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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITIONING ANALYSE -RFP#2014022 <br /> Scope of Activities <br /> W4 111; <br /> G <br /> r <br /> S, <br /> Task Items To Include Product Due Date <br /> Convene Community Leaders Conduct a Community Leaders/Stakeholders Summit to explain the July 22,2014* <br /> Summit positioning process,outline the plan of action,and gather initial input (Approx. 1 month after <br /> contract execution) <br /> Solicit attitudes and perceptions about the area as a place to live,work,and/or <br /> visit and obtain suggestions for strengthening positives and making changes to <br /> Conduct Quantitative/ reverse any negative perceptions. This shall be accomplished through one on Report#1: Report summarizing <br /> Qualitative"Place"Perception one interviews,focus groups,and undercover interviews(unbiased feedback). findings,including identification of September 15,2014* <br /> Survey At least 70 interviews to include local government officials(including positive and negative perceptions <br /> municipal officials),residents,business leaders,company executives, and ideas from surveyed (Approx.2-3 months after <br /> (How people see/perceive workforce and educational partners,visitors,prospective businesses,and other people/groups for strengthening contract execution) <br /> IRC) internal and external stakeholders. positives and reversing negatives. <br /> Conduct communication and media audits(newspapers,internet,etc.) <br /> Review the"Historical,Comparative Economic Analysis:January 2007" <br /> report prepared by Policom Corporation to identify trends previously <br /> determined for Indian River County and adjacent counties. <br /> Benchmark the County's competitive advantages and disadvantages(strengths <br /> Conduct Competitive and weaknesses)in relation to the region from Melbourne and Palm Bay south <br /> to and including Martin Count includes Florida's Research Coast),the state, October 15,2014* <br /> Positioning Assessment g y( ) Report#2: Summary <br /> and comparable communities both inside and outside of Florida. <br /> > (How IRC Compares to Benchmark economic assets taking into consideration corporate strength of the Comparison report. (Approx.3 after contractt execution) <br /> 4 months <br /> Competing Communities) state's/region's industry segments.labor force.demographics,business <br /> n amenities and other business indicators as determined important. <br /> S Benchmark community amenities/assets that attract and retain visitors and <br /> residents(i.e.potential new hires)such as parks,trails,educational facilities, <br /> libraries,recreational centers,restaurants,and hotels. <br /> N <br /> 1 <br /> N <br />