Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest

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Rochester Regional Business Plan
Contest Semi-Finals Presentation 4/19/06
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The Need
Tens of thousands of jobs lost due to shifts in
manufacturing business
8 decline in the overall population of upstate
New York
25 decline in the population in the age range of
18-34 years old
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The Solution ROMA
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Summary of Solution
Create a landmark attraction in downtown
Rochester.
Inject economic and social stimulus into the
downtown environment.
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Value Proposition Economic Impact
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Value Proposition Economic Impact (quantified
potential)
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Business Model


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Rollout Funding
Increasing commercial revenue
25,000 raised to date
Yearly investment option provides logical exit
points
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Financial Projections
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Major Cost Breakdown
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Organization Management Team
Kenichiro Sato (President and Art
Director) Artist and former Art Director,
Nakamoto Museum of Contemporary Art in Sendai,
Japan
Phil Laporta (Director, Government Community
Relations) 21 years of experience in city and
state government
Adam S Bates (Director, Business Strategy
Operations) Internet technology startup, digital
media, and online marketing expertise
Johanna Ambrose (Director, Marketing) Accomplishe
d marketing and PR professional
John Lam (Director, Grant Writing) Local social
entrepreneur
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Inertia
Key Areas of Need

• Funding
• Legal Accounting
• Strategic Partnerships

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http//OutdoorMuseum.com
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Jozen-ji Street
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Hikari-no Pageant 2.1 Million Visitors
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Ichiban-cho Arcade
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Tanabata 2.5 Million Visitors
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International Photo Exhibition
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International Photo Exhibition
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International Photo Contest
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Rochester Historical Exhibition
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Photo Mosaic
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Moment of Inspiration
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Projectors
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Projectors
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Sept. 2006
Photo Mosaic
Summer, 2007
International Photo Exhibition
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