Army Alliance Update

March 10, 2011

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

Bottom Line Up Front

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

Enormous Regional Changes

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

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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