The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for business and employer outreach in Downtown, including the following services:
Compile and provide a list including complete contact information, updated monthly as needed, of all business development agencies, organizations, or businesses located within the downtown Jackson area.
Make business development presentations to businesses and community based organizations (at least three per month)
Host Business Development Seminars /Workshops (at least three per month)
Refer current/future businesses to J-BAC for business development services (at least five per month)
Identify host organizations for community business networks (at least one per month)
Participate in monthly business development conference calls (at least one per month)
Provide weekly activity reports and enrollment forms documenting activities (submit weekly)
Provide a written summary and recommendations for continuation of outreach activities that can be completed with or without additional funding (by May 15, 2011)
Cooperate in any required evaluation or audit of program activities or finances (as needed)