UTBTSC Highlights Presented by John Sossi Jackie Roberson

UTB/TSC Highlights Presented by John Sossi & Jackie Roberson

RIO GRANDE VALLEY

Academic Success… • • • 1 Year Certificates 2 Year Associates 4 Year Bachelor Degrees Master’s Programs 2 Schools on One Campus Only school in the State of Texas that has unique partnership

Lecturers… Academic Excellence v Small classroom setting v Professors with “Real World” experience v State of the art laboratories v On-line classes, e-mail and various forms of media utilized to offer alternatives and supplement classroom instruction

Colleges, Schools and Departments College of Liberal Arts School of Health Sciences College of Science, Mathematics and Technology School of Business School of Education

…student activities, campus events and opportunities to build leadership skills in over 50 clubs and organizations!

Location…. the Campus Visit • Campus Environment – the best way to learn about campus environment is to experience it firsthand • Explore the facilities and learn about academic programs and services • Campus Tour

Extras… 20 miles from beautiful South Padre Island, one Of the most popular destinations in the U. S. for Spring Break vacation…… And one block away from the Border of the culturally Rich country of Mexico, Opening the doors to Diversity!

The Village at Fort Brown Student Housing at UTB/TSC comes with fully furnished rooms, internet access, Cable TV, swimming pools, work-out rooms and much more in a safe secure location minutes away from campus!

Campus Facts… v Award-winning music program including Jazz bands, Mariachi Escorpion, and Bravo Opera Company v Largest Campus in South Texas spanning over 340 acres in historical Fort Brown area v Over 15, 000 students enrolled v Combines the strengths of a university with the accessibility of a community college v Unique UTB/TSC partnership makes our educational institution a one of a kind experience

RGV CHARACTERISTICS • • • High Growth Young Population 80% + Hispanic Low per Capita Income Less then 50% with High School Diploma or GED Border Economy

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS Distance to key markets (Miles) • Chicago: 1472 • Dallas: 544 • Detroit: 1755 • Houston: 352 • Indianapolis: 1452 • Kansas City: 1084 • Los Angeles: 1650 • San Antonio: 278 • Mexico City: 457 • Monterrey, Mex: 178

Population Forecast Brownsville’s metro area is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U. S. The population is up 111, 705 since 1990.

AGE 59% - 34 Years or Younger The labor force is predominately young

BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY Education • Median Age – 29. 0 • 82% - Hispanic • Unemployment – 6. 5% • 52. 9% - High School Grads • 4. 4% - Associate Degrees • 8. 8% - 4 Year Degrees • 5. 4% - Graduate Degrees

Brownsville’s Top Ten Major Employers § § § § § Brownsville ISD University of Texas Cameron County Keppel. Amfels Group Wal-Mart City of Brownsville Convergys Corp. Valley Baptist Medical Center HEB Food Stores Valley Regional Medical Center 6, 926 1, 828 1, 714 1, 185 1, 119 1, 072 1, 042 808 760 737

UTB/TSC INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLGY & COMMERCE CAMPUS • • • Downtown Area One Mile From Main Campus 637, 000 SF Under Roof 48 Acres of Land 3, 200 Lighted Parking Spaces

ITEC CAMPUS International • BEDC • Mexican Consulate • Legal & Business Translations • Language Institute

ITEC CAMPUS Technology • • Skilled Trades HVAC CAD/CAM Machine Shop Digital Imaging & Networking Flexible Work Space Automotive

ITEC CAMPUS Education • • WTCE Graduate Undergraduate Certificate • Work Studies – Interns

ITEC CAMPUS Commerce • • BEDC U. S. EX-IM Bank U. S. Export Assistance SBA Banking Relationships VPTAC Cameron Works International Innovation Center

ITEC CAMPUS SYNERGESTIC

INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION CENTER (IIC) • • First Grant 2002 -2005 EDA HUD/HSIAC BEDC

IIC – FACILITY • • • Professional Setting Security Convenience Flexible Affordable

IIC - SUPPORT • • • Business Plan Funding Sources Import/Export Networking Faculty/Staff Students SCORE VPTAC References Training Synergistic Environment

IIC – INITIAL CONTACT • Initial Screen (Business Plan Outline) – Formation – Background of Resources – Description of Product or Service – Target Market – Benchmarking – Long Term Goals – Perceived Risk – Financials (Income/Expense)

IIC - PROCEDURES • Final Business Plan • Reference Letters • Criminal Background Check • Advisory Committee

IIC – OBJECTIVES • • • Create Jobs Bring Back the Area Create Opportunities for Small Business Promote Technology Utilize UTB/TSC Resources – Faculty – Staff – Students

IIC – OUTCOMES • • Started 32 Companies 65% Minority Owned 67 Micro Loans Start Up Assistance 131 Clients 41 Seminars 176 Students Over 700 Potential Jobs

IIC – UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES • EDC Tool • Attractive to Larger Operations • Small & Large Benefit Each Other

HUD-HSIAC NETWORKING CONCEPT • • • Current Grant 2005 – 2008 Create Two Incubators In Outlying Communities Leverage Resources Fit to the Communities Needs & Wants Network the Three Incubators

HUD-HSIAC NETWORKING OBJECTIVES • • Provide Technical Assistance Create Jobs Involve Students Network Resources • Opportunities for Technology

RAYMONDVILLE • • Austin Dallas Houston San Antonio • • Port Mansfield Brownsville Port Isabel Mc. Allen 275 467 302 22 50 50 50

RAYMONDVILLE • Population – Willacy County - 20, 082 – Raymondville - 9, 733 – No Significant Growth Forecast

AGE 43% - 24 Years or Younger 71% - 44 Years or Younger

RAYMONDVILLE COMMUNITY Education • Median Age – 29. 5 • 54% Male – 46% Female • 86. 3% Hispanic • 59. 5% $0 - $24, 999 • 21. 3% $25, 000 - $49, 999 • 6. 0% $50, 000 or More • • 36. 6% - Grade K – 8 13. 8% - Grade 9 – 12 23. 7% - High School Grad 14. 8% - Some College 1. 7% - Associates Degree 7. 0% - Bachelors Degree 2. 4% - Graduate Degree

PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS • • • Raymondville ISD U. S. Department of Homeland Security ICE Wal-Mart Willacy County Regional Detention Facility Corrections Corporation of America Valley Telephone Co-op Willacy County H-E-B City of Raymondville 400 350 200 200 100 100 75

RAYMONDVILLE PARTNERS • • Chamber EDC Willacy County Industrial Foundation Workforce Solutions ACE Hardware UTB/TSC – HUD/HSIAC R. I. S. D. VTX

RAYMONDVILLE FACILITY • Gifted Building (Wal-Mart 30, 000 SF) • HUD Rural Development Grant - $300 K

ENHANCED VISION EDA Grant $1, 250, 000 EDC – Chamber – Workforce Solutions UTB/TSC – R. I. S. D. – City/County Willacy County Industrial Foundation

PORT ISABEL LOCATION

PORT ISABEL • Population – Cameron County – 335, 527 – Port Isabel – 4, 865

AGE 54% - 34 Years or Younger

PORT ISABEL COMMUNITY • Average Age – 34. 5 • 48. 5% - Male – 51. 5% Female • 74. 4% Hispanic • Median Income $25, 323 • 7. 0% Unemployment • • Education 24. 0% K- 8 17. 0% 9 – 12 21. 0% High School Grad 19. 0% Some College 6. 0% Associates Degree 9. 0% Bachelors Degree 4. 0% Graduate Degree

PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES Accommodations & Food Services Retail Trade Other Services (Except Public) Educational Services Agriculture/Fishing Transportation & Warehousing Real Estate Rental & Leasing Administrative Support & Waste Management Construction Health care & Social Assistance

PORT ISABEL PARTNERS • • • Chamber EDC UTB/TSC P. I. S. D. Private Partners Cameron Works

PORT ISABEL FACILITY FARMERS MARKET

PORT ISABEL FACILITY • • • Private Investor City of Port Isabel I. S. D. UTB/TSC - HUD HSIAC Cameron Works – HUD Rural Development – USDA

PORT ISABEL • Marketing – Regional Approach – Incubator Kitchen – Organic – Fruits – Vegetables – Arts & Crafts – Entertainment

CONTACT INFORMATION • • John Sossi UTB/TSC - Director Business Incubator Services 956 -548 -8710 or 956 882 -4119 john. sossi@utb. edu • • Jackie Roberson City of Raymondville – Director of Economic Development 956 -689 -3844 rayecodev@prontonet. net • • Jill Francisco City of Port Isabel – Assistant City Manager/Director Economic Dev. 956 -943 -2682 jfrancisco@copitx. com