b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERERecent Success In the 2nd Senatorial DistrictB&M Meats Inc. is one of the largest Philly steak manufacturers and its owners plan to expand in the City of Wilmington by constructing an $18 million 80,000-SF food production facility which will add 190 new jobs to the area. B&Ms project will come to fruition through grant funding from the Delaware Strategic Fund, split between Performance and Capital Expenditure grants. This is a great example of how Wilmington attracts new businesses, jobs and residents to the city.IMAGE: B&M Meats Case Studies from Peer CitiesProject QUEST San Antonio, TexasCommunities Organized for Public Service (COPS) and Metro Alliance met with city and business leaders to help create a workforce and skills training program that supported both workforce training and financial or academic support, creating a unique workforce model to support residents of San Antonio. With the Districts focus on healthcare and manufacturing, this model could help residents in the District move out of poverty and into the middle class with customized support.Nehemiah Manufacturing Cincinnati, OhioNehemiah was founded in 2009 with the mission to build brands, create jobs, and change lives in surrounding neighborhoods with high unemployment and limited entry-level job opportunities. By partnering with social service agencies, they can identify and develop team members who might otherwise have struggled to find employment. An initiative like this in the District could support the existing manufacturing sector, while also helping residents find employment and gain essential skills. Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 135'