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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting -February 8, 2011 <br />However, one of our greatest potentials at <br />Ignition Park is information technology and <br />data storage. This has the potential of being <br />"platforn changing.'" All industries use data <br />and IT. Most industries are on a fast <br />trajectory to increase their use of those tools. <br />As such, Graham-Allen Partners is uniquely <br />positioned to carry out the objectives of this <br />study. They have an in-depth knowledge of <br />the technology industry and extensive <br />experience in developing strategic plans. <br />This knowledge is closely aligned with a <br />deep understanding of our local community <br />and a commitment supported by personal <br />investment. The firm also offers the <br />experience of its managing partner, Tracy <br />Graham, a serial entrepreneur, who has <br />successfully planned, launched, and sold off <br />some local businesses. Staff requests <br />Commission approval of the Graham-Allen <br />proposal in the amount of $265,890. <br />Mr. Varner said he appreciated the <br />stipulation that the strategic plan be <br />completed in six months. Ignition Park <br />needs to see some private investment soon. <br />Mr. Downes agreed that it is critically <br />important that we get an honest assessment <br />for Ignition Park. Graham-Allen Partners is <br />uniquely positioned to do that. <br />Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by <br />Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the <br />Coinlnission accepted the proposal from <br />Graham-Allen Partners for a Feasibility <br />Study and Strategic Plan for aMulti-Cluster <br />Technology Park for the scope of services <br />and fee proposed. <br />G. West Washington-Chapin Development Area <br />COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM <br />GRAHAM-ALLEN PARTNERS FOR A FEASIBILITY <br />STUDY AND STRATEGIC PLAN FOR AMULTI- <br />CLUSTERTECHNOLOGY PARK FOR THE SCOPE OF <br />SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED <br />25 <br />