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Visit our website:www.thegulfcoastmarketplace.org

http://www.thegulfcoastmarketplace.com/home.html

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The Gulf Coast MarketplaceThe e-commerce solution for community recovery

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of The Gulf Coast Marketplace is to contribute to community recovery by providing opportunities for economic growth & financial independence to individuals & families, especially those impacted by disaster.



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OVERVIEW: e-commerce website Virtual marketplace for hand-crafted products and

services created by people living along the Gulf Coast Economic stimulator for the Gulf Coast region Celebrates the rich diversity of many cultures Assists in the economic & emotional recovery of

individuals & families impacted by disaster



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OVERVIEW continued: Will provide supplemental income, and on a macro-level

serve as an economic stimulator for the Gulf Coast region Need sponsors

Together we can harness the talent of our creative cultures and convert that power into fuel for economic prosperity.



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PRODUCT DESIGN:

Virtual marketplace, simulates the sights & sounds of traditional fairs & festivals indigenous to the Gulf Coast

Operate as an online store showcasing products and services created by artists and craftsmen

Features the latest in e-commerce tools that the buying public has come to expect

Hosted by Pinnacle Cart, leading U.S. e-commerce company



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PRODUCT DESIGN continued: Site map invites visitors to take a virtual stroll among the

fairgrounds Each virtual vendor booth includes a personalized touch,

such as a video clip of the vendor Will serve as a special link between local vendors & global

customers Variety of vendors will represent our unique culture &

heritage while promoting the region as a desired destination for business & tourism



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OPERATIONS: Packaging, shipping & tracking handled at distribution

hubs, insuring inventory control & customer satisfaction Bringing back the concept of “lagniappe” (a little

something extra) as the cornerstone of the GCM Gets income into households quickly Keep vendor paperwork at a minimum & encourage artists

to focus on their crafts



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OPERATIONS continued: Concept will foster micro-enterprises & help to stimulate

the local economy Encourage vendors to help recruit additional vendors Foster mentoring by encouraging established

artists/craftsmen to share knowledge



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FINANCES:

Business model relies on sponsorships at the following levels: Major Sponsors $25,000 (featured prominently on home

page) Supporting Sponsors $10,000 (featured on the main

“fairgrounds” page) Artist Group Sponsors (3 artists) $5,000 Individual Artist Sponsors $1,500



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FINANCES:

Each $1,500 Individual Artist sponsorship will be allocated asfollows: $500 to assist the artist in purchasing equipment and

supplies for further development of their craft, $500 for Options for Independence to purchase initial start-

up inventory from the artist, eliminating the need for the artist to give up inventory on consignment; and

$500 to set up e-commerce booth and to provide technical and marketing support.



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FINANCES: GCM will assist vendors in setting price Sales taxes collected at time of purchase & paid to applicable

jurisdictions Recruit members at an annual fee of $12.50 to help cover

operating costs. Members will receive special discounts & promotions



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IMPLEMENTATION Quiet launch in September 2011 to test functionality

and demonstrate capabilities Recruit artists/vendors, sponsors & members Initial focus on Louisiana artists/vendors Expansion to other Gulf Coast states will occur as we

establish functionality and support




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THE TEAM: Barry Chauvin, CEO, Options For Independence Jim Pittman, Workforce Development Director, Options For

Independence Brandi LeCompte, Marketplace Manager, Options For Independence Charles Gaiennie, CEO, W.L. Gaiennie & Co., Social Media & Marketing Chase Chiasson, Publisher/Website Design, Bayouland Advertising, Sammy Hebert, VP Sales, Data Management Services, Tracy LeCompte, Graphic Artist/Print Design, Bayouland Advertising Dino Paternostro, Business Consultant, LegisLink, LLC

Please consider helping us to make the Gulf Coast Marketplace a realityand to fulfill our mission of becoming the e-commerce solution for community recovery.



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MAJOR SPONSORS: South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC) Options for Independence



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ADVISORY PANEL/SPONSORS: Jerry Bologna, Director of Economic Development,

JEDCO Lanor Curole, Program Director, Vocational

Rehabilitation Services, United Houma Nation Frank Fink, Director of Economic Development, St.

Mary Parish GovernmentVic Lafont, President/CEO, South Louisiana Economic

Council (SLEC) Fred Peer, Partner/CEO, N.O. Brew



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ADVISORY PANEL/SPONSORS - continued:Aimee Smallwood, CEO, Louisiana Cultural Economy

FoundationEwell Smith, Executive Director, Louisiana Seafood

Promotion & Marketing Board Jennifer Steel, R.N., Director, West Jefferson Hospital

Foundation Carmen Sunda, Center Director, SBDC-GNO Region Darryl Ward, Chief Administrative Assistant,

Office of Parish President, Jefferson Parish

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Learn more about artists & craftsmenwww.BayouResilience.com

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