The document summarizes the role and activities of the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation (NCEDC) in attracting and retaining primary employers and jobs in Larimer County, Colorado. The NCEDC works with various partners across sectors to provide business attraction, retention and expansion services to companies. It also discusses trends in the local job market and examples of companies the NCEDC has assisted in relocating or expanding operations in Larimer County.

3. 50% of the Goods and Services from Primary Employers are sold outside our region. $$$$ Resulting in new dollars coming into our region. Primary Employers Primary Employers

4. NCEDC Represents Larimer County In Attracting & Retaining Primary Jobs UTILITIES Utilities Natural Gas Water Electricity Waste Water Other Regional Utilities CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE LOCAL INDUSTRY Peers Suppliers Vendors OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Real Estate Brokers, Developers, Arts & Culture Organizations GOVERNMENTS City of Fort Collins City of Loveland Town of Timnath State of Colorado County Economic Development EDUCATION CSU Front Range Community College Other Local Colleges Public Schools TELECOMMUNICATIONS Long distance carriers No. Colorado EDC: Initial Community Contact New Business Prospect or Expanding Firm The Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation coordinates members of our economic development team. Confidential Communication

6. Business Attraction Real World Example Enterprise Claim Center, Fort Collins 140 Jobs, 25,000 Square Feet

8. The Local Job Market Today

9. Population Growth Continues Source: Dr. John Green, UNC

10. Employment Growth, however, has been Declining since 2000 Source: Dr. John Green, UNC

11. Unemployment has been Increasing since 2000 Source: Dr. John Green, UNC

12. Larimer County Net Job Losses Source: BLS, Dr. Martin Shields, Colorado State University

14. But There is Good News……

15. 2004-2010 YTD NCEDC ANNOUNCEMENTS

16. 2004-2010 YTD JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

17. Damage Recovery Unit NCEDC 2009 Announcements

19. 2003-2010 National Relocations Office & Industrial Projects > 20,000 sq. ft & >25 employees Source: Angelous Economics, 2010 53% Decrease

20. 2003-2010 NEW ATTRACTION LEADS Source: Angelous Economics, 2010 & NCEDC 53% Decrease 3%Decrease

22. What Type of Demand Are We Seeing? Business Attraction

23. Prospects By Industry Business Attraction

24. 2007-09 NCEDC BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION ACTIVITY

25. What Type of Demand Are We Seeing? Business Retention & Expansion

26. Prospects By Industry Business Retention & Expansion

27. Thank You For Your Support and Partnership!!!