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United States Michigan 10 Networks Northwest Antrim County Elk Rapids DDA/Chamber of Commerce Contract for Services

Field	Field Value
Shared Services Name	DDA/Chamber of Commerce Contract for Services
Data Owner	Elk Rapids
Form	Contractual
Primary Purpose	Economic Development
Scope	External
Status	Existing
Year Initiated	2012
Revenues (less partner contributions)
Website	http://www.elkrapids.org
Description	Project Background After the resignation of its part-time Economic Development Director in November 2012, the Village of Elk Rapids Downtown Development Authority (DDA) began considering alternative ways to meet its economic development, marketing, advertising and promotions goals. This has been accomplished via a contract for services between the DDA and the Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Under this agreement, the contractor (Chamber) provides the following economic development and marketing services to the DDA: A person to serve as the Economic Development Director. This Director will serve as the point person and coordinator for the services the Contractor agrees to provide in the Agreement. The Director will serve as the point of first contact for all prospective business and personally visit or host desirable businesses considering locating in the area, and arrange for introductions to appropriate resources they will need to become established. Promote the area as the ideal location to own and operate a year round business. Facilitate the retention of current businesses. Coordinate and collaborate with Area organizations, Chamber of Commerce, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA), Northwest Michigan Council of Government (NWMCOG) on procuring financial assistance and/or other incentives for businesses located within or considering locating within the area. Coordinate with above organizations on all business retention visits conducted within the area. Participate in all DDA meetings as a non voting member. Establish priorities of the position in conjunction with the DDA Chair. Conduct meetings with area specialty business groups such as the Manufacturing group, Entrepreneurial Groups, and others as they are established. Coordinate, collaborate and cooperate with all area business, organizations and resources in an effort to avoid duplication of efforts, and become a resource to all area organizations and business by undertaking the following activities: Compile and update complete listing of all area business properties and their features. Conduct targeted recruitment of commercial and retail businesses needed in the area. Implement a comprehensive marketing plan incorporating visual materials, use of all forms of media, including links to area business and government programs and resources. Develop routine communication tools and reporting of successes and ongoing projects. In consideration for these services provided by the Chamber, the DDA agrees to pay the Contractor the flat fee of $20,000 for Economic Development Services. Cost Savings/Revenue As previously stated, under this shared services contract, the DDA contracts with the Chamber for Economic Development services for the period of one year at a cost of $20,000. This contract cost is budget neutral, in that it pays for services that were previously provided by the DDA Economic Development Director - at a salary of $20,000. At the end of Fiscal Year 2012-2013 (February 28), the DDA will let expire a previous agreement with the Chamber for Economic Development support services. The expiration of this contract will save the DDA $2,500 annually. Additional Benefits Under this shared services contract, the DDA and Chamber benefit mutually by a coordination of annual marketing and media/promotion plan, thus increasing efficiency by reducing instances of duplication of efforts.

Partners for DDA/Chamber of Commerce Contract for Services

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Partner	Type	Lies Within	Fiscal year	Population/Enrollment	General Fund Expenditures
Elk Rapids	Village	Antrim County	2018	1,620	$3,503,773
Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce	Not-for-Profit	Antrim County		0
				1,620	3,503,773

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