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2	Purpose of Regional Website System Professional, customized online presence Information-rich websites Dedicated support staff Consistent regional branding to promote economic development Data-sharing to ensure consistent information across websites Communications vehicle among participating organizations
3	Current Participants Chambers of Commerce: Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, Fernley, Lake Tahoe South Shore, Las Vegas Latin, Mason Valley, Pershing County, Silver Springs, Virginia City Economic development organizations: NNDA, NCET, Mineral County, Nevada Microenterprise, Pershing County, WNDD Partnering with additional parties to collaborate on this project Sierra Pacific Power Company, AngelouEconomics
4	Summary of Findings Registrar/host/contract: Varies Operating System: 13/15 use Microsoft XP Upgrading to Vista? 15/15 not upgrading Word Processing: All use MS Word Internet Access: 11/15 broadband Email: 13/15 Outlook or Outlook Express Browser: 13/15 Explorer Member Database: Varies between Excel, Quickbooks and other
5	Summary of Findings Network/Users: 7/15 Remote Access: 3/15 PDA and Sync: 3/15 What do you expect this website solution will do for you: Varies, but most say sharing data is a key aspect.
6	Summary of Findings Any concerns about this project: Database management How can we make the process smooth: Communication How often should we meet as a group: Quarterly or as needed
7	"Average ratings" Average ratings (1 not important; 5 very important) Site search capability 3.80 Data Research 4.29 Incentives 3.80 Maps 3.74 GIS 3.89 Real Estate Information 3.61 Surveys 3.36 Blogs 2.32 Searchable Company Database 3.56
8	"Average ratings" Average ratings (1 not important; 5 very important) Visitor Registration 4.17 About Organization 5.0 Member Benefits 4.0 How to Join 4.14 Community Calendar 4.06 Organizational Calendar 4.36 Resources 4.56 Visitor Information 2.83 News 3.83
9	"Average ratings" Average ratings (1 not important; 5 very important) Weather 4.17 eNewsletters 4.61 Non-dues Revenues 2.67 eCommerce Opportunities 3.39 Member Server Hosting 3.56 Employment Opportunities 3.06 Resume Posting 2.33
10	Regional vs. Individual Identity Regional Regional calendars Demographic data GIS mapping Real estate Individual All other content on websites
11	RWS Consultants: AngelouEconomics AngelouEconomics They are the largest independent economic development consulting firm in the United States specializing in creating strategies for communities seeking high impact development. Since its founding in 1995, the firm has consulted with more than 100 states, cities, regions and foreign countries. Well known for their work with chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and communities For more information, visit www.AngelouEconomics.com AngelouEconomics was also enlisted by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) for their Target 2010 project which is a similar study for Washoe county as well as surrounding northern Nevada counties
12	Demographic Data Mapping Data Integration Mapping, Rafael Cappucci, VisionASP
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20	Next Steps Design and content development Choose designers and begin design process Establish content needs and work with copywriter Build website architecture (back end systems, ie. calendars, data feeds, member database management, accounting functions Implement management system to track activity Establish levels of access and training Ongoing maintenance
21	Next Steps Participating Designers designs INK. Syd Visual Wendy Hoag Design, Inc.
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34	Next Steps In addition to what we discussed last time, here are some new needs that we will be addressing: Online accounting software with member management module attached to it (CRM) Storefront, including online credit card processing (dependent upon Chamber’s bank or gateway, or utilizing a third-party online merchant credit card processing company) Weather feed Banner advertising management system Customized email campaigns from your website (includes tracking and measurement)
35	Support & Project Management Full-service customer support both during the creation of the websites as well as throughout ongoing management (2 years) Technical data administrator will be assigned to provide customer service, technical assistance, data entry and collaboration Organizations can choose the level of support they prefer in the following areas: content management, data collection and dissemination and technical support Toll free number and online help desk available 24/7
36	Timeline Development Work with each organization for design and content, March and April Review and fine tune, May-June Launch sites and training, end of June
37	Thank You Contact Information Rafael Cappucci, visionASP 775.841.7389 / info@visionasp.com Miya MacKenzie, MacWest Marketing 775.885.1434 / miya@macwestmarketing.com Kerstin Plemel, MacWest Marketing 775.443.7559 / kerstin@macwestmarketing.com