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Why the Madison Region City of Madison Opportunities for HQ2 Site #1 the Capitol East District Site #2 East Metro Site #3 UW Research Park 2 City of Fitchburg Site Cottage Grove Site How the Experts View Madison Supporting Regional Data High Quality Airport Education Quality of Life The Epic Factor State Incentives Contacts: Paul Jadin Madison Region Economic Partnership pjadin@madisonregion.org (608) 571-0401 Dan Kennelly City of Madison dkennelly@cityofmadison.com (608) 267-1968 Welcome to Madison!Please Start Here: https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=jy1bbgmv8IY October 16, 2017 Ms. Holly Sullivan Head of WW Economic Development Amazon Office of Economic Development 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Ms. Sullivan, As Amazon continues to engage North America in the boldest and most transparent site search in US history I would like to congratulate you on the path you have chosen and bring to your attention a region that will fit your business needs like a glove while giving you an opportunity to develop and thrive with the community in all other respects material to your needs. There is little question that, wherever HQ2 lands, the community and region will be forever altered and, while all would enjoy a very positive impact, some regions would `experience incremental change while others would be transformed. I submit that it will be one of those regions that has the potential to be transformed that holds true promise for this extraordinary company because Amazon can grow with that community and help shape that growth in a very positive way. I’m not talking about transformation of a region’s natural or human resources because those things must be spectacular to even be considered. Indeed, it is the opportunity to shape infrastructure, education, supply chain, culture and brand that should appeal to you. And, it is not “Small Town, USA” that should fascinate you but those communities which have heretofore been referred to as “second tier” cities; cities which meet most of your criteria but fall just short on size or some other manageable issue. As the New York Times put it recently, Amazon should land in a community that can “replicate an environment similar to what it had in Seattle at its founding in 1994.” You will see that there is no place on the continent that can better offer that environment and no place on earth that is better poised to transition from “second tier” to star than Madison, Wisconsin. Indeed, it has been nudging its way through the field for more than a decade now by continuously improving its economy and ecosystem in ways that have attracted the attention of critical economic developers, site selectors and pundits throughout the country. And, it has done so without compromising the spectacular assets that, year in and year out, make it one of America’s top places to live. Amazon and its HQ2 can hop on at the ground level of this rapidly evolving economy and play an enormous role in assuring that that evolution continues to be positive, not just for those who are already on board, but for Amazon and everyone else who will discover this star in the near future. 455 Science Drive, Suite 160, Madison, WI, 53711 • 608.571.0420 • madisonregion.org In the following pages and links we will specifically address your preferences, drivers and requests while making it clear that the Madison Region is as close to Seattle circa 1994 as you will find. For instance, Seattle and Madison are the only major cities in the U. S. which are located on an Isthmus. Both communities have a UW with a major footprint in the region through their internationally recognized student bodies, research, education, athletics and alumni. Additionally, like Seattle, Madison has become a hub for STEM businesses and careers. Millennials have been flocking here since before the experts discovered us. Never mind our special connections to Russell Wilson, Dale Chihuly or even Nirvana; you will find in Madison, an accommodating ecosystem, an unparalleled workforce, a quality of life that competes with anywhere, a progressive and pro-business local government, a state that has proven its will and capacity to compete and a Seattle2 in which to build your HQ2. The comparison, however, does not extend to cost. You will find in the following pages that the Madison Region is significantly less expensive, and that talent can be found at lower costs, than what you have experienced in Seattle or what you might find in other communities vying for this incredible project. We offer five sites which, by themselves or in combination, will adequately meet your needs and trust that you will take the time to review each of them along with the evidence for everything I’ve outlined here. Upon doing so you will fully appreciate why you need to be in on “The Ground Level of the Next Big Thing.” Please start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy1bbgmv8IY With Sincerest Regards, Paul F. Jadin President Madison Region Economic Partnership 455 Science Dr. Suite 160 Madison, WI 53711 pjadin@madisonregion.org (608) 571-0401 455 Science Drive, Suite 160, Madison, WI, 53711 • 608.571.0420 • madisonregion.org 228m 28532 54:12, NO: I Office of the Mayor Paul R. Soglin, Mayor City-County Building, Room 403 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (608) 266-4611 mayor@cityofmadison.com www.cityofmadison.com Mr. Jeff Bezos Amazon Office of Economic Development c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Mr. Bezos, Welcome home. Madison is the best of Seattle but more affordable and far less congested. Madison, Wisconsin is ideally-suited as the location for Amazon’s next great investment - HQ2. I invite you to use your imagination and consider 5 reasons to select Madison: Madison Reason #1: GREAT SITES – As you will see in our proposal, Madison offers Amazon a menu of properties to meet any needs of HQ2.  Capitol East District - Our burgeoning “Capitol East District” creates an opportunity for an urban high-tech campus in an emerging high-tech live/work/play environment. The Capitol East District, connected by sidewalks, bicycles, and buses - and minutes to the airport - would place HQ2 in Madison’s emerging hub for innovation and among dozens of tech businesses. The Capitol East District includes numerous startups as well as established technology companies (including and existing Amazon presence with Shopbop).  East Metro - Madison’s East Metro Site offers unmatched visibility at the intersection of three Interstate Highways. This development-ready greenfield site provides Amazon the opportunity to build a headquarters campus in the City of Madison at one of the most visible and accessible locations in the Midwest. The site is 10 minutes from downtown Madison, 10 minutes from Dane County Airport, and offers direct interstate access to Chicago/O’Hare (2 hours) and Milwaukee/Mitchell Field (1 hour).  University of Wisconsin Research Park II – Located in a natural landscape of rolling hills on Madison’s far west side, the UW Research Park is a large technology park, primed for large-scale office and research development. The site offers Amazon the opportunity for a direct connection to UW Madison’s research and talent pools. The site is 20 minutes from Downtown Madison. Whether it’s a vibrant urban campus among the innovative and eclectic vibe of the Capitol East District, the high visibility and convenient access of the East Metro property, or the research and innovation focus of the UW Research Park, I strongly believe Madison offers a unique mix of development-ready sites to meet Amazon’s needs for HQ2 now and in the future. Madison Reason #2: COMPETITIVE INCENTIVES – Madison will do everything in its power to make HQ2 viable and successful. The City’s primary incentive tool is Tax Increment Financing (TIF). We will ensure that any sites Amazon considers are placed within a TIF District and we will use TIF to the fullest extent possible. We have a proven historic record of success with TIF and will deploy this tool with speed and flexibility. In addition to the City’s effort, the State of Wisconsin will provide a competitive incentive package. A detailed summary of the City’s TIF program is included. Madison Reason #3: ACCESS TO TALENT – With a world class research institution, high growth technology companies, a vibrant tech based entrepreneurial ecosystem, large technology companies including Epic Systems, an existing Amazon presence with Shopbop, Madison has quietly assembled one of the nation’s highest concentrations of technology talent and a workforce well-suited to Amazon’s needs. Beyond Madison’s borders, we are located within a 2-hour drive of Chicago/O’Hare and a 1-hour drive from Milwaukee, providing convenient access to two of the nation’s largest metro areas and two international airports. Madison’s own airport provides direct flights to the Twin Cities, Detroit, Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, and others. The airport is growing and the addition of HQ2 to Madison will bring additional service. With Madison’s conveniently-located and easily-accessed airport, combined with our proximity to major international airports, Madison provides the largest array imaginable of domestic and international air service. Although we are a mid-sized city, we have an incredible pool of technology talent, the ability to attract new residents with our renowned quality of life, and Madison is located within a 60-minute drive of 1.2 million people and a 90-minute drive of 3.3 million people. Madison Reason #4: RENOWNED LIVABILITY & PERFECT CULTURAL FIT – Madison is routinely ranked as one of the nation’s most livable communities (see attached list of rankings). This includes being named the best City in America by Livability.com. This stems from our unique natural setting among a collection of glacial lakes, our great neighborhoods, our beautiful and well-maintained parks and bike trails, our low crime rate, our vibrant cultural offerings, the nation’s best and largest farmers market, great restaurants, and the list goes on. Like Seattle, Madison is situated on a narrow isthmus of land between two bodies of water. Like Seattle, Madison is a forwardthinking, innovative, progressive city. Like Seattle, Madison has a growing technologyfueled economy and a world-class research university. Like Seattle, Madison prides itself on its recreational amenities, great food, music venues, eclectic neighborhoods, cultural offerings, and overall livability. In many ways, Madison is a smaller and Midwestern version of Seattle with a culture, economy, and sense of place with many similarities, but in a manageable, affordable, midsized city. Madison Reason #5: WE’RE READY TO GROW WITH YOU – The sites described above and in the pages that follow are “shovel-ready” and primed for this type of development. With our growing economy, Madison has been expecting an opportunity like this. The proposed sites are planned for large-scale employment development and Madison is ready to do what it takes to make this project happen. This includes not only investing in a competitive incentive package, but also making longer term regional investments in transit improvements, increased service to our airport, and any other infrastructure necessary to meet Amazon’s needs. Madison is prepared to grow with Amazon. We will make the investments we need to make to ensure your success. In short, what Madison offers is an economy, talent pool, and urban amenities that are ideally-suited to Amazon’s needs for HQ2, but packaged within an affordable, manageable, and up-and-coming mid-sized city. We offer the best of all worlds and a perfect fit for HQ2. Welcome to Madison! We might not be the place you expected, but Madison and Amazon share a willingness to think differently, re-write the rules, and explore ideas that aren’t obvious at first but make perfect sense after careful consideration. Welcome to HQ2! Sincerely, Mayor Paul R. Soglin Madison, Wisconsin City of Madison Incentives for HQ2 The City of Madison has a robust Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program and a proven track record of creatively, flexibly, and aggressively using incentives to support companies investing in our community. The City of Madison will provide Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to Amazon at any of the sites currently under consideration within our community. Most of the Capitol East District is already located within Tax Increment District #36. We would implement a new TIF District at the former Oscar Mayer site, University Research Park 2, and Metro East sites. The City of Madison calculates its award of TIF support based on the Net Present Value (“NPV”) of new property taxes (“increment”) generated by a project during the period of time that a TIF District is in place. As a City TIF investment is based on property tax revenue, and as Amazon will be constructing multiple buildings over a long period of time, the City would likely provide multiple awards of TIF to each respective building project. The City can provide assistance in the form of a direct investment to the company, paying for infrastructure costs to assist Amazon’s growth, and through subsidizing the cost of land (especially in situations where the City owns the property). 100% of the NPV of the new property taxes generated by a project is roughly equal to 20% of the new assessed value of that project at the time of completion. For example, if a new building is valued at $1 million, it could be expected to generate approximately $200,000 of TIF support that could be used for direct investment to the company or to fund infrastructure costs. The level of direct investment to a company generally provided by the City ranges from 40% to 60% of the NPV of increment. This in turn equals about 7% to 12% of the assessed value of a project at completion, or between $70,000 and $120,000 of the $200,000 noted in the example above. The balance is typically used for other related infrastructure costs. The City will work with Amazon to negotiate a TIF package of direct investment and infrastructure cost support that will best meet the needs of the company. The approval process for award of TIF funding is about three months, culminating in the execution of a TIF Loan Agreement. The City typically disburses these TIF funds in stages through the course of project construction as capital costs are incurred, with final disbursement upon Certificate of Occupancy. The TIF loan is then repaid through the increment during subsequent years (typically less than ten years). A corporate guarantee of repayment is required should the project not generate the anticipated increment in a given year. In addition, the City will require adherence to negotiated job creation/retention goals for the period of five years following issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for each building project. Upon conclusion of the five-year job creation/retention period, and upon conclusion of repayment of the loan (typically less than ten years), the TIF project will be considered complete with no further City requirements. The City’s complete TIF Policy can be found at www.cityofmadison.com/tif. This policy does not contemplate an investment of the scale proposed by Amazon. The City will work with Amazon to utilize TIF to its fullest extent to provide both direct investment to the company and to pay for the companies’ infrastructure needs. As such, although the City’s current TIF standards are a useable guide for planning purposes, we will be more than willing to work with Amazon and the State of Wisconsin to tailor City policies and State Statutes to this unique opportunity. Madison HQ2 Timeline Selection of Madison to Ground-Breaking Madison Selected for HQ2 La nd Acquisition (will vary by parcel) Submit offers to property owners Negotiate Terms Closings Zoning and Land Use Approvals Development Assistance Team Mtgs (streamlined staff review process) Submit Land Use and Zoning Applications Urban Design and Plan Commission Approvals Building Permit Start Construction Ta x Increment Financing Discussions with Staff Submit TIF Application Staff Review Approvals HQ2 Under Construction in Madison Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - HQZ MADISON CITY OF MADISON OPPORTUNITIES FOR HQZ CITY OF MADISON Summary of 3 Sites The City of Madison is proposing three potential sites for HQ2. We believe that each of these sites could meet Amazon’s needs. We also encourage the company to consider developing HQ2 using a combination of these sites to take advantage of the unique features and benefits of each. #1 The Capitol East District Opportunity for HQ2: A unique urban campus in a vibrant, up-and-coming central Madison district that is home to authentic restaurants, great entertainment, fun neighborhoods, and is the emerging epicenter of technology innovation in the Midwest with over 40 IT companies located in a 1-mile radius. #2 East Metro Opportunity for HQ2: A high-visibility corporate campus on a shovel-ready greenfield site located at the intersection of three Interstate Highways with convenient access to central Madison, as well as Milwaukee and Chicago. #3 University Research Park II Opportunity for HQ2: Be part of one of the world’s leading research institutions by locating HQ2 in the rolling landscape of Madison’s west side within a developmentready technology park focused on research, science, and commercialization. I . 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It extends from the heart of downtown Madison and the Wisconsin State Capitol to the Yahara River, which connects Lake Monona and Lake Mendota. The Capitol East District is a link between the University of Wisconsin (one of the top 5 research institutions in the world), Madison’s flourishing downtown, and Madison’s eclectic and creative eastside neighborhoods. The Capitol East District itself is a legacy manufacturing corridor. Like South Lake Union, the Capitol East District was once the industrial heart of the City but for decades was characterized by blighted and underutilized properties. For the last several years, the City has begun implementing a new vision for this part of the City. This vision has embraced Madison’s growing technology industry and rapidly-growing Millennial workforce to become a burgeoning live/work/play neighborhood. As a result, the Capitol East District is in the midst of a dramatic transformation. Blighted or vacant properties, underutilized surface parking lots, and deteriorating buildings have been replaced with mixed-use redevelopment projects. Hundreds of new apartments have been recently built or are under-construction in this area - catering to Madison’s high-tech/hightalent workforce. New employers have started to come to the district, along with a plethora of new restaurants, artisan food production businesses, and a full-service grocery store. At the center of the Capitol East District, Amazon subsidiary Shopbop was an early adopter and moved into a vacant industrial building on East Washington Avenue several years ago. Today, companies like Google and Zendesk now have offices in the district, as well as numerous smaller technology companies. Currently under-construction is a new facility called “StartingBlock Madison” which will be located in the “Spark” building being built by American Family Insurance. StartingBlock will integrate under one roof: Gener8tor (an internationally-ranked accelerator.), Capital Entrepreneurs (a 350+ member networking group), a prototyping center, a network of technology industry players, educational programing, professional advisors/mentors, and coworking space. StartingBlock will be the Midwest’s epicenter for technology entrepreneurship. Features of the Capitol East District: • Shopbop – The Capitol East District is the home of Amazon subsidiary Shopbop, which reclaimed a historic manufacturing building in the district to create a workplace for 400 creative and technology savvy Amazon employees already working in Madison. • StartingBlock Madison – in 2018, the Capitol East District will see the opening of StartingBlock Madison. This unique facility will become the epicenter of technology entrepreneurship in the Midwest. • “Willy Street” – The Williamson Street corridor (Willy Street) is a unique and vibrant strip through Madison’s Isthmus that includes great restaurants, entertainment venues, retail stores, local art galleries, fun festivals, and an anchor Coop Grocery. • Existing and Future Transit – The Capitol East District is served by 14 bus routes and 250 Madison Metro bus trips per day. The East Washington Avenue corridor will also be a primary route for Madison’s planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which will provide fast, convenient, limited stop access through Downtown Madison, to the University of Wisconsin, and to the East and West sides of town. When Amazon selects Madison for HQ2, the City will immediately begin working with state and regional partners on an expanded transit system for the City and region. • Walkability – the Center of the Capitol East District has a 97/100 ranking via “Walkscore.” The area includes housing, retail options, great restaurants, beautiful parks, scenic shorelines, concert venues, and grocery stores within walking distance. • Foodie Paradise –The District is within walking distance of five restaurants with James Beard nominated chefs, the country’s largest farmers market, four micro-breweries, two micro-distilleries, and 40 unique and culturally diverse food carts. In 2019, the District will add the Madison Public Market, showcasing local grown authentically-made food products from across southern Wisconsin’s rich agricultural region. • Bicycling Mecca – Madison is one of five Platinum Rated bicycle friendly cities in the country and Madison is the only Platinum Bike City east of the Mississippi. The Capitol East District “ground-zero” for biking in Madison with water-front trails, commuting paths, on-street paths, and a bike-sharing system. SPECIFIC CAPITOL EAST DISTRICT PROPERTIES Imagine HQ2 as a 170-acre urban campus located in an authentic and unique urban corporate campus locating in an amenity-rich, walkable, transit-served setting. All the parcels referenced below are “shovel ready” and much of the land is already cityowned. Madison is prepared to work with Amazon on a plan to build HQ2 on a 170-acre urban campus consisting of “shovelready” properties extending from downtown Madison, through the Capitol East District, and into potential new construction sites on the City’s Northside. The entire proposed campus would include opportunities for new construction of downtown office space, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, redevelopment of former industrial sites, and greenfield development on large parcels near Madison’s airport. The proposed HQ2 campus is interspersed with great restaurants, music venues, the future Madison Public Market, Madison’s Central Park, and dozens of other technology companies. Following the requirements of the RFP, the City envisions a 3phase plan to build HQ2 in the Capitol East District as described below and shown on the map above. However, the City is open to phasing the plan differently, and/or utilizing other or additional properties in the City. Phase 1: 1000-1100 Blocks of East Washington Avenue The City envisions the first phase of HQ2 occurring on 12 acres of land along a 2-block stretch of East Washington Avenue. This is a shovel-ready site with highly-motivated owners who are ready to make this project happen quickly. This would place Amazon’s first phase in the heart of the burgeoning Capitol East District. The site would connect Amazon to the amenities of both downtown Madison and the Capitol East District. Based on the City’s adopted plans, this area is planned for redevelopment of 8 to 12 story buildings. Based on current city plans, zoning, and design guidelines, this 12 acres of land can accommodate approximately 2 million square feet of commercial redevelopment. Features and Amenities of Phase 1: • • • • • • • • • • Potential for 2 million square feet of commercial development 12 acres of prime redevelopment property located in an urban setting Shovel-ready sites with owners ready and willing to work with Amazon Across the Street from Breese Steven Field – a historic arena now used for community events, sporting events (including Madison’s professional Ultimate team), concerts, pop-up markets, etc. Area includes StartingBlock Madison, which is a planned multi-use technology entrepreneurship center, co-working space, business accelerator, and prototyping center Adjacent to other high tech companies including a large Google presence Adjacent to a 50,000 Square Foot Full-Service Grocery Store Adjacent to a planned 2,500-person capacity music venue Three blocks from the eclectic Willy Street corridor Three blocks from Amazon’s subsidiary Shopbop (incorporated into phase 2 area) MADISON HQ2 - PHASE 1 VISION 1000-1100 BLOCKS OF EAST WASHINGTON AVE k/g PArsasou PLAZA Spams VENUE 8am F-uo Hhkuk:dadhun Renovakuihtzolz (Pop-up markets, concenssoccensenw pro Ultimate, 1; Under Construction (includes entrepreneurial hub, co-working space. business accelerator, and 2,500-person concert venue Recently Rodovolopod (includes Google of?ces, local coffee shop. artisan cocktail bar. and locally- sourced pan-Asian restaurant Phase 2: 1200-1800 Blocks of East Washington Avenue The City envisions the second phase of HQ2 occurring in the 1200 to 1800 blocks of East Washington Avenue. This area includes 30 acres of land on 12 parcels. Located in the center of this area is Amazon Subsidiary Shopbop, which is located in a historic building in the district. This site offers Amazon the opportunity to build on its existing footprint in Madison by redeveloping adjacent parcels around Shopbop. The City of Madison owns 15 of the 30 acres. These sites include the City’s aging bus garage and Fleet Services building. The City already has plans to relocate these facilities and will do so expeditiously to facilitate HQ2. The remaining acreage is owned by a single private entity (the Mullins Group). The Mullins Group already owns Amazon’s current space that is leased for the Shopbop facility and would be thrilled to continue working with Amazon to redevelop more of their property for additional uses by the company. Based on the current zoning, urban design standards, and the recommendations from the Capitol Gateway Corridor Plan, the properties in this area are recommended for redevelopment with 6 to 12 story buildings. The entire 30 acres can accommodate up to 5.2 million square feet of commercial space. Phase 2 Site Features: • Opportunity for approximately 5.2 million square feet of commercial development • 30 acres of shovel-ready property • Properties owned by supportive entities (City of Madison, and Mullins Group) • Incorporates Amazon’s existing facility with Shopbop • Adjacent to the future Madison Public Market (opening in 2019) which will be a showcase of Madison’s regionally-grown produce and culturally diverse local food products. MADISON HQ2 - PHASE 2 VISION 1 100-1300 BLOCKS OF EAST WASHINTGON AVE. CENTRAL PARK *1 TRANSIT STOP 2? ENTERPRISE CENTER 9\ H?w . ??90 301320? .COITI \2 CurrenT Amonn Foc?iMETRO INNOVATION CENTER {Kl-:2 F. Jams; Faccke LLIZ Phase 3: Capitol East District North The City envisions the third phase of the HQ2 project taking place in the northern extension of the Capitol East District, connecting downtown Madison to the Dane County Regional Airport. This area includes 130 acres of prime development land comprised of three properties. The largest property is the former Oscar Mayer factory. This 80-acre site was a large food processing facility until last year. The site was recently sold to a third party with plans to demolish the building and prepare it for redevelopment. The City and the new owners are motivated to see the site redeveloped quickly and for employment uses. The property has excellent highway access and visibility and is well served by infrastructure. Repositioning this site for future employment uses is a top economic development priority for the City. This area also includes a 29-acre parcel owned by Ruedebusch Development. This is a shovel-ready site zoned and planned for commercial development. Finally, the area includes a larger former retail site that is likewise ready for redevelopment. Phase 3 Features: • One mile from Dane County Regional Airport on main thoroughfare from downtown Madison and the Capitol East District to the Airport. • Adjacent to Hwy 30 (grade separate limited access highway) with quick access to Interstate 39/90/94. • Large, development-ready sites that are planned for large-scale employment uses. MADISON HQ2 - PHASE 3 VISION CAP EAST DISTRICT NORTHERN EXTENSION 130 Acres 0! Development- .AT AIRPOR -, _j . - CENTRAL PARK Residential/Commercial Recent/Under Construction HQ2 phases 1, 2 and 3 BRTRoute CAPITOL EAST H02 PHASES 1, 2, 3 55 3 Madison H02 Proposal Bike Corridor '5.ij . 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City of Madison Bicycle Infrastructure Map Madison is 1 of 5 Platinum-rated Bike Cities and the only one east of the Mississippi FiberConnectivi Madison's Innovative MUFN System provides exc elle nt FiberConnectivity Metropolitan Uni?ed Fiber Network I Building Location Existing Backbone Fiber New Backbone Fiber . dmg?- Underground ?Aerial Lateral Fiber ?Exi51ing New 1?11 3 . 1 inand?ns- I .I i r' 2 r?I? I 3 gr I, it l-f-l-H lune-I ruin-n. menu Safety and Disaster Risk In an area of increasing frequency and magnitude of natural disasters, Madison, Wisconsin is an oasis. Based on data from NOAA, FEMA, and USGS, compared to most major metro areas, the Madison region is very unlikely to face the types of major disaster events that can shut cities down and disrupt business operations for weeks at a time. SITE #2: EAST METRO Madison’s East Metro offers unmatched visibility at the intersection of 3 Interstate Highways. This development-ready greenfield site provides Amazon the opportunity to build a headquarters campus in the City of Madison at one of the most visible and accessible locations in the Midwest. The site is 10 minutes from downtown Madison, 10 minutes from Dane County Airport, and offers direct interstate access to Chicago/O’Hare (2 hours) and Milwaukee/Mitchell Field (1 hour). See the East Metro Section for more info on this site SITE #3: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RESEARCH PARK 2 Located in a natural landscape of rolling hills on Madison’s far west side, the UW Research Park is primed for large-scale office and research development. The site offers Amazon the opportunity for a direct connection to UW Madison’s research and talent pools. The site is 20 minutes from Downtown Madison. See the University Research Park Section for more information on this site EAST METRO (ITYOF MADISON SITE #2 - HQZ MADISON AMAZON HQZ: MADISON, WISCONSIN EAST METRO SITE a6:- r0 pe rtl?S.CO 3?4? Why Here? • Madison – Next Big Tech City • Large Greenfield Site • Well Connected to Regional Workforce • UW-Madison – Innovation & Talent Pipeline www.HovdeProperties.com SITE REGIONAL POPULATION BASE 1.2 MILLION PEOPLE WITHIN 60 MINUTES 3.3 MILLION PEOPLE WITHIN 90 MINUTES WITHIN 30 MINUTES MILWAUKEE WITHIN 60 MINUTES WITHIN 90 MINUTES CHICAGO www.HovdeProperties.com .wv . 12 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN 84 AIRPORT a J. 12 Minutes to - downtown airport if? . EH EAST METRO VISION The East Metro Implementation team has been working with the City of Madison and State Department of Transportation since 2015 towards the creation of a regional urban mixed-use employment center. The goal is the recast the east side growth pattern and capture the momentum of the City of Madison’s economy, coupled with un-paralleled access to the region and state. The vision anticipates 8,000,000 to 10,000,000 square feet of overall use. URBAN MIXED-USE INTEGRATION: Integrated into a mixed-use town center with access to a vast talent pool and tech work force www.HovdeProperties.com Through the continued work with the City of Madison and State DOT this site will be ready for construction starting in the Fall of 2018, implementation of a TIF District in 2018, and target interchange completion of 2020. THE TIMELINE IS RIGHT PROCESS FLOW CHART: 2018 - 2020 2018 ENTITLEMENT / PLATTING / TIF • • City of Madison Approvals for Zoning and Platting City of Madison TIF District Established INTERCHANGE • Federal Highway Access Justification Report • State EIS Review & Approval • Row Acquisition • Target Completion 2020 2018 - 2020 SITE INFRASTRUCTURE / SITE CONSTRUCTION • • 2018 Site Infrastructure 2018 – 2019 / 2020 Building Construction www.HovdeProperties.com THE NEW EAST METRO INTERCHANGE IS IN THE WORKS 2015 EAST METRO INTERCHANGE STUDY. The development team has been working with the City of Madison and State Department of Transportation on facilitating the interchange within the East Metro Center, beginning in 2015. These efforts are reflected in the Resolution in Support of the Interchange Study, sponsored by Mayor Soglin and Alder Hall, which has been introduced and is in the approval process. The design team anticipates working with the City of Madison and State DOT to facilitate the creation of an interchange in a 2-3 year timeline. www.HovdeProperties.com WHY CHOOSE HOVDE? Experience with all stages of real estate development, implementation, and management: • Downtown Madison, regional, national properties • Redevelopment and Greenfield projects MADISON WEST WASHINGTON REDEVELOPMENT. Situated on West Washington Avenue and just a few blocks from the Capitol Square, 316 is primed to become one of Downtown Madison’s best values for office space. MADISON STATE STREET REDEVELOPMENT. Hovde’s flagship property, Ovation 309 opened in June 2015 and is a mixed-use development with 248 high-end apartment residences and 23,000 square feet of ground and 2nd level commercial / retail space. MILWAUKEE WALKER’S POINT REDEVELOPMENT. Brix Apartments Lofts is a mixed-use brick structure with 98 lofts reflecting Milwaukee’s rich heritage and authentic character. Brix is located next to the Iron Horse Hotel and south of the Harley Davidson Museum. www.HovdeProperties.com ABOUT HOVDE PROPERTIES A TRUSTED PARTNER of the leadership of both the State of Wisconsin and the City of Madison www.HovdeProperties.com Hovde Properties, LLC is a family company that has been purchasing, developing, and managing real estate for over 85 years. Our vast experience handling day-to-day needs of our commercial and residential tenants has refined our understanding of real estate investment and property management to maximize building operational efficiency, while optimizing investment returns for our clients. Since purchasing our first major commercial office property on Madison’s Capitol Square in 1970, Hovde Properties has grown its real estate portfolio and service offerings extensively. Today, the Hovde Properties team is comprised of seasoned professionals with an array of expertise in real estate development, brokerage, property management, strategic asset allocation, and financial services. Our staff has the commitment and expertise to customize service offerings based on client needs, ensuring a partnership of understanding and mutual success. ABOUT HOVDE PROPERTIES www.HovdeProperties.com ERIC HOVDE, CEO & CO-OWNER MIKE SLAVISH, PRESIDENT An active entrepreneur, Eric has started and managed numerous business enterprises including H Bancorp, a $1.7 billion private bank holding company with banking operations on both the east and the west coast, as well as Hovde Capital Advisors, LLC, an asset management firm focused on financial services and real estate sector investment. He has over 20 years of experience and has appeared on financial television and in national print media. His understanding of the interplay between the economy and the financial and real estate markets enables him to act in multiple capacities – executive, industry commentator, and as financial markets expert. Since 2008, Mike has identified new development opportunities that have grown the $50M portfolio to $240M, a 480% increase. Prior to joining Hovde, Mike spent eleven years as the director of real estate and portfolio manager for Hendricks Development Group (HDG) based in Beloit, Wisconsin. Under Mike’s leadership, the HDG portfolio grew from $75M to $510M. Prior to HDG, Mike was the public works director and city engineer for the City of Beloit and worked in various management roles at Exxon Company, USA and its real estate subsidiary, Friendswood Development. STEVE HOVDE, CHAIRMAN & CO-OWNER Steve negotiates transactions in excess of several billion dollars in deal value and provides the firm's investment bankers with technical and strategic advice on client transactions. Steve and Eric also own controlling interests in Sunwest Bank of Irvine, CA ($1 billion in assets and $131 million in equity), and Bay Bancorp in Baltimore ($646 million in assets and $69 million in equity). Previously Steve was Regional General Counsel and VP of a national commercial real estate development firm. He was also an attorney at Rudnick & Wolfe, where he specialized in real estate law, and practiced accounting at Touche Ross LLP (now Deloitte Touche). THE TEAM IS COMMITTED, READY TO MOVE COMMITMENT: The Hovde Team is excited to work with Amazon and is committed to move forward with the following elements: • Lead project through City, State, and Federal Processes from concept to construction. • Work with City of Madison to establish a Jobs-Based TIF Financial Package. • Work with City and State to design, identify funding options, and implement the necessary public infrastructure and potential interstate access. www.HovdeProperties.com THE EXPERT TEAM WHO CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN … from real estate design, planning and engineering to implementation and process management Land Owner/ Developer Urban Planning Engineering www.HovdeProperties.com CITY APPROVAL PROCESS LETTER Start Initiation with City Staff: Fall 2017 Submittal: May 2018 Construction Start: August/September 2018 www.HovdeProperties.com CITY TIF DISTRICT LETTER The City of Madison has been working in conjunction with the East Metro Team and is prepared to develop a TIF district in support of the overall project. • October 2017 TIF Application • April – September 2018 TIF District Creation • August/ September 2018 – Start construction www.HovdeProperties.com CITY TIF DISTRICT LETTER I Jul-Aug 2018 - Signoffs and Plat Recording - Aug-Sop 2018 - onstruction Start (Note: may depend on the ability to construct streets, Jobs Project TIF support is generally disbursed in phases over ?ve years. The City will required or the ability to limit initial construction to buildings already served by streets and corporate guarantees to ensure the maintenance/creation of the projected jobs over ?ve years, as utilities) well as a guarantee of the increment payments. A complete description of the City's TIF policies and standard requirements is available at if you have questions about this schedule. please feel free to contact Heather Stouder, City Planning Division Director, at (608') 266-5974 or by e-mail at We would be happy to meet with you to further discuss Project Varsity: We are very excited about this potential investment in the City of Madison and believe your property is well-suited to Tax Increment Financing: this project. Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime at 608-267-8737 or Madison?s primary economic development incentive is Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The City maintains :1 ?Jobs Project program that is well?suited to Project Varsity. Jobs Project funding is typically used for capital investments in real property. The amount of Jobs Project TIF Sincerely, support is based on the Net Present Value (NPV) of new increment that will be generated by the project for the duration of the Tax Increment District (TID). The Jobs Project TIF could provide up to 60% of this NPV. Given that this would be new construction we would need some information about the building prior to assigning a speci?c value and TIF amount. We can provide you with an estimate prior to the submission ofa formal application and we?re happy to Matthew B. Mikolajewski discuss that with you. Economic Development Director The application cycle for Jobs Project TTF is continuous. Upon receipt ofa TTF application, staff will review and discuss the submitted materials. After the City and the applicant reach an agreement on the terms of the support, City staff will forward a Term Sheet for execution by the applicant. The next step is submittal of the Term Sheet to the City?s Common Council for approval by both the ity?s Finance Committee and the Common Council. Upon acceptance by the Councils the City will negotiate and execute a TIF Loan Agreement with the applicant. in the case of this property. the City would create a new TIF District. This would occur after the execution of a TIF Loan Agreement noted above. and would require the approval of the City of Madison and the TEF Joint Review Board. This process is required by state law and generally takes about four months. However. the project can proceed following the execution of the TIF Loan Agreement, prior to the formal creation of the Conceptual TLF Timeline: I Sept 2017 - Pre?submittal: City staffworks with the developer to understand the project and evaluate the potential for support I Oct 2017 - Application: Developer submits application and staffreviews 0 Dec 2017 - Term Sheet: City and developer sign a term sheet describing the terms of support I Jan 2018 - Council Approval: The ity?s Finance ommittee and Common Council approval the terms I Jan 2018 - Loan Agreement: City and Developer finalize and execute a loan agreement I Apr-Sop 2018 - Create TIF District: City completes state-required process to create Tax Increment District. The TIF goes into effect retroactively as of January 20.18. I Aug/Sept 2018 Start Construction: Construction can start anytime in 2018 after the execution of the Loan Agreement. HovdeProperttescom EH - HQZ MADISON (ITYOFMADISON SITE UW RESEARCH PARKZ September 18, 2017 Paul Jadin President MadREP 455 Science Drive Madison, WI 53711 Dear Paul, On behalf of University Research Park, Inc., I am pleased to present a potential site for your Amazon HQ2 project. University Research Park is dedicated to supporting the University of Wisconsin – Madison by nurturing a technology ecosystem based on research, science, and the commercialization of technology. Our parks would be appropriate locations for technology-intensive firms that employ a substantial number of college graduates. Amazon’s HQ2 project sounds like it could be an excellent match. Located at the intersection of Highway M and Valley View Road in Madison, Wisconsin, this approximately 200-acre site is platted and entitled as part of University Research Park 2 campus. The land is currently controlled by University Research Park, Inc. and owned on our behalf by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. Site features include: • Nearby access to U.S. Highway 12/14 • Located on the west side of Dane County near the highest concentrations of college-educated workers • Alliant Energy owns land for a new sub-station in the park and has access to transmission capacity • Population of 874,000 in the Madison-Janesville-Beloit Combined Statistical Area • Recently completed major infrastructure including surrounding roads, roundabouts, storm water ponds, sewer, and water We look forward to working with you and other partners to help bring Amazon to the Madison region. Best regards, Aaron Olver Managing Director BACKGROUND Established in 1984, University Research Park, a University of Wisconsin - Madison affiliate, is an internationally recognized research and technology park that supports early-stage, and growth-oriented businesses in a range of sectors, including engineering, computational and life sciences. Today, the original University Research Park campus spans 255 acres and is home to more than 125 companies employing approximately 3,800 workers. Nine out of ten workers at the park hold a bachelor’s degree and one-in-eight have a PhD. University Research Park acts as a master developer to plan and develop innovation neighborhoods where technology and research can flourish. In particular, the park controls an additional 200 acres of land planned as a second campus. The park also leases and manages space, much of it oriented toward life science uses, in a portfolio of 800,000 square feet and welcomes private sector developers and owner occupants who wish to construct their own facilities. The park supports programs and events that contribute to the local technology ecosystem leveraging the University of WisconsinMadison’s strengths. Read about University Research Park’s strategy: http://universityresearchpark.org/about/strategic-plan/ Learn more about the companies that call University Research Park home: http://universityresearchpark.org/resident-companies/profiles/view/all/ See the most recent economic impact study on the park: http://universityresearchpark.org/about/economic-impact/ Review additional information on the proposed site: http://universityresearchpark.org/the-property/urp-phase-two/ 2 SITE LOCATION The site is on the county’s west side where the majority of the professional workforce resides. Many of Madison’s leading companies are headquartered on the west side including Spectrum Brands, TDS, CUNA Mutual, Fiskars, and Exact Sciences. Strong highway access is afforded by Madison’s beltline, which can be accessed from Mineral Point Road approximately 1 mile away. The nearby West Towne Mall is the strongest regional shopping mall in the area and both downtown and campus are only a 20 to 25minute drive away. The site is served by existing bus transit at the intersection of Junction Road and Mineral Point Road and we expect service to expand as the area is developed. 3 SITE CHARACTERISTICS Our proposed site is approximately 200 acres in the City of Madison bounded by Highway M and Pleasant View Road. The site is ready to be served by water, sewer, and utilities located in nearby existing municipal streets. The site features wonderful topology and existing trees, many of which can be preserved. University Research Park is currently planning to develop it as a mixed-use employmentoriented technology campus. Amazon could acquire the entire site or partner with University Research Park to incorporate other uses and potentially other technology companies. One hundred and twenty acres of the adjacent farm (to the west) is currently optioned by a development team evaluating the possibility of retail-anchored lifestyle center. The farm land to the north is owned by University of Wisconsin – Madison for research purposes and is effectively land-banked for future development. 4 PHOTOGRAPHS View Looking South from Valley View Road View Looking West from South Pleasant View Road 5 Looking north along Pleasant View Road from Valley View Roundabout Looking south along Pleasant View Road 6 Looking south along Junction Road/Highway M Looking west from Junction Road/Highway M toward Temin Trail turn 7 CURRENT PLAN This site is planned as part of our University Research Park 2 campus. Amazon would be the first project at this planned expansion. University Research Park, Inc. intends to develop the sites to the north with a mix of retail (aimed at food, beverage, and fitness offerings), multi-family residential, and a predominant mix of technology-focused office, laboratory, and manufacturing employment uses. The following map shows the currently approved plan, though the City of Madison, neighboring property owners, and University Research Park are currently discussing potential improvements to this plan. 8 SITE ECONOMICS University Research Park, Inc. is agreeable to negotiating a sale of property to Amazon or entering into a long-term ground lease for some or all of the site. APPROVALS REQUIRED Site Control University Research Park, Inc. controls the land and has the exclusive right to take title to the property from the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. The transaction would simply have to be approved by the University Research Park Inc. Board of Trustees, chaired by University of Wisconsin – Madison Chancellor, Rebecca Blank. Design Authority In addition, the University Research Park Design Review Board has authority over design standards and guidelines for projects under the existing zoning. The current underlying City of Madison zoning code is attached below. (NOTE: The site could also be rezoned by applying to the City of Madison Plan Commission.) Tax Increment Financing The City of Madison has offered to provide Tax Increment Financing at this site in the past and University Research Park would cooperate with Amazon or their developer to secure incentives. That process requires approximately 4 months to convene the Joint Review Board of local government entities after appropriate notice periods to consider and approve a new Tax Increment District and Project Plan. The actual award is approved by the City of Madison Common Council following underwriting by staff. Once a proposed award is introduced to Common Council, it requires approximately 3-4 weeks to approve. 9 APPLICABLE CITY OF MADISON ZONING CODE 28.087 EMPLOYMENT CAMPUS DISTRICT. (1) Statement of Purpose. The EC District is established to provide an aesthetically attractive urban working environment intended to promote desirable economic development activities, including high-technology, research and development, testing, and specialized manufacturing establishments, as well as professional offices and business incubators. The district is also intended to: (a) Encourage mixed-use development in appropriate locations. (b) Provide readily accessible services for employees. (c) Improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit connections to and through employment campuses. (d) Encourage building and site design that advance the City’s sustainability goals. (e) Maintain and improve the quality of the natural landscape within employment campuses. (f) Provide appropriate transitions to surrounding land uses. (g) Facilitate preservation, development or redevelopment consistent with the adopted goals, objectives, policies, and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan and adopted neighborhood, corridor or special area plans. (h) Facilitate development with multiple buildings. (2) Permitted and Conditional Uses. See Table 28F-1 for a complete list of allowed uses within the employment districts. (3) Dimensional Requirements, Permitted and Conditional Uses. Requirements represent minimums unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted. Employment Campus District Site area Lot area (sq. ft.) Lot width Front yard setback Side yard setback Rear yard setback Maximum lot coverage Minimum floor area ratio (FAR) Minimum height Maximum height 5 acres 20,000 75 See (a) below 15 or 20% building height (the greater) 30 75% 0.35 2 stories none (a) Front Yard Setback. For buildings at corner locations, at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the building facade within thirty (30) feet of the corner shall be located within twenty-five (25) feet of the front lot line. (b) Exclusive Residential Use. Buildings with exclusively residential uses shall meet the Lot Area, Lot Width, and Side Yard Setback requirements of the TR-V2 District, Sec. 28.047. (c) For phased development, the minimum FAR for the first phase shall be 0.20. Area used for multi-site or regional stormwater management or for low-impact stormwater management methods shall not be counted as part of the floor area ratio calculation. 10 (4) Site Standards: New Development. The following standards apply to new buildings and additions exceeding fifty percent (50%) of the original building’s floor area. (a) Parking Placement. For the Single-Family Attached, Small Multi-Family, Large Multi-Family and Courtyard Multi-Family Building Forms, parking shall be located behind or beside each building, below the building, or in a common parking court in the interior of a block. If located on the side of the building, surface or structured parking shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the frontage along the primary abutting street. For Large Multi-Family Buildings, structured parking at ground level shall not be visible from the front facade of the building. (b) For all Building Forms other than (a) above, parking shall not be placed between the front facade of a building and the abutting street. Parking shall be located to the rear or side of the principal building. (c) Loading. All loading shall be from the rear or side of the building, but not facing an arterial street. Loading docks may be located in the rear yard, or a side yard facing a street that is internal to an EC district. (5) Site Standards: New and Existing Development. The following standards apply to new and existing buildings and uses: (a) All activities shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings, except for the following: 1. Off-street parking and loading; 2. Automatic teller machines; 3. Vehicle access sales and service windows for banks and financial institutions, as regulated. (b) Access to the employment campus shall be from a collector or arterial street. (6) Master Plan. A master plan for each employment campus shall be prepared as part of any rezoning submittal. The plan must be approved by the Plan Commission and include the following: (a) A site plan, including: 1. Conceptual plan showing lots and approximate building footprints, parking and service areas. 2. Landscape plan and landscape design standards. 3. Street layout and street design standards. 4. Signage and street graphics standards. 5. Stormwater management plan. (b) Plan submittal and review procedures for individual sites within the campus. (c) A parking plan, meeting standards of this chapter for automobile and bicycle parking. (d) A Transportation Demand Management Plan, which must also be approved by the Traffic Engineer. The TDM Plan shall be managed by a property owners’ association or other entity acceptable to the Director of the Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development. This association shall provide annual reports on the implementation of the TDM Plan to the Traffic Engineer. (7) Design Review. All buildings constructed within an EC district shall be reviewed and approved by an architectural review committee. The committee shall be established by the developer of the district and shall meet the following criteria: (a) The building design review criteria, design standards and guidelines, review procedures, categories of membership, and the language of any deed or plat restriction must be approved by the Urban Design Commission. Design review shall not include the Dimensional Requirements in (8) below. 11 (b) Until an architectural review committee is established and approved by the Plan Commission, all building and site plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Urban Design Commission, with an appeal process to the Plan Commission as established in Sec. 33.24, MGO. (8) Changes to Master Plan. No alteration of an approved Master Plan shall be permitted unless approved the Plan Commission, provided, however, the Zoning Administrator may, following consideration by the alderperson of the district, issue permits for minor alterations that are approved by the Director of Planning and Community and Economic Development and are consistent with the concept approved by the Common Council. If the change or addition constitutes a substantial alteration of the original plan, the procedure in Sec.28.086 and 28.182 shall be required. 12 - HQZ MADISON CITY OF FITCHBURG SITE s, {Ha/703mb Jason Gonzalez Mayor Mayor City Hall, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, W isconsin 53711 Ph: 608.270.4215 Fx: 608.270.4212 fitchburgwi.gov September 25, 2017 Amazon Office of Economic Development c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 RE: Amazon HQ2 RFP Dear Madame or Sir; The City of Fitchburg welcomes the opportunity to provide a site option for the Amazon HQ2 RFP. Fitchburg is well positioned with available land to collaborate on the development of a corporate headquarters for Amazon with approximately 1,400 + developable acres available within our urban service area. Uptown Fitchburg, a 400 acre mixed use Smart Code neighborhood, has a 100 acre shovel ready site that offers the perfect place for Amazon HQ2 to locate. Imagine a place that offers the best of city life and country living. Fitchburg having incorporated as a City in 1983, embraces the future with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset with respect to the traditions that shaped our past. Fitchburg’s key assets include:               Located within MadREP’s eight county region with a population of 1,048,533 residents Minutes to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, State Capitol, east & west sides of Madison A young, educated highly skilled, tech-oriented workforce High-growth companies poised for long-term success A rich array of natural, cultural, sporting and recreation amenities within Fitchburg and nearby Excellent transportation network with US Highways 12/14/18/51/151 and easy access to Interstates 39/90/94, accessible public transit system Multiple international airports (Mitchell, Rockford, O’Hare) within two hours or less drive Silver Bike Friendly Designation with outstanding State bike trails and scenic open space High quality and diverse housing options: ability to age in place Thoughtfully-planned neighborhoods, commercial nodes, and business areas Diverse and growing population with above average per capita income A progressive, forward-thinking city government that is pro-business and flexible Three, highly rated school districts: Madison, Oregon and Verona Strong agricultural heritage and economy The City of Fitchburg’s population growth and racial diversity offers expanding employers with an essential workforce needed for today. Our economic diversity with biotechnology, information technology, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, professional services, and HQ and back office operations provides Fitchburg with a well-balanced and thriving economy. Here is a link to our Fitchburg Community Profile with additional demographic and economic information: https://www.madisoneconomicdevelopment.com/images/pdf/profiles/Fitchburg.pdf The City of Fitchburg has effectively utilized tax increment finance (TIF) in collaboration with our private sector companies and partners to be a catalyst for employment and tax base growth. With each TIF request, the total amount of financial assistance is variable and determined based upon the actual valuation of the project as well as the need of the project. It is necessary to ensure that the TIF request meets the “but for” test as required by State Statues. Based upon our previous projects that the City has provided assistance, the level of participation could range up to approximately 10 percent of the project costs and valuation. We would be happy to answer any questions that you or representatives from Amazon might have regarding the City’s TIF policies and share additional insight into why Fitchburg is the best home for Amazon HQ2. Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Patrick Marsh, Fitchburg City Administrator at (608) 270-4209 or via email at Patrick.Marsh@FitchburgWI.gov Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Jason C. Gonzalez Mayor Fitchburg, Wisconsin Site About Fitchburg: Imagine a place that offers the best of city life and country living. Fitchburg having incorporated as a City in 1983, embraces a future with an innovative and an entrepreneurial mindset with respect to the traditions that shaped our past. Fitchburg has successfully grown into a place known for attractive, family-oriented neighborhoods; a thriving technology-led business community and well-designed, unique urban centers. Fitchburg has grown intelligently and strategically with a focus on first-rate design, green space preservation, and economic development geared toward 21st Century industries. Fitchburg’s key assets include:               Located within MadREP’s eight county region with a population of 1,048,533 residents Minutes to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, State Capitol, east & west sides of Madison A young, educated, highly skilled, tech-oriented workforce High-growth companies poised for long-term success A rich array of natural, cultural, sporting and recreation amenities within Fitchburg and nearby Excellent transportation network with US Highways 12/14/18/51/151 and easy access to Interstates 39/90/94, accessible public transit system Multiple international airports (Mitchell, Rockford, O’Hare) within two hours or less drive Silver Bike Friendly Designation with outstanding State bike trails and scenic open space High quality and diverse housing options: ability to age in place Thoughtfully-planned neighborhoods, commercial nodes, and business areas Diverse and growing population with above average per capita income A progressive, forward-thinking city government that is pro-business and flexible Three, highly rated school districts: Madison, Oregon and Verona Strong agricultural heritage and economy The City of Fitchburg’s population growth and racial diversity offers expanding employers with an essential workforce needed for today. Our economic diversity with biotechnology, information technology, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, professional services, and HQ and back office operations provides Fitchburg with a well-balanced and thriving economy. Industry Cluster diversity in biotechnology include global leader like Promega Corporation to small companies such as Platypus Technologies. Innovators in information Population by Race technology like CDW and OneNeck Data Center have located in Fitchburg. Advanced manufacturers such as Sub-Zero/Wolf and Saris Cycling recently expanded its facilities in Fitchburg. Fitchburg is the corporate headquarters for companies such as Gordon Flesch, Promega Corporation and Tri-North Builders. Tom Thayer, CEO of Tri-North Builders quote sums up why he chose Fitchburg, Fitchburg is open for business, it has less red tape, more land, good demographics, and a pro-business attitude” For your convenience, we have included a list of our top 25 employers (Exhibit D) and a link to our Fitchburg Community Profile with additional demographic and economic information: https://www.madisoneconomicdevelopment.com/images/pdf/profiles/Fitchburg.pdf Our Economic Vision: Fitchburg offers Amazon HQ2 “Innovation in the Heartland”. Known as a dynamic, youthful city of 27,635, Fitchburg is centrally located, with a fresh vibe and a lively urban business districts. Young professional talent, families, and business leaders are attracted to Fitchburg’s energy, convenience, new ideas, and natural surroundings. Fitchburg is a continuously evolving community and tech hub fueled by the growth of several global companies and home grown spinoffs. Business executives and entrepreneurs take pride in leading a powerful, tight-knit business ecosystem. Now a well-defined community, Fitchburg has a distinct identity, with a unified and celebrated educational network. As a city of memorable places and mobile workforce, the City’s string of thriving business and neighborhood centers are conveniently connected by bike, car and transit. It is also known for its welldesigned parks, prairies, walking and bike trails, and the Madison region’s largest greenway. About the Site: Site Location: Fitchburg is proposing a 100 acre shovel ready greenfield site (Exhibit A) in an urban envisioned development called Uptown Fitchburg. Uptown is located in the northeast corner of Fitchburg and is anchored by the Lacy Road/US Highway 14 Interchange. The $19 million dollar interchange, which opened in 2011, with easy access to US Highways 14/12/151/51 and just minutes to Interstates 39/90/94. From Uptown, it is possible to reach seventy percent of Dane County’s population of 531,273 within a ten minute drive, making the location second to none in Dane County. Madison and Fitchburg’s borders touch on the north, west and east. The population of the Madison MSA is 568,593 and the eight county MadREP region has a population of 1,048,533 residents. Fitchburg, Wisconsin lies in the heart of the I-Q Corridor, a 400 mile stretch that includes Chicago to the south and the Twin Cities of Minnesota to the northwest. The corridor offers a world- class combination of talent, capital and research. Not only does Wisconsin and the I-Q Corridor provide a safe zone from many natural disasters, it’s also well insulated from the biggest security concerns of our time. The region is statistically one of the safest areas in the United States. Dane County, Wisconsin is the fastest growing county in the state and is the driver of the thriving Wisconsin economy. About Uptown: Uptown is a 400 acre, greenfield development, located in the northeast corner of Fitchburg in a neighborhood known as the Fitchburg Technology Neighborhood (FTN). The FTN consists of 2,000 acres that have been dedicated for high quality employment opportunities in a mixed-use, high density urban neighborhood with access to multi-modal transportation, a variety of housing options, parks and open space driven by the City’s SmartCode Zoning. Within the 400 acre Uptown Fitchburg neighborhood, the City is proposing 100 acres (Exhibit A ), located in the Special District and T-5 Zone of the Smart Code Zoning, that is shovel ready for Amazon’s HQ2. SmartCode allows for more flexibility and speed to market with some approvals that were historically done by the Plan Commission now being done administratively, which streamlined the process. Smart Code Zoning is a form based code focused on the block structure and the building arrangement and less on what uses are taking place within the building. Another unique characteristic of SmartCode is based upon the notion of a “walkable neighborhood” within a half mile pedestrian shed. The Amazon HQ2 would be included in this walkable pedestrian shed. To protect the employees from the elements, the buildings could be designed with skywalks and underground passages. At full build out, with structured and underground parking covered by the tax increment district, the sites that the City has proposed would accommodate the ten million + square feet for the Amazon HQ2. Conceptual Design for Uptown at full build-out Exhibit B 100 Acre Proposed Site for Amazon HQ2 Exhibit A Transportation: Located within the I90/94 16 + million population mega Midwest region of Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis, Fitchburg, Wisconsin is easily accessible via US Highways 12/14/18/51/151. Multiple international airports including General Mitchell International Airport (91 miles), Chicago O’Hare International (135 miles), Chicago Midway International Airport (153 miles), Chicago Rockford International Airport (81 miles) and Austin Straubel International Airport (143 miles) are all within a two hour drive or less. The Dane County Regional Airport is less than a fifteen minute drive. The City is currently investigating corporate travel options in our long and short term visioning plans. Madison Metro regional transit system already provides bus service to the development with expansion based on ridership. A rail line (currently freight service) runs through the western boundary of Uptown Fitchburg and continues to downtown Madison extending to the Dane County Regional Airport with the potential for future commuter service through a public/private partnership. Another unique feature of Uptown is the “cycle track”. The cycle track is a separate path located within Uptown that is designated for biking only. Five of the Wisconsin State Bike Trails are accessible and come together in Fitchburg with the closest being the Capital City Trail that is accessible within two blocks. Uptown Fitchburg is well positioned to provide Amazon HQ2 with multi modal transportation options for your workforce. Utilities: For phase l of Amazon’s HQ2, all infrastructure is in place and available at the site. Fitchburg has is well positioned for high tech businesses within Uptown. Electrical service for the proposed HQ2 is provided by Madison Gas and Electric and is serviced by a dual feed substation. For fiber optic access, please see Exhibit C. The City is within a sonet ring. There are four carriers that could service the Uptown neighborhood. There are 7 cell tower locations in Fitchburg. The map to the right shows the locations of the cell towers in Fitchburg and the Madison region. Sustainability: The City of Fitchburg is open to exploring with Amazon and our local utility partner Madison Gas & Electric incorporating sustainability features like solar and geothermal through district energy or DBOOM business models to create a sustainable HQ2. In the 1980’s, Fitchburg was one of the first communities in the State of Wisconsin to develop a community-wide recycling program to reduce demands on landfills and virgin materials. The City continued its commitment to respect for the environment in the 1980’s by starting the Resource Conservation Committee (RCC), which led Fitchburg to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through reductions in energy use and investment in renewable energy technology. A “Green Team” was formed in October 2009 comprised of City staff to focus energy and cost saving measures within City Hall and the City at large. All City departments have representation on the Green Team. Fitchburg is a member of the Green Tier Legacy Community Charter. The Green Tier Legacy Community Charter is a unique partnership between Wisconsin communities, non-profit organizations, and state agencies working together to develop and implement sustainable measures. Under the Charter, municipalities take action and share information to achieve superior environmental stewardship by focusing on water resources management and sustainability practices. Fitchburg has incorporated some of its sustainability goals by constructing a new library that is LEEDGold Certified, added solar electric and solar thermal panels to City Hall and constructed a new Fire Station in 2016-2017 which featured geothermal heating system and solar hot water. As the City continues to share its passion for sustainable practices, our residents and business community have taken note and are incorporating energy efficiencies in their properties. The City would welcome the opportunity to work with Amazon team on its sustainability goals including the use of wind power. Development Incentives: Fitchburg would partner with Amazon to fulfill the vision of HQ2 through the use of tax increment finance (TIF). The City of Fitchburg has effectively utilized TIF in collaboration with our private sector companies and partners to be a catalyst for employment and tax base growth. Fitchburg has participated with project costs associated with structured and underground parking, site and building sustainability elements, and other development infrastructure items to create high quality business and employment centers within mixed use neighborhoods. With each TIF request, the total amount of financial assistance is variable and determined based upon the actual valuation of the project as well as the need of the project. It is necessary to ensure that the TIF request meets the “but for” test as required by State Statues. Based upon our previous projects that the City has provided assistance, the level of participation could range up to approximately 10 percent of the project costs and valuation. Fitchburg would create a new tax increment district (TID) for Amazon’s HQ2, a process that takes 90120 days start to finish, to customize the TID to meet the needs of the HQ2 project to provide flexibility and to realize the full potential of the development opportunities. The City of Fitchburg would also lend assistance to facilitate any State incentives and tax credits working in partnership with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and MadREP. Amazon Timeline Task Time Frame Notes Zoning: Final Platting 120 Days* Article 3 Amendment Article 5 Architectural Design Review 120 Days* 120 Days* * These three approvals can run simultaneously Article 3 defines the form and density of the development Article 5 is the lot and building plans 2 Months Permitting: Building Permit Issuance Stormwater Permit 6 Weeks 2 Weeks 5 Weeks for State Review + 1 Week City Issuance TIF: TIF Approval Process 90 - 120 Days* *Three of the proposed parcels are in an active TIF 22 Sep 2017 1:02p Properties\1 70283_Projec1 70283_100 Acre Site Exhibitdwg by: jorc @201 7 Vierbicher Associates, Inc. LEGEND: EXHIBIT A POTENTIAL 100 ACRES AMAZON SITE OLA ROAD I I I I I AREA 35.10 ACRES I GRAPHIC SCALE FEET I25 250 500 2 2 44 4444444444444422443 DATE DRAFTER JARC CHECKED JDOY PROJECT 170283 ?8 REVISIONS REVISIONS A A A A.A . 5 NO. DATE REMARKS NO. DATE REMARKS 100 Acre Amazon Slfe Vlerblc her IVA planners I engineers I odvisors 09/22/17 City of FiIchburg . . 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CHAMBER 6 Fl tChburg Economic Development BUSINESS BUREAU foIce: (508} 27'0-4245 yOur business gm econdeuij Fitchburgwigov. - HQ2 MADISON CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE SITE MEMO MEMO DATE: September 26, 2017 TO: CC: Paul Jadin – President, MADREP Michael Gay – Senior Vice President, MADREP Matt Giese – Village Administrator, Village of Cottage Grove FROM: Erin Ruth, AICP – Village Planning Director RE: Amazon HQ2 RFP OVERVIEW 1. Please provide information regarding potential buildings/sites that meet the criteria described herein. Along with general site information, please provide the current ownership structure of the property, whether the state or local governments control the property, the current zoning of the site, and the utility infrastructure present at the site. There are between one and three landowners depending on the ultimate configuration and size of the desired site. The Viken family owns 124.6 contiguous acres, the Yang family owns 15.1 acres, and the Dushack family owns 68 contiguous acres. The Viken and Dushack families also own additional land east of Highway N (non-contiguous with the aforementioned properties). The properties owned by the three owners comprise a combined 207 contiguous acres. There is currently no local government control of the properties. The Viken and Yang properties are within the Village of Cottage Grove. They are zoned RH, Rural Holding pending specific development plans, at which time they would be rezoned presumably to PO, Planned Office or PI, Planned Industrial as appropriate. Depending on the specifics of the final project, it may need to be approved as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). A standard zoning amendment is typically done within 30 days of submittal. A Planned Unit Development approval typically takes between 60 and 120 days. The Dushack family property is currently located within the Town of Sun Prairie and is primarily zoned A-1, Agricultural with a small amount of C-1, Commercial. Prior to development the Dushack property would be annexed to the Village of Cottage Grove and rezoned to PO, Planned Office or PI, Planned Industrial as appropriate, or as a Planned Unit Development. The current urban service area boundary extends to Highway TT. Sewer and water mains are installed in TT along the south edge of the Dushack property. Water and sewer mains extend to just past the northernmost roundabout in Highway N. The Village plans to request an extension of the urban service area in early 2018 to include the proposed project area. The proposed Amazon use is consistent with the Village of Cottage Grove’s Comprehensive Plan for the subject area. 2. Please provide a summary of total incentives offered for the project by the state and local community. In this summary, please provide a brief description of the incentive item, the timing of incentive payment realization, and a calculation of the incentive amount. Please describe any specific or unique eligibility requirements mandated by each incentive item. With respect to tax credits, please indicate whether credits are refundable, transferable, or may be carried forward for a specific period of time. If the incentive includes free or reduced land costs, include the mechanism and approvals that will be required. Please also include all timelines associated with the approvals of each incentive. We acknowledge a project of this magnitude may require special incentive legislation in order for the state to achieve a competitive incentive proposal. As such, please indicate if any incentives or programs will require legislation or other approval methods. Ideally, your submittal includes a total value of incentives, including specific benefit time period. State incentives: by others. Local incentives: the Village of Cottage Grove plans to create a TIF district in the proposed project area. TIF support could take the form of infrastructure improvements and developer incentives. The value of infrastructure improvements would be dependent on the final configuration of the site. The estimated cost of basic infrastructure improvements is $3.1 million for extension of sewer and water mains on Highway N, a sewer pumping station, and widening and intersection improvements on Highways N and TT. The Village of Cottage Grove prefers ‘pay as you go’ TIF incentives, which essentially return some percentage of the tax increment paid by the subject property for some period of time. For a project of this magnitude, it is likely the Village would approve a percentage of 95% for the duration of the district. The timeline for creation of the TIF district can be found in the answer to #4 below. The incentive could be requested and reviewed immediately upon creation of the TIF. Ultimately any specific incentive requires the approval of the Village Board. 3. If any of the programs or incentives described in the summary of total incentives are uncertain or not guaranteed, please explain the factors that contribute to such uncertainty and estimate the approximate level of certainty. Please also describe any applicable claw backs or recapture provisions required for each incentive item. The Village plans to create a tax increment financing district north of Highway TT in early 2018. The Dushack property will need to be annexed into the Village of Cottage Grove to be included in that district. The Village has ample room under the State of Wisconsin’s 12% rule to accommodate a TIF over the entire project area. The Village of Cottage Grove will put funds for the creation of the TIF in the 2018 budget, to be approved prior to the end of 2017. The TIF district will need approval by the district’s joint -2- review board. Finally, any specific incentive would need to be approved by the Village Board in conjunction with review of a specific project plan. The Village would be aggressive for a project of this size, and all of those approvals are likely. The Village of Cottage Grove prefers to distribute TIF incentives on a ‘pay as you go’ basis. Essentially, the Village would return some of all of the amount of tax paid in a given year generated by the subject property. The Village of Cottage Grove requires a developer agreement to finalize the specifics of the incentive. Within the developer agreement, the developer is required to guarantee a minimum amount of tax increment to be generated by the project. Typically, if the developer does not meet the guaranteed increment amount, they are required to pay to make up the lost increment, or the percentage of the increment returned is reduced as applicable to the specific project. 4. Please provide a timetable for incentive approvals at the state and local levels, including any legislative approvals that may be required. State incentives: by others. Local incentives: funds to create the new TIF project plan will be included in the 2018 budget, to be approved before the end of 2017. Funds for creation of the TIF project plan could begin to be expended in January 2018. It is anticipated that the TIF creation will take between 3 and 5 months, to be completed by May 2018 at the latest. Only land within the Village boundary may be included in the TIF district. If the Dushack property is not annexed at the time of the TIF district creation it will need to be included via amendment at a later date following annexation of that property. 5. Please provide labor and wage rate information in the general job categories described. Please provide relevant labor pool information and your ability to attract talent regionally. Also, include specific opportunities to hire software development engineers and recurring source opportunities for this type of employment. Please include all levels of talent available in the MSA, including executive talent and the ability to recruit talent to the area. By MADREP. 6. Please include programs/partnerships currently available and potential creative programs with higher education institutions in the region in your response. Please also include a list of universities and community colleges with relevant degrees and the number of students graduating with those degrees over the last three years. Additionally, include information on your local/regional K-12 education programs related to computer science. Higher education info by MADREP. While the project site is within the Sun Prairie School District, nearly all Village of Cottage Grove students attend schools in the Monona Grove School District (MGSD). The district has a three-year technology plan that includes 1 GB fiber optic internet connections to all district schools, distribution of 1 tablet for every 2 students between grades K and 2. Students in grades 3 to 12 will each have one Chromebook. Monona Grove High School offers the -3- following computer science classes: Exploring Computer Science 1 and 2, Advanced Placement Computer Science, and Game Development 1 and 2. 7. Please provide highway, airport, and related travel and logistics information for all proposed sites. Please also include transit and transportation options for commuting employees living in the region. For each proposed site in your region, identify all transit options, including bike lanes and pedestrian access to sites. Also, list the ranking of traffic congestion for your community and/or region during peak commuting times. There is virtually immediate access to I-94 via the Highway N/I-94 interchange located approximately 0.2 miles from the project site. The nearest commercial airport is Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, which is located 9.4 miles (13 minutes) from the project site. Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee is 75 miles (1 hour and 15 minutes) from the project site. New York (LaGuardia and Newark) and Washington DC (Reagan) can be reached non-stop from Madison. Seattle and San Francisco can be reached non-stop from Milwaukee or from Madison via Milwaukee, Chicago, or other cities. There is also a small airfield (Blackhawk) located in Cottage Grove, just south of I-94 which is suitable for small aircraft. There are currently no bus routes to the project site or to Cottage Grove. However, given the high concentration of employees in the proposed project, it is likely a route or routes would be extended from the Metro Madison bus system if this site were selected. There is a park and ride operated by the Wisconsin DOT located just south of the project site at the southwest corner of Highway N and TT. 8. Please include information on your community with respect to daily living, recreational opportunities, diversity of housing options, availability of housing near potential sites for HQ2, and pricing, among other information. Please also include relevant crime data and cost of living data. The Village of Cottage Grove was named the 17th best city in Wisconsin in which to raise a family, and the Monona Grove School District was named 36th best out of the 346 districts in Wisconsin (Niche, 2015). There are three golf courses within the immediate vicinity of Cottage Grove, including the Oaks Golf Course located less than one mile from the project site on Highway TT. McCarthy County Park is located off of Highway TT just east of Highway N, less than one mile from the project site. It offers hiking, trail running, horseback riding, sledding, and cross-country skiing opportunities as well as quiet places to observe wildlife. The western trailhead of the Glacial Drumlin Trail is located in Cottage Grove. This bike and pedestrian trail extends east to the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha. By 2020, the Glacial Drumlin trail will connect west to Madison, and numerous other state trails beyond. Madison is frequently named one of the most bike friendly cities in America. -4- Madison was named one of the 30 ‘most fun places to live in the United States’ by U.S. News and World Report in 2016. The city also frequently ranks high on lists for best food city, best music scene, best college sports town, and for general livability. The project site is approximately 1 hour from Wisconsin Dells (one of the premier vacation destinations in the Midwest) and Devil’s Lake (the most popular state park in Wisconsin). An almost unlimited amount of outdoor recreational opportunities can be found on the lakes, trails, forests, and natural areas all around South Central Wisconsin. Madison is rich in cultural opportunities including touring national theatre, music, and dance events at the Overture Center. Madison is home to two major art museums, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and the Chazen Art Museum on the University of Wisconsin campus. There are numerous smaller venues for music, theatre, and comedy. Major concerts are held at the Dane County Coliseum, Breese Stevens Field, and the Kohl Center. Spectator sports include the University of Wisconsin Badgers (Big 10 football, basketball, hockey, and more), Madison Mallards minor league baseball, and Madison Capitals minor league hockey. The Green Bay Packers play at Lambeau Field (approximately 2 hours north). The Milwaukee Brewers play major league baseball at Miller Park (approximately 1 hour east), and the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks play basketball at the Bradley Center (a little more than 1 hour east). The Bucks will open a new state-of-the art arena for the 2018-19 season. The Village of Cottage Grove offers a new, high quality housing stock with nearly 80% of all Village housing units built since 1990. The median value of owner occupied housing in the Village is just over $250,000. Several new subdivisions are in various stages of the development process, so housing options in Cottage Grove will continue to grow over the next several years. In addition, the rapidly growing City of Sun Prairie is located approximately 10 minutes north on Highway N, and Madison’s growing east side offers additional housing options 10 minutes west of the Village. The Village of Cottage Grove was ranked the 15th safest city in Wisconsin by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, a ranking based on the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report Statistics. There were zero murders, zero rapes, and zero armed robberies in the Village in 2016. 9. Please use your response as an opportunity to present any additional items and intangible considerations with respect to your state and community that Amazon should include in its analysis. The project site is a clean slate for development, with over 200 contiguous acres, located immediately adjacent to interstate freeway access on I-94. Cottage Grove is part of the Madison MSA, which has a population in excess of 500,000. The I-94 corridor provides direct access to the Milwaukee MSA (population over 1.5 million), with a travel time of a little over an hour to Downtown Milwaukee. Corporate testimonials: -5- “Summit Credit Union serves more than 168,000 members, most of them in Southeastern Wisconsin. So our new headquarters required a community flexible to our growing business needs and a site with exceptional visibility in our market area. That, and the Village’s flexibility in meeting our needs, made Cottage Grove a great choice for Summit.” - Kim Sponem; CEO & President, Summit Credit Union ”We’ve been able to recruit employees from all over to work at Johnson Health Tech in Cottage Grove. Being located just outside Madison, right off the Interstate and close to major cities like Milwaukee and Chicago makes Cottage Grove an attractive location.” - Becky Quick, Sr. Director of Human Resources at Johnson Health Tech “As a whole I experienced a very positive attitude toward the development on behalf of the Village, staff, and administration going a long way toward making our project easier.” - Mike Swanson, President of Atlantis Valley Foods -6- N D. STAUFFACHER (40.4 ACRES) D. STAUFFACHER (29.3 ACRES) T. VIKEN (40.0 ACRES) VIKEN FAM. INVEST. (40.6 ACRES) T. VIKEN (40.0 ACRES) DUSHACK REV. TR. (34.8 ACRES) Y. YANG (13.7 ACRES) DUSHACK REV. TR. (33.2 ACRES) T. VIKEN (38.4 ACRES) DUSHACK REV. TR. (34.8 ACRES) TT 94 February 9, 2017 Tax Parcels Potential Amazon HQ2 Site (approx. 150 acres) Current Village of Cottage Grove boundary 1:10,967 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 mi 0 0.2 0.4 0.8 km Planning Geophysical Water Res ources Rec reation ParcelText February 9, 2017 1:10,967 Contours - 10 ft Intervals Base Elevation DNR Wetlands Base Line 12 to less than 20 Cross Section Lines and Elevation 20 and greater Floodway Areas in Zone AE FEMA FIRM Panel 1 Percent Annual Flood Chance Area Special Flood Hazard Text 0.2 Percent Annual Flood Chance Area Tax Parcels 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 mi 0 0.2 0.4 0.8 km Planning Sources : Esri, HE RE, DeLorme, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USG S, FAO , NPS, NRCAN, GeoBas e, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Es ri J apan, METI, Es ri China (Hong Kong), swiss topo, MapmyIndia, © O penS treetMap contributors , and the - HQ2 MADISON HOWTHE EXPERTS VIEW MADISON GREATER MADISON CHAMBER Dear Amazon It is with great enthusiasm that we invite you to considerjoining us on the ground level for the next big thing Madison, Wisconsin. There is a moment in time, a change in trajectory of a place that iftimed correctly can accelerate the value and growth of a company. Early identification is tough because by the time everyone knows, it is too late to maximize the value of being on the ground level. The evidence is clear in this case Greater Madison is the right place, and this is the right time to invest here. Other than in the largest cities in the country, having one of the most innovative and successful companies in the world make this kind of investment will have a transformational impact in a city and region. Few regions are as similar as your home of Seattle, and fewer as well?positioned as Greater Madison is as a place where talent can make a career, make a life and make a difference. As a growing mid-size city in the Midwest, it may surprise you to learn that Madison has been named in recent months by CBRE and Cushman Wakefield as the top city in the country for technology growth and momentum. In the last year alone, Greater Madison saw an astounding 30 percent increase in tech job growth. This growth is fueled by advanced industry jobs, including software programming, database systems, computer and information system managers and other tech-related engineering positions. In fact, Greater Madison is home to the second-highest concentration of software publishingjobs in the country behind only Seattle. A leading employer in this surge is Epic Systems, the global market leader in electronic health records software, whose whimsical headquarters is home to more than 10,000 employees. But Epic Systems is not an anomaly in driving health innovation. The region is home to a robust ecosystem of major hospitals, providers, insurers, manufacturers and device-makers, researchers and technologists, which is fueling a rise of VC-backed startups in medical and health technology innovation. Fortunately, this rapid demand is being filled with a steady supply of in?migration, particularly from young professionals. In fact, nearly one-third of our region?s workforce are millennial workers, which is why both Forbes and CareerBuilder recently ranked Madison as one ofthe top cities in the country to start a career. Interestingly, Bloomberg also reported Madison as a top 10 city where millennials make up the highest demographic for new home mortgages, suggesting talent not only comes here, but also chooses to plant long-term roots here. And the best part? According to an analysis from Realtor.com, ?the median home price in the metro (Madison) is less than a third of what it would cost in the way-more-established tech hub San Francisco (where it?s a heart-attack?inducing The analysis goes on to say, ?Madison continues to enchant new grads with its job possibilities, higher-than-average salaries, and an undeniably cool lifestyle. And this city is an increasingly strong player in the health care, information technology and manufacturing industries.? P.O. Box 71 Madison, WI 53701?0071 P: 608.256.8348 Our momentum in tech growth ranks our region in the top 10 (among the nation?s top 100 metros) for economic output and job creation in advanced industries, according to the Brookings Institution. Greater Madison also is top 10 for tech talent jobs as a percentage of total jobs and top five for average educational attainment rate in both categories right alongside Seattle. Unfortunately, the similarities end when discussing affordability. While Seattle is the second-costliest city for talent, Madison barely cracks the top 50. The same is true for average rent, which is why Greater Madison is finding a growing national appeal for tech talent. When the San Francisco Business Times reported on a survey that predicted a mass exodus of tech talent from the Bay Area due to affordability issues, the article concluded it would ?heighten the appeal of cities like Seattle, Portland, Austin or Madison, Wisconsin, all of which rank in the top 10 best-paying cities for software engineers." Greater Madison is also in a fortunate position to be in the shadow of one of the world?s top research institutions, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Consistently ranked in the top five for research expenditures (which exceed $1 billion annually), UW-Madison churns out innovators at a high rate, as a leader in both patents and VC-backed entrepreneurs. Over the last five years, tech diplomas also grew 32 percent, and computer engineering degrees grew 51 percent. Being a national leader in industry growth and talent attraction are relatively new headlines for Madison, but we have long been recognized as one of the top cities in the country to live and raise a family. Rankings are too many to mention - you can visit a page dedicated to these mentions on the Greater Madison Convention Visitors Bureau webpage but perhaps more meaningful than statistics are the common characteristics shared by the people who choose to call Madison home. We are seekers people who value experiences over possessions. Our culture can be considered offbeat and quirky, but also universally outspoken on inclusion and acceptance of all people. We are a place of pioneers that has long been working to solve global challenges, while staying deeply rooted in the advancement and progress of our local communities. We honor the tried of the past while embracing the promise of the new, and we continue to be a collection of cities that grows with you. As a company or individual at any stage of life, there is something here to offer you. Perhaps these are some of the reasons why you chose to invest in Madison-grown ShopBop? It is most definitely why companies like Google and Zendesk chose to locate and continue to scale tech operations here. It is because to be here to invest now puts you on the ground floor of the next big thing. We have got big plans and would love for you to be a part of it. i would be grateful to assist you and your team in any way if your interest and curiosity should merit further conversation on bringing Amazon to the other beautiful city on an isthmus Madison, Wisconsin. With high regard, Zach Brandon President Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce MADISON REGION RANKINGS #1 #1 TECH TALENT GROWTH BEST PLACES TO LIVE Livability, 2015 CBRE, 2017 #10 Top Tech Markets, Cushman & Wakefield, 2017 TOP 5 E M E R G I N G ENTREPRENEURIAL E C O S Y S T E M S Global Entrepreneurship Conference, 2015 5 # 18th Most Innovative University in the World, 2017 TOP 5 #2 CITIES CREATING THE MOST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JOBS, 2014 CITIES WINNING THE BATTLE FOR INFORMATION JOBS Forbes, 2014 Areas with Highest Concentration of Employment in Software Publishing BLS Economics Daily, 2015 TOP 15 Best Performing Large Metro Areas by Employment Growth, 2016 6TH LEADING RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S., 2017 #8 BRAIN CONCENTRATION INDEX Bloomberg, 2017 #1 TOP BEST CITIES FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING MSN MONEY, 2014 10 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN IF YOU’RE 35 AND UNDER HUFFINGTON POST, 2014 #1 BEST CITIES FOR QUALITY OF LIFE NERDWALLET, 2014 #1 COMMUNITY PROGRESS INDEX ANGELOUECONOMICS, 2015 #2 BEST CITIES INDEX NEW GEOGRAPHY, 2016 #3 MOST EDUCATED LARGE CITIES NERDWALLET, 2015 #6 BEST CITIES FOR INFORMATION JOBS NEW GEOGRAPHY, 2015 #6 BEST CITIES FOR FAMILIES WALLETHUB, 2015 #3 BEST CITIES FOR WORKING WOMEN NERDWALLET, 2015 TOP 5 BEST COLLEGE TOWNS TO FIND JOBS ZIPRECRUITER, 2015 Madison Named Top City for Tech Talent Growth, Ranking #1 on CBRE's Annual List of Tech Momentum Markets Los Angeles, CA July 19, 2017 CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent report also shows Madison has the highest concentration of millennials in the downtown population. LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 19, 2017) – Madison ranked #1 on CBRE’s list of tech talent momentum markets, a measurement of the change in tech job growth, as part of its fifth annual Scoring Tech Talent Report. Aided by the presence of large universities, the report also found Madison has the highest concentration of millennials compared to other tech cities, accounting for 26.5 percent of the urban population. The report, which can be viewed in detail by market in the interactive Tech Talent Analyzer, finds that tech job growth gained momentum in 28 of the 50 markets. This means job creation grew faster in the past two years (2015-2016) compared with the prior two-year period (2013-2014). Madison’s tech talent pool grew 30.2 percent from 2015 to 2016, an increase of 24.8 percentage points compared to the previous two years. The top 10 momentum markets and their associated tech talent job growth rates were: “This year’s report shows the top 10 markets for momentum, all moderately priced, grew at least 10 percent faster during the recent two-year period. Tech employment growth has a multiplier effect that positively impacts economic growth, which in turn can have an immense impact on commercial real estate,” said Colin Yasukochi, director of research and analysis for CBRE and the report’s author. Madison also stood out in the report in a number of other key areas: • Over the past five years, the tech labor pool grew more than 50 percent in the Madison area, with jobs in software development, computer systems support and technology engineering. • The population of millennials in their 20s grew by 4,490 (7.3 percent) since 2010, accounting for 29.6 percent of total growth in a population of 248,956. • Madison ranks among the top 10 markets in the report for educational attainment - 44.7 percent of people 25 years old or older have a bachelor’s degree or higher. • Madison stands out as a strong tech job creator and tech talent attractor, with 1,215 more tech jobs than graduates. • Madison’s office rents increased 11 percent to $19.40 and its vacancy rate decreased from 12.5 percent to 8 percent from Q1 2012 to Q1 2017. “Healthcare software giant Epic Systems leads the way in tech growth. Their success, coupled with the colleges and universities in our market, has spawned a cluster of spin-off companies which service the healthcare industry. It has created a culture of tech, innovation and quality of life that’s hard to beat,” said Brian Wolff with CBRE’s Madison office. To view the full report, please visit Scoring Tech Talent 2017. To view individual markets statistics and rankings, including rankings on the Scorecard, click to access the Tech Talent Analyzer. About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2016 revenue). The company has more than 75,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate investors and occupiers through approximately 450 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com. OVERVIEW TECH 25 / TOP MARKETS While tech-centric markets, such as Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Boston show prominently, there were also some smaller, unexpected markets ranking high on the list, such as Madison, WI, Columbus, OH, and Nashville, TN. San Francisco / San Mateo, CA Washington, DC Region Boston / Cambridge, MA Seattle, WA 16 Chicago, IL 7 Austin, TX 17 Atlanta, GA 8 Denver / Boulder, CO 18 Los Angeles, CA 9 San Diego, CA 19 Columbus, OH 10 Madison, WI 20 Orange County, CA 11 Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN 21 Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX 12 Baltimore, MD 22 Kansas City, MO 13 Oakland / East Bay, CA 23 Indianapolis, IN 14 Portland, OR 24 Salt Lake City, UT 15 New York City, NY 25 Nashville, TN THE TECH 25 Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill, NC 6 TECH METRICS 1 2 3 4 5 San Jose, CA (Silicon Valley) The Bay Area and southern California markets were separated due to the diversification of market metrics. 19 Top 10 Tech Market Snapshots Top 10 Tech Cities snapshots take a deeper dive into the 10 hottest tech markets, highlighting: • • • Top tenants and their percentage of tech absorption Projects under construction and key investment sales Key market indicators Click below for more information on each Top Tech 10 Tech Market. Silicon Valley Access to an incomparably deep talent pool, venture capital community, and the ready acceptance of newcomers... View Snapshot San Francisco The highest concentrations of tech companies in the world today - from new venture capital-backed start-ups to giants like Google and Facebook... View Snapshot Washington DC Metro 70% of internet traffic runs through Northern Virginia. 55 of the world’s 500 fastest growing cybersecurity companies are headquartered in the region… View Snapshot Boston/Cambridge Exposure to academia, government funding, industry, and international communities led to a “big bang” – creating Boston’s pool of entrepreneurial talent... View Snapshot Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Innovative startups, corporate headquarters and technology centers located in RTP. Recognized as a top 10 location for entrepreneurs, Millennials, and families... View Snapshot Seattle Both start-ups and established players occupy but Amazon takes up 20% of the CBD’s office space... View Snapshot Austin Progressive and entrepreneurial, Austin caters to all businesses, especially tech-related companies. Home values are significantly lower than competing markets... View Snapshot Denver/ Boulder Boasts a very well-educated workforce — more than 43% have a bachelor’s degree or higher... View Snapshot San Diego Military and defense contractors contribute to growing cybersecurity, aerospace, software, and mobile technology industries... View Snapshot Madison, Wisconsin A small tech hotspot because of home-grown talent– from Epic Systems, a developer and provider of healthcare software, to a variety of gaming software firms... View Snapshot TOP 10 TECH CITIES #10 MADISON, WI Though relatively small in size, Madison has nonetheless taken off as a tech hotspot thanks in large part to home-grown talent. Tech operates on many levels here – from Epic Systems, a developer and provider of healthcare software, to a variety of gaming software firms such as Raven, developer of the super-successful Call of Duty series. Also, with the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a backdrop, there have been a number of incubator and co-working spaces popping up across this market to help propel recent graduates and others with start-up ideas. Though winters can be a bit cold, the outdoor activities and other positive quality-of-life metrics (along with a significantly lower cost of living compared to the coasts) has helped push it into one of the top tech markets in the country. TOP TECH TENANTS • Catalent Pharma Solutions • Cellectar Biosciences University of Wisconsin-Madison, University Research Park, pro-start-up legislation, quality of life, and a low cost of living draw tech companies to the market. • Core BTS • Epic Systems MARKET INDICATORS • Filament Games CRE - Q1 2017 • Jellyfish (division of Microsoft) CURRENT OFFICE VACANCY RATE • Nordic Consulting • Raven Software 8.4% CURRENT ASKING RENT $ PSF/ANNUAL $20.33 TECH EMPLOYEES IN MARKET 7.9% U.S. average: 4.8%, March 2017 In 2018, StartingBlock Madison will open a 40,000-sf hub for start-ups and their investors in a new development located in downtown Madison. ECONOMIC - YE 2016 POPULATION 650K Madison, WI According to In Business Magazine, Madison is on a healthy growth trajectory regarding the “technology ecosystem,” but much more “can be done to build it out.” MILLENNIAL POPULATION 31.9% U.S. average: 28.6% CURRENT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 2.4% April 2017 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, BLS, Cushman & Wakefield The Cities Winning The Battle For Information Jobs 2014 May 27, 2014 @ 08:00 AM 26,117 Joel Kotkin, Contributor I cover demographic, social and economic trends around the world. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. In the town of Verona on the rural fringes of Madison, Wisc., there's a Google-like campus that houses one of the country’s most rapidly growing tech companies, and one of the least well known. Founded in 1979, the medical software maker Epic has grown to employ 6,800 people, most of whom work at its 5.5 million-square-foot headquarters complex, which sprawls over 800 acres of what was farmland until the early 1990s. Despite annual revenue estimated at $1.5 billion, the company is congenitally publicity shy, a characteristic associated with its founder and CEO, Judy Faulkner. Yet in its quiet, unassuming way, Epic is emblematic of the expansion of the information industry in the Madison area. Employment in the metropolitan area's information sector is up 28% since 2008, among the fastest growth in the country over that period. Our top 10 is dominated by large metro areas renowned as tech hubs – Madison, at No. 5, is the smallest by far. In first place is Silicon Valley -- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara -- followed by San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, which together employ over 110,000 information workers. Both have been primary winners in the latest high-tech bubble. Since 2008 information employment is up 23% in San Jose and 27% in San Francisco. This has occurred despite the city’s reputation for left-wing, often anti-business politics—a culture that its left-leaning mayor (and Epic booster), Paul Soglin, describes as “76 square miles surrounded by reality.” To come up with our list of the cities with the fastest-growing information sectors, we zeroed in on the 55 metropolitan statistical areas that have at least 10,000 information jobs, which includes software, publishing, broadcasting and telecommunications services. We used the same methodology as for our overall ranking of the Best Cities for Jobs: we ranked the MSAs based on job growth in the sector over the long-term (2002-13), mid-term (2008-13) and the last two years, as well as recent momentum. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics The Economics Daily Areas with highest concentration of employment in software publishing, December 2014 July 29, 2015 The software publisher industry, which employed 315,700 in December 2014, produces and distributes computer software. Some metropolitan areas have a higher concentration of employment in this industry than other areas. We measure this concentration with the location quotient. A location quotient greater than one means the industry has a higher share of area employment than the national average. In December 2014, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, had the highest concentration of employment in the software publisher industry. Among the 10 metropolitan areas with the highest concentrations of employment in this industry, 3 were in California. Other than Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, five other metropolitan areas had location quotients greater than 5.0. This indicates the proportion of the area's private sector employment in the software publisher industry was at least 5 times greater than the national average. These metropolitan areas were Madison, Wisconsin; Boulder, Colorado; Provo-Orem, Utah; San JoseSunnyvale-Santa Clara, California; and Eugene, Oregon. These data are from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages program. For more information on location quotients and to calculate location quotients for other analysis areas, use the Location Quotient Calculator. America’s advanced industries: New trends https://www.brookings.edu/research/americas-advanced-industries-new-t... Variations of the local industry mix lie behind much of the unevenness of the metro growth map. Accentuating the continued growth of the nation’s production subsector, the 26 metropolitan areas especially oriented toward advanced manufacturing saw their aggregate advanced industries’ output grow at a steady 2.17 percent CAGR between 2013 and 2015 (compared with 0.88 percent between 2010 and 2013) while employment growth doubled to 3.38 percent.[xiv] This group of advanced manufacturing-oriented metros ranges from the highly specialized Wichita, Kan.; Toledo, Ohio; and Grand Rapids, Mich.; to Ogden, Utah; Boise, Idaho; and Providence, R.I. Fourteen of these 26 metro areas saw the pace of their output growth increase, and a slightly different 14 saw the pace of their employment growth pick up. Finally, two groups of metro areas have relatively balanced assortments of advanced industries. One of these groups encompasses 27 metro areas that lack any subsectoral specialization. Most of these metro areas have thin advanced industries bases and exhibit decidedly mixed performance as a group. The gains and losses of some of these metros likely reflect the impacts of “one-off” establishment expansions, downsizing, locations, or departures in “thin” advanced sector regions. Although Memphis, Tenn.—driven by the expansion of advanced services such as engineering, medical equipment, and management consulting—experienced some of the strongest employment and output growth of all large metros, advanced industries in Fresno, Calif., and New Haven, Conn., contracted by both measures, hard hit by the performance downturn in the advanced manufacturing and energy subsectors. In aggregate, output growth for the group with no specialization was slightly below the U.S. average of 2.7 percent CAGR, and employment growth was slightly above average at approximately 3 percent CAGR. Among these metros, output was declining in 12 metros between 2013 and 2015 and employment was declining in 14. Turning to the other group of balanced metros, 22 metros are specialized in two or more subsectors—often manufacturing and services. [xvii] Such diverse and broadly concentrated regions turn out to be some of the most fortunate in the advanced sector growth tables. Reflecting their strong engagement in multiple types of enterprises, this group of metros maintained a very strong aggregate output rate of 4.55 percent CAGR between 2013 and 2015 and also saw employment growth accelerate from 2.5 in 2013 to a fast 4 percent in 2015. None of these balanced metros saw output decline, and only one—Bridgeport, Conn.—had shrinking employment. By the same token, output in 13 of these metros accelerated, and 10 metros charted faster employment growth. These balanced metros include some of the advanced industries sector’s growth stars. Madison, Wisc.—with above-average concentrations of employment in 13 advanced manufacturing industries and three services—saw its output surge from 4.95 percent CAGR between 2010 and 2013 to more than 8 percent CAGR as annual employment growth hit 6 percent. Austin, Texas—with considerable specialization in five manufacturing industries and five services—turned in similar numbers. And although output growth slowed slightly to a stilltorrid 8 percent CAGR in San Jose, Calif., employment growth there accelerated to nearly 6 percent annually. San Jose specializes in 19 different advanced industries—including 11 manufacturing industries and 8 services—ranging from computer equipment and semiconductors to computer systems design, web search and internet publishing, and R&D. Elsewhere, semiconductor manufacturing and software gains fueled large output growth in Portland, Ore., while Boston, Mass., benefited from accelerating gains in software, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Metros like these with broad, deep, and varied technology specializations rank among the nation’s most favored regional economies. Not only do they profit now from diverse advanced activities, but they may gain for years to come from the productive convergence and hybridization of diverse technologies. Which prospect points to the question of metro areas’ longer-term progress in building dense, highly productive advanced industries sectors. Ultimately, metro areas that increase the share of their output and employment derived from advanced industries will improve their ability to increase their region’s productivity, increase the average wage, and improve the regional standard of living. So what do the new data on advanced industries say about large metro areas’ progress in increasing their specialization in advanced industries and increasing their local productivity? Looking first at advanced sector specialization, 47 large metropolitan areas (just under one-half of regions) managed to increase the share of their output derived from advanced industries between 2010 and 2015. These metros include San Jose, Calif.; Detroit, Mich.; Madison, Wisc.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Raleigh, N.C.; San Francisco, Calif.; Nashville, Tenn.; Boston, Mass.; and Seattle, Wash.—all of which increased the share of total output attributed to advanced industries by more than 2 percent without a heavy reliance on the recent energy boom. Most of these metros plus Louisville, Ky., Kansas City, Mo.; and Austin, Texas, also saw the share of their employment in advanced industries rise by more than 1 percent. These metros are making solid progress in assembling a robust advanced economy. The Smartest Americans Are Heading West Three Colorado cities are in the Brain Concentration Index’s top 10 By Vincent Del Giudice, Wei Lu, and Agnel Philip October 10, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT Three cities in Colorado — a state whose fortunes have been tied to the boom and bust of oil, gas and other commodities — are among the top 10 leading destinations for the nation’s best and brightest as old cow and mining towns morph into technology hubs, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Another Colorado city is plotting a 21st century revival. Boulder, the small college town located just north of Colorado’s capital, is ranked No. 1 nationally in the Bloomberg Brain Concentration Index, which tracks business formation as well as employment and education in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics. Fort Collins and Denver follow at No. 4 and No. 10, respectively. Heralding the progress in the Fort Collins metropolitan area, the website of the Northern Colorado Economic Alliance declares the region as “nerdy and proud of it” with major universities producing “a robust workforce of young, highly-educated individuals.” An estimated 35 percent of the population holds a bachelors degree or higher, according to the alliance. The prosperity isn’t statewide, though. Grand Junction is ranked No. 16 nationally among the cities with waning white-collar jobs and declining salaries for science, technology and engineering jobs, according to the separate Bloomberg Brain Drain Index. The city is located on Colorado’s western slope, a region dependent on oil, gas and agriculture. “It’s been a much slower economic recovery on the western slope,” said Cilia Kohn, director of marketing at the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. “We do quite a bit in the community to bolster the economy.” The Rural Jump-Start tax credit program, which offers a tax holiday for technology businesses, was the brainchild of Grand Junction area officials and is projected to bring 600 jobs to the city and neighboring communities, Kohn said. Among the companies drawn by the Jump-Start Program are Colorado Clean, which develops bioplastics, and Adaptive Towers, which makes rapid deployment communications towers, Kohn said. There are also plans to open a pair of business centers catering to the outdoor recreation industry, she said. “Brain drain is what we had when the oil and gas companies shut down and people left,” Kohn said. “Now they are coming back.” The disparity from one end of the state to the other is not unique to Colorado. Muskegon, Michigan, a once bustling manufacturing town, tops the Brain Drain Index, while the state is also home to one of the country’s most educated work forces just 2.5 hours away in Ann Arbor. The city, which comes in at No. 12 on the Brain Concentration Index, is home to the University of Michigan and has an unemployment rate of just 3.9 percent. Towns facing an exodus of workers may be able to stem the tide through creative policies, like Grand Junction’s tax credit program. Cindy Larsen, president of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, said officials have attempted to slow their town’s loss by providing two years of free college tuition to local high school students with grade point averages of 3.5 and above. “A couple years ago, this was a concern,” Larsen said. “But today, because of these new programs, we’re starting to see the turnaround, and hopefully the data will soon reflect that.” In August, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced that KL Outdoor/GSC-Future Beach, the world’s largest manufacturer of kayaks, will move its corporate headquarters to downtown Muskegon and create 153 jobs over three years. Filling out the top 10 of the Brain Concentration Index are cities rich in technology and higher education, including San Francisco (2), Washington (5), Raleigh (6) and Seattle (9). Smaller towns head up the Brain Drain Index: Goldsboro, North Carolina (4), and Huntington, West Virginia (8), but also Springfield (6), the capital city of Illinois. 2017 Bloomberg Brain Concentration Index: Top Ten Metro areas with at least 100,000 population were assessed on their concentration of full- time STEM workforce. advanced degree or Science 5 Engineering undergraduate degree holders, and net business formation. Set a Eng Advanced Net Biz Hetro Area Score STEM Degrees Degrees Formation Boulder. CD 99.15 8.5 19.3 15.5 55.3 San Francisco. CA 9?.33 5.9 15.1 14.2 49.0 San Jose. CA 95.94 9.5 19.5 15.4 3?.4 Fort Collins. CD 95.15 5.1 13.0 12.? 55.5 Washington. DC 95.55 5.1 15.1 1?.0 34.9 Raleigh. NO 95.00 5-5 13.0 11.2 53.1 Durham, NC 94.54 4.3 14.2 15.4 39.0 Madison. WI 93.40 5.2 12.? 12.1 315 Seattle. WA 93.2? 5.5 12.9 11.1 41.3 Denver. CD 93.25 4.5 11.1 10.? 5?.5 Ll E. Census Holes. 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Business activities approximated by the net change of number of establishments per 100,000 of population - HQZ MADISON SUPPORTING REGIONAL DATA ALIGNMENT WITH AMAZON DECISION DRIVERS AND PREFERENCES ?uh-W" .. mama mum-3 5x.? .0 um?? . ?yarn . .mw pox" "out? ., gl?ll?l? . g? 3.9 an mm.? m" u) mm mm uza atlvotcl??I'nu?m - rid-expandmz? ?b ).attr( a .. "fade ),b.pareflt( . dr?o .actlve .fade ")Jength) length??h Pg.one( "b5Tran5it1'onE nd", . emulateTr?an?iti?nE. - ?Main. tabsb,a.fn. tab. Constructor=c, 3. En . tab . noCanlict=fun ctian function affix") this . options=a . extend?}, . DEFAULTS, d) this . $tar?ge . .H . . . MADISON REGION ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP In the following pages we have clearly outlined the Madison Region?s advantages with respect to cost of living, lower salaries, safety and commuting. Specifically, Madison is at 106.9 percent of the national average in the cost of living index compared to 144.3 for Seattle. Overall a homeowner can expect to spend around $2,000 per month less here than in Seattle. Housing costs are the biggest differential with Seattle at 180.9% of the national average while Madison is at 110%. The differential is generally consistent with wages paid in your key occupations as Madison is roughly $2,000 under wages paid in Seattle for all NAICS codes listed with the biggest disparity coming in Information which shows as much as a $10,000 gap. Per capita income overall is about $19,000 per year lower in Madison than in Seattle. You will find in our Commuting Characteristics chart that people here in Dane County are able to get to work approximately 25% faster than workers in Seattle and that half of our workforce is able to get to work in less than 20 minutes while only 12% have commutes in excess of 35 minutes. We have also included comparison data on computer and mathematical occupations which breaks down the total jobs in this market and shows a very similar location quotient for Madison and Seattle at 2.1 and 2.26 respectively. These data also show a wage differential in math and computer occupations of almost $35,000 annually between Seattle and Madison. Our Educational Attainment data show that Dane County, WI and King County, WA have exactly the same percent of their populations receiving bachelor?s and graduate degrees at 47.9%. Further education information can be found under our ?Education? section which includes statements from the UW Chancellor and President of Madison College. You will also note that Madison is one of the safest major cities in the US. Madison reported 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2014 compared to 604 for Seattle. Property crimes show a larger disparity. We have also attached housing data which provides an indication of both housing costs and availability in Dane County. Finally, this section includes maps for cellular coverage for four of the major national carriers. 455 Science Drive I Suite 160 Madison.Wl53711 I I madisonregion.org Section 1: Urban Area Index Data Section 2: Average Prices I COST OF LIVING INDEX PRODUCED BY C2ER COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH                               Index Comparison Index Composite (100%) Grocery (13.61%) Housing (27.59%) Utilities (10.06%) Transportation (9.59%) Health (4.00%) Miscellaneous (35.15%) Seattle, WA 144.3 125.9 180.9 122.2 129.3 125.9 135.3 Madison, WI 106.9 103.7 110.0 102.6 110.5 119.8 104.5 National Average 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 National Average Seattle, WA Madison, WI 5,975.00 6,408.00 5,210.00 3,197.00 8,669.00 9,272.00 7,349.00 5,177.00 6,355.00 6,829.00 5,619.00 3,321.00                               Expected Spending Comparison By Household Types   Total Monthly Expense Husband and Wife with Children Under 6 Husband and Wife with Children 6-17 Home Owner Renter AVERAGE MONTHLY EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY Dane County, WI All NAICS Sectors Information Management of Companies and Enterprises Finance and Insurance Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $ $ $ $ $ $ 2010 3,845 5,742 5,856 5,308 2,109 5,388 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2011 3,977 6,180 6,323 5,551 2,163 5,609 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2012 4,091 6,581 6,677 5,751 2,256 5,731 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2013 4,281 7,037 7,381 6,010 2,381 5,960 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2014 4,353 7,453 6,939 6,121 2,438 6,247 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2015 4,531 7,944 7,187 6,423 2,582 6,294 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2016 % Change 4,538 18.0% 7,392 28.7% 7,456 27.3% 6,622 24.8% 2,602 23.4% 6,085 12.9% King County, WA All NAICS Sectors Information Finance and Insurance Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Source: U.S. Census, Quarterly Workforce Indicators 2010 $ 5,116 $ 11,063 $ 6,959 $ 3,915 $ 7,206 $ 6,146 2011 $ 5,347 $ 12,059 $ 7,502 $ 4,205 $ 7,346 $ 6,547 2012 $ 5,556 $ 13,293 $ 8,032 $ 4,475 $ 7,654 $ 6,721 2013 $ 5,694 $ 13,573 $ 8,321 $ 4,502 $ 7,860 $ 6,850 2014 $ 5,994 $ 14,850 $ 8,812 $ 4,662 $ 8,238 $ 6,752 2015 $ 6,190 $ 15,116 $ 8,891 $ 4,927 $ 8,314 $ 7,064 2016 % Change $ 6,662 30.2% $ 17,063 54.2% $ 9,159 31.6% $ 4,988 27.4% $ 8,525 18.3% $ 6,689 8.8% COMMUTING CHARACTERISTICS Subject Workers 16 years and over MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK Car, truck, or van Drove alone Carpooled In 2-person carpool In 3-person carpool In 4-or-more person carpool Workers per car, truck, or van Public transportation (excluding taxicab) Walked Bicycle Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means Worked at home TRAVEL TIME TO WORK Less than 10 minutes 10 to 14 minutes 15 to 19 minutes 20 to 24 minutes 25 to 29 minutes 30 to 34 minutes 35 to 44 minutes 45 to 59 minutes 60 or more minutes Mean travel time to work (minutes) King County, Washington Total Estimate 1,059,196 Dane County, Wisconsin Total Estimate 281,860 74.30% 64.50% 9.80% 7.70% 1.20% 1.00% 1.08 12.10% 4.70% 1.60% 1.20% 6.10% 80.90% 72.90% 8.00% 6.50% 1.00% 0.60% 1.06 5.40% 5.60% 2.90% 0.70% 4.60% 7.90% 10.70% 14.00% 15.60% 7.30% 17.20% 9.30% 9.70% 8.20% 28.1 14.60% 16.80% 18.60% 17.60% 8.20% 12.20% 5.20% 3.60% 3.20% 21 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Madison MSA Wage Differential in Computer and Mathematical Occupations Top 50 Metro Areas by Total Employment San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Raleigh, NC Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Columbus, OH Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Austin-Round Rock, TX Richmond, VA Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Providence-Warwick, RI-MA St. Louis, MO-IL Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Salt Lake City, UT Kansas City, MO-KS Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Jacksonville, FL Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Pittsburgh, PA Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Madison, WI Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Cleveland-Elyria, OH Rochester, NY Oklahoma City, OK -$10,000 $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 Metropolitan Statistical Area San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA California-Lexington Park, MD Boulder, CO Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Madison, WI Huntsville, AL Austin-Round Rock, TX San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Raleigh, NC Trenton, NJ Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Colorado Springs, CO Bloomington, IL Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH Olympia-Tumwater, WA Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Corvallis, OR Provo-Orem, UT Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Dover-Durham, NH-ME Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Cedar Rapids, IA Columbus, OH Kansas City, MO-KS Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Salt Lake City, UT Ann Arbor, MI Tallahassee, FL Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA State College, PA Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Burlington-South Burlington, VT Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Rochester, MN Lawrence, KS Jefferson City, MO Richmond, VA San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Portsmouth, NH-ME Charlottesville, VA Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Total Computer Share of U.S. Computer and Mathematical and Mathematical Occupations Occupations 130,550 3.1% 3,850 0.1% 12,860 0.3% 223,490 5.4% 125,650 3.0% 23,750 0.6% 13,450 0.3% 58,880 1.4% 135,380 3.3% 17,370 0.4% 34,530 0.8% 12,540 0.3% 1,760 0.0% 14,430 0.3% 4,590 0.1% 133,660 3.2% 4,950 0.1% 66,960 1.6% 9,470 0.2% 62,290 1.5% 1,510 0.0% 9,890 0.2% 114,580 2.8% 2,250 0.1% 82,440 2.0% 6,030 0.1% 43,420 1.0% 44,310 1.1% 139,740 3.4% 19,270 0.5% 76,340 1.8% 12,390 0.3% 26,450 0.6% 8,090 0.2% 6,290 0.2% 43,130 1.0% 34,550 0.8% 2,580 0.1% 43,500 1.0% 13,090 0.3% 4,580 0.1% 21,190 0.5% 4,150 0.1% 1,770 0.0% 2,570 0.1% 22,770 0.5% 49,360 1.2% 3,250 0.1% 3,830 0.1% 15,510 0.4% Occupational Location Quotient 4.21 2.95 2.46 2.45 2.26 2.10 2.08 2.06 2.02 2.00 1.96 1.87 1.83 1.81 1.72 1.68 1.62 1.59 1.59 1.56 1.54 1.52 1.51 1.48 1.45 1.43 1.43 1.43 1.38 1.34 1.33 1.31 1.31 1.29 1.29 1.28 1.28 1.27 1.26 1.25 1.25 1.23 1.22 1.21 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.19 1.18 Distribution of Computer and Mathematical Occupations in the Madison MSA (2016) SOC Occupation Title 15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 15-1111 Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts 15-1122 Information Security Analysts 15-1131 Computer Programmers 15-1132 Software Developers, Applications 15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software 15-1134 15-1141 15-1142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15-1143 Computer Network Architects 15-1151 Share of All Wisconsin Total Computer/Mathematical Employment Occupations 23,750 31.7% Location Quotient 2.10 120 63.2% 1.66 3,630 28.4% 2.35 350 25.2% 1.34 2,610 46.1% 3.54 7,540 47.6% 3.49 1,070 29.3% 0.96 Web Developers 880 32.6% 2.49 Database Administrators 570 32.2% 1.83 1,370 19.5% 1.34 320 14.7% 0.75 Computer User Support Specialists 2,440 21.1% 1.49 15-1152 Computer Network Support Specialists 1,290 31.4% 2.50 15-1199 Computer Occupations, All Other 890 25.3% 1.26 15-2011 Actuaries 210 31.8% 3.93 15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 250 17.4% 0.84 15-2041 Statisticians 210 44.7% 2.34 Q1 1990 Q1 1991 Q1 1992 Q1 1993 Q1 1994 Q1 1995 Q1 1996 Q1 1997 Q1 1998 Q1 1999 Q1 2000 Q1 2001 Q1 2002 Q1 2003 Q1 2004 Q1 2005 Q1 2006 Q1 2007 Q1 2008 Q1 2009 Q1 2010 Q1 2011 Q1 2012 Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Q1 2015 Q1 2016 2,000 Number of Employees 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 14,000 12,000 5415 - Computer Systems Design and Related Services 5112 -Software Publishers Total Employment Trends 1990 to 2016 Total Computer and Mathematical Occupations in the Madison MSA 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Subject Population 25 years and over Less than 9th grade 9th to 12th grade, no diploma High school graduate (includes Some college, no degree Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree Total Estimate 1,435,467 50,130 60,353 236,295 282,508 118,760 425,117 262,304 King County, Washington Percent Estimate (X) 3.50% 4.20% 16.50% 19.70% 8.30% 29.60% 18.30% Total Estimate 332,684 6,642 10,052 63,169 61,397 32,016 94,056 65,352 Dane County, Wisconsin Percent Estimate (X) 2.00% 3.00% 19.00% 18.50% 9.60% 28.30% 19.60% POVERTY RATE FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER FOR WHOM POVERTY STATUS IS DETERMINED BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Subject King County, Washington Dane County, Wisconsin Total Percent Total Percent Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Less than high school graduate (X) 26.60% (X) 23.80% High school graduate (includes (X) 13.20% (X) 11.00% Some college or associate's degree (X) 9.90% (X) 8.30% Bachelor's degree or higher (X) 4.20% (X) 3.70% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates VIOLENT AND PROPERTY CRIMES Total Violent Crimes City of Madison Dane County City of Seattle, WA King County, WA Total Property Crimes 2010 939 73 3515 471 2011 815 64 3664 430 2012 897 33 3746 405 2013 885 43 3760 377 2014 846 46 4005 419 Violent Crime Rate/100,000 population 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 City of Madison 402.6 348.0 377.7 364.9 344.2 Dane County* 15.0 12.9 6.6 8.4 8.9 City of Seattle, WA 577.5 592.7 597.6 584.9 603.7 King County, WA 24.4 21.8 20.2 18.4 20.2 *Dane and King County calculations by MadREP, using Census population estimates 2011 7936 1031 31792 5573 2012 7753 843 31931 5555 2013 7732 758 35964 5291 2014 6989 632 40771 5167 Property Crime Rate/100,000 population 2010 2011 City of Madison 3,448.4 3,388.2 Dane County* 205.1 207.7 City of Seattle, WA 5,452.3 5,142.6 King County, WA 323.2 282.5 2012 3,264.3 167.4 5,093.8 276.5 2013 3,188.2 148.6 5,594.8 258.6 2014 2,843.5 122.4 6,145.7 248.5 City of Madison Dane County City of Seattle, WA King County, WA 2010 8042 1001 33186 6242 Source: Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics - UCR Data Online http://www.ucrdatatool.gov/ NOTES: Methodology Law enforcement agencies included in this database voluntarily participate in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. In this database are 1985 to current crime counts for city law enforcement agencies 10,000 and over in population and county law enforcement agencies 25,000 and over in population for which 1 to 12 month crime counts have been received. County population data County offense data are those crimes reported by the sheriff’s office, the county police, or the state police. These entities are reporting crimes that have occurred within the county but outside city limits or in the unincorporated area. COMPARATIVE HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS King County, WA 2011-2015 2006-2010 Estimates Estimates Dane County, WI 2011-2015 2006-2010 Estimates Estimates 871,836 94.00% 6.00% 835,564 93.60% 6.40% 220,503 95.70% 4.30% 213,160 92.10% 7.90% 1.3 3.4 1.9 4.6 1.4 2.3 1.6 6.5 HOUSING TENURE Occupied housing units Owner-occupied Renter-occupied 819,651 57.40% 42.60% 781,977 59.90% 40.10% 211,114 58.10% 41.90% 196,383 62.10% 37.90% VALUE Owner-occupied units Less than $50,000 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 to $299,999 $300,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999 $1,000,000 or more Median (dollars) 470,632 3.10% 1.30% 2.90% 6.10% 19.90% 34.70% 26.60% 5.40% 384,300 468,539 2.20% 1.00% 1.60% 3.80% 17.30% 40.10% 28.30% 5.80% 407,700 122,677 2.80% 2.30% 9.80% 22.20% 34.90% 21.10% 6.10% 0.90% 230,800 121,917 2.00% 2.10% 8.20% 23.20% 37.80% 19.60% 5.90% 1.10% 230,800 GROSS RENT Occupied units paying rent Less than $500 $500 to $999 $1,000 to $1,499 $1,500 to $1,999 $2,000 to $2,499 $2,500 to $2,999 $3,000 or more Median (dollars) 339,414 6.60% 27.20% 35.00% 19.00% 7.50% 2.60% 2.00% 1,204 305,268 7.10% 34.30% 35.70% 14.70% 5.30% 1.50% 1.50% 1,098 86,688 4.90% 55.40% 29.00% 7.70% 2.10% 0.40% 0.40% 923 73,022 6.20% 56.00% 29.10% 6.00% 2.00% 0.50% 0.30% 902 333,336 301,194 85,320 71,665 12.00% 14.40% 14.20% 12.30% 9.40% 37.70% 11.80% 14.10% 14.80% 12.70% 9.50% 37.00% 11.80% 13.10% 13.80% 11.70% 8.80% 40.70% 10.90% 13.40% 14.50% 12.10% 8.40% 40.80% 1,472 1,375 1,141 1,131 Subject HOUSING OCCUPANCY Total housing units Occupied housing units Vacant housing units Homeowner vacancy rate Rental vacancy rate GROSS RENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME (GRAPI) Occupied units paying rent (excluding units where GRAPI cannot be computed) Less than 15.0 percent 15.0 to 19.9 percent 20.0 to 24.9 percent 25.0 to 29.9 percent 30.0 to 34.9 percent 35.0 percent or more MEDIAN MONTHLY HOUSING COST Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Median Gross Rent in Top 50 Metro Areas by Total Computer and Mathematical Occupations Employment San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Austin-Round Rock, TX Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Richmond, VA Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Jacksonville, FL Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Salt Lake City, UT Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Raleigh, NC Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Madison, WI Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Durham-Chapel Hill, NC San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Kansas City, MO-KS Columbus, OH Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI St. Louis, MO-IL Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Rochester, NY Oklahoma City, OK Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Cleveland-Elyria, OH Pittsburgh, PA $1,697 $1,498 $1,483 $1,348 $1,344 $1,297 $1,262 $1,236 $1,158 $1,152 $1,149 $1,146 $1,086 $1,075 $1,049 $1,044 $1,033 $1,018 $1,005 $993 $988 $984 $977 $967 $963 $953 $938 $933 $931 $923 $923 $909 $902 $890 $887 $879 $869 $863 $849 $845 $833 $827 $815 $810 $808 $805 $785 $751 $744 $732 $0 $400 $800 $1,200 $1,600 $2,000 Wireless Data Coverage by Carrier - HD Voice Wireless Coverage Tvpe Domestic 1voice 0 Data Store . 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The Airport supports growing headquartered entities in the region, such as Epic, the University of Wisconsin, Covance, American Family Insurance, and Cuna Mutual. Our airport provides a comprehensive gateway when it comes to building a globally competitive technology economy. We routinely support significant, 10,000+ attendee annual conferences and events such as the Epic User Group Meeting, the Reebok CrossFit Games, the Ironman Triathlon, and UW Madison football games. Please also consider the following: • Airline travel revenue from Madison has grown from $123 million in 2010 to $210 million in 2016. This equates to a compounded annual growth rate of almost 10%. • The Airport has nonstop service to fourteen (14) markets on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines , Frontier, and United Airlines, providing network airline service across the world on a connecting basis. (see addendum) o Nonstop service to the business centers of Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, and Washington, D.C. - including seventy-six (76) daily connecting flights to the west coast cities of Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco (in aggregate). o Twenty-five (25) daily single connecting flights to Asia, seventy-nine (79) to Europe and sixteen (16) to South America. Our Airport leadership team routinely engages airline planners to encourage and promote new non-stop cities including: Phoenix, San Francisco, Boston, Houston, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Dane County Regional Airport set its sights high – aiming to transform air travel from a stressful hassle into a gracious and memorable experience to be savored. To meet that goal, every consideration was taken into account – accessibility, ambience, beauty, comfort and taste. Simultaneously, we strived to create a venue reflective of the bounty and heritage of our city and state as reflected in our dining and retail offerings. In addition, FedEx World-wide distribution services are located on-airport and easily accessible for any of your shipping requirements large or small. I hope this information will assist as you select future expansion cities. Regards: Bradley Livingston, AAE Airport Director Madison (MSN) Non-stop Destinations - Atlanta Charlotte Chicago Dallas-Fort Worth Denver Detroit Las Vegas - Minneapolis New York Newark Orlando Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington DC Madison (MSN) Primary Connecting US Destinations - Albuquerque Austin Baltimore Boston Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Fort Lauderdale Fort Meyers Houston ‐    Indianapolis  ‐    Jacksonville  ‐    Kansas City  ‐    Los Angeles  ‐    Miami  ‐    Nashville  ‐    New Orleans  ‐    Northwest Arkansas  ‐    Oakland  ‐    Omaha  - Phoenix Pittsburg Portland Raleigh-Durham Sacramento San Antonio San Diego San Francisco San Jose Seattle Madison (MSN) Primary Connecting World-wide One-Stop Destinations - Amsterdam Barcelona Bejing Belize Brisbane Cancun Copenhagen Dubai Fiumicino Frankfurt - Hamburg Helsinki Istanbul London Madrid Mexico City Mumbai Munich Narita Paris - Rio de Janeiro - San Jose - Sao Paulo - Shanghai - Singapore - Sydney - Tokyo - Toronto - Vancouver - Warsaw - HQ2 MADISON EDUCATION WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY OF October 13, 2017 Dear Amazon Representatives: As Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin?Madison (UW?Madison), one of the world?s most comprehensive and productive research universities, I am proud to submit this letter in support of Amazon locating HQ2 in Madison, Wisconsin. Prior to becoming Chancellor of UW?Madison, I served as Deputy Secretary at the US. Department of Commerce. In that role, I spent a lot of time traveling to regions that have been successful in attracting inbound investment, growing exports, building supply chains and generating regional growth. In every one of these successful regions, there was also a large research university that played a crucial role in attracting and retaining globally competitive, high-tech businesses. Without Stanford, UC-Santa Cruz, San Jose State and a con?ux of other major universities not very far away, Silicon Valley would still be simply the Santa Clara Valley. Without MIT, Boston University and Harvard Route 128, the Massachusetts Miracle, would be just another loop of highway. Look at any regional innovation hub Atlanta, Chicago, Austin - even Burlington, Vermont and you will ?nd a major research university. As you consider the location of Amazon?s HQ2, know that here in Madison, UW?Madison is a magnet of talent and innovation. Every year, approximately 10,000 highly skilled and quali?ed students earn diplomas from UW?Madison. Our campus also has a global appeal; approximately 5,000 international students are enrolled at UW?Madison each academic year. The unique mix of undergraduate, graduate and professional students here at UW?Madison provides an extremely rich pool of talent that is eager to make positive contributions to the business community. For example, we have record numbers of students in both the entrepreneurship major and the certi?cate program. Just last year we started a new Undergraduate Commercialization Award to help student entrepreneurs move their ideas forward. Madison is also now one of the top 10 producers of Fortune 500 CEOs. A 2015 economic impact study concluded that UW?Madison, UW Hospital and Clinics and the university?s af?liated organizations and startup companies support 193,310 Wisconsin jobs and generate more than $847.5 million in state and local tax revenue. UW?Madison is the fourth largest research institution in the nation, with research awards topping $1 billion annually. UW?Madison research has fostered the formation of at least 311 startup companies in Wisconsin. The startup companies support more than 24,972 jobs and contribute approximately $2.3 billion to the Wisconsin economy, bringing the total estimated economic impact to $15 billion. 1 hope you will give Madison every consideration as you consider a location for HQ2. I believe our region has signi?cant attributes that would allow Amazon to prosper. Sincerely, ?'77 I '1 ,2 Rebecca Chancellor Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank Morgridge Friends Distinguished Chair of Leadership Bascom Hall University of Wisconsin?Madison 500 Lincoln Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53706 608-262-9946 Fax: 608-262-8333 TTY 608-263?2473 MADISON AREA TECHNICAL A a' COLLEGE Jack E. Daniels. President October 11, 2017 Jeff Bezos Chairman and CEO Amazon Office of Economic Development 2121 Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Re: Support for H02 in Madison, Wisconsin Region Dear Mr. Bezos, Amazon?s most recent decision to have a second headquarters (H02) outside of Seattle represents a bold move that will bolster a region?s economic development and have a substantial impact on its community development. I strongly support the Madison, Wisconsin region in its proposal to be the site for Amazon?s second North American headquarters. Understanding that Amazon has established certain criteria to be met in their selection process, I believe that the following 3 key elements strengthens this proposal and should be strongly considered: Development and retention of a quality workforce: The Madison area has 3 major post-secondary institutions serving over 80,000 students. Our institution, Madison Area Technical College {Madison College) serves over 36,000 students and has been training students through a variety of programs for over 105 years. Madison College trains individuals in high demand areas who are employed subsequent to receiving a credential at a rate exceeding 94%. That translates into over 3000 students annually coupled with over 3000 students transitioning to universities and colleges to complete their professional degrees. Students are in fields ranging from health careers to advanced manufacturing to informational technology. Over 30% of our students who complete a credential remain in the area to contribute to the region?s economic and community development. In addition to a strong entrepreneurial program focusing on small business creation and enhancement, Madison College provides customized training to local employers as well as provide electronic and in-person learning opportunities for their employees. Social Responsibility: Madison College is strongly committed to providing avenues for success for all of its communities - urban, rural and underserved. Madison College is engaged with community associations and leaders implementing programs and initiatives that are sustainable that focus on equity and inclusion. Madison College recently announced the development of a new campus that will serve many who are underemployed and unemployed to gain requisite skills to meet workforce needs. Additionally, this campus will establish an Early College STEM Academy for juniors and seniors in the Madison Metropolitan School District. We are building sustainable career pathways for our I I'll} Wi-t ]l?Il MI 1r. v?ll?. .?aijfllal 4. l- ?ail? g?ii'i. [Eh-"l .I Mr. Jeff Bezos October 11, 2017 Page 2 residents and the talent that comes into our region. Madison College is a leader in sustainability as we have built our new buildings to LEED standards, employed various renewable energy projects, serve as a training ground for students and instructors in renewable energy across educational segments. Madison College is the home of the NSF-funded Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technology Education (CREATE), and most recently has entered into a contract to create the largest rooftop PV system in Wisconsin. Creativity: Madison College is a partner working with the Madison startup ecosystem. The focus of this ecosystem is on technology and is quickly advancing to all STEM areas. Madison College also partners with WiSys Technology Foundation of the University of Wisconsin system in supporting varied product development. I strongly believe that the Madison region is positioned well to meet the needs of Hill and provide a highly livable community that is conducive to the needs of Amazon employees. i appreciate your consideration of our region for H02 and look forward to our future conversations and collaborations. Sincerely, 711:] ff. . lackE. aniels, m, Fireside 2016 PROGRAM GRADUATES Institution Associates degree Bachelors degree Masters degree University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison Area Technical College Blackhawk Technical College University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Cardinal Stritch University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Marquette University Milwaukee Area Technical College Concordia University-Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Parkside Gateway Technical College Carroll University Waukesha County Technical College Carthage College Wisconsin Lutheran College Alverno College Total Programs Code 52.02 22.99 52.04 52.03 11.07 Source: Emsi Q3 2017 Data Set 0 170 39 0 0 0 0 219 11 0 157 0 104 0 0 0 700 320 0 0 306 217 357 215 0 138 176 0 96 0 114 92 70 2101 138 0 0 307 309 77 152 0 169 30 0 21 0 0 0 21 1224 Description Business Administration, Management and Operations Legal Professions and Studies, Other Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Accounting and Related Services Computer Science All Certificates 0 16 4 0 0 0 3 123 0 0 16 0 12 0 0 0 174 All Degrees All Completions 458 170 39 613 526 434 367 219 318 206 157 117 104 114 92 91 4025 458 186 43 613 526 434 370 342 318 206 173 117 116 114 92 91 4199 Award of less Award of 31 least ?swam Fward or at least I an 1 academic 'l but Ie?s than 2 degree 2 out less than a. 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As the job market in the region heats up and older workers near retirement, the region?s business community is increasingly looking to local education providers to partner with in cultivating and retaining the workforce that?s growing up in their backyards. To help make these school-to?career connections possible, the Madison Region Economic Partnership has taken the lead role in promoting and administering a program called Inspire Madison Region. inspire Madison Region is a software supplement to the web-based program Career Cruising, which the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has made available to all public?school districts in Wisconsin. The state-wide distribution of Career Cruising is a response to a statute passed by the Wisconsin state legislature that mandates that school districts provide academic and career planning services to students in grades 6?12, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. Career Cruising allows students to learn valuable information about specific occupations and how they may or may not be a good fit based on a student?s interests and abilities. The inspire Madison Region add-on takes the program one step further, making it possible for students to connect via the interactive platform to career coaches and experiential learning activities at local employers such as job shadowing, internships, and youth apprenticeships. Participation in Inspire Madison Region continues to grow. Students in all 63 public school districts in the Madison Region now have the opportunity to connect to over 540 career coaches as well as nearly 490 companies which combined are offering approximately 2470 experiential learning activities for students and educators. Through the connections inspire provides, is facilitating student awareness of local career opportunities and growing the future workforce in the Madison Region. 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Seumci: no 1 I Dubuque School Districts with Com Sci Curriculum County Borders All items Untitled layer All items Madison Region School Districts with Computer Science Curricula . . .239?5. 4A.. u, .5: 4.), QUALITY OF LIFE r? - HQZ MADISON MADISON GREATER MADISON CONVENTION cl VISITORS BUREAU October 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chairman and CEO AMAZON Office of Economic Development 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 RE: HQZ Opportunity in Madison Wisconsin Dear Mr. Bezos, As Amazon continues its extraordinary trajectory of success economy, your company?s need and choice to establish a second headquarter outside of Seattle is an exciting opportunity and signals a new chapter in your brilliant future. From your site requirements, it?s clear that recruiting quality talent that reflects your entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm and innovation is essential and - critical to Amazon?s plans. The quintessential success in workforce development is the retention of the quality talent that you invest it. Retaining talent requires many elements including a workplace location that offers the quality of life attributes that most aspiring workers are seeking. As the entity that is charged with positioning greater Madison as a fresh and extraordinary place to visit, we are happy to share a taste of the attributes that our population cherishes and nurtures - and will assist you and your team in securing and retaining a quality workforce. They include: Natural Beauty. Like Seattle, Madison is situated on an isthmus between two, pristine glacial lakes and surrounded by stunning topography including rolling hills, river-carved outcroppings and pastoral farm areas. Frank Lloyd Wright grew up here and started his renowned Taliesin School. His sense of marrying design and nature began here. Location. Madison is located in the middle of three robust metropolises: Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. This positioning offers opportunities for anyone living here to enjoy all our great nation has to offer. Recreation. This region is consistently noted and ranked for its access to and support for watersports, cycling, hiking, fishing, camping, cross country and ice fishing, ice boating, downhill skiing, golf and more. Corporate icons Trek and Pacific Cycle are based here; we are the site of lronman Wisconsin, CrossFit National Games and American Family PGA Champions. Individual athletes including Eric Beth Heiden, Bonnie Carpenter, Andy North, Steve Stricker and others, have or do make this there home and have excelled in various sports that they learned here. Collegiate Athletics. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a Big Ten university with extensive NCAA D1 athletic teams. in fact, UW Madison boasts more collegiate Champion?s teams than any other university in the country. Every year, the Badgers field excellent teams in Men?s and Women's Hockey, Cross Country, Volleyball, Swimming and Soccer. Our Men?s Football and Basketball teams are leaders in their sports and Women?s Softball is a juggernaut. Arts Culture. Our location between great cities, provides Madison with the unique access to touring performance acts and shows and our city boasts one of the strongest local music and performing arts scenes in country. The Overture Center for the Performing Arts is an exceptional center and houses ten resident companies, including Children?s Theatre of Madison, Madison Ballet, Madison Opera, Madison Chamber Orchestra and Madison and Li Chiao Ping Dance. The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art I TM A 22 MIFFLINSTDEET. SUITE 200 MADISONWI 53705 welcomes award winning exhibits throughout the year and the University of Wisconsin Union Theatre hosts global speakers and more year-round. Festivals and Events. Madison and the area boasts a year-round array of interesting and exciting events. From our quirky Paddle Portage festival to the annual Madison Arts Festival, Taste of Madison, Fighting Bob LaFollete Fest, William Tell Festival in nearby New Glarus and Syttende Mai in Stoughton, people can enjoy events that will pique their interest in music, food, ethnic culture or politics. Attractions. The Wisconsin State Capitol is the second largest state capitol in the US. Designed after the US Capitol, it is in the center of our city and features extensive frescoes, exquisite architecture and offers stunning views of the city and surrounding lakes. And, much like Washington DC, Madison boasts extensive free attractions, including Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the Henry Vilas 200, Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin Veteran?s Museum and many more. Culinary Scene: Situated in the heart of one of the world?s finest agricultural centers, the Madison area boasts a plethora of interesting and individual restaurants, coffee shops, bars, breweries and distilleries. From the largest producer?only Farmers Market in the US and the internationally award winning cheese that is made in our region to the finest cattle and other livestock that is raised here, to the vast array of craft beers and distilled spirits created here, anyone visiting or living here will be amazed and satiated with fantastic tastes and experiences. Seeing is believing. We hope you and your team will come to visit and experience all this extraordinary place has to offer you and your future team. Groups like Ironman and CrossFit were considering other locations when they visited Madison, but after visiting, they quickly determined this place was like-no-other and have had amazing success following their decision to make this one of their homes. Re ectfully submitte and with enthusiastic regards, Q. Deb Archer, CDME President CEO © Cassius J. Callender It’s no wonder National Geographic rated Madison, Wisconsin as one of the Top 10 Happiest Cities in the World: Our city boasts five sparkling lakes, and our state capitol and UW-Madison campus are connected by a single, walkable street lined with retail, restaurants and museums. Besides earning national recognition for our amenities, we’ve also earned the praise of event planners and attendees: 100% of exit surveys show Madison met or exceeded expectations as an event destination. © Focal Flame Photography HAPPIEST CITY. HAPPY RESIDENTS. HAPPY VISITORS. © Monona Terrace Discover more about why we’re ranked repeatedly and booked eagerly at visitmadison.com/happy. ATTRACTIONS SAVOR EVERY MOMENT IN MADISON—ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE’S FREE TIME TO ENJOY AREA ATTRACTIONS! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO DISCOVER “ONLY IN MADISON” EXPERIENCES SUCH AS: Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Wisconsin State Capitol building, with free tours offered daily. The interior contains 43 varieties of stone from around the world, decorative murals, glass mosaics and handcarved furniture. Walk the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, which includes scenic Lake Mendota, Observatory Drive, Bascom Hill and the renowned Memorial Union Terrace. Bring home fresh flowers, fruits vegetables and more from the Dane County Farmers’ Market, located on the Capitol Square every Saturday morning, AprilNovember. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright sites, including the Monona Terrace® Community & Convention Center in Madison or tour Taliesin in nearby Spring Green. Stroll through Olbrich Botanical Gardens, featuring the tropical Bolz Conservancy and 16 acres of outdoor display gardens, featuring the elaborate Thai Pavilion. Add some arts and culture into your visit at Overture Center for the Arts, a stunning architectural landmark in the heart of Madison’s thriving cultural arts district. DINING MADISON IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO LIVE IF YOU LOVE TO DINE! WE’RE PROUD OF THE HERITAGE AND CITY CULTURE THAT DRIVES MANY OF OUR LOCAL OFFERINGS, INCLUDING: FARM-TO-TABLE FARE One of Madison’s many claims to fame is that it plays host to the nation’s largest producers-only farmers’ market. Farm-to-table fare continues to be a top trend so you’ll often see local chefs shopping for seasonal and sustainable offerings that are prepared and served that same day at local restaurants, from fine dining destinations to corner food carts. CREATIVE COLLECTIVES Food Fight’s roster of restaurants includes nearly 20 eateries dedicated to local ownership, great food, outstanding presentation, and a sense of fun. Madison also has its own not-for-profit association of independentlyowned restaurants and affiliated businesses called Madison Originals. Approximately 50 restaurants are part of this association, which promotes unique local dining establishments. CRAFT CULTURE Wisconsin is becoming microbrew country, and the Madison area allows ample opportunities to experience it all, from award-winning ales to savory seasonals. But our craft culture doesn’t stop with beers. The greater Madison area may not seem like a grape-growing region, but we are home to awardwinning wineries as well as distilleries where spirits and liqueurs are handcrafted in small batches using Wisconsin-grown ingredients. These spirits can be sipped at an on-site gallery or found in fine restaurants and stores around the country and online. DISCOVER OUR DATABASE OF DON’T-MISS PLACES TO DINE ONLINE: VISITMADISON.COM/RESTAURANTS FAMILY FUN MADISON IS FILLED WITH FAMILY ATTRACTIONS DESIGNED WITH KIDS IN MIND, BUT MOST ARE ENGAGING FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, TOO. DISCOVER A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY WITH ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS: Explore one of the nation’s only free zoos, Henry Vilas Zoo has over 800 animals and 200 species. Make a day of it and spend some time at the nearby beach and park, located next to Lake Wingra. Play, learn and create at the award-winning Madison Children’s Museum, located right in the heart of downtown Madison. It offers extraordinary exhibits for kids of all ages. Visit the stunning Wisconsin State Capitol, just three-feet shy of the Nation’s Capitol building. Tours available daily. In the summer months, a stop at the observatory deck is a must—it has some of the best views of the city. Find a spot to play at one of the many Madison Parks and Beaches. Water fun can be found at 13 area beaches, public pools and splash pads. Or explore dry land at one of the 260 parks, providing sports and activities during every season. Have fun playing the most interactive, educational and fun mini golf course around at Vitense Golfland. And there’s more than mini golf in store, Vitense has batting cages, a climbing wall, arcade, golf range and a par 3 golf course. Stop by Union South, located on the south side of the UW-Madison campus. It boasts a variety of dining options, movies, bowling, billiards and a climbing wall. RANKINGS MADISON CONSISTENTLY RANKS AS A TOP COMMUNITY TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY, AND RAISE A FAMILY. PROUD OF OUR PRESS MADISON in #1 Madison Ranked TOP TEN “Best City for Young Adults” Kiplinger, July 2012 for Greatest Cycling Cities TOP 7 USA Today, 2011 Cities for Last-Minute Meetings #3 Top 8 Smart Meetings, May 2013 STATE STREET in in TOP 100 SHOPPING PLACES districts in AMERICA to live Livability.com, September 2016 MOST Livable CITIES in America Forbes, April 20, 2015 TOP 10 Most Innovative Cities Forbes, May 2010 MSN, January 2012 Foodie Cities: Real Estate for the BEST Place to Retire MADISON Huffington Post, April 2013 Restaurant Set Wall Street Journal DISCOVER ALL OF OUR ACCOLADES ONLINE: VISITMADISON.COM/RANKINGS Named 3rd Best-Run City 24/7 Wall St., January 2012 SHOPPING SHOPPING IS THE SECOND MOST POPULAR ACTIVITY FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN MADISON! FROM STATE STREET’S PEDESTRIAN MALL TO MONROE STREET SPECIALTY STORES, THERE ARE TREASURES FOR EVERY TASTE. Visit the Sample Itineraries section of our web site to discover more about the best-kept shopping secrets in Madison, including: UNIQUELY MADISON—Discover destinations that include locally owned, universally loved shops that offer everything from cheese to fine chocolates MALLS—Find your way to one of Madison’s three malls designed with concentrated shopping in mind. NEIGHBORHOODS—From State Street to Willy Street to Monroe Street and more, head to our neighborhoods if unique food and gifts are what you’re looking for. MADISON IS TOPS IN P L AC E S TO SHOP STATE STREET in Top 8 SHOPPING districts in AMERICA MSN, January 2012 DISCOVER OUR DATABASE OF SHOPPING HOT SPOTS: VISITMADISON.COM/SHOP WEATHER WONDERING ABOUT OUR WEATHER? In Madison, Wisconsin, we love our four seasons of fun. See below for a few fun facts about our temps and the type of weather you can expect. • Madison, Wisconsin has a humid, continental climate with hot summers and no dry season. • January is the coolest month; July is the warmest month • January is the driest month; June is the wettest month LEGEND: JAN Average High FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 100ºF 80ºF 79 83 81 74 69 60ºF • The area within 25 miles of this station is covered by grasslands (49%), croplands (45%), and lakes and rivers (3%). Average Low 58 28 24 13 0ºF -20ºF FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE INFORMATION, CHECK OUR WEATHER WIDGET AT VISITMADISON.COM 61 58 35 32 20ºF 10 60 46 44 40ºF 56 49 46 37 28 32 15 2022.2 8: I MADISON REGION ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP The fact that the Madison Region has had experience in accommodating a major employer and its billion dollar campus is another reason that you can expect to have HQZ developed here with reasonably few hurdles. We introduce the Epic Systems story not only to demonstrate that fact but to show how this locally-owned company has been able to be a leader in sustainability practices while developing a showcase work environment that is every bit as awesome as any of the major high tech companies in the world. Epic Systems was founded in 1979 by Judith Faulkner with an original investment of $70,000 and today the company employs nearly 10,000 people with revenue a year ago of $2.5 billion. Its electronic health records cover over 200 million people in the United States and, overall, it boasts over 50% of the medical records market in the US. The following pages outline the unique physical plant at Epic and reinforce the sustainability statements made by County Executive Parisi in his letter of support which is attached. Pictures scattered throughout also demonstrate the beauty and creativity of a campus that includes a moat and medieval drawbridge, a treehouse, 3 Harry Potterthemed building, a farm, Grand Central Station, underground tunnels, skyways and Indiana Jones Hallway, along with the solar panels, green roofs and wind turbines that serve as an example of what Amazon can accomplish with H02. 455 Science Drive Suite 160 Madison,W 53711 P: 608.571.0420 I madisonregion.org DANE COUNTY Joe Parisi County Executive October 17, 2017 Ms. Holly Sullivan Amazon Office of Economic Development c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Ms. Sullivan Amazon has harnessed the power of modern technology to enhance the availability and distribution of products and services in a way that has transformed the economy and changed the way people think about business. There are products and innovations that have left a mark on our lives and changed what we do and how we do it. From the electrification of America to the assembly line to the proliferation of vaccines to the computer and robotic revolutions and Amazon’s emergence as a consumer hub, some advancements are truly transformative. Not only has Amazon changed the overall marketplace, but it has a positive impact on the local economy of those areas fortunate to be home to an Amazon distribution center or headquarters. The influx of professional employment, transportation improvements and technology spark further business investments and an entrepreneurial renaissance. We have seen the impact of that electronic medical record leader EPIC has had on our landscape and know that Amazon can further build upon that experience. The greater Dane County community has tremendous capacity and an ability to respond to the needs of any business, no matter how large. How can a “second tier” city be so confident in its ability to service your needs? We are an attractive location that possesses the sort of educational, recreational and professional opportunities that are in high demand. We take great pride in being home to the University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College and Madison College – our impressive and growing two year technical college. We are also home to several training centers for the trades which help prepare the next generation of construction and STEM employees who will build the infrastructure for tomorrow’s economy. If Amazon wants to build here, people will eagerly flock to the area, attain the appropriate skills and be ready for work. Large, multinational businesses are proud to call Dane County their home. The aforementioned EPIC along with American Family Insurance and Spectrum Brands have established their headquarters in Dane County. We are also blessed with several major employers who are working at the forefront of medical research including Covance, Exact Sciences, Promega and PPD. All are growing and prospering in the Dane County environment. City-County Building, Room 421, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 PH 608/266-4114 FAX 608/266-2643 TDD Call WI Relay 711 Many of these companies share the Dane County community’s commitment to sustainability and racial equity. The area has embraced sustainable energy with the development of landfill biogas extraction systems, large solar arrays, wind farms, geothermal heating and cooling systems and innovative manure digesters that turn farm waste into power and helps reduce the discharge of phosphorous into our lake system. We are also a leader in promoting racial equity. Despite our low unemployment rate and high standard of living it is clear that a rising tide does not lift all boats. We have advanced policies to ensure that everyone – regardless of race, religion or gender – has an opportunity to thrive in this economy. We will not allow discrimination and bias to tamp down the capacity of our citizens and we prove that everyday through our actions and our policies. It is part of who we are what we do. Beyond work, employees and employers will find Dane County is home to a vast array of recreational and entertainment opportunities. Our wonderful chain of lakes provide recreation and beauty unmatched in most urban areas. We are also home to the world class Overture Center for the Performing Arts and vibrant music and festival scene. Our promotion of healthy lifestyles has spurred the development of hundreds of miles of walking and biking trails and attracted the attention of Ironman Triathlon and the CrossFit Games – both of which hold major events in the area. Due in part to our state, county and municipal parks, livable neighborhoods, high quality schools and stable economy, we have become one of the Midwest’s fastest growing and most prosperous areas. I encourage you to be part of it. We are an in-demand commodity that will continue to expand its amenities to suit the needs of our workforce and employers. We take great pride in being home to Wisconsin’s seat of government, its flagship university, a diverse population and a high standard of living. The presence of Amazon in our community will only enhance what we have been able to accomplish. You will find our community to be open and accommodating to your needs. I ask that you give serious consideration to the five sites which have been forwarded to you. By working together we can help your business thrive and further expand opportunities for our citizens. Sincerely, Joe Parisi Dane County Executive As Epic Systems has soared, Madison has become a center for health information technology Excerpts from: Guy Boulton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 11:36 a.m. CT Oct. 6, 2017 Supporters of the incentives promised to Foxconn can only hope that the billions of dollars have the same effect on the state’s economy as Epic Systems in Verona has had. The company, which writes software for electronic health records, has hired about 3,200 people in the past three years alone. It now employs 9,700 people companywide, including 9,300 in Verona, and had revenue of $2.5 billion last year — up from 396 people and revenue of $47 million in 2000. And it has made Madison a center for health information technology, with an array of established companies and startups, among them Nordic, Forward Health, Propeller Health, Wellbe, Redox, Datica, healthfinch, Bluetree Network, Moxe Health and Forte Research Systems. “You don’t see the health technology companies leaving Madison — you see companies moving to Madison,” said Dan Blake, a partner at HealthX Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in health IT companies. No one company has had a comparable effect on the state’s economy in the past two decades. Today, more than 200 million people in the United States have at least one medical record in an Epic system. Epic has almost a quarter of the U.S. hospital market for electronic health records. Epic also continues to gain market share. New contracts for health systems are about evenly split between Epic and Cerner Corp., based in North Kansas City, Mo., said Dan Czech, an analyst with KLAS Research, whose reports on the industry are widely followed. In January, Epic was named the No. 1 overall software suite for the seventh consecutive year by KLAS Research. IC unhgu. . A aw    Create the Best Software Possible Focus on Customer Success Do Good by Helping People Create Buildings with a Focus On:      Comfort Creativity Productivity Collaboration Campus Planning with a Focus On:     Creation of a Great Work Environment Creation of High Quality, Long Lasting Buildings The Environment and Sustainability Being a Good Neighbor         Over 1100 acres 7 million sq. ft. occupied space 7501 underground parking stalls Buildings connected with sky bridges or underground tunnels Approximately 9,800 employees to keep happy and productive Nearly 15,000 tons of geothermal cooling/heating capacity 11.75 MW capacity via wind and solar generation Campus Expansion:   Campus 5 (5 buildings + 3,000 car underground parking ramp) Roadwork improvements 093.95 Epic Storyboard - Introduction Epic - Our Sustainable Story Why We Do What We Do Epic is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our company and helping our clients improve their environmental sustainability. How We Do What We Do Epic's Environment Management System is driven by a company-wide sustainability initiative that includes investing in renewable energy technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal wells. As part of the initiative, we focus on effective environmental protection and prudent use of natural resources to reduce our company's environmental impact. We proactively monitor our consumption of electricity and energy so we can better understand how to reduce it. With the Patient at Heart Our integrated software and environmentally responsible implementation approach help our clients minimize their environmental impact and achieve their environmental goals. For example, Epic's software solution can help reduce the numbers of trips, tests, and products required to deliver patient care. With our integrated EHR and web-based access for healthcare professionals and patients, our clients have dramatically reduced procurement of paper based products as well as the carbon emissions associated with transporting charts between locations and mailing out correspondence. Epic Storyboard - Land Use & Conservation Epic has put great care into our land use with a strong commitment to preservation and restoration. Land Use & Conservation Epic uses many strategies on campus to preserve and utilize the native geography. Undisturbed Native Prairie Remnant A portion of campus has been identified as undisturbed native prairie. It has remained undisturbed throughout all campus construction activities. Preservation of Native American Burial Site - An area northwest of the Fortress building is a documented Native American burial site that has been preserved and protected from all past and future campus activities. Community Gardens - Over 500 gardens are offered to staff for personal use. Green Roofs Our campus has over 38 acres of green roofs. The largest green roof is the 6 acre roof above the Deep Space Auditorium. One of our green roofs also doubles as a soccer field. Solar Panels Designed for Triple Land Use The large solar panel installation in the northwest portion of campus was designed to allow for three uses of the land: 1. Solar power production 2. Geothermal Well Field - The solar panels are installed above one of Epic's geothermal well fields. 3. Crop Cultivation - The solar panels are elevated and installed to allow for agricultural equipment to pass beneath. Underground Parking & Limiting Impervious Surfaces Nearly all parking on campus is within underground parking structures. Underground parking, green roofs, and minimal paved areas are all ways Epic limits the use of impervious surface. These design features allow the campus to more closely mimic the native hydrology of the land and allow for better storm water management. Mass Transit Epic subsidizes two bus routes to ensure our employees can travel to work using a more sustainable method. More than 11,000 rides are taken per month. Epic Storyboard - Sustainability Projects Renewable Energy Landscaping & Irrigation Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines provide renewable energy and reduce the need for fossil fuelbased energy. The landscaping is designed with native and adaptive plants to minimize the need for irrigation. Recycling Co-mingled recycling receptacles are located throughout campus to collect paper, aluminum, cardboard, and plastics. Epic keeps an average of approximately 30 tons per month from going to landfills through our recycling program. Bicycle Facilities Bike racks and showers are provided for staff who bike to Epic. Community Cow-Bikes are available to staff and visitors to move freely around campus. Great Hall Electricity Breakdown / Last 7 days Receptacle Use Lighting Use HVAC Use Minimizing the Environmental Impact of Construction 1.5k 1k 500 0 Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Total Min 10,791 kWh 1,000 kWh (Fri) 1,852 kWh Max (Thu) Construction materials containing recycled content were used, which reduces the need for virgin materials. Regional materials were used as much as possible to reduce transporting environmental impacts. Epic also follows DNR Best Practices for site & erosion control, conducts well water testing for our neighbors, crushed unearthed rock and re-used on site and for Nine Mound Road, used excess soil for fill in East Quarry (owned by City of Verona), and re-used surplus materials from previous construction projects. Epic Storyboard - Solar PV Across two locations on campus, Epic has a total 1.75Megawatt solar generation capacity. These 5,566 fixed-mount solar panels produce enough electricity to power 175 homes, or 88 hospital beds for an entire year. The large photovoltaic (PV) array is elevated so that crops may be cultivated underneath. Despite housing approximately 9,000 Epic Storyboard - Wind Epic’s wind turbines are generating power into the local grid and helping displace nonrenewable energy sources. Epic's 6 wind turbines are located 12 miles north of the Verona campus, with a total 10 Megawatts of generating capacity.​ These turbines boast a 262' tall steel tower, 269' rotor diameter, and 397' maximum tip height. Connected to 39,400 ft. of copper underground cable Epic Dashboard - Renewable Energy Generation Parking Garage Mounted Solar Panels - Production / Today Photovoltaic Previous period Difference 120 100 80 60 40 20 Parking Garage Mounted Solar Panels Photovoltaic (PV) panels covering our parking structure transform our parking lot into a 0.25MW power plant. 0 12am 8am 4pm Oct 13, 2017, 12am–3pm Oct 12, 2017, 12am–3pm 404 kWh 260 kWh Difference 56 % Ground Mounted Farm Solar Panels - Production / Today Photovoltaic Previous period 100 80 60 40 20 0 12am Ground Mounted Farm Solar Panels 2am 4am 6am 8am 10am Noon 2pm Oct 13, 2017, 12am–3pm Oct 12, 2017, 12am–3pm 1,310 kWh 887 kWh 4pm 6pm 8pm Difference 48 % 1.5MW of Photovoltaic (PV) capacity are made available for our use by more than 5,000 solar panels. Total Campus Solar Production / This week Photovoltaic Previous period 1.4k 1.2k 1k 800 600 400 200 0 Mon Tue Oct 9, 12am–Oct 13, 3pm 2017 14,701 kWh Wed Thu Fri Oct 2, 12am–Oct 6, 3pm 2017 24,332 kWh Sat Sun Difference 40 % 10pm What explains the peaks & troughs in the graph? On a sunny day, solar electricity will be produced relatively continuously, resulting in smooth curves for each day represented in the graph. On a partly cloudy day, when sunlight is intermittently reduced by cloud cover, electricity will be produced in a discontinuous fashion, resulting in broken, spiky-looking curves in the graph. At night, notice the graph produces a flat line. Known as the "edge of cloud" effect, this phenomenon happens when the sun passes over the outer edge of a cloud, magnifying the sunlight. The intense light Wind Farm Generation / Today Wind power Previous period 400 300 200 100 0 12am 2am 4am 6am 8am 10am Noon 2pm Oct 13, 2017, 12am–3pm Oct 12, 2017, 12am–3pm 1,661 kWh 4,928 kWh 4pm 6pm 8pm 10pm Difference 66 % Solar vs Wind Generation (Yesterday) / Yesterday Zodiac, Solar PV Production Epic Campus, Wind Farm Production Epic Campus, Solar Production Positive Wind Farm 10 MW of wind capacity are made available by Epic's 6 wind turbines located approximately 12 miles north of campus. 1.4k 1.2k 1k 800 600 400 200 0 12am 8am 4pm Total Min Max 7,164 kWh 0.00 kWh (12am) 1,423 kWh (11am) Solar vs Wind Generation (Today) / Today Zodiac, Solar PV Production Epic Campus, Wind Farm Production Epic Campus, Solar Production Positive 1k 800 600 400 200 0 12am 8am 4pm Total Min Max 3,375 kWh 0.00 kWh (12am) 1,162 kWh (9am) Solar vs Wind? While our wind turbines generate a significant amount of power, the wind tends to blow during the night, when our campus energy use is generally low. PV generation plays a critical role in providing electricity when we need it the most to run heating and cooling systems during the day when our offices are occupied. The two charts on the right show wind generation (green) happening in the early morning hours and late into the evening. Solar PV generation, on the other hand, provides power during the day when heating and cooling energy demand is highest, helping offset the variability of wind power production. Since one of the biggest challenges of renewable power generation is its intermittency, having multiple types of generation assets helps address the problem. I ION my?: _znmz: