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Home My WebLink AboutGrant Request - Redmond ChamberFor: 2/1 Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Redmond Chamber of Commerce Organization Description: The Redmond Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of services to residents, local businesses and governmental entities in the Redmond area. This organization promotes the Redmond community, provides educational, referral and networking opportunities, and seeks to improve the quality of life for all of Redmond. Project Name: Central Oregon Business Expo Project Description: This event, in its 11 th year, is one of the primary business to business expos in Central Oregon each year. It is intended to support business development and help business networking that can have a significant impact on economic growth in the County. The funds will be used to market the event and bring in Lee Winestein from Nike to be the keynote speaker. Project Period: April 16, 2009 Amount of Request: $3,000 Previous Grants: • July 1999: $300 Walk to Art Beat Cultural Event ($300 DeWolf) • August 1999: $2,000 Economic Development ($2,000 Swaringen) • April 2000: $1,500 Visitor Guide production ($1,500 Luke) • May 2000: $1,000 Downtown Summer Event ($1,000 DeWolf) • August 2000: $1,000 ($1,000 Swaringen) • March 2001: $2,115 ($2,115 Daly) • August 2001: $1,500 Computer system improvements ($1,500 DeWolf) • April 2002: $600 Bring artist Obo Addy to event ($600 DeWolf) • October 2002: $2,500 Attend organizational management conf. ($2,500 Daly) • June 2003: $1,000 Family Motor Coach Association Event ($1,000 Daly) • September 2003: $1,500 Tourism -related services ($1,500 Daly) • August 2005: $1,650 Leadership Redmond ($825 Daly, $825 Luke) • May 2006: $1,500 Art Discovery Hunt ($1,500 Clarno) • August 2006: $3,000 Leadership Redmond ($1,500 Daly, $1,500 Clarno) • June 2008: $2,000 Music on the Green ($1,000 Daly, $500 Luke, $500 Melton) • August 2008: $2,000 Leadership Redmond -program cancelled (Daly $1,000, Baney $500, Luke $500) Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1130 NW Harriman St., Bend, OR 97701-1947 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 388-4752 - www.deschutes.org GRANT APPLICATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOTTERY FUNDS DATE: AMOUNT OF REQUEST: APPLICANT: CONTACT PERSON: PHONE: MAILING ADDRESS: Please answer the following questions. Attach additional sheets if necessary. 1. DESCRIBE IN DETAIL HOW THIS GRANT WILL BE USED; EXPLAIN THE PROPOSAL AND HOW THE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED; PROVIDE A TIMELINE FOR COMPLETING THE PROJECT. The grant will be used to help fund the Central Oregon Business Expo held at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center on April 16, 2009. This event is now in its 11th year and is Central Oregon's premier business to business expo. If Deschutes County chooses to sponsor us at the $3,000 level you would be our title sponsor and you would receive top billing on this event. I know often times the county likes to take a quieter approach to sponsorship, so we would defer to you on your comfort level of recognition. In these challenging economic times the county's involvement in supporting business development and helping network business might have significant positive impact for the County. The funds will be used to market the event and bring in guest speaker Lee Winestein from Nike to be the keynote speaker. Lee will be addressing marketing in a challenging economy. 2. WHO WILL BE SERVED? DESCRIBE SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES OR GROUPS AND HOW THEY WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS PROPOSAL. This event is free to attend and we invite all Central Oregon Chamber of Commerce businesses and non - Chamber businesses to exhibit at this event. Attendees are able to view approximately 55 participating businesses and attend FREE workshops on various topics related to building strong healthy businesses. 3. DESCRIBE HOW YOUR PROPOSAL WILL IMPROVE OR EXPAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN DESCHUTES COUNTY. This event will provide greater recognition of participating businesses, their programs and services offered, as well as, educate event attendees on best business practices through the informative free workshops. This event will emphasize, best business practices and strategies for success in this economy. Amount Approved: By: Date: 4. PLEASE PROVIDE A COMPLETE PROPOSED LINE ITEM BUDGET FOR YOUR PROPOSAL. INCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF REVENUE. DESCRIBE THE SOURCES AND AMOUNTS OF THE MATCH FUNDS. Central Oregon Business Expo 2009 Deschutes County as Title Sponsor $3,000 Expenses * Facility & Rental Charges $5,500 Keynote Speaker & Workshop Presenters & Materials $1,500 Marketing (co-op radio, print & tv) $8,000 Income ** Booth Fees Sponsorships Deschutes County Sponsorship Total * This charge usually stays the same ** There could be a drop in booth sales. Total Expenses $15,000 $11,000 $ 1,000 Total Income $12,000 $3,000 $0 Amount Approved: By: Date: