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Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest Semi-Finals Presentation 4/19/06. The Need. Tens of thousands of jobs lost due to shifts in manufacturing business. 8% decline in the overall population of upstate New York. 25% decline in the population in the age range of 18-34 years old.
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Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest Semi-Finals Presentation 4/19/06
The Need Tens of thousands of jobs lost due to shifts in manufacturing business 8% decline in the overall population of upstate New York 25% decline in the population in the age range of 18-34 years old
The Solution: ROMA <Play DVD Clip>
Summary of Solution “Image Center of the World” Thriving Art Culture Community & Municipal Support & Commitment Create a landmark attraction in downtown Rochester. Inject economic and social stimulus into the downtown environment.
Business Model Sponsors ROMA Art Art $ $$ Photo Artists Art Consumers $$$ $
Rollout & Funding 2006 2007-2009 2010 Pilot Launch Total Funding: $150,000 A small, contained launch to demonstrate value and evaluate business model. Full Launch Total Funding: $750,000/year Ongoing Expansion Total Funding: $500,000/year Increasing commercial revenue $25,000 raised to date Yearly investment option provides logical exit points
Organization & Management Team Kenichiro Sato (President and Art Director): Artist and former Art Director, Nakamoto Museum of Contemporary Art in Sendai, Japan Phil Laporta (Director, Government & Community Relations): 21 years of experience in city and state government Adam S Bates (Director, Business Strategy & Operations): Internet technology startup, digital media, and online marketing expertise Johanna Ambrose (Director, Marketing): Accomplished marketing and PR professional John Lam (Director, Grant Writing) Local social entrepreneur
Inertia Key Areas of Need • Funding • Legal & Accounting • Strategic Partnerships
Sept. 2006 Photo Mosaic Summer, 2007 International Photo Exhibition