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Home My WebLink About238791 11/05/14 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA VENDOR: 367763 I ONE CIVIC SQUARE DANIEL MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS CHECK AMOUNT: $'"";8,250.00' CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 935 GRACE DRIVE CHECK NUMBER: 238791 °M�roN.Eo` CARMEL IN 46032 CHECK DATE: 11/05/14 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:November 1,2014 Client:City of Carmel For: Economic Development and Marketing Services, October 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,ort October 2014 RECENT PROJECTS Local business assistance: >>> Allied Solutions: Met with and worked with representatives of Allied Solutions to develop a strategy to help recruit new employees. Consulted on publicity strategy and reviewed materials. Worked with city staff to further publicize the effort. Early results look good for this local company. >>> American Specialty Health: Worked with American Specialty Health on its strategy to help recruit new employees and reach out to central Indiana media. Also worked in conjunction with city staff to further publicize this effort. >>> Joe's Auto Shop: Met with Joe Peil, owner, about concerns related to highway construction and local street work near his business. Developed a plan for temporary signage that would include his business and potentially others nearby. Working with Department of Community Services to get signs posted as soon as possible. >>> Met with Toby Hughes, head of Canature, a new Canadian- based business that is consolidating some of its functions to establish a new U.S. headquarters in Carmel. Will continue to work with him on ways the city can assist in the future. >>> Consulted on information requests from potential new businesses looking to relocate or expand in Carmel; also answered questions sent from New York-based art business seeking information on the Carmel Arts & Design District. Corporate HQ Update: Researched and compiled an updated list of corporate headquarters in Carmel. Working to finalize that list which now includes more than 70 companies who have international, national, regional or state headquarters in Carmel. Once verified and vetted by a local panel of business experts, will publish online and make available to the public in order to further enhance our efforts to attract more new business and economic development projects. Pilot Talent Attraction: Tactical Economic Development group from Invest Hamilton County — secured commitments from two local corporate headquarters to join us on the launch of a Pilot Talent Attraction program designed to help local businesses attract the best talent possible for their job openings. This will be an ongoing project involving Tim Monger and several economic development representatives from Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and the IEDC. Major event planning: Working with staff and PGA on a proposed event that would take place in 2016 in conjunction with BMW Championship golf tournament to be held at Crooked Stick. New tourism initiative: Working with staff on an exciting new idea to further enhance Carmel's draw for tourists from around the Midwest. Finalizing plans to present a proposal that will also benefit several local businesses directly, many others indirectly. More details to come. ONGOING PROJECTS #31 BITES: Continued efforts to assist businesses along US 31 corridor. Worked with volunteers with the Carmel Mayors Youth Council to distribute another large batch of orange wristbands to continue to show support for local businesses. Cultural Identification project: Continued to work with staff and others on project designed to further identify various cultural and geographically unique aspects of Carmel as a way to further enhance attraction of economic development and visitors. This will be an ongoing project. Public Art: Continued to work with consultant, staff, on potential projects involving public art in Carmel. All projects discussed were designed to strategically attract visitors and economic development to Carmel. This will be an ongoing project. Google Business View: Continued working with staff on vetting a proposal by a local firm regarding an economic development tool that may help promote local businesses, local attractions and other features of Carmel. Jobs App: Continue to work with staff to explore options to launch a TweetMyJobs app; including looking into other potential services. Tourism App: Nearing completion and launch ... continued meetings with staff; consultation and working with Bluebridge officials to fine tune and roll out a new web-based application for cell phones and tablets designed to more easily connect local restaurants, businesses and events with visitors and residents seeking updated and up-to-the-minute information as they visit Carmel. Economic Development: >>> Additional consultation with Mayor on a national firm considering an economic development investment in Carmel. >>> Research of more high profile properties with potential business uses; Communication with owners and/or leasing agents, working with various city staff members to offer assistance when possible. >>> Continued efforts to work with Indy Partnership and Pedcor to supply information for a prospective business looking for land to develop commercially in Carmel. >>> Meeting with local developers and Carmel Redevelopment Commission to discuss potential projects. Ongoing project updates ____ >>> Savor Indiana project: Continuing to monitor the editing and production phases of this film project. -- >>> IUPPI Study: Continued to work with Drew Klacik and John Marron of IUPPI as they study redevelopment in Carmel for the past two decades. Major research project. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND STRATEGY Carmel Redevelopment Commission: Consultation and support for executive director Corrie Meyer on a number of initiatives to further the CRC mission of redevelopment in Carmel; including community relations, media relations, social media outreach, research and consultation. Visit Hamilton County Continue to work with officials at Visit Hamilton County on ongoing initiatives — including an effort to preserve highway signage along 1-465 that directly benefit local hotels and businesses. IEDC: Worked with state officials regarding the dissemination of news about exciting local projects — including a new jobs announcement from Emerging Threats. Media and Press Conferences: Worked with city staff on a number of media requests. >>> Provided consultation and assistance to staff and other city officials regarding upcoming rollout of Storm Water Utilities communication to local residents and businesses. An ongoing project. >>> Worked with staff and community volunteers to assist with promotion and media coverage of October Gallery Walk; Oktoberfest and other events. >>> Worked with staff to publicize and provide media relations for city's Main Street construction project. >>> Social media and other assistance to help publicize local events. Specific Economic Development Projects: Continued to work with Mayor Brainard and others to attract various specific companies looking to relocate offices and/or headquarters, including: Financial firms, corporate headquarters, professional services firm, a major employer currently doing business in another state, and a variety of smaller businesses. Ongoing effort. Also continued working with Carmel City Center staff to develop various marketing tools to be used to lure business and visitors to City Center offerings. SelectUSA: Continued to work, under the direction of the Mayor, with SelectUSA on opportunities to market the city of Carmel to an international audience of investors and site selectors. SPECIAL PROJECTS Social media: Continued to embellish the City's use of social media to communicate with local residents. Increased use of city's Facebook pages and Twitter accounts to help publicize important information of interest to the City and its residents. Research and writing: Under the direction of the Mayor and the Director of CommunityRelations and Economic Development, research was done p on a variety of topics designed to provide accurate and updated facts and information to a variety of sources, all geared toward increasing economic development opportunities and showcase the city to a broader audience. City web site: Continued working to update the city's website. This is an ongoing effort. Special emphasis placed on areas of interest to outside business entities exploring options to relocate; various quality of life elements. 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 $8,250.00 I hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or 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, November 03,2014 Director, Community Relations/Ec omic 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 i Date Number (or note attached invoice(s) or bill(s)) 11/01/14 Invoice $8,250.00 i I 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 , 20 Clerk-Treasurer