Agmt 2018 San Leandro Chamber of Commerce (3352)

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.................... Scope of Services San Leandro is widely recognized as a premier community in which to live, work, play and innovate. San Leandro's businesses are responsible for over 60%of the city's total revenues. Collectively the business community is the economic driver as they invest in developments, open and/or expand businesses, create jobs and provide income that support the vitality of our community. The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce believes the business community plays a critical role in continuing to move the local economy forward, supporting the ecosystem of traditional businesses, which includes our manufacturing industry while embracing technology& innovation businesses and other businesses associated with the"new" economy. The Chamber of Commerce has multiple initiatives which it focuses on; education and business support programs, advocacy, leadership, and economic development. For many years we have partnered with the City of San Leandro to move the City forward. For fiscal year 2017-2018, we propose the following programs to build on those successes: San Leandro by Design -$12,000 This program is recognized as the think tank of ideas and best practices which has propelled conversations and actions, moving the city towards its fullest potential. We will continue to plan and execute programs around relevant topics and bring diverse interests and stakeholders together. The venues to convene the conversations are outdoor events, forums, and panel discussions. The programs and topics planned are: a.) industry specific event with curated invitation of local makers, suppliers and developers to connect and do business. b.) discovery bus tour of thriving TODs in the bay area. c.) panel discussion of the TOD plan for the Bayfair area, its connectivity plan and how it will enhance the surrounding businesses. (Event sponsorships-$4000 per event,due 15 days prior to the event date.)(The event calendar of this program is evolving and event dates are not set. The timeline will be within the date of this contract.) Career Pathways Trust-$15,000** Create and promote programs to establish viable interest and engagement within the business community and the Career Pathways Trust (industries include: 1. Biomedical/health, 2. Engineering and advanced manufacturing, 3. Information communication technology, 4. Public service and law.) to facilitate workforce development opportunities. $7500 National Manufacturing Day, November 2017-This event is utilized as a regional catalyst to introduce students to the makers industry and educational institutions. The Chamber's engages and coordinates with local manufacturing companies tours for students to celebrate the manufacturing history of San Leandro. Chabot College then introduces them to education courses available in their areas of interest. The event is marketed to the schools and the business community. $3500 Career Expo Day, March 2018—Expo is coordinated to expose local high school students to companies with in San Leandro. Over 40 business, from traditional to new modern companies in advanced manufacturing, are invited and attend this expo to share their knowledge and expertise in guiding students to plan for their future careers. $4000 Summer Internship Program, July 2018-This program includes a formal interview day, an expansion of the cyclic internship, and a video to highlight and promote the program and the employers. (**Support of this program would be retroactive to the start of the fiscal year,July 1,2017,upon acceptance of this contract) Business Support Services -$14,500** Coordinate forums, roundtable discussions and presentations offering expertise that can benefit businesses, create vision for the future, and collaborate around common issues for small to medium sized businesses. $4500(1500 per quarter) - Meet our Manufacturer Meetings are small intimate conversations and tours inviting the mayor and city council members to join us in getting to know our industrial businesses. The meetings will be ongoing 2 per quarter scheduling. The Chamber will work in conjunction with the