CLUB LIFE
PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES
ďƒ“ Copyright 2015; Regeneration Strategies International, Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced nor transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by an information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from the publisher. For information, contact: Regeneration Strategies International, Inc. 1420 East Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62703 Phone: (901) 832-1144 Fax: (217) 769-3963
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Copyright & Disclaimer This Proposal for Services is presented here to exclusively for Ms. Taboo Pearson’s benefit to engage our services to promote her brand. The information and ideas herein are the confidential, proprietary, sole, and exclusive property of Regeneration Strategies, Inc.
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Table of Contents
How To Be Your Own Brand…………………………………………………………
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The Taboo Experience…………………………………………………………………
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Promoting Clothing Wear…………………………………………………………….
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Promoting Hair & Beauty Products ……………………………………………
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Promoting Athletic Wear & Videos.………………………………………………
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Statement of Qualifications …………………………………………………………
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Professional Services Agreement ….………………………………………………
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HOW TO BE YOUR OWN BRAND “People form an opinion of you within 30 seconds of meeting you before you even say a word.” That’s the mantra by which Sheila P. Coates has lived her life and founded her business BYOB (Be Your Own Brand). While working as a marketing executive in the entertainment industry with celebrities like Mary J. Blige, Monica, Lenny Kravitz and Barry White to name a few, Coates noticed that those who are most successful, know who they are and stick to their image and persona. “Beyonce has a certain kind of sexiness to her even if she is at a basketball game because she lives her brand,” Coates says. The same is true for entrepreneurs who want to project a certain message or create a lasting product. But in order to do that, Coates says, they need to understand the connections between their personal and business brands. Here Coates shares her top BYOB tips for creating your own brand: 1. DEFINE IT This is the hardest part because it’s challenging to look at yourself and accept who you are. You should ask yourself as a company founder: What is your brand and what makes you unique? Creative, analytical, powerful, eclectic, outgoing – there are thousands of words that describe personality traits. Embrace your top three attributes and use them to your advantage. And don’t try to be something you’re not – it doesn’t work. Words are powerful and it’s a fact that we become what we believe. So what do you believe about your brand? Make sure you clearly understand the words you use because with every word there’s an action and look that accompanies it. As an entrepreneur you’re an extension of your business, so your personal brand are closely aligned. You represent your company and that should be reflected in everything from the first impression, to 5
your website, marketing materials and business cards.
Create
one
energy
that
permeates
throughout, creates consistency, and reinforce the brand. 2. LOOK IT An
entrepreneur’s
personal
and
business
brand/style should speak volumes without saying a word. If Lady Gaga defines herself as “out of the box” then it makes sense to show up in a meat dress at the MTV awards. If she shows up looking like Nicole Kidman, then she’s not looking like the person she says she is. You cant’ say you’re “out of the box” and wear a traditional blue suit. The same is true for your business. If someone tells you they’re a hairdresser, you immediately look at their hair. If their hair isn’t nice, you instantly think twice about letting them do your hair. 3. BE IT Project who you are and be consistent. I would love for people to look at me and say: “she is so feminine,” but that’s not going to happen. I don’t possess that energy and people won’t say that in the first 30 seconds of meeting me. If I spent all my time trying to be cute and feminine it won’t work. When people see me they use the word “powerful” a lot. Powerful means: able, ready, shows up, presence. I know that’s reflected in my style, personality, and body structure. I have broad shoulders and a powerful stance, so it’s natural for me. It’s also the reason why my business card is larger than most, with a big bold logo and the same is true for my website. If you went to my website and saw daisies and puppies, it wouldn’t align with who I am or be an extension of my personal brand. As an entrepreneur, you are the person who connects with your customers and makes that first impression for your business. Make sure it counts. Make an impact with YOU, INC. & ALWAYS, BYOB!
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The Taboo Experience Regeneration Strategies, Inc. (hereafter called RSI”) proposes to assist Ms. Taboo Pearson with increasing her brand awareness and maximizing her profitability through company formation and related services. (See attached Professional Services Agreement).
Given
your previous promotional events and large following it is highly recommended that you research and invest in various products that can be marketed with your image.
Based on your Facebook images you could
possibly market the following: A. Beauty & Hair Products – (i.e. hair , nail polish, shoes, purses etc.) B.
Clothing – your own line of clothing (i.e. yoga pants, tights, swim wear etc.)
C.
Auto Care Products – (i.e. waxes, rims, etc.)
D.
Digital Devises – (i.e. selfie sticks, club promotion app etc.)
The products and services that you could offer, own and/or promote are endless. Like you stated, “NO ONE PUT ME IN A POSITION, I CREATED MY OWN!!” One suggestion is to incorporate at your earliest convenience because you want to protect your personal assets such as your home from creditors or any liability. I recommend the name “CLUB LIFE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.” It fits!!! However, I can incorporate under any name that you want. It should be noted that I wrote the business plan for Bruce Clark’s Bourbon Street and gavv him the name and incorporated “KING OF CLUBS” FOR HIM. I also wrote his Business Plan and took him from zero percent ownership to 100% ownership of the club in 30 days. I also wrote the Business Plan Jay Love’s first club called “Anestasia.” I have also attached a Statement of Qualifications for your review.
IT’S YOUR TIME!!! Your abundance of flyers and images over the years explain my position!!!! 7
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PROMOTING CLOTHING WEAR
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PROMOTING HAIR & BEAUTY PRODUCTS
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PROMOTING ATHLETIC WEAR & WORKOUT VIDEOS
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Submitted To:
MS TABOO PEARSON
JUNE 2015
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Company Profile “Strategic planning is a systematic process by which municipalities envision the future livability and sustainability of their environments and incorporate individual , public and private resources to undertake the planning and implementation of goals to effectuate personal and community development resulting in empowerment and economic rebirth.”
-- W.E. PETE REEVES
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Our Mission: The mission of RSI is to provide professional urban planning, economic development consulting and related services to our clients. It is our objective to enhance the educational and socioeconomic abilities of distressed communities so that they are equipped with the power to achieve Maximum ExecutionŽ necessary to formulate visions. We develop and or assist municipalities with initiatives, which propel residents ahead by building on their assets, values and social capital. It is our belief that before you can make dreams come true, you must first have hope for the future. Our team of professionals have proven extremely capable of responding to all of our clients’ community rebuilding needs as described in this Statement of Qualifications. Our extensive reputation and experience in providing quality consulting services to our municipal and private clients has prepared us for the opportunity to offer clients our services with a guarantee of completing projects on time and within budget.
Through strategic planning, better resource allocation and a commitment toward overall organizational efficiency, RSI emphasizes customer satisfaction . We provide services to numerous individual developers, community/faith based organizations and municipalities with diverse needs and design components. Representation of previous project experience and references are illustrated in Section 4 of this Statement of Qualifications.
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Marco Villa Estates Subdivision, Fairview Heights IL. Client: Ansar Development Corporation 2005
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Our Clients: RSI is fully aware of the primary problems, which exists within distressed communities. As such, we are committed to working with clients in the public and private sectors. Over the years these clients have ranged from public jurisdictions, Community Development Corporations (“CDCs”), Community Housing Development Corporations (“CHDOs”), University Community Outreach Centers (“COPCs”), Transitional Housing Shelters, and Private Developers.
Left:
Project Tennessee, Bio-refinery Client: biofuels AMERICA,INC., 2011
As a result of the diverse expertise of our associates and increased market demand, in 2002 we incorporated Energy Consulting and Lobbying to our list of services. It is our belief that this document is representative of the quality of service that we have provided to our clients over the years.
W.E. “PETE” REEVES; PRINCIPAL Mr. Reeves is a serial entrepreneur and leader who has become a great inspiration to many successful developers, business owners and community organizations. As a result of his personal knowledge and business oriented skills, Mr. Reeves developed a selfempowerment guide for successful achievement entitled Power Principles™. This philosophy is the basis behind his ebook entitled POWER TO THE PEOPLE; The High Rising Model of Resident Based Community Re-Building, Known for building and motivating cross-functional teams that exceed corporate expectations. Through Maximum Execution™, Mr. Reeves has the ability to assume executive responsibility with a clear mandate to advise, recommend and implement corporate strategy to increase shareholder, employee, customer and community value. Mr. Reeves is also the author of the ebook, PLEADING OUR OWN CAUSE; The Black Press in Springfield, Illinois (18962013).
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Mr. Reeves has participated in numerous civic and community economic development initiatives including but not limited to; Co-Founder Springfield Minority Business Council (1992); City of Springfield, Illinois Enterprise Community Steering Committee (1993); Co-Founder Greater Springfield African American Chamber of Commerce (1994); City of Bullhead City, Arizona Economic Development Council (1997); United Way of Central Illinois, Inc. Community Care (Funds Distribution) Panel Volunteer (2000); City of Springfield, Illinois Housing Alliance (2000); and the City of East St. Louis, Illinois Waterfront Development Committee (2001-2002);
City of Springfield, Illinois Mayor’s Taskforce on Homelessness (2003-2003); Habitat for
Humanity (2013).
In 1993, Mr. Reeves was honored by Illinois Times Newspaper as African American Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2002, he was honored by Governor Paul Patton of Kentucky as a Kentucky Colonel, the highest designation bestowed by the State.
In 2011, Mr. Reeves was honored by the Springfield Branch NAACP with its President Award for Outstanding Social Media Service to the Community.
In 2012, Mr. Reeves became the Most Worshipful Master of Jeremiah #159 International Free & Accepted Modern Mason, Inc.
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Consulting and Related Services
“If we seek to empower the individual at the same time that we seek to empower the community, we would have more than just an increase of bricks and mortar and the associated social programs that accompany such revitalization efforts. This combination is the best plan to regenerate decaying souls and spirits which transforms into a new sense of pride in community and an overwhelming dedication to change ones physical environment.” -- W.E. PETE REEVES
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Our Services: RSI performs the packaging assistance to individuals, businesses and community based organizations that are necessary to bring economic vitality to their communities.
Not for Profit Services: RSI network of consultants have the expertise to assist not for profit organizations in the following areas: 1.
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3.
4.
Organizational Development a.
Board and Constituency Development
b.
Leadership Training
c.
Strategic Planning
Housing/Commercial Development a.
Housing Needs & Demand Assessments
b.
Neighborhood Plans
c.
Analysis of Project Feasibility
Fundraising Strategies a.
Solicitation of Public & Private Funds
b.
Campaign Strategies & Development
c.
Grant/Proposal Writing
d.
Design, Implementation & Evaluation of Operating & Capital Campaigns
Special Services a.
PHA Board/Staff Training & Development
Business Consulting/Training Services:
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Bourbon Street Rhythm & Blues Client: King of Klubs, Inc.
RSI business consulting/training services overlap the not for profit consulting/training services. However, in addition to the above services we also offer the following: 1.
Business Plan Development
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Market Studies
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Diversity Training
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Maximum Performance Training
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Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Proposals and Redevelopment Plans
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Feasibility Studies
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Procurement Plans
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Personnel Policies
Services to Municipalities: RSI currently offers the following services to municipalities: 1.
Grant Writing
2.
Main Street Development
3.
TIF District Development
4.
Comprehensive Performance Strategies
5.
Consolidated Plans
6.
Business Improvement District Development
7.
Sanitary District Development
8.
Section 108 Proposal Development
9.
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Development
We are dedicated to providing out professional services on time and within Budget!
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Previous Project Experience/References “The first step in revitalizing a community is to foster public and private economic development initiatives. Although many businesses, community based organizations and municipalities are aware of what needs to be done to revitalize their communities or to increase capital to their organizations, they are unknowledgeable of the process and documentation necessary to bring their ideas into fruition. “ --W.E. PETE REEVES
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biofuels AMERICA, INC.
BFA is developing a fleet of bio-refineries from its portfolio of licensed patented advanced technology. Its first bio-refinery, located in Jasper Tennessee, is called “Project Tennessee.” Phase I of Project Tennessee is $20 million of a total development cost of approximately $120 million. It will create 54 permanent “green jobs” and roughly 150 temporary jobs during construction. Project Tennessee will use advanced biotechnology processes to convert wood wastes into bio-chemicals such as lignin and transportation fuels such as jet fuel, diesel and cellulosic ethanol. On November 16, 2011 Mr. Reeves as majority shareholder signed the Stock Purchase Agreement outlining the payment structure for the sale of BFA to Bright Matter Energy, LLC.
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City of Bullhead City Arizona; ACTION Zone
New Lighting Shines in Bullhead City The Riviera Neighborhood of Bullhead City recently completed a project to install 288 streetlights. The lighting project was funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and provide additional safety and security for the residents. The need was identified through an ACTION neighborhood planning process.
ACTION Zone Program
In 1998, the State of Arizona developed an integrated approach to awarding State community development funding and HUD Small Cities CDBG and HOME funding through its ACTION Zone program (Arizona Cities/Counties and Towns Investing in Overcoming Needs).
Mr. Reeves Coordinated and prepared the City's ACTION ZONE Grant implementation process performing business and citizen participation measures, survey preparation/analysis and neighborhood/commercial revitalization strategies resulting in the award of $1.5 million from the State for the Riviera neighborhood, which is the oldest and most distressed area of the city. Also developed the city’s Economic Incentives Policy, Economic Incentives Guide and Housing Needs and Demand Assessment..
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TSP’s HOPE, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
TSP's HOPE is a not for profit organization. The program began in July 1999. The mission of TSP's HOPE, (hereafter referred to as HOPE, is to unite Springfield as a community working to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. HOPE seeks to empower citizens to develop solutions to problems they identify in their neighborhoods and fosters collaboration among communities, institutions, corporations, volunteers and government agencies. Home ownership is essential to neighborhood revitalization. HOPE purpose is to create a program by which it may (1.) Purchase and renovate existing structures, and (2.) Construct new homes, creating multi-income and multi-racial communities. Among HOPE purposes is the creation of affordable housing for low to moderate income families.
Services performed by Mr. Reeves for HOPE included preparation of CHDO application, Housing Needs and Demand Assessment, Personnel Policy and Procedures, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy, Five Year Comprehensive Performance Strategy. The organization was awarded Best Practices 2000 by HUD. Has resulted in the development of over $1.5 million in new housing construction.
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LANPHIER VILLAGE, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
Lanphier Village was a 48 unit pre-fabricated multi-family housing development to be developed within the city of Springfield, Illinois. The project was the brainchild of Urban Development Group, Inc. a not for profit development corporation founded to spur housing development within the city in specifically the Eastside which was traditionally the most economically distressed area of the city.
The project was approved for over $235,000 in Low Income Housing Tax Credits by the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
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EnviRes LLC, EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS
EnviRes LLC The HyMelt速 Process
Left: East St. Louis Monitor Newspaper, April 22, 2004
HyMelt速 is a new gasification process, codeveloped by EnviRes, LLC a Kentucky limited liability
company,
with
Marathon
Ashland
Petroleum (MAP); and is projected to become a breakthrough technology by producing separate streams of high-purity hydrogen and CO-rich synthesis gas from feed stocks of coal and/or refinery bottoms (such as petroleum coke)--at less cost than other methods, and with important environmental benefits.
Mr. Reeves assisted EnviRes LLC with site acquisition as well as preparation of funding applications resulting in a total award of approximately $31 million as part of a total $58 million dollar project and took the project to groundbreaking on April 7, 2004.
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THIRD WARD NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Third Ward Neighborhood Council 3808 W. Florissant St. Louis, MO 63107 314/533-2030
The Third Ward Neighborhood Council helps coordinate community development activities among the Hyde Park, Fairground, and College Hill neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Council provides housing related services and referrals and encourages home ownership, home improvement, rehabilitation, construction, and preservation of existing housing stock.
Developed inaugural fundraising campaign entitled Community Works: Corporations, Institutions and Communities Working Together Today for a Better Tomorrow.
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TIF DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT, STATE OF ILLINOIS
Developed Tax Increment Financing Districts, through subcontracting agreements, for ten Illinois municipalities resulting in a total increment of over $25 million.
Developed the Near East Side TIF District in Springfield, Illinois which resulted in the creation of the Far East Side TIF District that to date has a total increment of $31,296,705 with total property tax increment of $1,133,353, and State sales tax of $751,883. TIF District has attracted national retailers such as CUBS Foods, AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, Burger King and a CITGO Gas Station.
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GRANT WRITING & RELATED SERVICES
RSI has performed various services for not for profits throughout the country over the years. Such services include grant writing, fundraising campaign development, board training, community organizing etc.
Since 1993, Mr. Reeves has been directly responsible for the writing and approval in excess of $450 million in grants, low interest loans, low income housing tax credits and project bonds.
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FAITH BASED INITIATIVES CONSULTING
RSI has established a faith based department to handle the broad number of requests for assistance by not for profit faith based organizations. We are helping the majority of these clients, such as the Abdias Christian Fellowship Church of Belleville, Illinois shown above, with developing day cares and neighborhood technical assistance centers.
Previous clients have included churches such the Love Deliverance Gospel Church and Second Timothy Baptist Church in Springfield, Illinois.
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1st ANNUAL METROPOLITAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAIR, WASHINGTON PARK, ILLINOIS
The Metropolitan Economic Development Authority (“MEDA”) was established by the mayors of Alorton, Brooklyn, Centerville, Venice and Washington Park, Illinois to provide economic development within their jurisdictions. On July 17, 1999, MEDA held its first economic development fair. The fair’s objective was to provide a one stop resource for area residents to obtain information and complete applications in order to reach their desired goals. During the fair local agencies, municipalities and financing companies had representatives on hand to answer questions, distribute information and complete applications.
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Political Lobbying Left(Left to right):
Dave Cox Jr., CEO, TCAT;
LeRon Sams, Asst. V.P. biofuels AMERICA, INC.; Jackie Joyner Kersee, Heptathlon, LLC, CEO;. Mayor Alvin Parks, East St. Louis, IL; Pete Reeves, CEO, biofuels AMERICA, INC. VOICE Magazine Publisher; Malcolm Beal-Reeves, CEO, Stretch and Flip Records. Mike Shannon Restaurant, St. Louis, Mo. 12/21/10 Left: (Left to Right) Mayor Frankie Seabury, Centreville, IL; Mayor Bob Moore, Washington Park, IL; Mayor Ruby Cook, Brooklyn, IL; Mayor Callie Mobley, Alorton, IL; Mayor Tyrone Echols, Venice, IL; Abdul Zarif, Vice President Metropolitan Economic Development Authority and Pete Reeves, RSI, CEO , 7/22/99
Right: (Left to Right) Former State Senator and Former Sate Representatives; Pete Reeves, RSI, CEO, Mississippi State Senator David Jordan; Eddie Williams, Continental Gaming Corporation, 9/7/01
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Submitted To:
MS. TABOO PEARSON
JUNE 2015 40
ďƒ“ Copyright 2015; Regeneration Strategies International, Inc. All rights reserved.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced nor transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by an information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from the publisher. For information, contact: Regeneration Strategies International, Inc. 1420 East Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62708 Phone: (901) 832-1144 Fax: (217) 793-6939 Email: regenstrat@gmail.com
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Made this __ day of June, 2015 by and between The Client and The Consultant referenced herein as follows: AGREEMENT:
CLIENT: MS TABOO PEARSON Springfield, Illinois 62703 Phone: (217) Email: CONSULTANT:
REGENERATION STRATEGIES INT'L, INC. Attn: Pete Reeves P.O. Box 2704 Springfield, Illinois 62708 Phone: (901) 832-1144 Fax: (217) 793-6939 Email: ciplugger@gmail.com
PROJECT:
Preparation of Branding Strategy
I.
SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Consultant will provide the following services to the Client: 1. Preparation of Articles of Incorporation; 2. Preparation of Corporate By-Laws; 3. Preparation of Company Logo; 4. Preparation of Business Plan With Related Financials: a. Total Costs Budget; b. Sources and Uses of Funds Statement; and 5. Preparation of Branding Strategy. 42
II.
COMPENSATION:
Consultant’s
fee
for
services
rendered
as
described
in
the
Scope
of
Services
is
______________________ to be paid as follows: 1. _________________ (______) Dollars as retainer. 2. Balance of ____________________ ($____________) Dollars due upon completion. (WILL DISCUSS WITH CLIENT FIRST) III.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES PLUS EXPENSES:
For the Consultants Basic Service, as described in Scope of Services. Additional costs such as copying, binding, photographs will be paid for by the Client. APPLICABLE Travel expenses which may be required for completing the Scope of Services as described herein including transportation, entertainment and lodging will be paid by the Client. Mileage will be based on IRS standard mileage rates. Consultant will submit a Monthly Expense Report to Client. NA
IV.
TIME OF COMPLETION:
The project listed in the Scope of Services shall be for a period of ______ (______) days beginning at the execution of this Agreement. V.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION:
Information, plans, and specifications obtained and prepared by the Consultant under the Scope of Services as defined under Part 1 of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of the Client.
VI.
CHANGES:
The Client may from time to time - during the course of this Agreement request modifications to it or changes in the Scope of Services to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the Amount of the Consultants compensation or services to be rendered, mutually 43
agreed upon by and between the Consultant and the Client and shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Agreement. VII.
BINDING AFFECT:
This Agreement shall be binding upon and may be enforced by the either party and his heirs, executives, successors, assigns, and legal representatives and shall be binding upon an may be enforced by the either party. VIII. NOTICES: All notices consents, authorizations, request, and settlements hereunder, shall be deemed to have been properly given if delivered by hand to the Consultant or mailed by first class United States mail to the parties addresses mentioned above in this Agreement. IX. ARBITRATION Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be resolved by arbitration conducted by the Commercial Division of the American Arbitration Association and in accordance with the rules thereof in any convenient forum agreed to in writing by the parties. Any arbitration award shall be final and binding, and judgment upon the award rendered pursuant to such arbitration may be entered in any court of proper jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek and obtain temporary injunctive relief from any court of competent jurisdiction against any improper disclosure of the Confidential Information. X.
GOVERNING LAWS:
This Agreement shall be governed and construed by the laws of the State of Illinois.
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XI.
SEPARABILITY:
If any part, paragraph, or provision of this Agreement should be held or become invalid, then all remaining parts, paragraphs, and provisions shall continue to be fully effective. NOW THEREFORE, all parties agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement on the date first above written.
CONSULTANT: REGENERATION STRATEGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
BY: _____________________________ ITS:
CEO
CLIENT: MS TABOO PEARSON
BY: _____________________________
ITS: _____________________________
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