jeff doherty executive director. native of olney, illinois resident of carbondale since 1971 jackson...
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Jeff DohertyExecutive Director
Native of Olney, Illinois
Resident of Carbondale Since 1971
Jackson County Heritage
Married 35 Years
Two Adult Children
Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Master of Public AdministrationSouthern Illinois University Carbondale
Senior Executive InstituteUniversity of Virginia
Community Development InternHousing Rehabilitation Specialist
Assistant Director, Railroad Relocation Unit
Professional Experience
City of Carbondale, Illinois
Assistant to the City Manager/ Personnel OfficerInterim City ManagerDeputy City Manager
City Manager
Jackson Growth AllianceExecutive Director
• Jackson CEO, Board Member, 2014 to Present• Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2010 to Present• Champion Community Investments, Board Member, 2010 to Present• City of Carbondale Personnel Board, Board Member, 2014 to Present
• Carbondale Business Development Corporation, Board Member• Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau, Board Member• Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, Board Member• Jackson – Union Counties Regional Port District, Board Member• Leadership Carbondale, Steering Committee, Board Member• Rotary Club of Carbondale – Breakfast• Southern Illinois Airport Authority, Commissioner• Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, Governing Board Member• Southern Illinois Research Park, Board Member• Varsity Center for the Arts, Board Member
• International City/County Management Association, Member• Illinois City/County Management Association, Member• International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
What is Economic Development?
Job Creation
Growing the Tax Base:* Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV)
* Sales Tax
Business Attraction
Business Retention & Expansion
Creating and Maintaining a Positive Business Environment
Who are the Economic Development Players?
Local Economic Development OrganizationsCity and County Governments
Chambers of Commerce
Colleges and Universities
Business LeadersState Agencies
Regional Planning Commissions
Local Economic Development Organizations
• Not for Profit Corporations• Funding from local governments & businesses
• Professional staff• Board of government and business leaders
• Jackson Growth Alliance• Carbondale Business Development Corporation
• Champion Community Investments• REDCO, FREDCO, Union County, Randolph County
501 (c) 6 not-for-profit economic development and membership based organization
Permanent MembersCity of Murphysboro City of Carbondale
Jackson County Board Southern Illinois UniversitySouthern Illinois Airport Authority
Jackson Growth Alliance is the trade name for Jackson County Business Development Corporation
Community Members
Jackson Growth Alliance
Jennifer Olson, Chairman (Vice President, Mid Country Bank)
Brad Fager, Vice Chairman, City of Murphysboro (Fager McGee Commercial Construction)
George Sheffer, Secretary/Treasurer (Murdale True Value Hardware)
Steven Bost (Miller and Bost Attorneys At Law)
Kyle Harfst, SIU (Exec. Dir. Economic and Regional Development & SIRP)
Bonnie Kucharski (Director, Managed Services, Liaison Technologies)
Tom Redmond (Member, Jackson County Board)
Phil Schaefer (Vice President & Administrator, Southern Illinois Healthcare)
Gary Shafer (Manager, Southern Illinois Airport)
Gary Williams (Economic Development Coordinator, City of Carbondale)
Board of Directors
The Mission of the Jackson Growth Alliance is to encourage economic and community development for all of Jackson County and the greater southern Illinois region. The Jackson Growth Alliance unites the efforts of the Jackson County government, City of Carbondale, City of Murphysboro, Southern Illinois University, Southern Illinois Airport Authority and the Jackson County business community for the achievement of economic development goals.
Mission
Jackson Growth Alliance
Strategy 1 – Support the startup, expansion and retention of local businessesA. Leverage SIU research for economic developmentB. Encourage entrepreneurshipC. Expand existing business retention and expansion program
Goals
Goal I - Support Business Development,Innovation and Attract Industry
Strategy 2 - Ensure adequate sites and infrastructure for industrial developmentA. Consider the development of a business park at the Southern Illinois Airport B. Promote a 4-lane highway to St. LouisC. Support the development of other business sites in Jackson County
Strategy 3 – Enhance industry recruitment effortsA. Implement a targeted marketing campaign
Strategy 1 – Leverage higher education and workforce training assets to develop talent
A. Strengthen relationships between Southern Illinois University Carbondale, John A. Logan College and the area business community
B. Promote training and skills programs for workforce development
Goals
Goal II - Grow, Retain and Attract Talent
Strategy 2 – Strengthen Jackson County’s leadership baseA. Raise awareness of issues and support for economic development among
existing leadership in Jackson CountyB. Expand the scope of existing leadership programsC. Establish an Ambassadors Program to serve as a response team for economic
development leads and assist in marketing the county
Goal II - Grow, Retain and Attract Talentcontinued
Goals
Strategy 3 – Market to individuals and organizations that have existing ties to Jackson County as a means of promoting the county as a destination of talent
A. Raise awareness of opportunities among SIUC’s alumni network
B. Establish a marketing campaign inviting former residents to “come home”
C. Implement a retiree/tourism attraction strategy for Jackson County
Strategy 1 – Promote recreational, entertainment and cultural activities
A. Promote and expand recreation optionsB. Leverage SIUC to provide entertainment and cultural activities
GoalsGoal III - Enhance and Promote
Quality of Place
Strategy 2 – Support redevelopment and revitalization of Jackson County’s downtowns
A. Encourage and promote redevelopment activities in downtownsB. Assist existing and new businesses to expand and locate in
downtowns
Local Collaboration
Southern Illinois Airport AuthorityJackson County Board
City of CarbondaleCity of Murphysboro
Carbondale and Murphysboro Chambers of CommerceSouthern Illinois University Carbondale
Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
Carbondale Business Development Corporation
Regional Collaboration
Champion Community InvestmentsGreater Egypt Regional Planning and
Development Commission
Connect SI
Jackson Union Counties Regional Port Authority
Recent Projects
Gavilon Grain Terminal
Southern Illinois Airport Development Plan
Regional Emergency Response Center
Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility
Intertape Polymer Group
Local Economic Development
Incentives
Enterprise Zone
Tax Increment Financing District (TIF)
Sales Tax Rebates
Development Participation
Low Interest Loans
StateEconomic Development
Incentives
Enterprise Zone
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Program Grants, i.e. IDOT, DCEO, etc.
Capital Bill
FederalEconomic Development
Incentives
Economic Development AdministrationUSDA Rural DevelopmentDelta Regional Authority
Program Grants, i.e., FAA, FHWA, etc.Congressional Earmarks – Not Currently Available
Who are the Economic Development Players?
Local Economic Development OrganizationsCity and County Governments
Chambers of Commerce
Colleges and Universities
Business LeadersState Agencies
Regional Planning Commissions
City and County GovernmentsRoles in Economic
Development
Land Use Zoning
Licensing
Code Regulations
IncentivesEnterprise Zone
TIFSpecial Service Area
Who are the Economic Development Players?
Local Economic Development OrganizationsCity and County Governments
Chambers of Commerce
Colleges and Universities
Business LeadersState Agencies
Regional Planning Commissions