Sorry, I've been recently lazy with my blogging efforts.
You get what you pay for.
The Village put out a "Request For Proposal" a few weeks ago .. I tried to find it on the WFB website, but it's either buried, or simply not published (which is odd), so I post it here for all to enjoy. The deadline is in 3 short weeks. It will be very interesting to see the substance and volume of proposals for WFB's business district.
More details, including some thoughts on hiring a Business Development "professional" (which is a great idea) can be found in this article from a couple weeks ago.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR RETAIL RECRUITING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
The Village of Whitefish Bay, WI is seeking proposals for services associated with active retail business recruiting and development on behalf of the municipality.
Attached is a map showing the commercial business areas in the Village, which are the target areas. The primary goals are set forth in the Master Plan for the Silver Spring Business District which can be found on the Village’s website at www.wfbvillage.org under Boards & Commissions / Community Development Authority.
Silver Spring Drive is the active commercial core in a highly desirable North Shore Milwaukee suburb. It has numerous retail and service-oriented businesses, including a Sendik’s market, a multi-screen movie theater and Winkie’s, a local landmark. The main business district is also located just east of the newly renovated and expanded regional Bay Shore Towne Center. Building on these strengths and attracting complimentary retail stores, including when vacancies occur, presents a unique opportunity on which the Village seeks to capitalize.
Interested parties should respond with the following information:
- Description of the retail recruitment and development activities that will be undertaken. Note the emphasis of this RFP is active retail recruiting and development, and not further studies, although some preparation is expected.
- Resumes of the person or persons that will be directly involved in providing the retail recruitment and development activities identified, and their roles.
- Estimated number of hours involved by each person for each activity. It is recognized some efforts may be concentrated, some may be ongoing, and some may be sporadic.
- Proposed rates of compensation and estimated costs.
- References.
Responses should be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on June 30, 2008 to:
James R. Grassman, Village Manager
Village of Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
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