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UTB/TSC Highlights Presented by John Sossi & Jackie Roberson
UTB/TSC Highlights
Presented byJohn 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
Small classroom setting Professors with “Real
World” experience State of the art
laboratories On-line classes, e-mail
and various forms of media utilized to offer alternatives and supplement classroom
instruction
College of Liberal Arts
School of Health Sciences
College of Science, Mathematicsand Technology
School ofBusiness School of
Education
Colleges, Schools and Departments
…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, oneOf the most popular destinations in the U.S. for SpringBreak vacation……
And one block away from theBorder 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… Award-winning music program
including Jazz bands, Mariachi Escorpion, and Bravo Opera Company
Largest Campus in South Texas spanning over 340 acres in historical Fort Brown area
Over 15,000 students enrolled Combines the strengths of a
university with the accessibility of a community college
Unique UTB/TSC partnership makes our educational institution a one of a kind experience
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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.
AGE59% - 34 Years or Younger
The labor force is predominately young
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY
• Median Age – 29.0
• 82% - Hispanic
• Unemployment – 6.5%
Education
• 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 6,926 University of Texas 1,828 Cameron County 1,714 KeppelAmfels Group
1,185 Wal-Mart 1,119 City of Brownsville 1,072 Convergys Corp. 1,042 Valley Baptist Medical Center 808 HEB Food Stores 760 Valley Regional Medical Center 737
• Downtown Area • One Mile From Main Campus • 637,000 SF Under Roof • 48 Acres of Land • 3,200 Lighted Parking Spaces
UTB/TSC INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLGY &
COMMERCE CAMPUS
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 275• Dallas 467• Houston 302• San Antonio 222
• Port Mansfield 22 • Brownsville 50 • Port Isabel 50• McAllen 50
RAYMONDVILLE
• Population – Willacy County - 20,082 – Raymondville - 9,733
– No Significant Growth Forecast
AGE43% - 24 Years or Younger 71% - 44 Years or Younger
RAYMONDVILLE COMMUNITY
• 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
Education
• 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
• Raymondville ISD 400
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE 350
• Wal-Mart 200
• Willacy County Regional Detention Facility 200
• Corrections Corporation of America 200
• Valley Telephone Co-op 100
• Willacy County 100
• H-E-B 100
• City of Raymondville 75
PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
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 - $300K
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
AGE54% - 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 • [email protected]
• Jackie Roberson • City of Raymondville – Director of Economic Development • 956-689-3844 • [email protected]
• Jill Francisco • City of Port Isabel – Assistant City Manager/Director Economic Dev. • 956-943-2682• [email protected]
