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Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Resolution: 269-18
File Number: 2018-0662
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST TWO (2) YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $300,000.00
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC was competitively selected by a City selection committee to
provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of
entrepreneurship and innovation and an initial two year contract was approved by the City Council by
Resolution 184-16 on October 4, 2016 in the amount of $12,500.00 per month; and
WHEREAS, since becoming the City's economic development consultant, Startup Junkie has hosted 192
events, workshops and programs drawing 14,701 attendees and has held 292 sessions assisting minority
entrepreneurs, 386 sessions assisting women entrepreneurs, and 163 sessions assisting veteran
entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, in the past year alone Startup Junkie has dedicated 2,873 hours to events, programming,
and workshops in the City of Fayetteville including 1,695 hours of mentoring, consulting, and one-on-one
session assisting over 221 unique Fayetteville ventures; and
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting and the City desire to extend the contract for an additional two
years with significant changes so that Startup Junkie Consulting will function more like an extension of
staff for the Department of Economic Vitality including a full-time employee dedicated solely to assist the
City in realizing the goals of the Fayetteville First Plan on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, the renewal contract ensures that the Startup Crawl and Center Space will remain in
Fayetteville, pivots Startup Junkie's efforts toward the recruitment and attraction of expanding startups
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into Fayetteville, and adds new performance metrics.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan
to sign the attached First Renewal of Contract for Economic Development Consulting Services with Startup
Junkie Consulting, LLC to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in
the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation in the total amount of $300,000.00.
PASSED and APPROVED on 12/18/2018
Attest:
Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
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Text File
File Number: 2018-0662
Agenda Date: 12/18/2018 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 20
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST TWO (2) YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $300,000.00
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC was competitively selected by a City selection committee to
provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of entrepreneurship
and innovation and an initial two year contract was approved by the City Council by Resolution 184-16 on
October 4, 2016 in the amount of $12,500.00 per month; and
WHEREAS, since becoming the City's economic development consultant, Startup Junkie has hosted 192
events, workshops and programs drawing 14,701 attendees and has held 292 sessions assisting minority
entrepreneurs, 386 sessions assisting women entrepreneurs, and 163 sessions assisting veteran entrepreneurs;
and
WHEREAS, in the past year alone Startup Junkie has dedicated 2,873 hours to events, programming, and
workshops in the City of Fayetteville including 1,695 hours of mentoring, consulting, and one-on-one session
assisting over 221 unique Fayetteville ventures; and
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting and the City desire to extend the contract for an additional two years
with significant changes so that Startup Junkie Consulting will function more like an extension of staff for the
Department of Economic Vitality including a full-time employee dedicated solely to assist the City in realizing
the goals of the Fayetteville First Plan on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, the renewal contract ensures that the Startup Crawl and Center Space will remain in Fayetteville,
pivots Startup Junkie's efforts toward the recruitment and attraction of expanding startups into Fayetteville, and
adds new performance metrics.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section I : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign
the attached First Renewal of Contract for Economic Development Consulting Services with Startup Junkie
Consulting, LLC to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of
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entrepreneurship and innovation in the total amount of $300,000.00.
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DEVIN HOWLAND
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2018-0662
Legistar File ID
12/18/2018
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
11/20/2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (050)
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES- ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
Budget Impact:
1010.050.0500-5315.00
Account Number
N/A
General Fund
Fund
N/A
Project Number
Project Title
Budgeted Item?
Yes
Current Budget
$ 256,500.00
Funds Obligated
$ _
Current Balance
$ 256,500.00
Does item have a cost?
Yes
Item Cost
$ 300,000.00
Budget Adjustment Attached?
No
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
$ (43,500.00)
V20180321
Purchase Order Number:
2016-0561
Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 184-16
Change Order Number:
3
Approval Date:
10/4/2016
Original Contract Number:
2016-0012
Comments:
CITY OF
FAYETTEVI LLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF DECEMBER 18 2018
TO:
Mayor and City Council
THRU:
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
FROM:
Devin Howland, Director of Economic Vitality
DATE:
November 20, 2018
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH STARTUP
JUNKIE CONSULTING LLC FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES -
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the renewal of a two-year contract renewal with Startup Junkie Consulting
LLC to provide economic development consulting services related to Entrepreneurship and
Innovation.
BACKGROUND:
The City issued RFP -16-06 on July 6, 2016 and received proposals on July 29th. The selection
committee (including Council Member Adella Gray) recommended entering negotiations with
Startup Junkie Consulting to provide the requested services. On October 4, 2016 Resolution
184-16 was passed, authorizing a two-year contract with Startup Junkie Consulting.
Since the original contract began, two amendments have been added. The first amendment
altered Exhibit A, calling for additional meetings with the Department of Economic Vitality and
was signed on December 21, 2017. The second amendment extended the contract with Startup
Junkie Consulting for three months, placing the new end date on December 31, 2018. The
decision to extend the contracts places them on a calendar year cycle, allowing for more
cohesive data collection. The original contract allows for three (3) additional two (2) year terms
with approval of both parties, this is the first renewal option.
DISCUSSION:
The Fayetteville First Strategic Plan, passed unanimously by the Fayetteville City Council in
May of 2016, identified entrepreneurship and innovation as a major component of economic
potential. Startup companies are continually creating jobs we haven't even dreamt of yet and
provide 85% of net new job creation according to the Kauffman Foundation's estimates. Over
the past two years Startup Junkie consulting as served as the City of Fayetteville's primary
contact for entrepreneurship and innovation, their work has provided free co -working space on
the Fayetteville Square, generated the largest entrepreneurial event in Arkansas history, the
Mailing Address:
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Startup Crawl, and assisted dozens of companies' scale and launch successful ventures here in
Fayetteville.
Since the inception of the contract, Startup Junkie has held 192 events, workshops, and
programs that have drawn 14,701 attendees. In the past twelve months alone, the group has
dedicated 2,873 hours to events, programming, and workshops in the City of Fayetteville. The
companies they serve range from major employers such as Our Pharma, Phigenics, Case Stack
and Supply Pike- all the way to new companies such as LIVSN and MORE Technologies. Their
impact and assistance can also be seen in companies such as Little Bird Systems, Con
Queso's, Juice Palm, B -Unlimited, Ozark Integrated Circuits, Slim Chickens, Simpkin's Brothers
Sweets, Alerity, Engine, Lofty Labs, Creative, Aurora Digital, Zenwork, and SUNDAE. Their
implementation of the contract also led to the largest Startup event in Arkansas history being
held in Fayetteville, the Startup Crawl.
Over the past twelve months, the direct impact from their contract efforts have equated to 1,695
hours of mentoring, consulting, and one-on-one sessions assisting over 221 unique Fayetteville
ventures through 434 different consulting sessions. Since the contract was incepted in October
of 2016, Startup Junkie has held 292 sessions assisting minority entrepreneurs, 386 sessions
assisting women entrepreneurs, and 163 sessions assisting veteran entrepreneurs.
Startup Junkie Consulting has also managed and staffed the Fayetteville Innovation Council and
Millennial Advisory Panel for the past two years, groups which serve as advisory panels to the
City on matters related to talent retention and attraction. Lastly, the contract provides for Center
Space to remain on the Fayetteville square, free and open to the public for use, a resource
valued by numerous residents, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
The contract has been revised significantly to function as more an extension of staff for the
Department of Economic Vitality and encompasses Startup Junkie's commitment of dedicating a
full-time employee to assist the City of Fayetteville realize the goals of the Fayetteville First Plan
on a daily basis. The Startup Crawl is secured to remain in Fayetteville annually, and Center
Space contractually remains on the Fayetteville Square. The contract also pivots Startup
Junkies efforts towards the recruitment and attraction of expanding startups into Fayetteville,
assisting growth of services for Fayetteville residents, helping the City further its growth
concept -oriented development goals, and expanding the tax base. New performance metrics
have also been added.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
The proposed contract is for a two-year period, with an option to renew (with City Council
approval) for two additional two-year periods. The terms of the contract are included, and the
amount of the contract is $150,000 per year.
Attachments:
Proposed Contract and Attachments
Resolution 184-16
FIRST RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
AND
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas wishes to contract for Economic Development
Consulting Services, and;
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting wishes to provide certain Economic Development
Consulting Services to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and;
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting has been selected to perform Economic Development
Consulting Services for the City of Fayetteville utilizing the competitive Request for Proposal
selection process (via RFP 16-06, Economic Development Consulting Services —
Entrepreneurship and Innovation), and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Startup Junkie Consulting wish to
extend the contract for Economic Development Consulting Services an additional two years as
provided in RFP 16-06 and the original contract approved by Resolution No. 184-16.
NOW THEREFORE:
In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement and other good and
valuable consideration,
1. This Agreement is made this day of , 2018 by and between the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas located at 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
and Startup Junkie Consulting located at 1 # Center Street, Suite 270, Fayetteville,
Arkansas 72701. The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement supersede and
replace the terms and conditions of any prior contract or amendment for economic
development consulting services between the parties.
2. Term: This Agreement, governing the first of three potential two-year extensions, shall
commence on January 1, 2019, and shall end December 31, 2020. This contract may be
canceled by either party with thirty days written notice.
3. Renewals: This agreement may only be renewed by approval of the City Council and with
mutual agreement of Startup Junkie Consulting. The City may exercise an option to renew
the contract for two (2) additional two (2) year terms with approval of both parties.
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4. Attachments: The Contract documents, which comprise the contract between the City
of Fayetteville and Startup Junkie Consulting, consist of this Contract and the following
documents attached hereto, and made a part hereof:
a.) Exhibit A - Revised Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
* The City of Fayetteville shall coordinate with Startup Junkie Consulting for
modifications to this schedule. Any modifications to Exhibit A shall not reduce the
quality or quantity of the services to be provided pursuant to this contract, as
determined by the Mayor or his/her Chief of Staff or his/her Director of Economic
Vitality. Any modifications shall be agreed upon by both the, City and Startup Junkie
Consulting; however, any changes affecting price shall have prior approval by both
Startup Junkie Consulting and the Fayetteville City Council. In the event Exhibit A is
revised,and the price is not modified, such revised document shall be provided to the
City Council at the next regularly scheduled update.
5. Services to be Provided: During the terms of this Agreement, Startup Junkie Consulting
shall:
Serve as the first point of contact for economic development services as the City's
contractor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation services;
® Maintain clear and open communication with the City on all economic development
services and activities provided under the scope of this contract; and clearly articulate
when communicating on behalf of Startup Junkie Consulting versus City -contracted
initiatives to create clear accountability;
Provide all deliverables and performance measures outlined in the attached Exhibit A.
6. Fees and Expenses: The City of Fayetteville agrees the consulting fee shall be paid upon
invoice as follows:
Consultation Services shall be invoiced for each month in the amount of $12,500 per
month. Total fees for consultation services shall not exceed $300,000, from the date of
contract. Startup Junkie Consulting shall track, log and report hours and expenses directly
related to this Agreement along with invoice for payment for each month. Invoices shall
be itemized.
Payment of the above-described fees shall be contingent upon annual budget approval
by the Fayetteville City Council. If funds are not appropriated for any year this Agreement
shall be terminated at the end of the then current term. If funds appropriated are less
than the full amount contemplated by this Agreement then the parties shall agree upon
an amended Revised Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures (Exhibit A). In
the event the parties are unable to reach an agreement on an amended schedule, then
the Agreement shall be terminated at the end of current month.
7. Notices: Any notice required to be given under this Agreement to either party to the
other shall be sufficient if addressed and mailed, certified mail, postage paid, delivery, fax
(receipt confirmed), or overnight courier.
8. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accord with the
laws of the State of Arkansas.
9. Entire Agreement: This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding
between the parties on the subject matter of this Agreement. Neither party shall be
bound by any conditions, definitions, representations or warranties with respect to the
subject matter of this Agreement other than those as expressly provided herein.
10. Amendments and Waivers: Changes, modifications, or amendments in cost or fees to
this contract shall not be allowed without a prior formal contract amendment approved
by the Mayor and the City Council in advance of the change in cost or fees. No
modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless made in writing and executed by
both parties. No waiver by either party or any breach or obligation of the other party
under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other prior or subsequent breach
or obligation.
11. Performance Measures: Startup Junkie Consulting shall provide the deliverables as
outlined in the attached Exhibit A, which serves to implement the adopted Fayetteville
First Economic Development Strategic Plan. Performance measures are included for the
services and will be used to evaluate the work performed throughout the entire term of
the contract.
12. Contract Administration: The Mayor or his/her Chief of Staff or his/her Director of
Economic Vitality shall be the Contract Administrator for this contract. Startup Junkie
Consulting Principal or his/her Designated Representative shall be the primary contact for
all matters pertaining to this contract. While it is understood that many facts pertaining to
projects must be held in the strictest confidence, Startup Junkie Consulting Principal will
insure that the Mayor and the Director of Economic Vitality are kept abreast of details and
progress made pertaining to Economic Development prospects considering development
in Fayetteville to the greatest extent possible.
13. Freedom of Information Act: City contracts and documents prepared while performing
work pursuant to this contract may be subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information
Act. If a Freedom of Information Act request is presented to the City of Fayetteville or to
Startup Junkie Consulting the parties shall do everything possible, in a prompt and timely
manner, to determine whether the requested records must be disclosed as required by
the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (A.C.A. §25-19-101 et. seq.), or whether the
records are exempt pursuant to A.C.A. § 25-19-105(b), A.C.A. § 14-176-105(b)(1) or other
applicable state or federal law. Records required to be disclosed shall be made available
for inspection and copying. only legally authorized photocopying costs pursuant to the
Freedom of Information Act may be assessed for this compliance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
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Exhibit "A"
Contract for Economic Development Services -
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
REVISED Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
As outlined herein, Startup Junkie Consulting shall provide the following services, more
generally referred to as Entrepreneurship & Innovation economic development services:
One. Support and develop a collaborative entrepreneurial/innovative environment
Two. Increase high-tech job growth and University partnerships
Three. Create innovative spaces and programs to support entrepreneurs
Four. Expand and enhance Workforce Development, Attraction, and Retention
through entrepreneurship education opportunities at all levels.
Five. Support, Foster, and Expand entrepreneurship through retail and restaurant
development
Six. Collaborate with the City for communication to the public
Seven. Report Outcomes
One: Support and develop a collaborative entrepreneurial innovation environment
1. Serve as a direct point of contact for entrepreneurship/innovation and startup efforts.
a. Coordinate with all entities involved in entrepreneurial efforts in the City of
Fayetteville and serve as the point person in addressing any city -related
processes that impact entrepreneurs.
b. Dedicate one full-time employee to work with the Department of Economic
Vitality on realizing the objectives and measures outlined in the contract.
c. Maintain a bright line of communication with the City's Economic Development
team to maintain accountability and address issues as they arise.
d. Demonstrate efforts to acquire and track the following performance metrics:
Outputs:
1. Number of Fayetteville entrepreneurs served through 1 on 1
consulting, mentoring, and assistance engagements;
2. Number of women, minority, and veterans served in Fayetteville;
3. Number of events, programs, and workshops held in Fayetteville;
ii. Outcomes:
1. Net new jobs created in Fayetteville;
2. Capital raised for Fayetteville entrepreneurs;
3. Grants and State and Federal funding raised and secured by
Fayetteville ventures;
4. New products, services, and solutions brought to market by
Fayetteville entrepreneurs;
5. Number of patents and patent applications by Fayetteville
entrepreneurs;
6. Number of SBIR, NSF and STTR applications filed for Fayetteville
entrepreneurs;
7. Number of retail, restaurant, and accommodation startups
assisted in Fayetteville;
8. Number of startups and investments made in Fayetteville's
Opportunity Zones.
2. Assist the City in managing and staffing the Fayetteville Innovation Council. Focused on
creating a collaborative environment that addresses the needs and challenges of
entrepreneurs and innovators in Fayetteville, this group should be comprised of
successful entrepreneurs or representatives of a broad cross-section of startups based
in Fayetteville, including the University of Arkansas.
3. Online Directory. Maintain the online directory of the startup community, accessible
from the City's Economic Development web site, with hotlinks to notable successes and
best practices, entrepreneurial initiatives, calendar of meet -ups, events and educational
and mentoring opportunities, technology support networks, etc.
4. Start-up/Entrepreneurial Business Retention and Expansion. In order to promote a
welcoming and sustainable environment for entrepreneurship, implement a business
retention and expansion program for startups.
a. The city expects top 25 fastest growing Fayetteville startups to be visited
annually. Through the use of a survey or questionnaire consistent with the
Northwest Arkansas Council, to be used during interviews with existing
Fayetteville businesses with results tabulated in a regularly updated and shared
reporting document with the Department of Economic Vitality.
b. Business needs or challenges that are identified during the visit and or survey
shall be reported to the Director of Economic Vitality immediately.
Two: Increase High -Tech lob Growth and University and. -beyond] Commercialization
1. Maintain a close working relationship with the Arkansas Research and Technology Park
(ARTP) executive staff. The contractor's relationship with the ARTP shall be a strong
working relationship, with a clear understanding of their direction, opportunities and
constraints related to funding, space needs, physical infrastructure limitations, and how
the City might assist. Regular meetings to discuss both formal topics for consideration
and informal ideas are critical to maintaining the working relationship.
2. Partner with the University and others to further address capital needs. Working closely
with the University, ARTP, City and others, Startup Junkie Consulting shall regularly
inventory capital needs and map out potential resources to meet those needs, over the
course of time giving specific time parameters for each action step.
3. Promote and facilitate utilization of the Small Business Innovation Research, National
Science Foundation, and the Small Business Technology Transfer Programs. Work closely
with the University of Arkansas and relevant small businesses to apply and obtain SBIR
and STTR funding.
Three: Create innovative spaces and programs to su amort entreE�rt+nc urs
Create and provide collaboration space. Clustering the physical spaces in which
entrepreneurs can collaborate is one way to encourage idea generation, maturation and
sharing of resources. Startup Junking Consulting will provide collaboration space free to
the public in the form of Centerspace, in the Fayetteville Innovation District, currently
located on the 2na floor of the Pryor Center in Suite 270.
a. In addition to maintaining the existing Centerspace free and open to the public,
Startup Junkie Consulting will maintain an inventory of additional shared space
opportunities for entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors and creatives throughout
the City.
2. Entrepreneurial Programing. Continue to provide a wide range of entrepreneurial
programing through a wide range of events that educate entrepreneurs and inspire
residents to start their own ventures. Examples include E -Teen Ventures, Venture
Mashup, Coffee+E, Idea Fame Pitch competitions, and others.
a. In addition to rotating regional events, Startup Junkie shall host the Startup Crawl
in Fayetteville annually, working to enhance and evolve the premier event to
ensure its continued growth and participation.
3. Support maker space and robotics training center development. Support a maker space
and robotics training center development already occurring in the downtown and
explore other relationships to link interested users of the space and related programs to
make it a successful venture.
Four: Expand and enhance Workforce Develo ment Attraction and Retention througki
Entrepreneurship Education Opportunities at all levels
1. Understand existing small business and targeted business sector needs. Review and
participate in workforce analysis studies done for the region and locally to gain an
understanding of the workforce availability related to the occupations required of the
targeted business sectors, potentially partnering with the NWA Council and the
Department of Economic Vitality on this initiative. Care should be taken to not duplicate
efforts already underway.
2. Develop and Deploy pathways to prosperity through entrepreneurship. Work with the
Department of. Economic Vitality, non -profits, and other relevant organizations to
promote entrepreneurship as a pathway to prosperity for disadvantage populations and
populations with barriers. Explore the creation of a program to equip disadvantaged
residents with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve meaningful employment at a
living wage through the creation of their own business or venture.
3. Ensure workforce and training needs can be met. Develop and lead programs that enrich
talent development, starting at the youngest ages, as a key part of workforce
development. Focus on diversity of population in all aspects of entrepreneurship.
Continue to lead youth entrepreneurship programs such as E -Teen Ventures and AR
Girls Code. Support efforts such as AR Code Festival, NWA Startup Weekend,
Congressional App Challenge, Dream B.I.G. and Lemonade Day of Northwest Arkansas.
4. Millennial advisory panel. Work with the City to manage the millennial advisory panel
that recommends policies, education and development practices that provide the best
quality of life amenities and environment for this diverse population. Promote, foster,
and seek development opportunities that help create an environment and amenities
that attract the new millennial worker and/or business owners.
Five: Support, Foster, and Expand Entrepreneurship through Retail and Restaurant
development
1. Support and development burgeoning local craft beverage and artisan food business
plans. Identify and work to expand efforts to ensure high value artisan food and craft
beverage companies flourish in Fayetteville, particularly where there is growth
opportunity in the market. Work with the Northwest Arkansas Council, the Fayetteville
Visitors Bureau, Brightwater, and the U of A Food Innovation Center and other parties to
ensure the artisan food and beverage industry is supported and that any challenges to
existing companies in Northwest Arkansas are identified and addressed.
2. Support and curate small retail and restaurant -oriented businesses. Fayetteville is known
for its robust collection of small businesses located throughout the City. These
businesses provide unique experiential retail experiences to residents and visitors alike.
Work with the Department of Economic Vitality to expand the City of Fayetteville's retail
base through educational programs and targeted placement of small businesses
throughout the City.
a. Explore experiential small business opportunities such as trail -oriented
development and other unique ventures which activate spaces throughout the
City in coordination with the City's growth concept map.
b. Identify unique opportunities for small businesses that are currently not active in
Fayetteville, that add to the outstanding quality of life Fayetteville is known for,
update the Department of Economic Vitality on those opportunities regularly
and work to recruit and development them in the City of Fayetteville
c. Attract and pursue existing small businesses not located in Fayetteville who may
be expanding and work to place those expansions to Fayetteville. This may
include small businesses currently operating in the region, or other surrounding
metro -areas.
Six: Collaborate with the City for Communication with the Public
1. Communications pertaining to the implementation of the Fayetteville First Plan and the
implementation, outputs, or outcomes of this contract will be communicated on the
City's Economic Development website using the City's branding and marketing.
Communication and engagement with the business community as it relates to measures
outlined in the contract will be done through the City's website, which is managed by
the Department of Economic Vitality. Promotion of the measures outlined in the
contract will be conducted through the City's social media channels. All performance
measures and reports will be updated on a monthly basis via the City's web site by the
Department of Economic Vitality.
2. Collaborate with and assist the Department of Economic Vitality on the development of
a place -based marketing campaign which highlights the entrepreneurial ecosystem of
Fayetteville, celebrates successful startups, and brings awareness to other assets within
Fayetteville important to the startup community.
3. Communications from Startup Junking Consulting related to economic development
initiatives within the scope of this contract, major decisions and/or development
matters, and public -facing activities should be coordinated with the Mayor's office or his
assigned staff. This includes statements at City Council meetings, Agenda Sessions,
public presentations, press conferences, etc. Updates to the City Council will be given in
June and December of each calendar year.
Seven: Reoorts and Presentations
1. Reporting results and milestones will be done as deliverables are met in the
implementation of the Fayetteville First Economic Development Strategic Plan and will
be formatted to fit within the City's Economic Development branding on the city web
site. The City's internal Economic Development team will meet regularly with Startup
Junkie Consulting (at a minimum on a monthly basis) to discuss the status of
deliverables. The Mayor and/or City Council may request periodic updates and public
engagement for citizens to be kept informed of the city's economic development goals.
Startup Junkie Consulting will be expected to attend quarterly "collaboration meetings"
with the City of Fayetteville and the. Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Startup Junkie
Consulting will attend weekly conference calls with the Director of Economic Vitality.
2. Startup Junking Consulting shall provide written reports and prepare a brief
presentation to the Mayor and City Council on at least a bi-annual basis. Reports and
presentations should outline the tasks accomplished, outcomes achieved and include
statistics for each performance measure outlined herein.
3. A schedule for completion of outlined performance measures and a monthly status
report shall be submitted for each month of the contract, delivered during regular
monthly meetings with the City's internal team.
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Resolution: 184-16
File Number: 2016-0404
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT WITH STARTUP JUNKIE
CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE
AREAS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00, AND TO
APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT.
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC was competitively selected by a City selection committee to
provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of
entrepreneurship and innovation in the amount of $12,500.00 per month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the attached two (2)
year contract with Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC to provide economic development consulting services
to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation in the amount of $300,000.00.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget
adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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File Number: 2016-0404
Agenda Date: 10/4/2016 Version: 1
In Control: City Council Meeting
Agenda Number: C. 7
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC:
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Status: Passed
File Type: Resolution
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT WITH STARTUP JUNKIE
CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES IN
THE AREAS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00,
AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC was competitively selected by a City selection committee
to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of
entrepreneurship and innovation in the amount of $12,500.00 per month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1.: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the attached two
(2) year contract with Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC to provide economic development consulting
services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation in the amount of
$300,000.00.
Section '• That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget
adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 10/5/2016
Jeremy Pate
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2016-0404
Legistar File, ID
10/4/2016
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
9/2/2016 Development Services /
Development Services Department
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
A resolution to approve a contract with Startup Junkie Consulting for Economic Development Services -
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and approving a budget adjustment
Budget Impact:
1010.050.0500-5315.00 General Fund
Account Number Fund
Contract Services
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $
Funds Obligated $
Current Balance f
Does item have a cost? Yes Item Cost $ 300,000.00
Budget Adjustment Attached? Yes Budget Adjustment $ 300,000.00
Remaining Budget
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Original Contract Number. Approval Date:
Comments:
CITY OF
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MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2016
TO: Mayor Lioneld Jordan
Fayetteville City Council
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
FROM: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
DATE: August 31, 2016
SUBJECT: RFP 16-06 Economic Development Contract for Services —
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the selection of and a two-year contract with Startup Junkie Consulting to
provide economic development consulting services related to Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
BACKGROUND:
In May of this year, the Council unanimously adopted Fayetteville First, the City's newly updated
Economic Development Strategic Pian. This plan engaged over 1600 citizens and businesses to
structure the City's economicfuture. Fayetteville First gives policy direction forthe City to achieve
its stated goals, along with an implementation plan as a roadmap. The Implementation Plan is a
fluid, dynamic document placing more tangible timeframes and action items to be accomplished
over the next five years, Establishing the economic delivery service model was identified as one
of our first steps, and staff is following the adopted strategy of a three -pronged approach: 1)
Contract Business Recruitment, Retention and Expansion Services, 2) Contract Entrepreneurship
and Innovation Services and 3) Create an internal Economic Development program to provide a
city contact and to lead efforts in coordinating all efforts related to recruiting, retaining and
supporting business, industry, and startup efforts in the City.
The City issued RFP 16-06 on July 06 and received proposals on July 29. After interviewing the
selected candidates, the selection committee (including Council Member Adella Gray)
recommended entering into negotiations with Startup Junking Consulting to provide the requested
services.
DISCUSSION:
A major component of Fayetteville's economic potential was identified with the Fayetteville First
Strategic Plan, and it is one that has not seen a great deal of focus in the past by the City. The
Kauffman Foundation estimates that at least 85% of net new job creation comes from startup
companies. With the University's innovation and talent supply, a vibrant entrepreneurial culture
and access to the right resources, Fayetteville's current entrepreneurial and innovation sector
ecosystem has the potential to become a leading destination for world-class, scalable ventures
and vibrant, sustainable small businesses. It is with this in mind that the City desires to contract
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
with Startup Junkie to become the Startup City of the South, with outcomes to include high wage
job creation, graduate retention in the region and enhanced quality of life.
Startup Junkie Consulting is a leader in the development of viable, lasting and inclusive startup
and venture ecosystems in emerging regions. Their work since 2008 has resulting in the creation
and acceleration of hundreds of new ventures, thousands of new jobs and over $265 million in
private and public investment. Support for their efforts have come through funding and
partnerships with the likes of Innovate Arkansas, the US Department of Commerce, ARK
Challenge startup accelerator, Ozarks Regional Innovation Cluster, ScaleUp America, AFDC,
Winrock International, the Walton Family Foundation, Small Business Administration, NWA
Council and so on. The selection committee found a high-energy, committed and professional
local team that will lead Fayetteville First's entrepreneurial target sector. Specific tasks outlined
in the contract include supporting a collaborative entrepreneurial/innovative environment;
increasing high-tech job growth through university and ARTP partnerships; creating and
maintaining innovative spaces and programs to support entrepreneurs; providing an online
directory of the startup community to support and encourage mentoring opportunities, technology
support networks, entrepreneurial initiatives and events/education; exploring affordable housing
options for entrepreneurs; inventory and expand educational opportunities; support the growing
artisan food and craft beverage industry; and supporting talent attraction, retention and
development so support the growth of small business here in Fayetteville.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT-
The proposed contract is for a two-year period, with an option to renew (with City Council
approval) for three additional two-year periods. The terms of the contract are included, and the
amount of the. contract is .$150,000 per year. Staff proposes a budget adjustment to cover the
contract term of two years from the use of Fund Balance.
Attachments:
Proposed Contract and Attachments
Budget Adjustment
CONTRACT FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
AND
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas wishes to contract for Economic Development
Consulting Services, and;
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting wishes to provide certain Economic Development.
Consulting Services to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and;
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting has been selected to perform Economic Development
Consulting Services for the City of Fayetteville utilizing the competitive Request for Proposal
selection process (via RFP 16-06, Economic Development Consulting Services —
Entrepreneurship and Innovation), and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas has approved a contract for Economic
Development Consulting Services with Startup Junkie Consulting,
NOW THEREFORE:
In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement and other good and
valuable consideration,
Agreement is made this AAbday of (] , 2016 by and between the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas located at 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 and
Startup Junkie Consulting located at 1 East Center Street, Suite 270, Fayetteville,
Arkansas 72701. Term: This Agreement shall be for a two year period, for a term ending
September 30, 2018. This contract may be canceled by either party with thirty days
written notice.
2. Renewals. This agreement may only be renewed by approval of the City Council and
with mutual agreement of Startup Junkie Consulting. The City may exercise an option to
renew the contract for three (3) additional two (2) year terms with approval of both
parties.
Attachrnents: The Contract documents which comprise the contract between the City
of Fayetteville and Startup Junkie Consulting consist of this Contract and the following
documents attached hereto, and made a part hereof:
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a.) Exhibit A - Schedule Detail for Deliverables and Performance Measures
* The City of Fayetteville shall coordinate with Startup Junkie Consulting for
modifications to this schedule. Any modifications to Exhibit A shall not reduce the
quality or quantity of the services to be provided pursuant to this contract, as
determined by the Mayor or his/her designee. Any modifications shall be agreed upon
by both the City and Startup Junkie Consulting; however, any changes affecting price
shall have prior approval by the Fayetteville City Council. In the event Exhibit A is
revised and price is not modified, such revised document shall be provided to the City
Council at the next regularly scheduled update.
4. Services to be Provided: During the terms of this Agreement,
Startup Junkie Consulting shall:
Serve as the first point of contact for economic development services as the City's
contractor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation services;
• Maintain clear and open communication with the City on all economic development
services and activities provided under the scope of this contract; and clearly
articulate when communicating on behalf of Startup Junkie Consulting versus City -
contracted initiatives to create clear accountability;
• Provide all deliverables and performance measures outlined in the attached Exhibit
A
5. Fees and Expenses: The City of Fayetteville agrees the consulting fee shall be paid
upon invoice as follows:
Consultation Services shall be invoiced for each month in the amount of $12,500 per
month. Total fees for consultation services shall not exceed $300,000, from the date of
contract. Startup Junkie Consulting shall track, log and report hours and expenses
directly related to this Agreement along with invoice for payment for each month.
Invoices shall be itemized.
6. Notices: Any notice required to be given under this Agreement to either party to the
other shall be sufficient if addressed and mailed, certified mail, postage paid, delivery,
fax (receipt confirmed), or overnight courier.
7. A_Rplicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accord with the
laws of the State of Arkansas.
8. Entire Agreement: This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties on the subject matter of this Agreement. Neither
party shall be bound by any conditions, definitions, representations or warranties with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement other than those as expressly provided
herein.
Economic Development Consulting Services Contract
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9. Amendments and Waivers: Changes, modifications, or amendments in cost or fees to
this contract shall not be allowed without a prior formal contract amendment approved
by the Mayor and the City Council in advance of the change in cost or fees. No
modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless made in writing and executed by
both parties. No waiver by either party or any breach or obligation of the other party
under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other prior or subsequent breach
or obligation.
10. Performance Measures: Startup Junkie Consulting shall provide the deliverables as
outlined in the attached Exhibit A, which serves to implement the adopted Fayetteville
First Economic Development Strategic Plan. Performance measures are included for
each: item and will be used to evaluate the work performed throughout the entire term
of the contract.
11. Contract Administration: The Mayor or his/her Designated Representative shall be
the Contract Administrator for this contract. Startup Junkie Consulting Principal or his/her
Designated Representative shall be the primary contact for all matters pertaining to this
contract. While it is understood that many facts pertaining to projects must be held in the
strictest confidence, Startup Junkie Consulting Principal will insure that the Mayor is kept
abreast of details and progress made pertaining to Economic Development prospects
considering development in Fayetteville to the greatest extent possible.
12. Freedom of Information Act: City contracts and documents prepared while
performing city contractual work are subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information
Act. If a Freedom of Information Act request Is presented to the City, of Fayetteville, the
Fayetteville Startup Junkie Consulting Will do everything possible to provide the
-documents in a prompt and timely manner -as, prescribed in the Arkansas Freedom of
Information Act (A.C.A. §25-19-101 et. seq.), exempting those records that, "if disclosed
would give advantage to competitors or bidders," as described in Section (b)(9)(A). Only
legally authorized photocopying costs pursuant to the FOIA may be assessed for this
compliance.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
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Exhibit "A"
Contract for Economic Development Services -
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
As outlined herein, Startup Junkie Consulting shall provide the following services, more
generally referred to as Entrepreneurship & Innovation economic development services:
One. Support a collaborative entrepreneurial/innovative environment
Two. Increase high-tech job growth and University partnerships
Three. Create innovative spaces and programs to support entrepreneurs
Four. Expand entrepreneurship education programs
Five. Support the growing local artisan food and craft beverage industry
Six. Support Talent Attraction, Retention and Development
Seven. Collaborate with the City for communication to the public
Ei&ht. Report Outcomes
One: Support a collaborative entrepreneurial/Innovation environment
1. Serve as a direct point of contact for entrepreneurship/innovation and startup efforts.
a. Coordinate with all entities involved in entrepreneurial efforts in the City of
Fayetteville, and serve as the point person in addressing any city -related
processes that impact entrepreneurs.
b. Maintain a bright line of communication with the City's Economic Development
team to maintain accountability and address issues as they arise.
c. Work with the City's internal economic development team to brand and market
the Startup City of the South concept.
2. Assist the City in creating and staffing a Fayetteville Innovation Council. Focused on
creating a collaborative environment that addresses the needs and challenges of
entrepreneurs and innovators in Fayetteville, this group should be comprised of
successful entrepreneurs or representatives of a broad cross-section of startups based
in Fayetteville, including the University of Arkansas.
3. Online Directory. Develop and maintain an online directory of the startup community,
accessible from the City's Economic Development web site, with hotlinks to notable
successes and best practices, entrepreneurial initiatives, calendar of meet -ups, events
and educational and mentoring opportunities, technology support networks, etc.
4. Start-up/Entrepreneurial Business Retention and Expansion. Coordinate with the City's
contractor for Economic Development Business Retention and Expansion services to
provide and share information on needs for capital, talent, data, infrastructure, skills,
etc. to promote a welcoming and sustainable environment for startups. *BR&E services
for this target sector will be provided by a separate contractor.
Two: increase High -Tech lob Growth and University partnerships
1. Develop and maintain a close working relationships with the Arkansas Research and
Technology Park (ARTP) executive staff. The contractor's relationship with the ARTP shall
be a strong working relationship, with a clear understanding of their direction,
opportunities and constraints related to funding, space needs, physical infrastructure
limitations, and how the City might assist. Regular meetings to discuss both formal
topics for consideration and informal ideas are critical to maintaining the working
relationship.
Z. Identify affordable housing options for entrepreneurs and startups. In order to provide
affordable housing and encourage additional collaboration among U of:A entrepreneurs
who are working with the University and ARTP to launch a startup business, explore
relationships with private developers and other opportunities that would provide
housing at reduced costs and/or within close proximity to reduce transportation costs
and time so that student entrepreneurs can funnel their time, energy and funds into
their business.
3, Explore the creation of a Startup Village. In the vein of projects such as Kansas City
Startup Village and the Innovation District concept in Fayetteville, investigate and report
on the concept of a Fayetteville Startup Village, coined around the "Startup City of the
South," idea to focus efforts, energy and knowledge sharing that ideally produces an
increase in the opportunity for startups to succeed and job growth to accelerate.
4. Partner with the University to further address capital needs. Working closely with the
University, ARTP, City and others, the selected contractor shall regularly inventory
capital needs and map out potential resources to meet those needs, over the course of
time giving specific time parameters for each action step.
Three: Create innovative spaces and progyams to s pport entre p reneurs
1. Develop and define an Innovation District. Innovation Districts are creative ecosystems
where innovative design and development patterns can help entrepreneurs, established
companies, and leaders build unexpected relationships, resulting in transformative
solutions. These districts are designed to make unusual collaborations more likely to
happen. There is already a burgeoning creative ecosystem in downtown Fayetteville
with the presence of numerous startup companies, the proposed Innovation Hub, and
the University of Arkansas Community Design Center (UACDC), which advances creative
development through design, research, and education solutions from its downtown
facility that houses a full-time design and planning staff who deliver professional
services for communities and organizations nationwide. These businesses, all of which
are located on the Fayetteville Square, are the epicenter of this creative ecosystem that
is developing and should become part of the proposed Fayetteville Innovation District.
Startup Junkie Consulting will lead a discussion with the appropriate parties currently
involved in the development of the entrepreneurial/startup ecosystem in Fayetteville to
define the geography of the proposed Innovation District.
2. Create and provide collaboration space. Clustering the physical spaces in which
entrepreneurs can collaborate is one way to encourage idea generation, maturation and
sharing of resources. Startup Junking Consulting will provide collaboration space free to
the public in the form of Centerspace, currently located on the 2nd floor of the Pryor
Center. In addition to maintaining the existing Centerspace free and open to the public,
Startup Junkie Consulting will conduct an inventory of additional shared space
opportunities for entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors and creatives. Supportthe
development of an inventory of available spaces, facilitate a strategic plan to create
them, and guide a governance structure for operational sustainability.
3. Develop incentive ideas for startup companies locating downtown. Explore a breadth of
incentives and develop ideas to support startup companies locating in downtown, as
well as elsewhere within the identified Innovation District. Funding, parking, transit or
bicycle incentives, development of attainable housing in close proximity, etc. are some
options worthy of consideration, among others. Work with the City, entrepreneurs and
others to formally launch incentives that will attract and retain entrepreneurial ventures
in the downtown and Innovation District.
4. Support maker space and robotics training center development. Support a maker space
and robotics training center development already occurring in the downtown, and
explore other relationships to link interested users of the space and related programs to
make it a successful venture.
Four: Expand Entrepreneurship Education Opportunities at all levels
1. Understand existing industry and targeted business sector needs. Review and participate
in workforce analysis studies done for the region to gain an understanding of the
workforce availability related to the occupations required of the targeted business
sectors, potentially partnering with the NWA Council on this initiative. Care should be
taken to not duplicate efforts already underway.
2. Research and conduct a survey of regional higher educational institutions. Develop an
understanding of enrollment, degrees offered and graduates of regional institutions of
higher education that may serve Fayetteville, meeting as appropriate with leaders of the
various educational institutions independently and reporting back to the City the results
of these conversations.
3. Convene regional educational leadership. Coordinate with the Northwest Arkansas
Council to participate in discussions with local institutions of higher education, public
school career and technical education program leaders, as well as local industry and
targeted sectors, and determine whether the workforce and training needs of the
identified target markets can be met. Work with these institutions to determine
possible new program development in the future to meet the needs of the targeted
business sectors and existing business and industry. Once established, create and
measure performance standards to fill gaps in the workforce and training needed.
Five: Support the growing local artisan food and craft -beverage industry
1. Partner to support burgeoning local craft beverage and artisan food business plans.
Identify and work to expand efforts to ensure high value artisan food and craft beverage
companies flourish in Fayetteville, particularly where there is growth opportunity in the
market. Work with the Northwest Arkansas Council, the Fayetteville Visitors Bureau, the
U of A Food Innovation Center and other parties to ensure the artisan food and
beverage industry is supported and that any challenges to existing companies in
Northwest Arkansas are identified and addressed. Conduct a targeted online survey
focused on understanding how the city and region can support the future growth of the
craft beverage and artisan food industry and potentially attract larger operations in the
future. Develop a base of knowledge through research of benchmark cities with similar
craft/artisan industry clusters, such as Asheville, NC and report these results.
2. Assess need for educational programs. Assess the need for additional educational
programs in the region to support the craft beverage and artisan food industry as part of
the online survey.
Six: Support Talent Attraction Retention and Development
Being able to attract, develop and maintain talent is critical for sustaining the startup business
ecosystem. With the presence of the U of A and Northwest campus of the University of
Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS) in the city, and NWACC and Northwest Technical Institute
in the region, Fayetteville is positioned to provide young and educated talent, as well as
research and development, to support existing and new business/industry. The contractor must
provide expertise and resources to gain a comprehensive understanding of the workforce and
training needs of the entrepreneurial target sector.
1. Attract and retain the workforce of today and tomorrow. Work with the city to identify
and support quality of life initiatives that attract the appropriate workforce and skillsets
needed in the target sector of entrepreneurship and innovation. Enable discussions to
maintain and enrich an authentic Fayetteville culture for residents, coordinating the
various focus areas of Fayetteville First and the City's adopted policies, including a focus
on walkable neighborhoods, high quality school choices, mixed-use and urban
amenities, diversity, transportation alternatives and amenities such as arts, culture and
entertainment/dining options. Care for the environment and a desire to live in
communities that practice sustainable development are hallmarks of tomorrow's
workforce, and should be part of the foundation to make Fayetteville the Startup City of
The South.
2. Ensure workforce and training needs can be met. Develop and lead programs that enrich
talent development, starting at the youngest ages, as a key part of workforce
development. Focus on diversity of population in all aspects of entrepreneurship.
Continue to lead youth entrepreneurship programs such as E -Teen Ventures and AR
Girls Code. Support efforts such as AR Code Festival, Congressional App Challenge,
Dream B.I.G. and Lemonade Day of Northwest Arkansas.
3. Millennial advisory panel. Work with the City to create a millennial advisory panel that
can recommend policies, education and development practices that provide the best
quality of life amenities and environment for this diverse population. Promote, foster,
and seek development opportunities that help create an environment and amenities
that attract the new millennial worker and/or business owners.
Seven: Collaborate with the City for Communication with the Public
1. The City's Economic Development web site will be used to communicate the
implementation of the Fayetteville First plan, using the City's branding and marketing.
All communication and engagement with the business community via surveys and
questionnaires will be done from a link within the City's Economic Development web
site pages and will be promoted on the City's social media channels via coordination
with the City's Communications and Marketing Team.. All performance measures and
reports will be updated on a regular basis via the City's web site. Startup Junkie
Consulting will work with the City's Communications and Marketing Team to ensure that
the deliverables from this contract remain up to date on the City's Economic
Development web site.
2. Communications from Startup Junking Consulting related to economic development
initiatives within the scope of this contract, major decisions and/or development
matters, and public -facing activities should be coordinated with the Mayor's office or his
assigned staff. This includes statements at City Council meetings, Agenda Sessions,
public presentations, press conferences, etc.
Eight: Reports and Presentations
1. Reporting results and milestones will be done as deliverables are met in the
implementation of the Fayetteville First Economic Development Strategic Plan and will.
be formatted to fit within the City's Economic Development branding on the city web
site. The City's internal Economic Development team will meet regularly with Startup
Junkie Consulting (at a minimum on a monthly basis) to discuss the status of
deliverables. The Mayor and/or City Council may request periodic updates and public
engagement for citizens to be kept informed of the city's economic development goals.
2. Startup Junking Consulting shall provide written reports and prepare a brief
presentation to the Mayor and City Council on at least a bl-annual basis. Reports and
presentations should outline the tasks accomplished, outcomes achieved and include
statistics for each performance measure outlined herein.
3. A schedule for completion of outlined performance measures and a monthly status
report shall be submitted for each month of the contract, delivered during regular
monthly meetings with the City's internal team.
Startup unide Consulting
Startup Junkie Consulting is a globally proven social venture, headquartered in Fayetteville.
www. S tartilplun kieCon su l ting. co m.
Our Purpose: Improve lives through entrepreneurship and innovation.
Our Mission: Inspire, educate, and support entrepreneurs and innovators through no -cost consulting,
programs, events, and access to capital and talent.
Our Mantra: We help ventures win and communities thrive.
What do we do day in and day out?
Free 1:1 consulting, mentoring, counseling, training, support, and assistance to entrepreneurs and
innovators. We work with the earliest idea stage entrepreneurs up to ventures with significant
revenue. We work with entrepreneurs from all industries, ranging from aerospace, digital, and
biotech, to food, apparel, retail, and ecommerce. We work with innovators and inventors at no cost
to them, within university systems and outside of, who are working on commercializing their
research. We are the Ellis Island for entrepreneurs and innovators in need of assistance.
Free events, workshops, programs, and placemaking aimed at uplifting the entrepreneurial and
innovation community.
Education of community stakeholders on the value and importance of entrepreneurship and
innovation, in addition to helping show them how engagement and adoption of entrepreneurship
and innovation can help them thrive.
o Community building initiatives focused on entrepreneurship and innovation
Jeff Anierine
Principal,
Startup Junkie Consulting
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:Arkansas region involved with the creation of a lasting tech.•focuscd
ventilre/stimip e:cosy tem. Jeff Nvas prei•icnislt associate Vice
Provost, Research and Economic Development and Directo.t of the
University of .Arkansas Technology Ventures team, leading the
conimicrcialization of world-class research, IIe has held senior
leadership positions in eight startup ventures and three Fcntune 500
companies, In addition. Jaff tciches entrepreneurship at the Sant N-1.
A4'alton Colletm of Business. Jeff is an advisor for Innovate: ,Arkanwas,
whicll is chartered with the. creation and support of a knowledge-
based economy in Arkansas that: has accowited for $208 million in
public and primate financing; for ,Arkansas -based startups. Jeff
graduated from L'S Naval Academy in lill4 and holds a N -1 -aster of
Science ill Operaticros Nranayeament frutn rhe Univer..sin° of;Arkansas.
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Communitv'Venture Founsiation
Co.mmuiuty Venture Foundation is a nationally known IRS approved 5016,1ieadduartcrcd in Fayetteville.
C i •V n t„ t 'onors;
Our Mission: To build the entrepreneurial community in the regions in which we operate. Our primary goal
is to use entrepreneurship as a too] for social and economic empowerment,
Our Aim, We arc commit led to builduig the entrepreneurial community in Fayetteville, Northwest Arkansas
and our surrounding regions. We provide a wide range of programs and services including youth
entrepreneurship education and conirnututy entrepreneurship education, capacity building and support for
nonprofits and social ventures, and micro lending opportunities through Kiva. All of our programs are
project based and led and supported by our community.
Jessica i3o� ci
Executive Direclur,
Conrtnuuity Ventura
Foundation
Jessica is an experienced leader in non-profit industry specializing in
sttatcgic planning, program and organizational development, and
program evaluation. She is focused on empowering individuals,
particularly those in underserved communities, to achieve their full
potential and fulftll their dreams. At. the Community Venture
Foundation (CVl), she has singlehandedly built the non-profit: into a
recognized organization, and has developed youth entrepreneurship
,slid social venture support programs. Prior to working at CVF, Jessica
was an inaugural American Bream fellow for the Cisneros Center for
New Americans, working on irrrmigrant integration strategies for
Northwest Arkansas. At the Cisneros Center, she was the small
business and entreprerreursliip lead, engaging hundreds of immigrants
in Financial literacy and small busiricss education programs. Jessica has
also worked with The Sustainability• Consortium as the social
sustainability research lead; Habitat for Humanity Colombia as the funding diversity expert, and Nisolo as the
student engagement lead.
She is actively involved in her commimity, and is currently serving her third year as the Volunteer Chair for
the Susan G. Komen Ozark Race for the Cure, and is working with Magdalene Serenity House to build the
non-profit and develop its long -tern strategy. Jessica received her Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Anthropology,
Spanish, and Latin American Studies from the University of Arkansas, her Masters of Public Service (MPS)
from The Clinton School of Public Service, and her MBA from the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton
College of Business.
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contract and subcontract.
■ "U.S. Small Business Administration
• U.S. Fconomic Development Administration
• Delta Regional Authority
■ State of Arkansas via AFDC and Innovate Arkansas
• Winrock International
■ AT&T
• Walton Family Foundation
• University of Centrad Arkansas
• Innovate Matritoba
• Navigate Startup
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas - Budget Adjustment Form (Legistar)
Budget Year Division Adjustment Number
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (620)
/O rg2
2016
Requestor: Jeremy Pate
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
$300,000 is requested in the Economic Development Services account. These funds will be useq for a 2 -year contract,
billed monthly at a rate of $12,500, with Startup Junkie Consulting. The funds are being requested from the Use of Fund
Balance.
RESOLUTION/ORDI NANCE
COUNCIL DATE:
LEGISTAR FILE ID#k:
10/4/2016
2016-0404
B a rb-cwa, Fa&
9/7/2016 8:28 AM
Budget Director
TYPE:
DESCRIPTION:
GLDATE:
POSTED:
Date
TOTAL 300,000 300,000 v,20160722
Increase/ (Decrease) Pro eeC1 5ubit
Account Number Expense Revenue Project Sub AT Account Name
1010.050.0500-5315.00 300,000 - EX Contract Services -
1010.001.0001-4999.99
300,000
RE Use Fund Balance - Current
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2017-0763
Legistar File ID
N/A
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Devin Howland 12/15/2017
Submitted By Submitted Date
Action Recommendation:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (050)
Division / Department
MAYOR JORDANS SIGNATURE IS NEEDED ON THE UPDATED CONTRACT FOR STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING LLC
Budget Impact:
Account Number
Fund
Project Number
Project Title
Budgeted Item? No
Current Budget
$
Funds Obligated
$
Current Balance
$ -
Does item have a cost? No
Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
$ _
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #f 184-16
V20140710
Original Contract Number:
Approval Date:. .
Comments:
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
1W .
TO: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
FROM: Devin Howland, Director of Economic Vitality
DATE: December 15, 2017
SUBJECT: Startup Junkie Consulting Contract Updates
STAFF MEMO
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor Jordan's signature is needed on the amendment to the contract for economic
development consulting services between the City of Fayetteville and Startup Junkie Consulting
LLC.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Economic Vitality met with Startup Junkie Consulting to discuss several
revisions to the contract which would assist in fostering increased collaboration between the
City and Startup Junkie Consulting. The amendment adds weekly conference calls between the
City and Startup Junkie Consulting, as well as an additional quarterly collaboration meeting
between the City and all other economic development consulting partners.
Attachments:
Amendment No. 1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS AND STARTUP JUNKIE
CONSULTING, LLC
Exhibit A: Revised Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
AND
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2016, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas ("City") and Startup
Junkie Consulting, LLC ("Startup Junkie") entered into a contract for Economic Development
Consulting Services (the "Contract") to be provided through, September 30, 2018, and;
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend this agreement as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN TO ALL:
That the City and Startup Junkie, on this �j day of , 2017, hereby
agree:
A. That the Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures referenced in Section
3(a) and the third bulleted paragraph of Section 4 of the original Contract shall be replaced by the
Revised Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures attached to this Amendment as
"Exhibit A" and incorporated herein.
B. The parties agree and understand that this Amendment is supplemental to their
Contract for Economic Development Consulting Services dated October 4, 2016, and that it does
not alter, amend or abridge any of the rights, obligations, or duties of the parties not expressly
addressed. herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their .signatures to be set by
their authorized representative effective the date set forth herein above.
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC
By: _ jX CL -1
J merine, Principal
Witness:
Date: 1,2
Date: Z q I
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ATTEST:
Date: %Z -.21-2017
L44 -V 4&� Z�t4& Date: /'Z -..71-.207
Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk -Treasurer
Exhibit "A"
Contract for Economic Development Services -
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
REVISED Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
As outlined herein, Startup Junkie Consulting shall provide the following services, more
generally referred to as Entrepreneurship & Innovation economic development'services.
One. Support a collaborative entrepreneurial/innovative environment
Two. Increase high-tech job growth and University partnerships
Three. Create innovative spaces and programs to support entrepreneurs
Four. Expand entrepreneurship education programs '
Five. Support the growing local artisan food and craft beverage industry
Six. Support Talent Attraction, Retention and Development
Seven. Collaborate with the City for communication to the public
fight. Report Outcomes
One. Support a collaborative entrepreneurial/innovation environment
1. Serve as a direct point of contact for entrepreneurship/innovation and startup efforts.
a. Coordinate with all entities involved in entrepreneurial efforts in the City of
Fayetteville, and serve as the point person in addressing any city -related
processes that impact entrepreneurs.
b. Maintain a bright line of communication with the City's Economic Development
team to maintain accountability and address issues as they arise.
c. Work with the City's internal economic development team to brand and market
the Startup City of the South concept.
2. Assist the City in creating and staffing a Fayetteville Innovation Council. Focused on
creating a collaborative environment that addresses the needs and challenges of
entrepreneurs and innovators in Fayetteville, this group should be comprised of
successful entrepreneurs or representatives of a broad cross-section of startups based
in Fayetteville, including the University of Arkansas.
3. Online Directory. Develop and maintain an online directory of the startup community,
accessible from the City's Economic Development web site, with hotlinks to notable
successes and best practices, entrepreneurial initiatives, calendar of meet -ups, events
and educational and mentoring opportunities, technology support networks, etc.
4. Start-up/Entrepreneurial Business Retention and Expansion. Coordinate with the City's
contractor for Economic Development Business Retention and Expansion services to
provide and share information on needs for capital, talent, data, infrastructure, skills,
etc. to promote a welcoming and sustainable environment for startups. "BR&E services
for this target sector will be provided by a separate contractor.
Two: Increase High tech Job Growth and University partnerships
1. Develop and maintain a close working relationships with the Arkansas Research and
Technology Park (ARTP) executive staff. The contractor's relationship with the ARTP shall
be a strong working relationship, with a clear understanding of their direction,
opportunities and constraints related to funding, space needs, physical infrastructure
limitations, and how the City might assist. Regular meetings to discuss both formal
topics for consideration and informal ideas are critical to maintaining the working
relationship.
2. • Identify affordable housing options for entrepreneurs and startups. In order to provide
affordable housing and encourage additional collaboration among U of A entrepreneurs
who are working with the University and ARTP to launch a startup business, explore
relationships with private developers and other opportunities that would provide
housing at reduced costs and/or within close proximity to reduce transportation costs
and time so that student entrepreneurs can funnel their time, energy and funds into
their business.
3. Explore the creation of a Startup Village. In the vein of projects such as Kansas City
Startup Village and the Innovation District concept in Fayetteville, investigate and report
on the concept of a Fayetteville Startup Village, coined around the "Startup City of the
South," idea to focus efforts, energy and knowledge sharing that ideally produces an
increase in the opportunity for startups to succeed and job growth to accelerate.
4. Partner with the University to further address capital needs. Working closely with the
University, ARTP, City and others, the selected contractor shall regularly inventory
capital needs and map out potential resources to meet those needs, over the course of
time giving specific time parameters for each action step.
Three: Create innovative spaces and programs to support entrepreneurs
1. Develop and define an Innovation District. Innovation Districts are creative ecosystems
where innovative design and development patterns can help entrepreneurs, established
companies, and leaders build unexpected relationships, resulting in transformative
solutions. These districts are designed to make unusual collaborations more likely to
happen. There is already a burgeoning creative ecosystem in downtown Fayetteville
with the presence of numerous startup companies, the proposed Innovation Hub, and
the University of Arkansas Community Design Center (UACDC), which advances creative
development through design, research, and education solutions from its downtown
facility that houses a full-time design and planning staff who deliver professional
services for communities and organizations nationwide. These businesses, all of which
are located on the Fayetteville Square, are the epicenter of this creative ecosystem that
is developing and should become part of the proposed Fayetteville Innovation District.
Startup Junkie Consulting will lead a discussion with the appropriate parties currently
involved in the development of the entrepreneurial/startup ecosystem in Fayetteville to
define the geography of the proposed Innovation District.
2. Create and provide collaboration space. Clustering the physical spaces in which
entrepreneurs can collaborate is one way to encourage idea generation, maturation and
sharing of resources. Startup Junking Consulting will provide collaboration space free to
the public in the form of Centerspace, currently located on the 2nd floor of the Pryor
Center. In addition to maintaining the existing Centerspace free and open to the public,
Startup Junkie Consulting will conduct an inventory of additional shared space
opportunities for entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors and creatives. Support the
development of an inventory of available spaces, facilitate a strategic plan to create
them, and guide a governance structure for operational sustainability.
3. Develop incentive ideas for startup companies locating downtown. Explore a breadth of
incentives and develop ideas to support startup companies locating in downtown, as
well as elsewhere within the identified Innovation District. Funding, parking, transit or
bicycle incentives, development of attainable housing in close proximity, etc. are some
options worthy of consideration, among others. Work with the City, entrepreneurs and
others to formally launch incentives that will attract and retain entrepreneurial ventures
in the downtown and Innovation District.
4. Support maker space and robotics training center development. Support a maker space
and robotics training center development already occurring in the downtown, and
explore other relationships to link interested users of the space and related programs to
make it a successful venture.
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Four: Expand Entrepreneurship Education Opportunities at all levels
1. Understand existing industry and targeted business sector needs. Review and participate
in workforce analysis studies done for the region to gain an understanding of the
workforce availability related to the occupations required of the targeted business
sectors, potentially partnering with the NWA Council on this initiative. Care should be
taken to not duplicate efforts already underway.
2.. Research and conduct a survey of regional higher educational institutions. Develop an
understanding of enrollment, degrees offered and graduates of regional institutions of
higher education that may serve Fayetteville, meeting as appropriate with leaders of the
various educational institutions independently and reporting back to the City the results
of these conversations.
3. Convene regional educational leadership. Coordinate with the Northwest Arkansas
Council to participate in discussions with local institutions of higher education, public
school career and technical education program leaders, as well as local industry and
targeted sectors, and determine whether the workforce and training needs of the
identified target markets can be met. Work with these institutions to determine
possible new program development in the future to meet the needs of the targeted
business sectors and existing business and industry. Once established, create and
measure performance standards to fill gaps in the workforce and training needed.
I`iye. Support the growing local artisan food -and craft beverage industry
1. Partner to support burgeoning local craft beverage and artisan food business plans.
Identify and work to expand efforts to ensure high value artisan food and craft beverage
companies flourish in Fayetteville, particularly where there is growth opportunity in the
market. Work with the Northwest Arkansas Council, the Fayetteville Visitors Bureau, the
U of A Food Innovation Center and other parties to ensure the artisan food and
beverage industry is supported and that any challenges to existing companies in
Northwest Arkansas are identified and addressed. Conduct a targeted online survey
focused on understanding how the city and region can support the future growth of the
craft beverage and artisan food industry and potentially attract larger operations in the
future. Develop a base of knowledge through research of benchmark cities with similar
craft/artisan industry clusters, such as Asheville, NC and report these results.
2. Assess need for educational programs. Assess the need for additional educational
programs in the region to support the craft beverage and artisan food industry as part of
the online survey.
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Six: Support Talent Attraction. Retention and Development
Being able to attract, develop and maintain talent is critical for sustaining the startup business
ecosystem. With the presence of the U of A and Northwest campus of the University of
Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS) in the city, and NWACC and Northwest Technical Institute
in the region, Fayetteville is positioned to provide young and educated talent, as well as
research and development, to support existing and new business/industry. The contractor must
provide expertise and resources to gain a comprehensive understanding of the workforce and
training needs of the entrepreneurial target sector.
1. Attract and retain the workforce of today and tomorrow. Work with the city to identify
and support quality of life initiatives that attract the appropriate workforce and skillsets
needed in the target sector of entrepreneurship and innovation. Enable discussions to
maintain and enrich an authentic Fayetteville culture for residents, coordinating the
various focus areas of Fayetteville First and the City's adopted policies, including a focus
on walkable neighborhoods, high quality school choices, mixed-use and urban
amenities, diversity, transportation alternatives and amenities such as arts, culture and
entertainment/dining options. Care for the environment and a desire to live in
communities that practice sustainable development are hallmarks of tomorrow's
workforce, and should be part of the foundation to make Fayetteville the Startup City of
The South.
2. Ensure workforce and training needs can be met. Develop and lead programs that enrich
talent development, starting at the youngest ages, as a key part of workforce
development. Focus on diversity of population in all aspects of entrepreneurship.
Continue to lead youth entrepreneurship programs such as E -Teen Ventures and AR
Girls Code. Support efforts such as AR Code Festival, Congressional App Challenge,
Dream B.I.G. and Lemonade Day of Northwest Arkansas.
3. Millennial advisory panel. Work with the City to create a millennial advisory panel that
can recommend policies, education and development practices that provide the best
quality of life amenities and environment for this diverse population. Promote, foster,
and seek development opportunities that help create an environment and amenities
that attract the new millennial worker and/or business owners.
Seven: - Colla borate. With the-Cft for Communication with the Public
1. The City's Economic Development web site will be used to communicate the
implementation of the Fayetteville First plan, using the City's branding and marketing.
All communication and engagement with the business community via surveys and
questionnaires will be done from a link within the City's Economic Development web
site pages and will be promoted on the City's social media channels via coordination
with the City's Communications and Marketing Team. All performance measures and
reports will be updated on a regular basis via the City's web site. Startup Junkie
Consulting will work with the City's Communications and Marketing Team to ensure that
the deliverables from this contract remain up to date on the City's Economic
Development web site.
2. Communications from Startup Junking Consulting related to economic development
initiatives within the scope of this contract, major decisions and/or development
matters, and public -facing activities should be coordinated with the Mayor's office or his
assigned staff. This includes statements at City Council meetings, Agenda Sessions,
public presentations, press conferences, etc.
Eight: Reports and Presentations
1. Reporting results and milestones will be done as deliverablesare met in the
implementation of the Fayetteville First Economic Development Strategic Plan and will
be formatted to fit within the City's Economic Development branding on the city web
site. The City's internal Economic Development team will meet regularly with Startup
Junkie Consulting (at a minimum on a monthly basis) to discuss the status of
deliverables. The Mayor and/or City Council may request periodic updates and public
engagement for citizens to be'kept informed of the city's economic development goals.
Startup Junkie Consulting will be expected to attend quarterly "collaboration meetings"
with the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Startup Junkie
Consulting will attend weekly conference calls with the Director of Economic Vitality.
2. Startup Junking Consulting shall provide written reports and prepare a brief
presentation to the Mayor and City Council on at least a bi-annual basis. Reports and
presentations should outline the tasks accomplished, outcomes achieved and include
statistics for each performance measure outlined herein.
3. A schedule for completion of outlined performance measures and a monthly status
report shall be submitted for each month of the contract, delivered during regular
monthly meetings with the City's internal team.