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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Economic Development Committee met on February 12, 2019 at 4:34 p.m. with Mayor Christiansen presiding. Members present were Mr. Cole, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Laird, Mrs. Adams and Mr. Hammond (arrived at 4:55 p.m.). Mr. Hare was absent. Councilman Anderson was also present (arrived at 4:57 p.m.). AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mayor Christiansen requested a change to the title of agenda Item #1 to Presentation - Food Innovation Project in Kent County. Mr. Hugg moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried. Presentation - Food Innovation Project in Kent County (Tom Pribanic) Mayor Christiansen introduced Mr. Tom Pribanic as a pioneer of ILC space program and a longtime member of the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP). Mr. Pribanic provided members with a “Master List of Inventory Asset FID,” (Attachment #1) and “Food Innovation District, Kent County, Delaware, Feasibility Study,” (Attachment #2). Mr. Pribanic stated that there was a Food Innovation District (FID) Initiative created by KEP, and the partnership included Delaware State University (DSU). He noted that Mr. Jim Waddington, KEP Director, and Dr. Michael Casson, DSU, came up with a game plan for the Food Innovation District. Mr. Pribanic stated that he hoped the City would take part in the initiative, take it over, or contact DSU to find a partnership to carry it forward. Mr. Pribanic stated that the Secretary of Agriculture needed help with bulk processing and the City could get involved with that, regarding City’s gardens. He noted that there is a big problem with agriculture, including finding mechanics to work on farm equipment, including GPS systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel engines. Mr. Pribanic informed members that the FID initiative was in Kent County’s Comprehensive Plan; however, KEP had chosen not to work with it due to the enormity of the program. He noted that it was not going to happen overnight and would require a lot of time and people. Mr. Hugg stated that during the course of the feasibility study, one (1) of the objectives was to identify locations in Kent County that were both public and private for commercial-scale kitchens, particularly those that were already in existence, or could be expanded. He noted that there is a model of a facility run by Rutgers University in Salem County, New Jersey, that provides a number of opportunities. Mr. Hugg stated that there were two (2) or three (3) kitchens of different sizes, and incubator businesses could use the kitchen on a contractual basis to work on their food-related product and they could work with the Food Innovation Facility for assistance with marketing and labeling. He noted that the intriguing part of the study was that there are potentially four (4) or five (5) commercial kitchens in the City of Dover that are in various degrees of use, the biggest one being DSU’s commercial kitchen which is not used very extensively.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2019 PAGE 2 Mr. Hugg stated that the impetus behind the initial effort was to recognize the importance of agriculture and help develop agriculture away from just field crops to more specialty food products. He noted that he was unsure why KEP decided not to continue to pursue this notion. Mr. Pribanic stated that the big picture is the FID and taking elements out of that, like gardens, for the startup of the incubator. He explained that he has looked at the whole project from seed to feed, and everything in between and could provide members with additional information or direct them to people who would be interested in working with the City. Mr. Pribanic stated that he would also call Dr. Casson to see if DSU was still interested in this initiative. Mr. Hugg stated that he thought the real question was whether this is an appropriate and legitimate function in which the City should be involved. He noted that the City’s Comprehensive Plan clearly mentions a policy that deals with the notion of adequate food and access to food, particularly in some of the low- and moderate-income neighborhoods where getting fresh produce and products is extremely difficult. Mr. Hugg stated that the City promotes other kinds of economic activity, so he thought it would be appropriate for the City to work with DSU or whomever to promote the development and establishment of a food hub with facilities and marketing. He stated that he thought Mr. Pribanic’s offer to meet with Dr. Casson would be the next step in the process because, without DSU in an active role, he does not think it would be appropriate. Mr. Hugg advised that he would not recommend that the City try and do something of this nature alone. Mr. Pribanic stated that DSU has done a lot of work so far and the City could use the existing information as a template for its own design. Mayor Christiansen stated that he thinks the City’s ability to develop partnerships with other entities has made it successful. He indicated that he thought this initiative would provide a training ground for young chefs and entrepreneurs who may want to open businesses in Dover. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Pribanic stated that he would contact Dr. Casson and ask him to contact Mayor Christiansen or Mr. Hugg. Mr. Pribanic noted that Ms. Sarah Keifer, Director of Planning Services for Kent County, put the initiative in the Kent County Comprehensive Plan because she wants to see it happen and that she would be another person to contact. Mr. Hugg noted that there was a piece of property owned by the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) on the west side of the railroad tracks, just off Forest Avenue, that was studied by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a potential aquaponics, hydroponics, or urban agriculture complex that ties into this notion of creating a food network. He stated that the project was in limbo, the DDP had submitted information to the EPA for it, and it has been listed as a potential opportunity zone investment project. Ms. Laird stated that it has been Ms. Tina Bradbury’s, DDP Operations and Program Manager, project, and she believed that Ms. Bradbury had been working with Dr. Casson and DSU. Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan During the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2019, the Committee did not take any action in regard to the Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan but scheduled it for consideration during their meeting scheduled for February 12, 2019 for further review, comments, and endorsement.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2019 PAGE 3 Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed a revised version of the Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan, dated January 9, 2019. He stated that he had not received any comments from members since their January meeting, and staff was preparing to release the document for public review. Responding to Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg stated that he had received her changes. He noted that the comments he received early on, including Mrs. Mitchell’s, were incorporated in the revised draft. Mr. Tom Pribanic recommended the addition of a strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threat (SWOT) analysis. He noted that they did a SWOT analysis at the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP) and were able to use it to prioritize their strategic planning. He also recommended that the City interview leaders of companies that decide to leave the Dover area. Mr. Pribanic stated that the City may be able to gain valuable information regarding how to retain the next tenant. He recommended identifying the type of industry and the type of incentives the City would offer. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hugg stated that he was sure there was a way to include Mr. Pribanic’s recommendations. He explained that the intent was to have open-ended goals and objections, but he would certainly reference these recommendations. Mr. Hammond stated he would like community economic development included in the plan. He noted that when you look at what’s transpiring in the City, issues like community development are really driven by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the City’s allocation is very minuscule. Mr. Hammond stated that there really has been no focus on community economic development, noting that it had primarily been facilitated by community development corporations. He indicated that this was a way for community residents to get involved in economic development activities. Mr. Hammond stated that he could provide additional information regarding this topic. He noted that this would be helpful since he thought there were issues in the community that are not addressed by a major comprehensive economic plan. Mayor Christiansen asked Mr. Hugg to work on the verbiage to including Mr. Hammond’s recommendation in the final draft. Councilman Anderson stated that he thought that the work done on the Comprehensive Plan was tremendous and it was a very well thought out document. He asked that Goal 2 more explicitly indicate workforce development targeted toward the citizens of that particular area to make sure there is more economic opportunity. Mr. Anderson noted that Goal 1 included implicit language regarding workforce development under Recommendation 1.3; however, he did not think that was the only place where workforce development takes place. He stated that it is a larger partnership that occurs with the Department of Employment and Training. Mr. Anderson advised that there are many grants and, if the Committee is interested, he would forward the information. He stated that one of the most important parts of attracting businesses is that they believe they have a workforce with the skills for which they are searching. Mr. Anderson stated that when it comes to Goal 4, being a little more explicit about reclaiming abandoned properties, vacant and brown fields would probably be something that would be very positive. Mr. Hugg advised members that, hopefully within the next month or so, the entire plan would be presented to the Planning Commission, the public, and finally to City Council. He explained that

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2019 PAGE 4 the Comprehensive Plan has 12 Chapters and eight (8) of them have specific goals and objectives, so the goals in Chapter 10 might make more sense when members read them in the context of the entire Plan. In regard to Councilman Anderson’s suggestions, Mr. Hugg stated that workforce development was covered in another area of the Plan; however, he thought some of the wording was previously struck, so he would review that section again as well. Mayor Christiansen stated that he thought that work ethic would be a great part of the workforce development. Mr. Cole moved to recommend approval of the Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan to include comments made by the Committee members, Councilman Anderson, and Mr. Pribanic. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mitchell and unanimously carried. Mr. Hugg extended sincere appreciation to Mrs. Adams for the recent purchase of a building downtown that he thinks will be a magnificent improvement to the community. He noted that Mrs. Adam’s firm, Mountain Engineering, bought four (4) properties that were previously various Simons’ stores downtown and her plan was to build offices and apartments, and potentially retail. Mr. Hugg stated that he thought it would be an awesome addition to downtown. Mr. Cole moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Mitchell and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Robin R. Christiansen Chairman RRC/jt/dd S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Committee-Minutes\2019\02-12-2019 EDC Minutes.wpd Attachments Attachment #1 - “Master List of Inventory Asset FID” Attachment #2 - “Food Innovation District, Kent County, Delaware, Feasability Study”

ATTACHMENT #1 Economic Devolopment Committee Meeting of 02/12/2019 Hugg, Dave From: THOMAS PRIBANIC <tpribanic@comcast.net> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2019 1:03 PM To: Christiansen, Robin; Hugg, Dave Cc: Michael Petit de Mange Subject: FID Attachments: Master List of InventoryAsset FID.doc Sorry, I sent the same feasibility file twice. Attached is the Master List of Inventory just for info only. Tom 1

Farmers' Markets Name Offerings Contact Info/Web Address Harrington Farmers' Market Various Vendors (302) 398-8188 Byler's Supermarket Parking Lot Harrington, DE 19952 Loockerman Way Farmers' Various Vendors (302) 741-8309 1 Loockerman Way Dover, DE Market Milford Riverwalk Farmers' Various Vendors (302) 839-1180 North Walnut Street at Riverwalk Park Milford, Market DE Smyrna Farmers' Market Various Vendors (302) 389-2320 27 South Market Street Plaza Smyrna, DE 19977 Agritourism Name Offerings Contact Info/Web Address Bobola Farm & Florist Flowers, Fruits, (302) 492-3367 5268 Forrest Avenue Dover, DE 19904 vegetables, retail www.bobolaflorist.com items Cowgills Corner Sheep & Working farm with (302) 734-5743 7299 Bayside Drive Dover, DE 19901 Wool Farm Bed and various animals, spa Breakfast Fordham Brewing Tours and Tastings (302) 678-4810 1284 McD Drive Dover, DE 19901 Company/Old Dominion www.forhambrewing.com Brewing Company Harvest Ridge Winery Tours, Tastings, (302) 343-9437 447 Westville Road Marydel, DE 19964 Facility rentals www.harvestridgewinery.c om Loblolly Acres Christmas items/shop, (302) 284-9255 3893 Turkey Point Road Woodside, DE 19980 fall plants/vegetables www.lobloll::iacres.com Painted Stave Distilling Tours, Tastings, facility (302) 300-0587 106 W. Commerce Street Smyrna, DE 19977 rentals www.Qaintedstave.com Pizzadili Winery Tours, Tastings, facility (302) 284-9463 1683 Peach Basket Road rentals www.Qizzadiliwine[Y.com Felton, DE 19943

CSA's Name Offerings Contact info/web Address Fifer Orchards Fruits, vegetables, (302) 697-2141 1919 Allabands Mill Road baked goods, ciders, www.fiferorchards.com Wyoming, DE 19934 honey, jams/jellies On Farm Markets Name Offerings Contact info/web Address Bobola Farm & Florist Flowers, fruits, (302) 492-3367 5268 Forrest Avenue vegetables www.bobolaflorist.com Dover, DE 19904 Ficner's Farm Fruits, Vegetables (302) 647-4677 1911 Fast Landing Road www.ficnerfarm .com Dover, DE 19901 Fifer Orchards Fruits, Vegetables, (302) 697-2141 1919 Allabands Mill Road baked goods, ciders, www.fiferorchards.com Wyoming, DE 19934 honey, jams/jellies, apple butter Flagstone Farm Fruits, vegetables, (302) 349-5726 10574 Memory Road Christmas trees Harrington, DE 19952 Fresh Connection Fruits, Vegetables (302) 684-8498 9588 Coastal Highway Milford, DE 19963 Hill's Fresh Plants and Fruits, Vegetables, (302) 422-4450 1795 Milford-Harrington Highway Produce Plants, Planting www.hillsfresh.net Milford, DE 19963 materials Loblolly Acres Christmas items/shop, (302) 284-9255 3893 Turkey Point Road Woodside, DE 19980 fall plants and www.loblollvacres.com vegetables Matthew Santich Farm Fruits/Vegetables (302) 349-5684 627 Burrsville Road Greenwood, DE 19950 Paradise Orchards Fruits (302) 284-3008 12793 South DuPont Highway Felton, DE 19943 Red Barn Farm Market Fruits, vegetables, (302) 335-4890 7360 Bay Road honey, jams, jellies, Frederica, DE 19947 herbs, peppers

Shiloh Lea Farm Blueberries (302) 492-3789 3716 Mahan Corner Road Marydel, DE 19964 T. A. Farms Turkeys, spring/fall (302) 492-3030 4664 Mud Mill Road Camden-Wyoming, DE flowers, www .tafarms.com 19934 U-Pick Strawberries Strawberries (302) 423-7035 4693 Kenton Road Dover, DE 19901 Walters Produce Fruits/Vegetables (302) 284-4619 8571 South DuPont Highway Felton, DE 19943 Webb & Son Farm Market, Fruits, Vegetables, (302) 335-5841 6975 Bay Road Frederica, DE 19946 Inc. jams, jellies, honey, herbs, Christmas shop Value-Add Producers Name Products Contact Info/Web Address Betty Jean's Famous Sauce Sauces (302) 335-3761 Camden-Wyoming, DE carneyscatering@comcast. net Blair View Farm-Blessing Tilapia (302) 242-2292 234 Blairs Pond Rd Houston, DE Fifer Orchards Fruits, vegetables, (302) 697-2141 1919 Allabands Mill Road baked goods, ciders, www.fiferorchards.com Wyoming, DE 19934 honey, jams, jellies, apple butter Fordham Brewing Tours and Tastings (302) 678-4810 1284 McD Drive Dover, DE 19901 Company/Old Dominion www.forhambrewing.com Brewing Company Harvest Ridge Winery Tours, Tastings, facility (302) 343-9437 447 Westville Road Marydel, DE 19964 rentals www.harvestridgewinery.c om Kirby & Holloway Scrapple and Sausage (302) 398-3705 966 Jackson Ditch Road Harrington, DE 19952 Olivia's Breads All Natural Bread, (302) 424-4395 Milford, DE 19963 cakes, and pies www.oliviasbreads.com Painted Stave Tours, Tastings, facility (302) 300-0587 106 West Commerce Street Smyrna, DE 19977

rental www.Qaintedstave.com Pizzadili Winery Tours, Tastings, facility {302) 284-9463 1683 Peach Basket Road Felton, DE 19943 rentals www.Qizzadiliwinety.com Victor's Famous Marinades (302) 632-0458 Harrington, DE 19952 Hendrick19@corncast.net www.victorsfamous.com Restaurants Name Food Type Contact Info/Web Address 33 West American/Traditional {302) 735-9822 33 W. Loockerman St Dover, DE 19901 Abbot's Grill American/Traditional (302) 491-6736 249 N.E. Front Street Milford, DE 19963 Ameci's Neighborhood Deli (302) 735-8500 212 S. Governor's Ave Market Dover, DE 19901 Arena's American (302) 422-3345 200 N.E. Front Street Milford, DE 19963 Betsy Ross Pizza Italian (302) 398-4337 17086 S. DuPont Hwy Harrington, DE 19952 Bonz Restaurant & Lounge American/Traditional (302) 398-5348 Harrington Raceway & Casino Harrington, DE Boondocks Seafood (302) 653-6962 852 Lighthouse Rd Smyrna, DE 19977 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and American/Traditional (302) 346-9464 680 S. Bay Road Bar Dover, DE 19901 Capriotti's Subs & Steaks (302) 678-2808 321 Independence Blvd Location 2: (302) 698-3090 Dover, DE 19904 Location 2: 130 Gateway S. Blvd Dover, DE Chops Grille Steakhouse/American (302) 678-8500 1570 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Cool Springs Fish Bar & Seafood (302) 698-1955 2463 South State St Restaurant Dover, DE 19901

Doc Magrogan's Oyster Seafood (302) 857-3223 1131 N. DuPont Hwy House Dover, DE 19901 Dover Downs Hotel and Casino Flavor of India Indian (302) 677-0121 348 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Fraizer's On the Water American (302) 741-2420 9 E. Loockerman St. Restaurant & Bar (Waterfront seating) Dover, DE 19901 Frankfort Bakery & Deli Bakery/Deli (302) 741-0180 323 S. Governors Ave Dover, DE 19901 Frankie's Italian (302) 857-3775 1131 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Garden Cafe American (800) 711-5882 1131 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Georgia House American/Traditional (302) 422-6763 ts South Walnut St (Outdoor Seating) Milford, DE 19963 Green Turtle Sports Bar & American (302) 264-9612 391 North DuPont Hwy Grille Dover, DE 19901 Grotto Pizza Italian (302) 678-3278 1159 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Hall's Family Restaurant American (302) 697-7448 108 N. Railroad Ave Wyoming, DE Hollywood Diner American (302) 734-7462 123 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Hibachi Japanese Steak Japanese (302) 734-5900 691 N. DuPont Hwy House Dover, DE 19901 In Bacca Al Lupo Italian (302) 659-2110 1960 S. DuPont Hwy Smyrna, DE 19977 Jake's Hamburgers American (302) 678-5678 645 S. Bay Road Dover, DE 19901 J.P.'s On the Wharf Seafood (302) 335-4035 201 Hubbard Ave Frederica, DE 19946

Kirby & Holloway Family American (302) 734-7133 656 N. DuPont Hwy Restaurant Dover, DE 19901 La Ortolana Ristorante Italian (302) 698-1334 233 Old Camden Road Camden, DE La Tonalteca Mexican (302) 734-3444 859 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Little Richards American Fair Food (302) 678-2856 1171 S. Bay Road Dover, DE 19901 Magnolia Family Restaurant American/Traditional (302) 335-3347 3 S. Main Street Magnolia, DE McGlynn's Pub American/Traditional (302) 674-0144 800 N. State Street Dover, DE 19901 Meding and Son Seafood Seafood (302) 335-3944 3697 Bay Road Milford, DE 19963 Michele's Steak/Seafood (302) 674-4600 1131 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Dover Downs Hotel & Casino New China Chinese (302) 698-1800 250 Gateway Blvd S. Dover, DE 19901 Oddfellows Cafe American/Traditional (302) 535-5375 34 S. Main Street Smyrna, DE 19977 Piazza Mia Italian Bar & Grill Italian (302} 378-1870 492 South Red Haven Ln Dover, DE 19901 Pizza Delight by Giacomo Italian (302) 698-1500 150 Gateway S. Shopping Center Dover, DE 19901 Restaurant 55 American/ Traditional (302} 535-8192 2461 S. State Street Dover, DE 19901 Rice Chinese/Japanese (302) 678-1328 45 Greentree Shopping Center Dover, DE 19901 Roma Italian Ristorante Italian (302) 678-1041 3 President Drive Dover, DE 19901 Samba's Tavern Seafood (Waterfront) (302} 678-9724 283 Front Street Leipsic, DE Shucker's Pier 13 Seafood (302) 674-1190 889 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901

Smyrna Diner American (302) 653-9980 99 S. Cory Lane Smyrna, DE 19977 Southern Smoke BBQ BBQ (302) 735-5666 737 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Tea For Two American Teahouse (302) 678-2226 224 N. State Street Dover, DE 19901 Touchdown Restaurant American/Traditional (302) 674-0975 1666 S. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Trevi Ristorante Italian (302) 653-6800 53 E. Glenwood Ave Smyrna, DE 19977 Vincenzo's Italian (302) 674-0966 1030 Forrest Avenue Dover, DE 19904 Wagon Wheel Family American/Traditional (302) 653-1457 110 S. DuPont Blvd Restaurant Smyrna, DE 19977 West Side Restaurant American/Traditional (302) 424-4888 101 S. Maple Ave Milford, DE 19963 Where Pigs Fly BBQ/ American (302) 678-0586 617 E. Loockerman St. Dover, DE 19901 W.T. Smithers American/Traditional (302) 674-8875 140 S. State Street Dover, DE 19901 Breweries/Distillery Name Offerings Contact Info/Web Address Fordham Brewing Company Tours and (302) 678-4810 1284 McD Drive Dover, DE 19901 Tastings www.forhambrewing.com Mispillion Brewing Company Tours and (302) 233-2844 255 Mullet Run St Tastings www.MispillionRiverBrewing.com Milford, DE 19963 Painted Stave Distilling Tours, Tastings, (302) 300-0587 106 West Commerce Street facility rental www.Qaintedstave.com Smyrna, DE 19977

Wineries Name Offerings Contact Info/Web Address Harvest Ridge Winery Tours, Tastings, facility (302} 343-9437 447 Westville Road Marydel, DE 19964 rentals www. ha rvestridgewiner~z'.'..C om Pizzadili Winery Tours, Tastings, facility (302} 284-9463 1683 Peach Basket Road Felton, DE 19943 rentals www . Qizzadil i winer~(.com Cultural Arts & Entertainment Name Offer Contact info/Web Address Dover Art League Exhibits, sales gallery, (302} 674-0402 21 W. Loockerman St. art related Dover, DE 19901 lectures/classes Kent County Theatre Guild Community theatre (302} 674-3568 140 E. Roosevelt Ave group, year round www.kctg.org Dover, DE 19901 plays/musicals Mispillion Art League Art exhibits, classes, (302} 430-7646 5 N. Walnut Street special events www.misQillionarts.org Milford, DE 19963 Riverfront Theatre Community theatre, (302} 422-0220 2 S. Walnut Street year round www.secondstreetQla:iers.c Milford, DE 19963 plays/musicals om Schwartz Center for the Arts Restored historic (302} 678-3583 226 S. State Street Dover, DE 19901 theatre, musicals, www .schwa rtzcenter .com education activities Smyrna Opera House Restored historic (302) 653-4236 107 S. Main Street theatre, musicals, www.sm1,:'.rnaoQerahouse.or Smyrna, DE 19977 education activities g

Culinary Education Programs Name Offer Contact Info/Web Address The Culinary School, Food 14 week culinary NC: (302) 444-8076 N/A Bank of DE program smurrel'.@fbd.org K/S:302-424-3301X107 bpalomo@fbd.org Delaware Technical and Culinary Arts, Baking, (302) 454-3900 Newark, DE Community College Pastry, Kitchen Skills, Programs Available at Dover, DE Food Service Stanton and Terry Management, MSCHE Campuses & ACF Certified www.dtcc.eduL Delaware State University Hospitality (302) 857-6060 1200 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 www.desu.eduL PolyTech Adult Education Various Classes (302) 697-4545 823 Walnut Shade Road www.12olytech1;1anthers.co Woodside, DE 19980 m Events Event Month Event Month/Location Contact Info/Web Location Bug & Bud Festival April (302) 839-1180 Milford www.downtownmilford.org Dover Days Festival May (800) 233-5368 Dover www.doverdaysfestival.com Strawberry Festival May (302) 697-2141 Wyoming www.fiferorchards.com African American Festival June www.icclarts.org Dover Delaware State Fair July (302) 398-5900 Harrington www.delawarestatefair.com Wyoming Peach Festival August www.fiferorchards.com Wyoming

Amish Country Bike Tour September (800) 233-5368 Dover www.amishcountrybiketou r. c om Riverwalk Festival September (302) 422-3344 Milford www.milfordchamber.com DE Wine and Beer Festival October (800) 233-5368 Dover www.delawarewineandbee rfe stival.com 181h Century Market Fair November (302) 739-9194 Dover www.destategarks.comLherita ~ Chocolate Festival November (800) 711-5882 Dover www.doverdowns.com Christmas at Belmont Hall December www.belmonthall.org Smyrna Home for the Holidays December (302) 678-2940 Dover www.downtowndovergartner shiQ.com Holiday Stroll December (302) 839-1180 Milford www .downtownm ii ford .org Marketing/Financial Assistance-monetary, training, or support Name Type of Assistance Contact info/web Address Central DE Chamber of Suggestions on (302) 734-7513 435 N. DuPont Hwy Commerce business promotion, httQ:LLwww.cdcc.netL Dover, DE 19901 networking, health care assistance, advertising opportunities Delaware Department of Grants, educational (302) 698-4500 2320 S. DuPont Hwy Agriculture (DDA) programs, httQ:[Ldda.delaware.govL Dover, DE 19901 certifications, assistance in all areas of department, loan programs

Delaware Economic Guidance services, (302) 739-4271 99 Kings Highway Development Office (DEDO) small, minority and httQ:LLdedo.delaware.govL Dover, DE 19901 women owned business support, business development strategies Delaware FFA Association Connection to FFAs ht tQ:LLwww.delawareffa.orgL 35 Commerce Way, Suite 1 throughout state, Dover, DE 19904 current news Farm Service Agency (FSA) Grants, farm loans, (302) 678-4250 1221 College Park Drive, Suite 201 crop reports, fact htt12:LLwww.fsa .usda .govLFSA Dover, DE 19904 sheets on various topics Kent County Tourism Advertising, resources (302) 734-4888 435 N. DuPont Hwy to financial assistance, httQ:LLwww.visitdover.comL Dover, DE 19901 information on Kent County agriculture Kent Economic Partnership Kent county (800) 624-2522 555 Bay Road community htt12 :LLwww.kent12artnershiJ2. Dover, DE 19901 information, location QIEf_ opportunities, history, demographic information, tax information, business directory, industries MidAtlantic Farm Credit Loans, StartRight - (800) 573-3028 1410 South State St (MAFC) young, beginning, htto:LLwww.mafc.com Dover, DE 19901 small, minority program; Appraisals, crop insurance National Institute of Food Grants, small business University of Delaware 69 Transportation Circle, and Agriculture (NIFA) research programs, Cooperative Extension Dover, Delaware work through (302) 730-4000 extensions htt12:LLextension.udel.eduLke

ntcountyL Natural Resource Financial including: (302) 857-3580 1221 College Park Dr. Conservation Service (NRCS) AMA, AWEP, CIG, http:LLoffices.sc.egov.usda.g Dover, DE 19904 EQIP, WHIP programs ovL!ocatorL Small Business Loans, grants, (302) 678-1555 1200 N. DuPont Hwy Suite 208 Administration (SBA) contracting, online htti;d/www.sba.govLabout- Dover, DE 19901 training, surety bonds, offices-contentL2L3107 starting/managing a small business fact sheets Small Business and Advisors available, (302) 678-1555 1200 N. DuPont Hwy Technology Development information on htti:rLLdsbtdc.o rgL Dover, DE 19901 Center (SBTDC) technology available, counseling, research programs, training SCORE Counseling, monthly (302) 573-6552 1007 S. Orange Street meetings, workshops htt12:LLdelaware.score.orgL Wilmington, DE 19801 Delaware State University Degree programs; (302) 857-6060 1200 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 workshops, seminars www .desu .ed uL Delaware Technical and Degree and non- (302) 454-3900 Newark, DE Community College degree programs www.dtcc.eduL Dover, DE Wilmington University Degree programs (877) 967-5464 320 N DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720 www.wilmu.deu Dover Campus Wesley College Degree and non- (302) 736-2300 120 North State Street, Dover, DE 19901 degree programs www.wesley.edu

Food Related Trade Associations/Boards-Commodity Boards Name Industry/Assistance provided Contact Info/Web Address Delaware Agritourism Agritourism/ events, (302) 684-1514 PO Box 22 Association advertising httgs:LLwww.facebook.comLDelaw Georgetown, DE 19947 areAgritourism Delaware Beef Board Beef/education, nutrition, www.delawarebeef.org PO Box 0515 map with farms listed, recipes Camden, DE 19934 Delaware Beekeepers' Bees & Honey/ bee removal httQ:LLwww.delawarebeekee12ers.c 1198 Lorewood Grove Rd Association services, education, industry om Middletown, DE 19709 meetings Delaware Dairy Princess Dairy/education, (302) 270-8359 Harrington, DE 19952 Committee appearances, list of local httQ:LLdair~sQot.comLfarmingLdair farms ~-grincesses Delaware Pork Producers Pork/Certifications, training, {302) 492-8794 2582 Arthursville Road animal assessment, www.delaware12ork.org Hartly, DE 19953 educational programs Delaware Potato Growers Potato/ education, {302) 378-2864 PO Box 286 Association networking Middletown, DE 19709 Delmarva Poultry Industry Poultry/ provide education (302) 856-9037 16686 County Seat Highway and membership with www.dQichicken.org Georgetown, DE 19947 industry contacts Delaware Soybean Board Soybean/education, research, {703) 437-0995 PO Box 319 industry information www.deso~beans.org Salisbury, MD 21803 Delaware Wineries Wine/Marketing and (484) 994-8442 447 Westville Road Association legislation www.delawarewineriesassociation Marydel, DE 19964 .com Fruit & Vegetable Growers Fruits & Vegetables/ (302) 378-2754 1343 Bunker Hill Road Association of Delaware education, www.delawarefruitvegetable.worg Middletown, DE 19709 ress.com Homebrews Association Brewery/List of small httQ:LLwww.homebrewersassociati Boulder, CO but search engine shows businesses that brew, on.org many home brewers in DE legislation for home brewing Mar-Del Watermelon Watermelon/education, (410) 341-4003 PO Box 4 Association queen appearances www.mardelwatermelon.org Allen, MD 21810 i

Delaware Farm Bureau Grassroots lobbying group for (302} 697-3183 3457 S. DuPont Hwy, Camden, DE 19934 agriculture www.defb.org Delaware State Grange Fraternal organization (302} 734-4653 911 S. Governors Ave, Dover, DE advocating for ag Mainstreet Initiatives Name Resources Contact Info/Web Address Downtown Dover Investor Center, promoting (302) 678-2940 101 West Loockerman Street, Suite lA Partnership and marketing, economic httQ:LLwww.downtowndoverQartn Dover, DE 19904 development ership.com Downtown Milford, Inc. Events, advertising, meetings (302) 839-1180 PO Box 12 htti;rLLdowntownmilford .org Milford, DE 19963 Grocery Stores Name Phone Number Address Acme (302) 674-8307 1001 North DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 Acme (302) 653-9600 236 East Glenwood Avenue Smyrna, DE 19977 Byler's (302) 674-1689 1368 Rose Valley School Road Dover, DE 19904 Byler's (302) 398-0398 1 Liberty Plaza Harrington, DE 19952 Food Lion (302) 674-2921 1030 Forrest Avenue Suite 106 Dover, DE 19904 Food Lion (302) 698-1445 250 Gateway Blvd Dover, DE 19904 Food Lion (302) 659-5593 215 Stadium Street Smyrna, DE 19977 Food Lion (302) 398-7884 2004 Midway Drive Harrington, DE 19952

Food Lion (302) 424-0462 951 North DuPont Blvd Milford, DE 19963 Redner's (302) 698-1241 2500 S. DuPont Hwy Camden, DE 19934 Redner's (302) 678-3106 88 Salt Creek Drive Dover, DE 19901 Redner's (302) 678-4734 25 Greentree Drive Dover, DE 19904 Redner's (302) 430-7517 28253 Lexus Drive Milford, DE 19963 Safeway (302) 730-9100 190 John Hunn Brown Rd Dover, DE 19901 Spence's Bazaar (302) 734-3441 550 S. New Street Dover, DE 19904 Target (302) 741-0434 148 John Hunn Brown Road Dover, DE 19901 Wal mart (302) 674-2159 36 Jerome Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Wal mart (302) 698-9170 263 Walmart Drive Camden, DE 19934 Wal mart (302) 422-2854 939 N DuPont Blvd Milford, DE 19963 Witt Brothers Market, Inc. (302) 697-6174 113 W. Camden Wyoming Avenue Wyoming, DE 19934 Distribution Networks Name Industry Contact Info/Web Address Burris Frozen Foods (302) 398-5050 111 Reese Avenue htt12:LLwww.burrislogistics.comLLocations Harrington, DE 19952 LHarrington-DE Lehigh Dairy Dairy (302) 398-8321 17267 S. DuPont Hwy httQ:LLwww.lehighvalleyda iryfarms.com Harrington, DE 19952

· Pepsi Beverage (302) 398-3415 58 Cluckey Drive http://www.pepsibottlingventures.com Harrington, DE 19952 Food Processing Facilities Name What is Processed Contact Info/Web Address Cedar Hill Custom Deer Cutting Deer Slaughtering & Processing (302) 272-8916 738 Paddock Road Smyrna DE 19977 FPP Family Investment Perdue Poultry (302) 424-2600 225 S. Rehoboth Blvd www.perdue.com Milford, DE 19963 Fruit Bud Juice, LLC Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Juices (302) 697-3118 204 Southern Boulevard, Wyoming, DE 19934 Haass Family Butcher Shop Beef, Pork and Chicken Processing (302) 734-5447 3997 Hazlettville Rd Dover, DE 19904 Hanover Food Corp Fruit & Vegetable Canning (302) 653-9281 Duck Creek Road Rt. 6 www.hanoverfoods.com Clayton, DE 19938 Hughes Delaware Maid Pork (302) 284-4370 8873 Burnite Mill Rd Scrap pie Felton, DE 19943 Kirby Holloway Beef, Pork and Chicken Processing (302) 734-7133 656 N DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901 Kraft Foods Food Manufacturing (302) 734-6100 1250 W. North Street www.kraftfoods.com Dover, DE 19904 Roos Foods Inc. Sour cream, cheeses, spices & exotic (302) 653-0600 251 Cooper Street drinks, Natural, processed and Kenton, DE 19955 imitation cheese, spices or extracts, cooking or table salt, seasoning mix, fresh herbs, dried herbs Sea Watch International Inc. Clams; soups {302) 422-3200 242 S Rehoboth Blvd, Milford, DE 19963

Sydell-Hillandale Farms Eggs (302) 492-3644 207 Sydel! Dr., Hartly, DE Community Kitchens Name Contact Info/Web Address Appalachian Ministries (302) 492-3144 4527 Sandy Bend Road Marydel, DE 19964 Dover 1st 7th Day Adventist (302) 674-3680 647 Wyoming Avenue Church Dover, DE 19904 Food Bank of Delaware (302) 424-3301 1040 Mattlind Way Milford, DE 19963 Kent County Community Action (302) 678-1949 120A S. Governors Ave. Agency Dover, DE 19904 Milford Church of God (302)422-9138 500 Walnut Street Milford, DE 19963 Modern Maturity Center (302) 734-1200 1121 Forrest Ave. Dover, DE 19904 Salvation Army (302) 678-9551 611 Forest Street Dover, DE 19904 Shepards Place (302) 678-1909 1362 S. Governors Ave. Dover, DE 19904 Smyrna-Clayton Ministerium 118 W. Commerce St. Smyrna, DE 19977 Whatcoat United Methodist (302) 697-7539 341 Saulsbury Road Church Dover, DE 19904

Food Bank/Storage Name Contact Info/Web Address Calvary Assembly of God Food Closet (302) 697-7776 1141 E Lebanon Rd Dover, DE 19901 Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program Kent (302) 674-4016 2099 South DuPont Highway County Dover, DE 19901 Gods Missionary (302) 284-9566 1616 Lords Corner Felton, DE 19943 Goodwill Industries, Food Closet, Kent County (302) 741-0456 1678 S. Governors Ave. Dover, DE 19904 Kent County Community Action, (302) 678-1949 120-A S. Governors Ave. Administration Dover, DE 19904 Maranatha Food Bank 4817 S State St Magnolia, DE 19962 Rsvp Kent County {302) 734-1200 1121 Forrest Ave Dover, DE 19904 Southside Baptist Church (302) 697-2411 4904 S. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901 Telamon Corp, Farmworkers Support Program (410) 546-4604 504 N. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901 Williams State Service Center {302) 857-5000 805 River Road Dover, DE 19901 Service Providers Name Services/Equipment Type Contact Info/Web Address Atlantic Tractor Farm Equipment for every (302) 653-8536 301 East Street need from planting to harvest wvv·\\· .atlantictractor.net Clayton. DE 19938 Clark Seeds Seeds, Farm Equipment, (302) 653-9249 1467 7 Hickories Road Chemicals, Fertilizers wvvw .c larkseeds.com Kenton, DE 19955 Farmer's Harvest Potato/vegetable handling (302) 734-7708 2826 7 Hickories Road equipment, Bearings, Belting, htt.Q:l/wvvw .manta.com/c/mm5 svw 3/f Kenton, DE 19955 Rollers, Sweet Potato armer-s-harvest Harvesters

GrowMark FS LLC Crop Protection, Seed, Turf, Fertilizers, Precision (302) 422-3002 308 NE Front Street Planting, Propane ~rowmarkfs.com Milford, DE 19963 Hudson Farm Supply Seed, Fertilizers, Equipment, (302) 398-3654 213 Harrington A venue Co Livestock Feeds, Crop www.southernstates.com Harrington, DE 19952 Protection, Fencing, Containers/Storage Southern States Seed, Fertilizers, Equipment, (302) 653-6634 227 School Ln Livestock Feeds, Crop www .southernstates.com Clayton. DE 19938 Protection, Fencing, Containers/Storage Southern States Seed, Fertilizers, Equipment, (302) 422-8066 7308 Williamsville Road Livestock Feeds, Crop www .southernstates.corn Milford, DE 19963 Protection, Fencing, Containers/Storage Taylor & Messick Tractors, combines, planters, (302) 398-3729 325 Walt Messick Road tillage www .tavlormessick.corn Harrington, DE 19952 Thomas E. Moore Inc Seed, Chemicals, Packaging (302) 674-1500 696 South Bay Road Supplies, Planters, wwv..·.thornasrnorre.corn Dover, DE 19901 Harvesters, Conveyor Systems, Scales, Graders, Sorters Thomas E. Moore Inc Seed, Chemicals, Packaging (302) 653-2000 6 Marlyn Lane Supplies, Planters, www .thomasmoore.com Kenton, DE 19955 Harvesters, Conveyor Systems, Scales, Graders, Sorters Tractor Supply Seed, Fertilizers, Equipment, (302) 698-5690 4089 South DuPont Highway Livestock Feeds, Crop \VW\V.tractorsu1212ly.com Dover, DE 19901 Protection, Fencing, Containers/Storage, Water troughs, Apparel

ATTACHMENT #2 Economic Devolopment Committee Meeting of 02/12/2019

;... Scope >- Primary Objectives ~,,,~,.~,,~,--~-Pnose I - Needs Assessment ~ Phase II - Site Analysis >- Recommendations >- Next Steps

FOOD IN AT!ON DISTRICT MISSION D VISION

Mission To engage the people of the Mid-Atlantic Region and the world in applied research education and outreach to develop regionally integrated sustainable food systems . ··-·---·-·~ ·-- ..

Vision Create a thriving economy, a sense of place and sustainability for Kent County, the country and the planet through food systems rooted in this region and centered on food that is healthy, green, fair and affordable. ~t:-:., webb ~ct INSIGHTS ~.?: s.;ic;; ;.-JG'JSTRY CONS:iLTi~Q

To determine the feasibility of creating a Center of Excellence that will: .._ Stimulate and support sustainable economic growth .._ Aid in profitability of Agricultural and Food Industries .._ Provide innovative research, resources and solutions ,,.. Enable food business incubation and expansion .._ Foster collaboration and partnering between stakeholders · - - - - - - - - - - - ······--

1 .. ! ' To Determine .-. Regional SWOT (resource utilization and leveraging regional relationships) It>- Stakeholder alignment (mission, vision, core values ... funding) J>- Opportunities for economic growth and job creation (economic multiplier) flt- Community Benefits (competitive analysis, labor force) ai.- Innovative technologies 11>- Industry trends and best practices p. Successes, failures and key learnings ,.. Communication and activity gaps between local stakeholders ..,_ Non-profit partnering opportunities II>- Specific target user-group needs

~ FID Steering Committee ... Food Service ... Stakeholder Agencies ll!t- Food Entrepreneurs ~ Agriculture/Farm/Hubs ~ Existing Incubators ll!t- Academia .-. Shared-Use Kitchens ... Manufacturing ll!t- Food Bank/Community Outreach

~ Food Business Incubators .,,_ Food Hubs .,._ Government Sites ~ Business Models .,_ Applications/Services !lit- Successes, Failures and Learnings ~Webb ~i INSIGHTS '*<._l" rocp !NC\JS.liW CPNS:.lt.l::•r:.

... Food Systems ... Food Banks and Food Tanks ... Farm to-School-lnstitution-Table .... Manage Food Insecurity ... Buy Local Movement ... Urban/Vertical Farming ... Know your Food Know your Farmer .... Precision Farming ... Supply Chain/ Aggregation Software

Strengths .... Resource rich with lots of hidden gems .... Delaware is a small, well networked state II>- Agriculture, Community, Academia, Government .,.. Kent County is truly the hub and is ideally located .... Passionate stakeholders .... Very invested community- action takers! .... Long memories

Weaknesses Iii>- Disconnect between agencies .,._ Silos and factions p.. Communication, coordination II>- Strategic business planning/Business acumen .._ Get 'er Done! versus Stuck in Holding Patterns II>- Budgetary restrictions P. Untrained and/or unwilling workforce fl>. Long memories (if::), web b 1~/' INSIGHTS ~.i ><.1C;:J :~c;JS.iRY coi.;s;Jt.1;tJC

Opportunities ,... Economic Stimulus (Food and Ag Economic Multiplier= 1.63) ,... Inter-agency mission coordination Ji>- Allow each agency to stick with their own core IP- Share in each others' strengths 81>- Retention - Keep local food manufacturing local ,.. Expansion - Creation of Food Manufacturing Cluster ff/::). webb ~!:"{INSIGHTS ~.~ f"<.100J !•H::USTRY Cf>NGUl.T;~JC

Threats .,_ Loss of Farmland .,. _ Unsafe food service (Food Truck) .,._ Unsafe food production (Small Food Businesses) g,. Unrealized Opportunities (manufacturing, jobs, economic growth) -.. Redundant efforts between agencies ..- Conflicting efforts between agencies ,.... Competitive food hubs and channels dictating our future

Additional Challenges and Considerations Ii"' Streamlining Ag and Food related activities Ii>- Create "Organizational Infrastructure" 11>- Develop a strategic plan for Ag and Food 11>- Communication and clarity ~ Educating stakeholders and community at large of assets, needs and gaps surrounding food production, food security and food safety ..,.. Delaware Growth Strategy II>- Budgetary constraints P.. Gaining support and buy-in of new administration .,. _ Labor force - training gap ({!~ webb 1Yli INSIGHTS ~~ r.,100 !«HWS.IRY CON:SUl.Ti~~t.

IP-- Small Food Businesses ..,.. Food Truck P. Low hourly /monthly rates P. Low hourly rates Ir>- Extended access Jlt. 24/7 access . ,._ Standard "Kitchen" equipment P.. Stoves, ovens, grills, .,._ Refrigerated and dry storage .,._ Refrigerated storage ti> Business support and coaching li- Clean-up facilities 11- Ingredient and Materials Sourcing ,_ Lobbying/representation 11- Regulatory guidance .- Mentoring

I>- Food Manufacturing/Entrepreneurs ..- Small-Mid Size Farmers .,_ Formulation support 11-- Market channel access .,_ Pilot Plant/Scale-up capabilities ,.. Distribution/Infrastructure ,.. "Application" specific equipment ,.. Local market for glut and 2nds ,.. Business support and resources ,.. Crop specific processing equipment 11>- Ingredient Sourcing ,.. Fair/profitable pricing ,.. Consumer Testing ,.. Secure contracts !or Co-packing/manufacturing ior Allied Suppliers

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..,._ DSU Living and Learning Commons Kitchen ..,._ Privately Owned •!• Reichold Building - North Dover ·:· McKee Business Park - North Dover ·:· Enterprise Business Park - South Dover ,.._ Publicly Owned - Monster Race Building -------------·--------·--·-····-~-····-····-------

!iii- Approximately 10,000 sq ft ...,_ 7,500 Kitchen space ,._ 2,500 Office space ~ Equipment - ,._ Stoves, Ovens, Grills, ll- Mixers, Proof Box, Kettle !iii- Renovation and Code - Approximately $1 .5 MM

Suitable for ~ Shared-use kitchen users ~ Food truck operators ~ Foodservice/Hospitality teaching facility .., DRA/ProStart, other industry related event hosting ---------~ ------- "'~~---"'-'

Benefits/ Advantages Challenges ,,.. Highly needed service Bi>- ROI .... Contribution to food safety .... User-group viability/consistency ,,.. Required equipment in place ~ Student safety ,,.. Theoretically quick turnaround I!>- Funding .,. _ Hospitality Interning opportunities 11>- Management structure It>- Partnering opportunities II>- Perceived Redundancy & Resistance ;.. DRA ,,.. Liability

To determine the feasibility of creating a Center of Excellence that will: ..,_ Stimulate and support sustainable economic growth P.. Aid in profitability of Agricultural and Food Industries ~ Provide innovative research, resources and solutions .,,_ Enable food business incubation and expansion P.. Foster collaboration and partnering between stakeholders

Strengths ~ Stimulate/support economic growth ~ Ideal equipment for small food businesses, caterers, food trucks ~ Provide research, resources and solutions ~ Existing food related assets (DCED, Ag Ext, Hatchery) ~ Enable small food businesses with sandbox for concept development •!· Excellent facility for Hospitality /Foodservice program or other workforce and job readiness training (/!/;:::.. webb ~> L~!~V~9,~,~~

Weaknesses ~ Food business expansions and sustainable economic growth contribution limited by existing structure and equipment capabilities ~ Unclear path to truly aid in profitability of Ag and Food industries • Organizational structure creates constraints that impact ability to build necessary collaborative relationships ·:· Cost to re-commission not supported by rent structure of ideal user groups

LLC DSU DCED ~ Utilize this space to create an 11>- Continue to utilize this space for exemplary Food Service/Hospitality JI!- Community outreach programs program IP- ServSafe Training 11>- Develop a solid business plan for Shared-use program to Rent/Lease 11>- Ag Extension services space ~ Discontinue calling this facility an t>- Hire a Program Manager with proven Incubator track record fir>- Set goals, create an accountability system, and stick to the plan ~Webb ~i INSIGHTS ~.o f(lC'-1 ;;HW!'-TRY CDNS~Jt.l;~JG

JI>- Approximately 10,000 Sq Ft ~ Cement slab 11>- Food Processing Zoning ai-- Owned by Kent County .,._ Open lot with ability to expand 11>- Renovation and build-out approximately $2.5 MM

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Suitable for fl>- Value-add Processing for Farmers fl>- Food Business Incubator ~ start-up manufacturers ;,. concept development through scale up ..,_ "Line extension" testing IP-- Partnering opportunities with Ag Extensions and Food Science Programs

Advantages Challenges ~ Adds value for farmers II>- Heavy reliance on grants, partners and sponsors to get started ,,_ Provides spaces for concepts beyond the kitchen ti-- Reliant upon strong mission focused leader ,.,_ Seed program for ..- Communication and cooperation of farmers IJ- Incubator space .,. Co-manufacturing .,.. Requires processing flexibility 11<> Food manufacturing cluster "°'" Equipment expenses ..,.. Expansion opportunities .,.. Time to fully execute (ramp up) Ii> Additional 25,000 sf on lot II>- Buy-in from public and private Ii>- Sites w/i Aeropark for "Graduates"

Strengths ~ Creating new outlet for unsold/underpriced crops will: .... Aid in profitability of local Ag and Food Industries ~ Help in preservation of farmland ~ Improve local food security ""' support economic growth ~ support USDA goal to reduce waste by 503 by 2030

Strengths ~ Enable food business incubation and expansion ... Graduation program with "stay local" incentives ... Create Food Manufacturing Cluster that DEDO can promote ~ Partnership and collaboration will be the cornerstone of the Center .,._ Public-Private business structure ..,... Skin-in for all in order to ensure success

Weaknesses .,._ Time to fully execute Phase I is long 11-- Up front/On-going work to build capabilities p.. Payback period will be long 1'1- Failure within the partnerships and collaboration will undermine the Center Iii-- Expansion to Phase II dependent upon many factors ,.._ Developing a Strategic Plan and sticking to it ;.. Human Resources/Organizational Structure Ii>- Continued effort to obtain funding, donor partners, grants ({!f;;-..,webb ~i INSIGHTS "(_I;' r~~1Ci'"J ;,JCiJ$Tf<Y CONf,U!..Titlf:\

Phase I - Renovate MRB into Value-Add Processing Center ,... Concept - Develop coordinated program with farmers for specific crops to be purchased by the VAPC and converted to finished products for local retail sales Jtt- Ex: Potatoes - Washed, Diced. Blanched, Frozen; Stored for sale or use down stream ,. Ex: Lima Beans - Cook, grind, blend with other ingredients to create Hummus. Heat Treat, Tray Seal 11- Create business plan 11- Coordinate with farmers to participate in V ACP a-- Solicit partners, sponsors, grants and other funding ,... Generate revenue through "Admin" Services p. Build capabilities - create formulas and acquire equipment

Phase II - Expand Facility to Food Incubator p,.. Further expand technical capabilities p,.. Create Individual incubator spaces for longer term tenants IJo- Expand Functional Services ,._ focus groups .- Sensory panels ..- Higher Ed training .- Internship 1>- Coop

HEXT STEPS 11'1 GETTING TO THE GO/NO GO

.,.. Today t> What questions need to be answered in order to make a decision t> Who are the critical players who must be at the next session Ill-- Next Session l> Lay out Business Models t> Building of Collaborative Partnerships and Relationships J.. Discuss Funding Means ~ Discuss ROI and Payback periods