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247810 07/28/15 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA VENDOR: 367763 ® ONE CIVIC SQUARE DANIEL MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS CHECK AMOUNT: S"""'8,250.00" CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 935 GRACE DRIVE CHECK NUMBER: 247810 CARMEL IN 46032 CHECK DATE: 07/28/15 DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT PO NUMBER INVOICE NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION 1203 4359300 32705 0715 8,250.00 ECONOMIC DEVLP DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL, IN 46032 317-669-2289 INVOICE Date:July, 2015 Client: City of Carmel For : Economic Development and Marketing Services 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, July 2015 RECENT PROJECTS Economic Development / Marketing Keidanren Delegation: Attended, along with Nancy Heck, a reception for visiting Japanese business and economic leaders, hosted by the IEDC and Japan-America Society of Indiana.. Networked and now following up with corporate CEOs who were present. Colts Yearbook: Worked with staff to write copy, choose photos and help with other details of a large Ad to be placed in an NFL publication, designed to market the city to a targeted audience. IUPPI project: Continue to research and gather more information requests from researchers at Indiana University Public Policy Institute for its major study on Carmel's performance regarding assessed value as it pertains to our redevelopment areas. Zagster expansion: Worked with staff and Zagster officials to coordinate media coverage and other details of an expansion of the Zagster bike-sharing program in Carmel World Cup party: Worked with staff to help plan a pop-up World Cup outdoor viewing party in the Arts & Design District. Helped organize, promote and then attended the event to help. Diversity at the Farmers Market: Worked with city staff and members of the Mayor's Human Relations Commission to develop a diversity project to bring various cultural groups to the Carmel Farmers Market in order to share information about their groups. So far a very successful venture. Ethnic expo: Working with a local resident interested in a new idea for a diverse gathering of all cultural groups in Carmel on an annual basis. This will be an ongoing discussion involving many. ED Brochure: Continued working with staff on redesign of economic development brochure; working on both content and design. This is an ongoing project. #31 BITES: Began putting into place our plan for the initiative to encourage local residents to support restaurants, shops and other businesses along the U.S. 31 corridor during the heavy construction season. Costar Group: Working on finalizing proposal and contract language with Costar Group for purpose of making detailed information about commercial properties in Carmel available to anyone accessing the new Economic Development web pages. Golftown planning: After an unforeseen change of direction, continue working closely with city staff to plan and help coordinate the city's "Golftown" event that will take place in 2016 in conjunction with BMW Championship golf tournament to be held at Crooked Stick. ED Leads & Meetings: Responded to requests, researched and coordinated meetings with five separate developers, attorneys and corporate CEOs who are establishing or exploring the establishment of their companies in Carmel. Followed up on several occasions to keep communications ongoing. Songbook Academy: Worked with city staff on a welcome packet for visiting contestants and their families in Carmel for the week-long Songbook Academy at the Palladium. Speaker request: Helping to coordinate a request from Southwest Indiana Chamber, seeking a speaker from the City of Carmel to speak on Community Development. Book project: Working with a local author researching city information to be used as part of a book on local living legends in Carmel. Delta Faucet groundbreaking: Attended groundbreaking for $17 million expansion of Delta Faucet HQ's; used social media to inform, promote and celebrate the event with others in the community. Mayor's Iftar: Attended annual Iftar hosted by the Mayor at a local school; met with several community leaders and discussed a number of things, including economic development and quality of life issues. Destination Carmel: Continue researching photos and histories for project in conjunction with Indiana Historical Society. Destination Carmel will tell the story of Carmel's history and of its future development for visitors — both local and tourists — who visit the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis. Business inventory: Constant updating of local database of corporate headquarters and other businesses in the Arts & Design District, City Center, other areas of the city for purposes of sharing with media, site selectors, commercial real estate. New website: Continue early design phase of future Economic Development web pages planned for city website. Researching other sites, gathering information and input from the business community, exploring options with web experts for future launch. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNITY RELATIONS Publicity ➢ Worked with Carmel Fire Dept to help with media relations. ➢ Worked with Street Department on getting word out about various road closures as they occurred. ➢ Worked with City Utilities and Arts & Design District on `Rain on Main' project; creation of materials to garner artist support and on publicity for upcoming event. ➢ Worked with Human Relations Commission to put in place a `Celebration of Diversity' presence at the Carmel Farmer's Market, included writing and editing materials and creating a media release. CEO Lunches: Continued planning process with One Zone president Mo Merhoff on upcoming "CEO Lunches" with the Mayor as a way to better communicate with local business leaders. This is work in progress. Village of West Clay: Continue to brainstorm ideas to help the business district within the Village of West Clay sustain a vibrant commercial area to serve its residents and others. Carmel Caffeine Trail: Continue to work on plans to create an official "Caffeine Trail" in the Arts & Design District and City Center to drive tourists and local residents to Carmel's many locally-owned and operated coffee shops and tea shops. Carmel City Map: Continue to work closely with city staff to finalize a project that will include a new printed city street map. Human Relations Committee: Continue to work with this committee on planning events designed to further goals of this committee, including the celebration of diversity in Carmel. Information requests: Responded to a number of information requests from the media, the public and others in city government concerning a variety of matters. ONGOING PROJECTS 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. Media and Press Conferences: Worked with city staff on several press releases and press conferences. Social Media: Continued to assist city officials with use of social media to publicize and inform residents and the public on a variety of matters. Prescribed by State Board of Accounts City Form No.201 (Rev.1995) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER CITY OF CARMEL An invoice or bill to be property 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)) 07/27/15 Invoice $8,250.00 I hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or bill(s), is(are)true and correct and I have audited same in accordance with IC 5-11-10-1.6 , 20- Clerk-Treasurer 20Clerk-Treasurer VOUCHER NO. WARRANT NO. Dan McFeely Communications ALLOWED 20 IN SUM OF$ 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 T � 32705 I Invoice I 43-593.00 I $8,250.00 1 hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or 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 Sunday,July 26, 2015 Director, Community Relations/Economic Development Title Cost distribution ledger classification if claim paid motor vehicle highway fund