Economic Development and Community Outreach with CCA

When CCA partners with a community, the rewards are evident. Communities, businesses and families benefit from the company’s reputation for changing lives through economic development and community outreach.

Economic Benefits at a Glance

CCA . . .

• Pays sales taxes and, when the property is company-owned, property taxes as well
• Pays utility payments and construction costs
• Provides additional revenue that may fund health care, infrastructure, education or other public priorities
• Provides jobs for an average of 200 skilled tradespersons on new construction projects
• Employs hundreds of new professionals at new CCA facilities, who receive
• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits (short-term disability, life, medical, dental and vision insurance)
• Ongoing training
• Advancement opportunities
• Revitalizes existing local businesses and often helps establish new ones

CCA communities benefit from an infusion of economic capital that positively impacts entire towns, stimulates enterprise and raises the financial profile of households.

CCA pays sales taxes and, when the property is company-owned, property taxes. CCA facilities are frequently the largest single source of local property tax payments in a community. Partnering communities benefit from company utility payments and construction costs. This revenue can provide additional resources to improve infrastructure or address other public concerns, such as education or health care. The construction of CCA facilities also provides new employment for an average of 200 skilled tradespersons from the local and surrounding area, who benefit from consistent employment on long-term projects.

Additionally, CCA facilities offer many professional opportunities, often bringing needed employment to economies affected by cyclical industries, such as mining or agriculture, or impacted by manufacturing closures. With CCA, employees get more than a job; they gain an advancement-focused career in specialties such as security, management, accounting, health services, human resources, quality assurance and education. They also benefit from competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance and life insurance. Continuous career training, educational opportunities, relocation incentives and referral bonuses, plus the camaraderie that makes the CCA workplace unlike any other, are also among the benefits of a CCA career.

Arizona is one example of CCA’s investment in a local community, where the company has created more than 2,600 stable positions statewide, with a payroll of nearly $125 million annually, while contributing $7 million in property taxes, $8.5 million in utility payments and – for three major projects – $400 million in construction costs and $18 million in one-time business privilege tax payments.

Existing businesses in CCA communities are also bolstered by the company’s presence. CCA employees patronize local businesses for items and services. Some businesses in CCA communities have benefited from a revitalized customer base. CCA partnerships also attract new businesses to communities. Hospitality, dining and retail businesses are often established within the footprint of CCA facilities, bringing enhanced shopping and service options, increasing welcome competition and providing additional employment opportunities for residents.

Community Benefits at a Glance

CCA . . .

• Partners with local officials, civic leaders, media representatives and residents through Community Relations Committees at each facility
• Supports a variety of causes and organizations, from the corporate to the local facility level
• Has been named by Corporate Responsibility Officer as one of the nation’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens”

Since CCA’s inception in 1983, the company has partnered with national and local organizations and supported community endeavors. CCA is dedicated to improving lives and making dreams come true for men, women and children across the country. Each year, from the corporate level to the facility level, CCA contributes generously to local causes and national nonprofit organizations, supporting a diverse range of missions, from education and the arts to health awareness and community advocacy. Well-known organizations supported by CCA include Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, the American Red Cross and many others. CCA facilities also support local schools, programs for the underserved, chambers of commerce and other community causes.

Additionally, CCA encourages employees to be involved in philanthropic volunteerism and charitable giving in their local communities. A Community Relations Committee at each CCA facility across the country is typically comprised of elected officials, civic and business leaders, members of the media and area residents. Together, these individuals work with the company on a local level to organize volunteer projects, awareness initiatives and fundraising projects.

Corporate Responsibility Officer magazine has named CCA among the nation’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens” for the company’s efforts in several categories, including philanthropy.