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GRAHAM ALLEN PARTNERS' QUALIFICATIONS Graham Allen Partners is uniquely positioned to carry out the objectives of this study for several reasons. First and foremost, the firm's employees have an in-depth knowledge of the technology industry and various opportunities within this field. The firm's management has extensive experience developing strategic plans and managing projects that have been scrutinized at the highest level and have been accepted, respected, and implemented successfully. This knowledge and experience is closely aligned with a deep understanding of the local community and a personal investment in its long-term success. The firm offers a network of accomplished individuals from diverse backgrounds that will work with other local talent to achieve the objectives of the study. In addition to these qualifications, the firm also offers the experience of a serial entrepreneur who ]las: planned and launched several local businesses; lived and worked in South Bend; interacted with a substantial number of local, regional, and national business leaders; developed strong relationships with well-respected entrepreneurs and executives; served on multiple boards and foundations within and beyond the South Bend area; and has ultimately reinvested the success of prior ventures into activities that add significant value to the South Bend economy. Above all, Graham Allen Partners is committed to the City's opportunity to emerge as a leading center of technology in the Midwest. Additional information regarding key project leaders is provided below within the Graham Allen Partners' Resources section of this document. SCOPE OF SERVICE The goal of this project is to conduct a Feasibility Study and create a Strategic Plan for the development of Ignition Park. The Feasibility Study will assess the feasibility and economic benefits of developing multiple designated industry clusters within the Park. Relying upon the findings of Feasibility Study, the Strategic Plan will define the strategy and action plan required for successful implementation. OBJECTIVES Conduct a Feasibility Study that investigates, thoroughly analyzes, and through the preparation and submission of a formal report, provides information that will be used to determine the overall costs required, value that will be derived from, and probability of success of developing Ignition Park into a Multi-Cluster Technology Park. Develop a detailed Strategic Plan for Ignition Park that defines the goals for the Park, provides data supporting the attainability of these goals, and articulates a detailed action plan for the execution of these goals. Identify the structure of the collaborative relationships between the City of South Bend, Innovation Park, local universities, and the private sector that are required for the successful development of Ignition Park. Confidential -Ignition Pnrk: Feasibilifi Slndj~ and Sn•ntegic Plan Proposrd- Grahmn AI/err Parnrers Februan~ 20/ / 4