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HomeMy WebLinkAbout229265 2/12/2014 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA VENDOR: 367763 Page 1 of 1 ONE CIVIC SQUARE DANIEL MCFEELY tCHECK AMOUNT: $8,250.00,o CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 935 GRACE DRIVE °„i ah to CARMEL IN 46032 CHECK NUMBER: 229265 CHECK DATE: 2/12/2014 DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT PO NUMBER INVOICE NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION 1203 4359300 31737 8, 250 . 00 ECONOMIC DVMT SERVICE DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL, IN 46032 317-669-2289 INVOICE Date: Feb. 3, 2014 Client:City of Carmel For: Economic Development Marketing Services,Jan. 1-31, 2014 Professional fees: $8,250 Out of pocket expenses: None TOTAL: $8,250 DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL,IN 46032 317-669-2289 Monthly Report,January 2014 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND STRATEGY Hamilton County Alliance: Met with leaders of the Hamilton County Alliance to discuss opportunities for working together on a variety of economic development and marketing projects; discussed strategies to bring more business and jobs to the county and the city of Carmel. This will be an ongoing effort. Tourism Bureau: Met with officials and staff members of the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau to discuss working together on new initiatives designed to target specific markets for potential tourism in the county and city of Carmel. Discussed a variety of projects and various strategies to focus on major media markets around the state and Midwest. This will be an ongoing effort. Hamilton County Tactical Economic Development Group: Met with other economic development leaders from throughout the county, including Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Sheridan and Cicero — along with the Hamilton County Alliance, Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau and local business leaders—to discuss strategies employed by each community to market themselves for future economic development initiatives. This will be an ongoing effort with monthly meetings and the potential for the city's presence at site selector gatherings to supplement the active efforts already underway. Hamilton County Economic Development Group: Worked with Carmel city staff on planning upcoming meeting of this group consisting of elected leaders from each city and town and county officials in Hamilton County. Coordinated efforts to plan the next gathering scheduled to take place in Carmel. Media and Press Conferences: Assisted Carmel city staff in planning and strategy of various media relations, press conferences and news releases. Included among this was one specific future project being planned with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for an upcoming press conference and jobs announcement. Specific Economic Development Projects: Worked with Mayor Brainard on a specific project to reach out to a major corporation that has expressed an interest in possibly establishing a presence in Carmel. Also worked with Mayor Brainard to facilitate discussion with a local company on various issues of interest to the city. SelectUSA: Continued to work, under the direction of the Mayor, with SelectUSA on a variety of opportunities to market the city of Carmel to a broad, international audience. Researched and explored opportunities to revisit established and develop new contacts with potential businesses and opportunities from several different countries. Participated in an international conference call with U.S. officials in India to discuss a SelectUSA Road Show planned in April with stops in Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi. Other such trips are being offered in Vienna and Hong Kong. Cultural ID project: Began working with city staff and others on a long range plan to identify opportunities to market the city of Carmel in a variety of ways. This will be an ongoing project. SPECIAL PROJECTS Winter weather: Assisted City staff with gathering and disseminating reports from various emergency agencies and the city street department to keep the public informed of Carmel's efforts during a major winter storm. For three consecutive days, used social media and other media connections report vital information including road safety concerns, power outages, efforts by police and fire departments to reach those in need and worked in conjunction to help publicize efforts being made on a county level to provide emergency shelters throughout Hamilton County. Social media: Continued to work with City staff on various social media issues. Helped publicize important information of interest to the City and its residents. Community Relations: Assisted the Department of Community Relations and Economic Development as needed for a variety of tasks including working with local, state and national media; responding to requests from trade publications and websites seeking information on various city initiatives. American Songbook: Worked with Center for the Performing Arts and American Songbook Vocal Academy and Competition, to plan and discuss strategy to help publicize Michael Feinstien's upcoming show in Louisville, KY. This is part of an ongoing effort to bring more national attention to the American Songbook competition scheduled to take place in various locations around the country and then the finals in Carmel. Research and writing: Under the direction of the Mayor, research was done on a variety of informational topics, businesses and trade associations who have approached the city with opportunities that may or may not lead to economic development opportunities and worked with City staff to assist in a variety of other activities. Among the research topics: China Trade Council, National Association of Women in Construction panel, Corporate HQ Research project, 2013 Year In Review, various national surveys that include Carmel, updating inventory of city and private roundabouts in Carmel, research on various Statehouse issues of interest to the city. City web site: Continued working to update the city's website. This is an ongoing effort. VOUCHER NO. WARRANT NO. ALLOWED 20 Dan McFeely Communications IN SUM OF $ 935 Grace Drive Carmel, IN 46032 $8,250.00 ON ACCOUNT OF APPROPRIATION FOR Community Relations PO#/Dept. INVOICE NO. ACCT#/TITLE AMOUNT Board Members 31737 Invoice 43-593.00 $8,250.OG I hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or I I bill(s) is (are)true and correct and that the materials or services itemized thereon for which charge is made were ordered and received except Monday, February 10,2014 lVt,4 Director, Co munity Relations/Economic Development Title Cost distribution ledger classification if claim paid motor vehicle highway fund Prescribed by State Board of Accounts City Form No.201 (Rev.1995) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER CITY OF CARMEL An invoice or bill to be properly itemized must show: kind of service,where performed, dates service rendered, by whom, rates per day, number of hours, rate per hour, number of units, price per unit, etc. Payee Purchase Order No. Terms Date Due Invoice Invoice Description Amount Date Number (or note attached invoice(s)or bill(s)) 02/03/14 Invoice $8,250.00 1 hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or bill(s), is(are)true and correct and I have audited same in accordance with IC 5-11-10-1.6 120 Clerk-Treasurer