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Chapter 2:Indigenous Resources & Industry Asset Mapping
2.01 Why We Map …………………………………. 4
2.02 Indigenous Resources & Industry Maps …… 9
2.03 SI’s Unique & Leveragable Resources ……. 13
Southern Illinois — "Garden of the Gods"
SI has significant & unique assets that position it to take full advantage of the trends discussed in Chapter 1 — this allows SI’s economy to grow from within rather than
spending precious resources on industry attraction … “sow your own to grow your own”
Chapter 2: Indigenous Resources & Industry Asset Mapping
2.01 Why We Map
Southern Illinois — "Garden of the Gods"
Asset Mapping is an essential step in the ViTAL Economy Process — providing key insights for a region to learn how to recognize and value what makes it unique.
“Most large markets evolve from niche markets”- Regis McKenna, Silicon Valley guru
“Most large markets evolve from niche markets”- Regis McKenna, Silicon Valley guru
In the ViTAL Economy approach, Indigenous Resources are “interwoven” with existing and emerging opportunities to form unique bonds
Enhances “connectivity” amongst existing businesses to strengthen the competitive position of SI — in a global economy instead of competing against each other
Enables SI to leverage unique/remote assets that offer value-added rather than low-margin commodity products & services
By weaving together SI COIs’ indigenous and sector resources, critical mass can be achieved and global opportunities captured
Prior to linking these assets together, everyone had a piece of the value-chain, but few had the whole chain
Once SI understands its collective strengths, it can then connect those strengths to global niche market opportunities, which have heretofore not been captured by SI
Chapter 2: Indigenous Resources & Industry Asset Mapping
2.02 Indigenous Resources & Industry Maps
Southern Illinois — "Garden of the Gods"
The four Regional Communities of Interest (COIs) — Greater Egypt, Greater Wabash, Southeastern, and Southern Five produced extensive Asset Maps of both their Indigenous Resources and by major Industry (both existing & emerging); these are summarized here
X Geographic Rivers system Joining of the two great rivers (Ohio/ Mississippi)
X Geographic Rivers system Adjacent River SystemX Geographic Rivers system Kaskaskia RiverX Geographic Rivers system Little Grassy River
X Geographic Lakes Horseshoe, Mermet, EgyptX Geographic Lakes Dutchman - top fishing
X Geographic Lakes Lake of EgyptX Geographic Lakes Rend Lake (2nd largest manmade in Illinois; Marina, Conference Center) X Geographic Lakes Kinkaid LakeX Geographic Lakes Devil's Kitchen (trout)X Geographic Lakes Mirror LakeX Geographic Lakes Lake Murphysboro
RegionCategory Specific Resource/Feature/AssetGeneral Resource/ Feature/ Asset
S5 SE GW GE
X X Geographic Rivers system Ohio River
X X Geographic Rivers system Mississippi River
X Geographic Rivers system Wabash River
X Geographic Rivers system Joining of the two great rivers (Ohio/ Mississippi)
X Geographic Rivers system Adjacent River SystemX Geographic Rivers system Kaskaskia RiverX Geographic Rivers system Little Grassy River
X Geographic Lakes Horseshoe, Mermet, EgyptX Geographic Lakes Dutchman - top fishing
X Geographic Lakes Lake of EgyptX Geographic Lakes Rend Lake (2nd largest manmade in Illinois; Marina, Conference Center) X Geographic Lakes Kinkaid LakeX Geographic Lakes Devil's Kitchen (trout)X Geographic Lakes Mirror LakeX Geographic Lakes Lake Murphysboro
RegionCategory Specific Resource/Feature/AssetGeneral Resource/ Feature/ Asset
• Double-click on the table below to open the Excel spreadsheets that detail SI Indigenous Resources from the Milestone 2 Asset Mapping Process — these maps will provide an important foundation for all Industry Cluster efforts (Phase 2)
• Use the scroll bars to view additional rows & columns• Additional opportunities and resources may be added to the map as regional stakeholders use it as a dynamic tool to
map the assets of your evolving economy
Indigenous Resources: Natural; Human; Knowledge; Cultural; Geographic; Excellence; Infrastructure; Government
• Double-click on the table below to open the Excel Spreadsheets that inventory SI resources by industry during the Milestone 2 Asset Mapping Process — these maps will provide an important foundation for specific Industry Cluster efforts (Phase 2); use the scroll bars to view additional rows & columns
• Additional opportunities and resources may be added to these maps as regional stakeholders use it as a dynamic tool to map the assets of your evolving economy
S5 SE GW GESector Component or
Participant Current Status Primary Threats
X Product
X Corn
improving; export & domestic demand strengthening corn prices / additional slowing of corn as feed due to high prices
Cost of Inputs / soil productivity / Weather & Disease / crop insurance only insures against total destruction not income / Strength of Export Demand important as corn struggles to keep up w/ domestic demand for ethanol production
X Soybeans
local producers go where the $ goes - shifting to corn given current corn pricing / export & domestic demand uncertain
corn pricing affects local production / soil productivity / Weather & Disease / crop insurance only insures against total destruction not income / Strength of Export Demand and production by other countries
X MiloDeclining - Stable at Best / produce as a last resort
Market Issues - not every market takes milo / corn pricing affects local production
X CattleSmall Margins especially with $4 corn - feeding as cheaply as possible
Land Prices especially with $4 corn / Higher Feed Prices / need to adjust production downward to bring prices up / small profit margins hurting small producers / competition with corporate markets/growers / lack of packaging plants market structure / Govt
X HorsesImproving - for recreational use / poor selling market
Government regulations / Shawnee National Forest trail decisions / horse slaughter bill / slaughter plants closing / consideration as a companion animal
X Peaches
Steady - no decline in acreage used for production / per Rendleman Orchards - improving
Labor is the biggest threat Illinois' Adverse Effect Wage Rate is $9.21 (KY is $8.24, AR, LA & MS are at $7.58) / Weather & Disease / per Rendleman Orchards primary threats are labor, price, weather
X Apples Decline in acreage used for production
External Competition is an issue / Labor (Adverse Effect Wage Rate) / per Rendleman Orchards primary threats are labor, price, weather & global competition
X TomatoesDeclining to stable / decline among smaller operations, but stable in large producers
Labor intensive / Labor is the biggest threat (Adverse Effect Wage Rate)
Region
S5 SE GW GESector Component or
Participant Current Status Primary Threats
X Product
X Corn
improving; export & domestic demand strengthening corn prices / additional slowing of corn as feed due to high prices
Cost of Inputs / soil productivity / Weather & Disease / crop insurance only insures against total destruction not income / Strength of Export Demand important as corn struggles to keep up w/ domestic demand for ethanol production
X Soybeans
local producers go where the $ goes - shifting to corn given current corn pricing / export & domestic demand uncertain
corn pricing affects local production / soil productivity / Weather & Disease / crop insurance only insures against total destruction not income / Strength of Export Demand and production by other countries
X MiloDeclining - Stable at Best / produce as a last resort
Market Issues - not every market takes milo / corn pricing affects local production
X CattleSmall Margins especially with $4 corn - feeding as cheaply as possible
Land Prices especially with $4 corn / Higher Feed Prices / need to adjust production downward to bring prices up / small profit margins hurting small producers / competition with corporate markets/growers / lack of packaging plants market structure / Govt
X HorsesImproving - for recreational use / poor selling market
Government regulations / Shawnee National Forest trail decisions / horse slaughter bill / slaughter plants closing / consideration as a companion animal
X Peaches
Steady - no decline in acreage used for production / per Rendleman Orchards - improving
Labor is the biggest threat Illinois' Adverse Effect Wage Rate is $9.21 (KY is $8.24, AR, LA & MS are at $7.58) / Weather & Disease / per Rendleman Orchards primary threats are labor, price, weather
X Apples Decline in acreage used for production
External Competition is an issue / Labor (Adverse Effect Wage Rate) / per Rendleman Orchards primary threats are labor, price, weather & global competition
X TomatoesDeclining to stable / decline among smaller operations, but stable in large producers
Labor intensive / Labor is the biggest threat (Adverse Effect Wage Rate)
Chapter 2: Indigenous Resources & Industry Asset Mapping
2.03 SI’s Unique & Leveragable Resources
Southern Illinois — "Garden of the Gods"
Chapter 2’s Summary Section takes some of the most promising Opportunities identified in Chapter 1 and couples these with the most unique and leveragable SI Assets; however, there are barriers that must be overcome (aka “Challenges”) — these will be discussed
SIU’s 60+ year history with students from over 100 cultures positions SI to access expanding global markets which are seeking access to U.S. markets
SIU’s research centers of excellence in energy, environment, materials and neuroscience perfectly align with global priorities for market growth
SI has a more significant base of workforce development and research university assets to respond to the 10 million worker shortage than any rural economy in the U.S.
There are more innovation, incubation and entrepreneur assets in SI than anyone imagined; this positions SI to build an Innovation Ecosystem fueling KBE growth
Intermodal logistics assets and heartland location align with the redevelopment and expansion of inland waterway logistics connecting to Midwest logistic gateways
Regional tourism assets are aligned with authentic and active lifestyle tourism trends involving 50-80 million annual tourists in the U.S.
SI has the right mix of assets for attracting the financially independent active retirement demographic, which is fueling the growth of senior living opportunities
SI has a significant base of diversified alternative and traditional energy assets, which if collaboratively organized, provide a basis for a diversified energy sector
Asset Mapping proves SI already has what it needs to drive its own economic destinyAsset Mapping proves SI already has what it needs to drive its own economic destiny
— We have fallen in love with SI; we see it as the Land of the “Garden of the Gods” —
Prime central North American location in close proximity to over 11 million people 425,000 population produces a $17.6 billion economy — equivalent to a major metro-area Multi-directional Interstate highway, waterway and rail road infrastructure Major research university, robust Community College System and workforce development
assets Modern and growing healthcare facilities Large National Forest and numerous unique tourist attractions Extensive mineral, agricultural and unique natural environmental assets Rich soils, mild climate and abundant water resources Numerous innovative and leading industry companies and an entrepreneurship spirit Special, welcoming, talented & caring people who want better for their families Young & old who see SI for the treasure it is, and desire stewardship that reflects its value
ViTAL Economy Conclusion:Southern Illinois has more assets at its disposal than any other
region the Team has advised in 15 years
ViTAL Economy Conclusion:Southern Illinois has more assets at its disposal than any other