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Army Alliance Update

Army Alliance Update. March 10, 2011. Bottom Line Up Front. BRAC moves will be completed this summer, however… BRAC implementation is far from over – and we must get this right Transportation is still a critical issue Higher education is not organized to support the “New APG”

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Army Alliance Update

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  1. Army Alliance Update March 10, 2011

  2. Bottom Line Up Front • BRAC moves will be completed this summer, however… • BRAC implementation is far from over – and we must get this right • Transportation is still a critical issue • Higher education is not organized to support the “New APG” • Expect competition with other regions for RDT&E programs as DoD budgets decline and programs consolidate

  3. Enormous Regional Changes • Aberdeen Proving Ground now considered a megabase by DoD leaders and it may grow more • Pre-BRAC: $1.8 billion economic impact • Post-BRAC: $6.5 billion economic impact(some estimates show growth to $20 billion) • APG is research and development ‘center of gravity’ for Army with a higher educated and more affluent workforce • Area around APG changing dramatically and quickly

  4. A Destination Employment Center • Recent decades – Harford a “bedroom” community • In 2006, approximately 50 percent of Harford County workforce commuted out of the county (2006 Towson University-RESI Study) • Post-BRAC: Reverse commuting patterns • Estimated 30,000 additional workers in region • The next generation will have an unprecedented opportunity to work in this community

  5. Our Action • Support STEM/higher education initiatives • Technology Showcase • Futures 11 • Continue to advocate for critical infrastructure items • Maintain open dialogue with APG Leadership • Carry the message to Annapolis and Washington • Testimony to Maryland Legislature Joint BRAC Committee • Meet with state and federal legislators • Provide information papers

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