document Track Progress The ultimate goal of the Region Reimagined Initiative is the creation of good jobs that build local wealth, create opportunities for all residents, reduce poverty and income inequality, improve quality of life , and provide economic stability for generations to come. 5
Talent Attraction & Retention Work Group Update Purpose: Through a collaborative and integrated process, recruit and retain talent throughout the region to support industry demands and strengthen our economic diversity and sustainability. 6
Talent Attraction & Retention
• Identifying pipelines, barriers, and strategies in the following regional industries: Healthcare Education Technology Manufacturing Construction Agriculture / Bio‐Science • Collected input from 245 participants at 2019 Leaders Retreat & Work Group • Reviewed highest demand jobs & income by job classification code by industry compared to other KS MSAs • Identifying other industry representatives within three counties that should be involved in specific industry‐level conversations Talent Attraction & Retention: Work Group Update
Regional Communication Improvements Transitioning Soldiers and how to overcome some identified challenges (Fort Riley, Transition Program Reps, Military Liaisons & Talent Chairs) Exploring Partnerships Throughout Region Participating in Fort Riley Community Partnership Workshops • Education – Assessing Life Skills Training Opportunities • Healthcare – Potential Healthcare Joint Training Opportunities • Recreation ‐ Potential Community Event Passport – Both on Post and in Surrounding Communities Talent Attraction & Retention: Regional Coordination Related to Military & Families
Regional Promotion of Community & Fort Riley Talent Programs & Events: Chamber‐ Military Relations April 18 th ‐ • Hiring Vets is Good Business – Junction City ‐ Promoted Regionally May 1 st ‐ • ADVISE Program ‐ Partner and Connect Soldiers with Manhattan Business Professionals – Learn more @ Military Relations Committee, Luncheon – Manhattan Chamber Fort Riley May 6 th & June 3 rd • Employer Networking – Businesses Promote Hiring Opportunities on Post Monthly June 26 th – 27 th ‐ • Career Summit ‐ Hiring our Heroes / U.S. Dept of Commerce Foundation • Flexible Dates Employer Days – A One‐Business Program to Promote Hiring Opportunities on Post • On the Horizon KEEP Veterans Here ‐ Kansas Employment Exploration Program ‐ Tours of Communities ‐ Highlighting businesses, schools, & recreational opportunities Talent Attraction & Retention: Regional Coordination Related to Military & Families
Regional Promotion of K‐State Career Fair / Employer Events All‐University Career Fair June‐August – Employer registration Sept. 24 – Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, Business, Human Ecology Sept. 25 – All majors‐ Best for employers considering a wide variety of majors Sept. 26 – Engineering and Technology Employers use Handshake to identify qualified candidates for open positions, register for career fairs and manage on-campus recruitment activities. Talent Attraction & Retention: Regional Coordination
April 11 th ‐ • Leadership Manhattan April 24 th ‐ • Flint Hills Regional Council Conference • Aug ‐ May ‐ USD‐Related Career Programs • Oct / Feb / April ‐ Career Exploration Days • Aug – May ‐ Classroom‐to‐Career – (Total of 31 Fourth Grade Classes) • Aug – May ‐ Work Keys • On the Horizon Jobs for America’s Graduates‐ Kansas – Job Shadowing Partnership with Manhattan Chamber Members May 1 st ‐ • Apprenticeship Career Fair – USD 383 May 10 th ‐ • Kansas Young Professionals 2019 Summit May 17 th ‐ • Workforce Crisis Summit II – Manhattan June 4 th ‐ • Little Apple Optimist Noon Club June 4 th – 5 th • National Bio and Agro‐Defense Facility (NBAF) Job Fair ‐ Manhattan • Healthcare ‐ Talent Pipelines ‐ How to Expand/Strengthen Existing Regional Capacity Talent Attraction & Retention: Other Local and Regional Talent Efforts
Quality of Place Work Group Update Purpose: Provide quality of place environments and amenities that enhance community, appeal to and attract professionals across all economic sectors, and enhance tourism. 13
Quality of Place 14
Common Themes by Question Question #1 ‐ What are the most special places to you in your community? Parks and Designated Natural Areas Trails Riverfront Outdoor Recreation Indoor Recreation Performing Art Specific Destinations and/or Neighborhoods Quality of Place: Emerging Common Themes
Common Themes by Question Question #2 ‐ What may be important to improve that would enhance the quality of place in your community and/or the region as a whole? Trails / Sidewalk/ Walkable Areas / Bike Infrastructure Riverfront Outdoor Recreation Indoor Recreation Art Specific Destinations Community Entrances Quality of Place: Emerging Common Themes
Quality of Place: Emerging Common Themes
Common Themes by Question Question #1 ‐ What are the most special places Question #2 ‐ What may be important to improve Question #3 ‐ The riverfront could be an Question #4 ‐ If you had the ability the to you in your community? that would enhance the quality of place in your opportunity, if communities are interested to make one improvement that would community and/or the region as a whole? (Think collaborate and go through a visioning process benefit the Flint Hills Tri‐County Area, about existing assets, your travels, and what you to see what it could potentially become in 10‐ what would that be? enjoyed that would be well received in this 20 years. Is this something that interests you? region.) (See list of questions for more Do you think this would be good for your background info provided to participants) county/community and the region as a whole? Parks and Designated Natural Areas Trails Trails / Sidewalk/ Walkable Areas / Bike Infrastructure Trails Connecting the Region Riverfront Riverfront Visioning process desired in all three counties Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Recreation Indoor Recreation Indoor Recreation Performing Art Art Specific Destinations and/or Neighborhoods Specific Destinations Community Entrances Quality of Place: Frequency of Discussion in All Three Counties
Overall Common Themes That Arose from Geary County Pottawatomie County Riley County Total Rank Each County Ranking Ranking Ranking Score 1 Indoor Recreation 9 52 27 88 2 Trails 9 41 33 83 3 Outdoor Recreation 30 17 35 82 4 Parks & Designated Natural Areas 34 27 18 79 5 Entertainment 3 22 52 77 6 Riverfront 4 13 56 73 7 Community Entrances 15 5 34 54 8 Design Elements 13 1 24 38 9 Cultural Heritage 17 3 14 34 10 Wayfinding 3 16 13 32 11 Performing Art 9 9 12 30 12 Art 5 1 19 25 Quality of Place: Priority by Common Theme
Quality of Place: Input In Addition to Common Themes
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Work Group Update Purpose: Enrich the region through leading edge programming and ecosystem development to increase entrepreneurial endeavors and create a culture of innovation 21
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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