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Tallahassee Regional Airport Why locate your business here? Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) currently has a Total Economic Output greater than $399 million.* The region boasts a skilled workforce, cutting edge research and development, and convenient transportation options. The infrastructure and incentives are in place and ready for growth. *FDOT Aviation and Spaceports Economic Impact Study 2014 01
Pro-Business Attitude Since Florida is a right to work state, the region has one of the lowest union membership rates for private companies in the nation. The region also features a cost-competitive environment, favorable tax structure, no personal income tax, industry-specific incentives and workforce training programs, fantastic weather and superior quality of life...... making Tallahassee the ideal place for aviation and aerospace, manufacturing, logistics and MRO businesses. Accessibility to OEM s: 5 within 400 miles 400 Miles 95 75 10 10 75 95 75 75 Tallahassee is nationally recognized for its business friendly attitude. 02
A Growing Gateway TLH is well positioned to capture a larger piece of the burgeoning Aerospace industry in the southeast U.S. TLH is the largest air cargo airport along the Gulf Coast; and is centrally-located along I-10. 03
TLH s Market Service Area Population: METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA POPULATION LABOR FORCE MSA HAS SOME OR DEGREED COLLEGE EDUCATION AVIATION- RELATED WORKFORCE Tallahassee Airport Specifications: Two 150 wide ILS Runways: RWY 9-27 (8,000 ) & RWY 18-36 (7,000 ) FAA Aircraft Design Group (ADG) IV Runways and Taxiways Tallahassee Regional Airport has 1,000 ACRES available for development 04
General Aviation APPROXIMATELY AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS PER DAY FIXED BASED OPERATOR DLA APPROVED (100LL AND JET A) GROUND SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS PILOTS LOUNGE SLEEP ROOM ON-SITE HERTZ RENTAL CARS CREW CAR Commercial Air Service 05
Tallahassee Regional is now in transition to become an International Airport The Airport will design and develop an International Arrivals Facility (IAF); and pursue and develop a future Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) on Airport Property. TLH is the primary carrier of freight for the region with significant capacity for expansion. Cargo Easy Access to Airport, Ports, Rail and Major Interstates: Port St. Joe Today, TLH carries about 9.5 million pounds of air freight per year on FedEx (757-200 to MEM); PNS generates about 6 million pounds per year on a UPS A300 flight to Albany, GA that goes on to its Louisville hub. Panama City Port of Jacksonville CSX Rail TLH 9.5 MILLION POUNDS PNS 6 MILLION POUNDS 06
XX Parcels A 76 ACRES 5 mi Capital Circle SW RUNWAY 18-36 7,000 x 150 NORTH RAMP F 325 ACRES SOUTH RAMP X TERMINAL RAMP RUNWAY 9-27 8,003 x 150 PRO-BUSINESS ADVANTAGES Logistics and Distribution Manufacturing Aviation and Aerospace Research and Development (R&D) Aircraft Maintenance (A&P) Job Training E 213 ACRES 07
A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F Access to Runways Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul (MRO) Cargo Commercial Flight Training Light industrial Logistics Manufacturing Capital Circle SW CARGO RAMP B 27 ACRES C 56 ACRES D 161 ACRES Springhill Road The 6-Lane Expansion of Capital Circle will speed access to Interstate 10 just 5 miles north of the Airport. 08
Incentives The Tallahassee EDC Can Help The Economic Development Council (EDC) manages the Tallahassee/Leon County Enterprise Zone. The program offers significant financial incentives to businesses located in designated areas targeted for economic revitalization. These incentives encourage private investment in the zones as well as employment opportunities for area residents. Since its inception, the Tallahassee/Leon County Enterprise Zone has returned over $5M in state tax incentives to local businesses and residents and has led to the creation of well over 500 new jobs. For more information about these benefits, and to apply, please visit: taledc.com/startexpandrelocate/enterprise-zone/ 09
Investment Incentives Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund (QTI) Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) Qualified Defense and Space Contractor Tax Refund (QDSC) High Impact Performance Incentive Grant (HIPI) Florida Enterprise Zone Targeted Business Pilot Program (TBPP) Quick Response Training Program (QRTP) Additional Resources Community http://talchamber.com/our-community/relocate-to-tallahassee/ http://www.visittallahassee.com/ Workforce Development https://www.tcc.fl.edu/current/academics/workforcedevelopment/pages/default.aspx Economic Development http://taledc.com/ Business Incentives http://www.talgov.com/ecd/ecd-economic-busincent.aspx 10
Community Tallahassee is a city on the move! With an abundance of opportunities for education, entertainment and enterprise, residents and visitors alike find Tallahassee to be a community buzzing with excitement and possibility. Shaded by majestic canopies of giant live oak trees, the streets of Tallahassee connect locations as varied as the 82,000-seat Doak Campbell Stadium home to the national champion Florida State Seminoles football team - to the historically significant Florida State Capitol to the enchanting Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. 11
Education Located in Tallahassee Florida State University (FSU) Florida A&M University (FAMU) Tallahassee Community College (TCC) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Lively Technical Center In addition to the aforementioned list, The Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion, a joint project of FSU, the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida and Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University is also located in the City of Tallahassee. 40,000 STUDENTS 11,000 STUDENTS 15,000 STUDENTS FAMU 100 DEGREE PROGRAMS FSU TIER 1 RESEARCH UNIVERSITY TCC RELATIONSHIP WITH EMBRY-RIDDLE AND LIVELY TECH 12
Talented Work Force Our thriving educational environment ensures a work force that is highly diverse and leads to many new ideas and enterprise opportunities A population growth of 20.4 percent from 2000-2010, higher than both the state and national average Quality of Life A strong commitment to providing meeting and conference locations The World Takes Notice Recreational Activities A hub of cultural activities with music, fine arts and outdoor markets Our warm climate with mild winters for biking, hiking, canoeing and kayaking Family-friendly Cascades Park, Florida Caverns State Park with underground caves and horse trails The lure of the Gulf beaches or the Wakulla Springs State Park for swimming More than 6,000 hotel rooms and 400,000 square feet of meeting space A variety of college sports National Planning Excellence Award, 2014 American Planning Association Excellence Award for Stormwater Management, 2014 Florida Stormwater Association Top 100 Best Places to Live, 2013 livability.com 10 Best Cities for Millennials, 2012 Huffington Post No. 1 Public Utility in America, 2012 The American Public Power Association Energy Innovator Award, 2012 The American Public Power Association Silver Award, 2010 International Award for Livable Communities 13
Takes on Tallahassee Creating a talent pipeline and developing industry training solutions that meet your business needs is our #1 priority! At TCC s Division of Workforce Development, led by an experienced team of industry experts, we pride ourselves in delivering results that impact your performance and your bottom line. Kimberly A. Moore, MBA,Vice President Workforce Development, Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee is very, very surprising to people who have not been here. We have a vibrant, diverse economy. Lee Daniel, Executive Director Visit Tallahassee Once you get here, you really don t want to leave. Sue Dick, Executive Director, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Grow Your Business Here... 14
For additional information Contact: Chris Curry, C. M. Director of Aviation Tallahassee Regional Airport 3300 Capital Circle SW, Suite 1 Tallahassee, Florida 32310 tel (850) 891-7808 www.flytallahassee.com 3300 Capital Circle SW Tallahassee, Florida 32310 tel 850-891-7802