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Contract for GOODS AND SERVICES Less than $25,000
CITY OF CONTRACTOR: Ashland Chamber of Commerce
ASHLAND CONTACT: Sandra Slattery, Executive Director
20 East Main Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520 ADDRESS: PO Box 1360, Ashland, OR 97520
Telephone: 541/488-6002
Fax: 541/488-5311 TELEPHONE: 541-482-3486
DATE AGREEMENT PREPARED: June 9, 2015 FAX:
BEGINNING DATE: July 1, 2015 COMPLETION DATE:June 30, 2016
COMPENSATION: $25,000
GOODS AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED:
Design, manage, conduct, analyze, compile and present results of a Business Retention and Expansion
survey of between 35 and 50 Ashland based businesses. Results will identify existing local economic
conditions, challenges, needs, expansion potential and "red flags" of the traded sector businesses being
surveyed. See project scope of work attached as Exhibit B
ADDITIONAL TERMS:
In the event of conflicts or discrepancies among the contract documents, the City of Ashland Contract for Goods and Services will be primary and take
precedence, and any exhibits or ancillary contracts or agreements having redundant or contrary provisions will be subordinate to and interpreted in a
manner that will not conflict with the said primary City of Ashland Contract.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to AMC 2.50.090 and after consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein the
CITY AND CONTRACTOR AGREE as follows:
1. All Costs by Contractor: Contractor shall, provide all goods as specified above and shall at its own risk and
expense, perform any work described above and, unless otherwise specified, furnish all labor, equipment and
materials required for the proper performance of such work.
2. Qualified Work: Contractor has represented, and by entering into this contract now represents, that any personnel
assigned to the work required under this contract are fully qualified to perform the work to which they will be assigned
in a skilled and worker-like manner and, if required to be registered, licensed or bonded by the State of Oregon, are
so registered, licensed and bonded. Contractor must also maintain a current City business license.
3. Completion Date: Contractor shall provide all goods in accordance with the standards and specifications, no later
than the date indicated above and start performing the work under this contract by the beginning date indicated
above and complete the work by the completion date indicated above.
4. Compensation: City shall pay Contractor for the specified goods and for any work performed, including costs and
expenses, the sum specified above. Payments shall be made within 30 days of the date of the invoice. Should the
contract be prematurely terminated, payments will be made for work completed and accepted to date of termination.
Compensation under this contract, including all costs and expenses of Contractor, is limited to $25,000.00, unless a
separate written contract is entered into by the City.
5. Ownership of Documents: All documents prepared by Contractor pursuant to this contract shall be the property of
City.
6. Statutory Requirements: ORS 27913.220, 27913.225, 27913.230, 27913.235, ORS Chapter 244 and ORS 670.600 are
made part of this contract.
7. Living Wage Requirements: If contractor is providing services under this contract and the amount of this contract
is $20,14210 or more, contractor is required to comply with chapter 3.12 of the Ashland Municipal Code by paying a
living wage/, as defined in this chapter, to all employees performing work under this contract and to any subcontractor
who performs 50% or more of the work under this contract. Contractor is also required to post the notice attached
hereto as Exhibit B predominantly in areas where it will be seen by all employees.
8. Indemnification: Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and save City, its officers, employees and agents harmless
from any and all losses, claims, actions, costs, expenses, judgments, subrogations, or other damages resulting from
injury to any person (including injury resulting in death), or damage (including loss or destruction) to property, of
whatsoever nature arising out of or incident to the performance of this contract by Contractor (including but not limited
to, Contractor's employees, agents, and others designated by Contractor to perform work or services attendant to this
contract). Contractor shall not be held responsible for any losses, expenses, claims, subrogations, actions, costs,
judgments, or other damages, directly, solely, and proximately caused by the negligence of City.
9. Termination:
a. Mutual Consent. This contract may be terminated at any time by mutual consent of both parties.
b. City's Convenience. This contract may be terminated at an time b City upon 30 days' notice in writing
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and delivered by certified mail or in person.
C. For Cause. City may terminate or modify this contract, in whole or in part, effective upon delivery of
written notice to Contractor, or at such later date as may be established by City under any of the following
conditions:
i. If City funding from federal, state, county or other sources is not obtained and continued at levels
sufficient to allow for the purchase of the indicated quantity of services;
ii. If federal or state regulations or guidelines are modified, changed, or interpreted in such a way
that the services are no longer allowable or appropriate for purchase under this contract or are
no longer eligible for the funding proposed for payments authorized by this contract; or
iii. If any license or certificate required by law or regulation to be held by Contractor to provide the
services required by this contract is for any reason denied, revoked, suspended, or not renewed.
d. For Default or Breach.
i. Either City or Contractor may terminate this contract in the event of a breach of the contract by
the other. Prior to such termination the party seeking termination shall give to the other party
written notice of the breach and intent to terminate. If the party committing the breach has not
entirely cured the breach within 15 days of the date of the notice, or within such other period as
the party giving the notice may authorize or require, then the contract may be terminated at any
time thereafter by a written notice of termination by the party giving notice.
ii. Time is of the essence for Contractor's performance of each and every obligation and duty under
this contract. City by written notice to Contractor of default or breach, may at any time terminate
the whole or any part of this contract if Contractor fails to provide services called for by this
contract within the time specified herein or in any extension thereof.
iii. The rights and remedies of City provided in this subsection (d) are not exclusive and are in
addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.
e. Obligation/Liabilit rV of Parties. Termination or modification of this contract pursuant to subsections a, b, or
c above shall be without prejudice to any obligations or liabilities of either party already accrued prior to such
termination or modification. However, upon receiving a notice of termination (regardless whether such notice is
given pursuant to subsections a, b, c or d of this section, Contractor shall immediately cease all activities under
this contract, unless expressly directed otherwise by City in the notice of termination. Further, upon termination,
Contractor shall deliver to City all contract documents, information, works-in-progress and other property that are
or would be deliverables had the contract been completed. City shall pay Contractor for work performed prior to
the termination date if such work was performed in accordance with the Contract.
10. Independent Contractor Status: Contractor is an independent Contractor and not an employee of the City.
Contractor shall have the complete responsibility for the performance of this contract.
11. Non-discrimination Certification: The undersigned certifies that the undersigned Contractor has not discriminated
against minority, women or emerging small businesses enterprises in obtaining any required subcontracts.
Contractor further certifies that it shall not discriminate in the award of such subcontracts, if any. The Contractor
understands and acknowledges that it may be disqualified from bidding on this contract, including but not limited to
City discovery of a misrepresentation or sham regarding a subcontract or that the Bidder has violated any
requirement of ORS 279A.110 or the administrative rules implementing the Statute.
12. Asbestos Abatement License: If required under ORS 468A.710, Contractor or Subcontractor shall possess an
asbestos abatement license.
13. Assignment and Subcontracts: Contractor shall not assign this contract or subcontract any portion of the work
without the written consent of City. Any attempted assignment or subcontract without written consent of City shall be
void. Contractor shall be fully responsible for the acts or omissions of any assigns or subcontractors and of all
persons employed by them, and the approval by City of any assignment or subcontract shall not create any
contractual relation between the assignee or subcontractor and City.
14. Use of Recyclable Products: Contractor shall use recyclable products to the maximum extent economically feasible
in the performance of the contract work set forth in this document.
15. Default. The Contractor shall be in default of this agreement if Contractor: commits any material breach or default of
any covenant, warranty, certification, or obligation it owes under the Contract; if it loses its QRF status pursuant to
the QRF Rules or loses any license, certificate or certification that is required to perform the work or to qualify as a
QRF if Contractor has qualified as a QRF for this agreement; institutes an action for relief in bankruptcy or has
instituted against it an action for insolvency; makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or ceases doing
business on a regular basis of the type identified in its obligations under the Contract; or attempts to assign rights in,
or delegate duties under, the Contract.
16. Insurance. Contractor shall at its own expense provide the following insurance:
a. Worker's Compensation insurance in compliance with ORS 656.017, which requires subject employers to
provide Oregon workers' compensation coverage for all their subject workers
b. General Liability insurance with a combined single limit, or the equivalent, of not less than Enter one:
$200,000, $500,000, $1,000,000, $2,000,000 or Not Applicable for each occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property
Damage.
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C. Automobile Liability insurance with a combined single limit, or the equivalent, of not less than Enter one:
$200,000, $500,000, $1,000,000, or Not Applicable for each accident for Bodily Injury and Property Damage,
including coverage for owned, hired or non-owned vehicles, as applicable.
d. Notice of cancellation or change. There shall be no cancellation, material change, reduction of limits or
intent not to renew the insurance coverage(s) without 30 days' written notice from the Contractor or its insurer(s) to
the City.
e. Additional Insured/Certificates of Insurance. Contractor shall name The City of Ashland, Oregon, and its
elected officials, officers and employees as Additional Insureds on any insurance policies required herein but only
with respect to Contractor's services to be provided under this Contract. As evidence of the insurance coverages
required by this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish acceptable insurance certificates prior to commencing work
under this contract. The contractor's insurance is primary and non-contributory. The certificate will specify all of the
parties who are Additional Insureds. Insuring companies or entities are subject to the City's acceptance. If
requested, complete copies of insurance policies, trust agreements, etc. shall be provided to the City. The
Contractor shall be financially responsible for all pertinent deductibles, self-insured retentions and/or self-
insurance.
17. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue: This contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Oregon without resort to any jurisdiction's conflict of laws, rules or doctrines. Any claim, action, suit or
proceeding (collectively, "the claim") between the City (and/or any other or department of the State of Oregon) and
the Contractor that arises from or relates to this contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within
the Circuit Court of Jackson County for the State of Oregon. If, however, the claim must be brought in a federal
forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the
District of Oregon filed in Jackson County, Oregon. Contractor, by the signature herein of its authorized
representative, hereby consents to the in personam jurisdiction of said courts. In no event shall this section be
construed as a waiver by City of any form of defense or immunity, based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United
States Constitution, or otherwise, from any claim or from the jurisdiction.
18. THIS CONTRACT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
PARTIES. NO WAIVER, CONSENT, MODIFICATION OR CHANGE OF TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT SHALL
BIND EITHER PARTY UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES. SUCH WAIVER, CONSENT,
MODIFICATION OR CHANGE, IF MADE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE SPECIFIC INSTANCE AND FOR
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE GIVEN. THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS, OR
REPRESENTATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, NOT SPECIFIED HEREIN REGARDING THIS CONTRACT.
CONTRACTOR, BY SIGNATURE OF ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
HE/SHE HAS READ THIS CONTRACT, UNDERSTANDS IT, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND
CONDITIONS.
19. Nonappropriations Clause. Funds Available and Authorized: City has sufficient funds currently available and
authorized for expenditure to finance the costs of this contract within the City's fiscal year budget. Contractor
understands and agrees that City's payment of amounts under this contract attributable to work performed after the
last day of the current fiscal year is contingent on City appropriations, or other expenditure authority sufficient to allow
City in the exercise of its reasonable administrative discretion, to continue to make payments under this contract. In
the event City has insufficient appropriations, limitations or other expenditure authority, City may terminate this
contract without penalty or liability to City, effective upon the delivery of written notice to Contractor, with no further
liability to Contractor.
20. Prior Approval Required Provision. Approval by the City of Ashland Council or the Public Contracting Officer is
required before any work may begin under this contract.
21. Certification. Contractor shall sign the certification attached hereto as Exhibit A and herein incorporated by
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W-9 One copy of a W-9 is to be submitted with
the signed contract. Purchase Order No.
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EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: Contractor, under penalty of perjury, certifies that (a) the
number shown on the attached W-9 form is its correct taxpayer ID (or is waiting for the number to be
issued to it and (b) Contractor is not subject to backup withholding because (i) it is exempt from
backup withholding or (ii) it has not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that it is
subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS
has notified it that it is no longer subject to backup withholding. Contractor further represents and
warrants to City that (a) it has the power and authority to enter into and perform the work, (b) the
Contract, when executed and delivered, shall be a valid and binding obligation of Contractor
enforceable in accordance with its terms, (c) the work under the Contract shall be performed in
accordance with the highest professional standards, and (d) Contractor is qualified, professionally
competent and duly licensed to perform the work. Contractor also certifies under penalty of perjury
that its business is not in violation of any Oregon tax laws, and it is a corporation authorized to act on
behalf of the entity designated above and authorized to do business in Oregon or is an independent
Contractor as defined in the contract documents, and has checked four or more of the following
criteria:
(1) 1 carry out the labor or services at a location separate from my residence or is in a
specific portion of my residence, set aside as the location of the business.
(2) Commercial advertising or business cards or a trade association membership are
j purchased for the business.
V/ (3) Telephone listing is used for the business separate from the personal residence listing.
(4) Labor or services are performed only pursuant to written contracts.
-1~ (5) Labor or services are performed for two or more different persons within a period of one
ar.
(6) 1 assume financial responsibility for defective workmanship or for service not provided
as evidenced by the ownership of performance bonds, warranties, errors and omission
insurance or liability insurance relating to the labor or services to be provided.
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Exl~d; t B
Scope of Work
Business Retention and Expansion Study, 2015
Ashland Chamber of Commerce
May 2015
1. Design of the Business Retention and Expansion Survey Instrument
(May - July 2015)
a. Meet with Business Retention and Expansion Committee to establish survey
objectives and priorities for kinds of business information needed.
b. Develop BR&E survey. Integrate questions from previous BR&E surveys
c. Review survey with primary contact and Committee.
d. Pre-test survey instrument with three businesses and refine where necessary.
e. Time estimate: 40 hours
f. Cost estimate: $5,500 - $6,000
2. Computerize Survey Data (September 2015)
a. Input survey data into spreadsheet, exportable to various database or statistical
analysis software (assume 60 surveys).
b. Time hours: 20 hours
c. Cost estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
3. Analysis of Data (October 2015)
a. Tabulate scaled responses and summarize qualitative data. Correct for non-response
and missing data.
b. Meet with the Committee interviewers to discuss survey process and their
perceptions.
c. Time Estimate: 30 hours
d. Cost Estimate: $4,000 - $4,500
4. Final Report (October - December 2015)
a. Summarize survey results
b. Create graphs and tables.
c. Be available for additional technical assistance.
d. Time Estimate: 70 hours
e. Cost estimate: $9,500 - $10,000
5. Presentations (January 2015 - February 2016)
a. Develop a 1/2-hour PowerPoint presentation targeted at community and business-
related groups.
b. Time Estimate: 20 hours
c. Deliver three presentations
d. Cost estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
Total Project Cost: $25,000
BR&E timeline and process 2015 - 16
• February 2015 Meet with City Staff/Write proposal
• March Submit proposal - meet with Council Study Session
• April - July Budget Committee/Council decision for 2015-16
• May Leadership Team formed
Task Force selected and organized
Independent Researcher interviewed/selected
• Aug - September Review/analysis of previous surveys and firms interviewed
Development of survey questions
Task Force selects firm interviewers
Recruitment of firm interviewers
Conduct training of firm interviewers
Select firms to interview
Assign firms
• Sept - Dec Contact businesses to interview - make appointments
Conduct interviews
• January 2016 Gather all surveys/follow-up
Input surveys
Aggregate survey results
Analyze report
• February Write report
• February Present report results to Task Force
• March Present report to City Council
Staff costs to implement the BR&E program include during the planning and visit phase:
• Proposal development/meetings/project coordination
• Developing the survey materials
• Recruitment, training and coordination of the Leadership Team and Task Force members
• Production and distribution of training materials
• Coordination and training of the volunteer teams
• Determining types of businesses to survey
• Inviting the businesses to participate - letters, follow-up
• Assist Task Force members as needed with scheduling appointments
• Survey collection communication with Task Force members
• Interfacing with the economic consultant
• Review of the document
• Keeping the project on task and within budget
• Thanking the volunteers and businesses who participated
• Coordinating the final document and presentations
• Staff estimate of hours:
80 hours proposal submission/management/oversight
160 hours project coordinator
50 hours of secretarial
Materials, room, refreshments
Mailings, phone calls, emails
• In-kind: 180 hours (45 hours each for leadership team members x 4 people)
500 hours (20 hours each for task force members x 25 people)
375 hours (15 hours each for volunteer firm visits x 25 people)
25 hours (firms time to be interviewed
Significant business volunteer contributions are required for this project to be effective and are
considered as in-kind contributions. They include meetings, contacting the businesses for
appointments, explaining the process, conducting the interviews, filling out the survey and
writing the responses.
This estimate is based on 25 businesses surveyed and is estimated to be in excess of $25,000.
The primary costs are for the independent paid economic consultant to assist the committee in
the development of the survey instrument including pre and post survey meetings, data input,
data analysis and creation of the written report and final presentations. In addition, the
consultant will be reviewing previous survey results in order to form the final report and
comparisons of change in economic conditions and challenges (see separate scope of work).
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ASHLAND DATE :::gFPO NUMBER
pirTAM114mal 20 E MAIN ST. 8/5/2015 13045
ASHLAND, OR 97520
(541) 488-5300
VENDOR: 000024 SHIP TO: City of Ashland
ASHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (541) 488-6002
PO BOX 1360 20 E MAIN STREET
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
FOB Point: Ashland, Oreqon Req. Na.:
Terms: Net Dept.:
Req. Del. Date: contact: Adam Hanks
Special Inst: Confirmini? NO
Quantity Unit Description Unit Price Ext. Price
Business Retention and Expansion Survev 25,000.00
(Per attached scope of work)
Contract for Goods and Services
Beginninq date: July 1, 2015
Completion date: June 30, 2016
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SUBTOTAL 25 000.00
BILL TO: Account Payable TAX 0.00
20 EAST MAIN ST FREIGHT 0.00
541-552-2010 TOTAL 25,000.00
ASHLAND, OR 97520
Account Number Project Number Amount Account Number Project Number Amount
E 110.01.02.00.60410 25000.00
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FFO"#3 CITY OF
ASHLAND
REQUISITION Date of request: 7/29/15
Required date for delivery:
Vendor Name Ashland Chamber of Commerce
Address, City, State, Zip PO Box 1360 Ashland OR 97520
Contact Name & Telephone Number Sandra Slattery, Executive Director 541-482-3486
Fax Number
SOURCING METHOD
❑ Exempt from Competitive Biddinq ❑ Emergency
❑ Reason for exemption: ❑ Invitation to Bid (Copies on file) ❑ Form #13, Written findings and Authorization
❑ AMC 2.50 Date approved by Council: ❑ Written quote or proposal attached
❑ Written -quote or proposal attached Attach co of council communication If council approval required, attach co of CC
❑ Small Procurement Cooperative Procurement
Less than $5,000 ❑ Request for Proposal (Copies on file) State of Oregon
❑ Direct Award Date approved by Council:
❑ Verbal/Written quote(s) or proposal(s) -(Attach copy of council communication) Contract #
❑ State of Washington
Intermediate Procurement ❑ Sole Source Contract #
GOODS & SERVICES ® Applicable Form (#5,6, 7 or 8) ❑ Other government agency contract
$5.000 to $100,000 ❑ Written quote or proposal attached Agency
❑ (3) Written quotes and solicitation attached ❑ Form #4, Personal Services $5K to $75K Contract #
PERSONAL SERVICES ❑ Special Procurement Intergovernmental Agreement
$5,000 to $75,000 ❑ Form #9, Request for Approval ❑ Agency
❑ Less than $35,000, by direct appointment ❑ Written quote or proposal attached Date original contract approved by Council:
❑ (3) Written proposals/written solicitation Date approved by Council: (Date)
❑ Form #4, Personal Services $5K to $75K Valid until: Date - (Attach copy of council communication)
Description of SERVICES Total Cost
Design, Manage conduct, analyze, compile and present results of a Business Retention and $25000
Expansion surve ,
Item # Quantity Unit Description of MATERIALS Unit Price Total Cost
TOTAL COST
❑ Per attached quote/proposal $25000
Project Number-- Account Number 110.01.02.00.604100
AccountNumber_--- Account Number - - - -
*Expenditure must be charged to the appropriate account numbers for the financials to accurately reflect the actual expenditures.
IT Director in collaboration with department to approve all hardware and software purchases: eY~
IT Director 1 Date Support -Yes/No
By signing this requisition form, 1 certify that the C' 's public contracting requirements have been satisf; ied-
Employee: Department Head.
(Equal to or greater than $5,000)
Department Manager/Supervisor: City Administrator:
(Equal to or greater than $25,000)
Funds appropriated for current fiscal year: (J / NO ay< _
Finance Director- (Equal to or greater n $5,000) Date
Comments:
Form #3 - Requisition
FORM #7 CITY OF
ASHLAND
SOLE-SOURCE DETERMINATION AND WRITTEN FINDINGS
PERSONAL SERVICES
Less than $75,000
To: Dave Kanner, City Administrator
From: Adam Hanks, Management Analyst
Date: June 8, 2015
Re: Sole Source Determination and Written Findinl4s for Personal Services
In accordance with AMC 2.50.090(F), the Department Head shall determine in writing that there
is only one provider of a product or service of the quality and type required available.
Estimated total value of contract: 25,000
Project name: Business Retention and Expansion Survey and Analysis
Description of project: Design, manage, conduct, analyze, compile and present results of a
Business Retention and Expansion survey of between 35 and 50 Ashland based businesses.
Results will identify existing local economic conditions, challenges, needs, expansion potential
and "red flags" of the traded sector businesses being surveyed.
Background:
The City of Ashland has contracted with the Ashland Chamber of Commerce in 2006 and 2012
to conduct local business retention and expansion surveys. The process involves the
development of questions to obtain feedback from the selected businesses in the desired business
sectors on the current state of the local economy, strengths and weaknesses of the local business
climate, resource needs for business success and growth and problem areas or "red flags" that
may exist and be causing businesses to close or relocate out of Ashland.
As was the case with the 2006 and 2012 survey processes, the Chamber of Commerce is uniquely
positioned to manage and conduct the project due to its previous history and original partner
level involvement in the creation of the concept and its continuity over time.
Additionally, the survey process requires a level of comfort and confidentiality between the
business and the survey interview team. The Chamber of Commerce has the ability to train and
deploy interview teams that have previous experience in the process, have a trusted, peer to peer
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relationship with the businesses and can deliver a final published report that maintains
confidentiality while also capturing the aggregate data collected in the survey/interview process.
Findings:
Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 (2)(d): Any other findings that support the conclusion that the
goods or services are available from only one source.
1) The Ashland Chamber of Commerce has specific prior, local history and experience in
managing, training, conducting, analyzing and presenting results using the Business Retention
and Expansion survey program model.
2) The Ashland Chamber of Commerce can convene a project management team with relevant
local experience and standing within the business community across a wide array of business
fields.
3) The Ashland Chamber of Commerce has experience and expertise in training interview teams
to confidentially conduct interviews, maintain required business level relationships, interpret and
clarify responses if/when needed
4) The Ashland Chamber of Commerce has an experienced and deep volunteer resource pool
from which to select interview teams to meet the projected timeline of the interview portion of
the project.
Market Research Overall finding: No other entity has the local business relationships, the
history with conducting local business interviews or the team of volunteers with the needed skills
ready and available to conduct the interviews to meet the required project timeline.
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