Professional Services Agreement - La Casa de Amistad, Inc. - West Side Main Streets Initiative

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Scope of Services West Side South Bend for the City of South Bend West Side South Bend, through its fiscal agent of La Casa de Amistad, is pleased to offer this scope of services to provide event, marketing, and related promotional tasks to the City of South Bend. These services are designed to support the West Side Main Streets Initiative by continuing the growth and development of the west side, particularly Western Avenue and surrounding areas. PROJECT TASKS West Side South Bend will complete the tasks provided below. Project timeline: March 1 to December 31, 2019. Events and Activities Host ten monthly networking events Host two signature events Host new breakfast events to help local businesses network Organize special event promotions Organize "West Side Blooms" program to promote seasonal beautification projects, including sponsorships for flower pots, neighborhood clean-up activities and public art. Coordinate ribbon cutting events for business openings (forecasting 4-6 in 2019) Coordinate "Shop Small" efforts for Westside Businesses Coordinate efforts with Westside Main Streets Team to share office space in 2910 Western Ave. Coordinate monthly business development events: pop-up shops and business showcase events Marketing and Public Relations Complete marketing activities via social media Serve as liaison between westside businesses and South Bend Community Investment Assist Community Investment and UEA with marketing of fagade grant and other programs Issue news releases on business openings and expansions Advertise and promote attendance at public meetings Deliverables (to be provided to the City at the end of the contract period) Provide summary description of completed tasks and outcomes Submit attendance counts for events Provide number of ribbon cutting events held Share feedback from event attendees and businesses BUDGET & INVOICE DATES Upon presented invoices, West Side South Bend shall receive payments totaling $26,000, to be made in three installments on the approximate dates as follows: April 1, $10,000; September 1, $8,000, December 1, $8,000.