WHAT IS PROPEL SAN DIEGO ? • Grant initiative from the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) • Purpose is to Strengthen Our Regional Defense Industrial Base
WHY SAN DIEGO?
WHY SAN DIEGO?
WHY SAN DIEGO?
PARTNERS
TIMELINE Phase I July 1, 2016 - December 30, 2017 $1.7M No cost extension through December 2017 No cost extension through April 2018 Phase II September 1, 2017 18 months $1.7M Phase III FY 2019 - 2020 (Pending Application))
Strategies for Increasing Economic Resiliency 1. Mapping the ecosystem 2. Leverage existing tools to support businesses 3. Promote commercial diversification strategies 4. Increase company to company connectivity to drive new partnerships
PHASE I ACCOMPLISHMENTS UPGRADED RESEARCH SURVEY COMMUNICATIONS AVIATION/AEROSPACE CONNECTORY FORUM BUSINESS INCENTIVE THINK TANK MATRIX
Propel San Diego Survey Results & Data Viz Tool Aerospace and Defense Forum January 23, 2018
Procurement Trends in San Diego Fluctuations in Defense spending present opportunities and challenges for regional defense businesses
? Software General ? Atomics Armame $940.8M Avionics nt ? ? ? Propulsi Surveillance on Composite ? ? ? Materials ? ?
Survey Responses • 1,521 firms responded to the survey Contact Method Proportion of • 591 firms identified as Completes defense prime or sub- Unique Web 13.4% contractors Generic Web 24.4% • 547 defense-related Phone (known) 38.7% firms completed the full Phone (unknown) 23.5% survey
Extrapolation Known Universe Unknown Universe 3,044 establishments Total Firms 2,615 additional 65% are in Permanent Employment firms estimated to construction, 5,659 defense- be defense-related manufacturing, or related firms in key industries 153,953 total professional & estimated in technical services county 62,073 defense- specific
Customer Location International – Outside the United States 23% National – Within the United States 41% Statewide – Within California 13% Regional – Within Southern California 18% Local – San Diego County 39% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N = 878 Customers No Customers
Firm Size
Changes in Firm Size Past 3 Years Next 12 Months 3% 8% 13% 28% 38% 53% 2% N = 887 N = 889 56% More Fewer Grown Stayed the same Same number Don't know Declined Don't know
Industry Breakdown in San Diego These two industries represent 81% of all defense-specific contractor employment.
Difficulty Hiring Qualified Applicants Entry to Mid-level Experienced Industry Professionals 11% 11% 33% 28% 22% 25% 36% 34% N = 550 N = 550 Little to No Difficulty Some Difficulty Little to No Difficulty Some Difficulty Great Difficulty DK/NA Great Difficulty DK/NA
Importance of Applicant Qualifications Technical training and position-sepcific expertise 59.9% 26.6% Security clearance 31.9% 21.7% Prior military experience 14.2% 35.8% A four-year college degree or higher 27.2% 29.7% At least five years of industry related work experience 36.9% 37.4% At least one year of industry related work experience 52.4% 30.7% An industry recognized credential or certification 29.6% 35.8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Extremely important Somewhat important Not at all important It depends DK/NA N = 548
Importance of Local Resources Access to new commercial technologies 35% 33% Worker training programs 28% 32% Regional industry associations for defense 29% 38% Technology transfers and commercialization assistance 22% 36% Universities doing relevant research 19% 31% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Extremely important Somewhat important Not at all important It depends N = 550
Local Ecosystem Strengths Firms and orgs that are doing defense-related 52% R&D Access to talent and a skilled workforce 51% Access to vendors and suppliers 55% Access to clients & customers in the region 61% Access to capital, banking and funding 22% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% N = 552 Strength Neutral Weakness DK/NA
Perception of Region Advantages Challenges • 33% access/proximity to • 19% navigating govt. government locations/bases contracts/getting clearance/funding/RFPs • 17% access/proximity to customers; availability of jobs • 15% rules and regulations on business • 15% access/proximity to SPAWAR, NAVSUP, SSC Pacific, and other defense orgs • 15% cost of doing business • 14% cost of living
Executive Interview Highlights When asked … What portion of the work done from your San Diego County location(s) is focused on Defense or Defense related work? & What percentage breakdown would you feel is ideal for your company? The most common answer was 50/50 Only one company answered 100% defense
Defense Data Visualization Tool Free, publicly accessible tool to see defense spending trends and contract awards by individual companies in San Diego County. Gain better insights into opportunities for partners and contracts by visiting: Sandiego.dodspend.com
Thank You Questions Contact- Jesse Gipe jg@sandiegobusiness.org
PHASE II Timeline • September 1, 2017 • 18 months • $1.7M
PHASE II PROGRAMS BUSINESS UAS ECOSYSTEM ASSISTANCE SUPPORT CONNECTORY WORKFORCE UPGRADE CURRICULA
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? SDMAC.ORG/PROPELSANDIEGO / PropelSanDiego Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
This project is funded in whole or in part with Community Economic Adjustment Assistance for Reductions in Defense Industry Employment funds provided by the U.S. Department of Defense - Office of Economic Adjustment to the City of San Diego.
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