Gerri Lewis 1.3.9 1i ti? Next steps 7 messages Matthews, Evan Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM To: Loren Mahler Cc: Gerri Lewis Nancy DiNardo "Bates, Scott Loren, Congratulations, our review Committee was very impressed by your approach to strategic communications, and like to ask you if your ?rm would consider only working on that piece. They are prepared to recommend to the fuit board at our meeting this Wednesday (see agenda here 7/05ICPA_Meeting- Agendami?i 01201 7.pdf My question to you is 1) are you interested in splitting the work and 2) can you give me a proposal for just the strategic communications and public affairs piece by Wednesday? Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your updated proposal based on feedback from the board. Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: ematthews@ctportauthority.com iW: imageOO?t .jpg 24K AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING AD HOC COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017 – 10:00 A.M. CPA OFFICE 455 BOSTON POST ROAD; STE. 204 OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475 AGENDA 1. Call to Order. 2. Review and Approve RFP Selection A. Presentation by Quinn & Hary B. Presentation by Loren Mehler 3. Adjournment. 16817084-v2 MEETING OF THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING AD HOC COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017 – 10:00 A.M. CPA OFFICE 455 BOSTON POST ROAD; STE. 204 OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475 MINUTES 1. Call to Order. Chairman DiNardo called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. Members in attendance: Scott Bates; Evan Matthews; Don Frost; Absent: John Johnson Staff: Joe Salvatore; Andrew Lavigne 2. Review and Approve RFP Selection A. Presentation by Dealy Mahler B. Presentation by Quinn & Hary Power Point Presentations were made by Dealy Mahler and Quinn & Hary. After deliberations, the committee decided to split the responsibilities of Communications & Marketing between the two firms. Evan is in the process of renegotiating with Dealy Mahler to focus on media relations and public affairs. He is waiting to hear back from them. Quinn & Hary has not been contacted yet. 3. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. 16817084-v2 Connecticut Port Authority Communications and Marketing Proposal September 15, 2017 Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC Table of Contents 1.  Introduction 2.  Objective 3.  Situational Analysis 4.  Proposal 5.  Meet Your Team 6.  Experience 7.  Budget Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to present this communications and marketing proposal to the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA). As a Connecticut-based firm, Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC is constantly seeking out ways to help businesses and organizations here at home elevate their voice and expand their economic opportunities in Connecticut and across the country. With a background that encompasses corporate communications, public affairs, work in the federal government and crisis communications management across complex issues and networks of stakeholders, we are well-equipped to help the CPA build a communications infrastructure and execute a strategy that enables long-term economic growth. Our team looks forward to working with you as we tackle this exciting new phase of growth for the Connecticut Port Authority. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 3 Objective To support the Connecticut Port Authority’s new strategies for economic development by identifying new target markets and providing communications and marketing services that best position Connecticut before those audiences and the maritime industry writ large. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 4 Situational Analysis The Connecticut Port Authority has responsibility for a wide range of issues related to the maritime industry, from maintaining navigability and infrastructure to developing public and private investment and growing the overall maritime industry across the state. Since its creation in 2014, CPA has made tremendous strides in establishing an infrastructure to manage this spectrum of issues, but to harness CPA’s full potential requires a more comprehensive approach. This has brought CPA to an inflection point. Establishing an organizational identity and leveraging it to develop and execute a strategic communications and marketing plan will enable CPA to not only reach its target audiences more effectively, but will also provide CPA with a stronger voice on the issues that matter most to Connecticut and the maritime industry. Whether it’s the growing debate over dredging with its implications for national security and the environment or Connecticut’s new cybersecurity strategy that places a significant emphasis on critical infrastructure protections, a smart, holistic communications plan will enhance CPA’s current economic development efforts and add value in any situation. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 5 Proposal Overview To accomplish CPA’s objectives, we recommend a 3-phase strategy: 1.  Research and Foundation Building 2.  Strategy Development 3.  Execution Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 7 Phase I – Research and Foundation Building A successful communications strategy is based on telling a story clearly and finding the messaging and mediums that resonate with target audiences. Phase I would develop each of these building blocks and detail how they will be best be utilized in a long-term communications and marketing effort. Our work would include: Stakeholder Audit Working with CPA’s business development efforts, we will identify the audiences and stakeholders aligned to CPA’s economic development plans and provide in-depth analysis of each group. Our team will also look outside of CPA’s traditional audiences to ensure that no opportunities are left unexplored. Industry Landscape Review To gain greater a deeper understanding of the current state of the maritime industry, we will conduct a comprehensive review across traditional and social media. This will provide insight into the issues driving public-facing conversation as well as CPA’s current positioning in relation to identified competitors. In-Depth Interviews To further deepen our understanding of CPA’s current position within the industry, we will meet with a select number of CPA’s primary stakeholders both internally and externally to get their first-hand perspective on CPA’s current status and identity. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 8 Phase I – Research and Foundation Building Material and Program Review As we research and review audiences and the industry, we will conduct a thorough review of CPA’s current communications programs, processes, materials and channels. Understanding how CPA currently communicates will better enable us to leverage existing resources and recommend improvements. Vision and Narrative Development A communications and marketing plan is only as good as the story it tells. We will work through a process that captures your vision and, combined with the insights gained from our research and our in-depth stakeholder interviews, we will develop a narrative framework that tells the CPA story—past, present and future—with particular emphasis on the strengths that differentiate CPA within the industry and its importance to Connecticut. Messaging Framework Based on the vision and the insights developed, we will craft a messaging framework that clearly communicates CPA’s story and its goals to the different audiences we’ve identified. This framework will guide all future communications, ensuring message discipline and consistency, while remaining flexible enough to be used with a variety of audiences. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 9 Phase II – Strategy Development Once we’ve established CPA’s identity and gained valuable insights into the current state of play across the industry, we will leverage those two things to build a communications and marketing strategy that elevates the CPA before relevant audiences and positions it to have a voice on developing issues. Our plan could include: Issues Platform Identify a focused number of issues related to the maritime industry that CPA can “own” and establish itself as the authoritative voice to leverage and engage influencers and create additional earned marketing opportunities. Media Relations Identify key outlets, reporters and influencers, both traditional and online, and develop and pitch stories aligned to targeted audiences and issues. This would also include opportunities to generate additional visibility through op-eds, media commentary, speaking opportunities and others based off the defined issues platform. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 10 Phase II – Strategy Development Event Options Develop comprehensive conference, convention and other events calendar. The calendar represents external events at which CPA may want to participate. We would also develop options for convening industry leaders and interested parties through events such as roundtables and issue-specific mini conferences that would provide a platform to reach an influential, audience with your message. Advertising Considerations Evaluate and provide recommendations on advertising, including counsel on budgeting and placement priorities, digital advertising options and search engine optimization. Marketing Guidance Identify and support marketing opportunities aligned to CPA’s communications and business development efforts. This could include a variety of opportunities, such as industry conference sponsorship and/or event promotion. Crisis Planning Develop a plan for responding to a range of crisis scenarios, paying particular attention to cyber attack scenarios, per the new Connecticut Cybersecurity Strategy. This could also involve assisting in the development of a “crisis playbook” and table top exercises to ensure CPA staff are prepared to respond to a crisis. Government Relations Support Develop a communications, public affairs and advocacy framework that can be utilized, as necessary, to enhance government relations efforts at the local, state and federal level. This could include targeted media outreach on specific issues, educational opportunities for public officials and policy-themed conferences. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 11 Phase III – Execution Once the Phase II plan is developed and agreed to, we will execute on the planned program elements. In addition, our work could include the following: Master Calendar Ownership Develop a master calendar of public-facing efforts across the CPA, in order to ensure coordination and effective planning timelines, messaging and audience outreach. Media Monitoring Provide a regular media report on relevant issues, and monitor online conversations to identify opportunities and issues that may impact CPA. This insight will allow us to adjust our plan as necessary over time. Media and Presentation Training Prepare you for dealing with the challenges and potential scenarios of an interview or major presentation. Using our extensive experience working with all types of media and presentation audiences, we walk you through the tips and tricks proven to help you succeed. Reporting Determine a regular interval for progress reports outlining media coverage and other relevant indicators of success based on our established timeline of activity. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 12 Meet Your Team Your Team Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC Prime Contractor Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC is a strategic communications & public affairs firm that advises clients on cybersecurity and defense-related issues, with a focus on increasing impact and effectively managing risk. Leveraging experience across national security, corporate communications and crisis management, we help clients grow their business through smarter communications strategies while protecting themselves through improved planning and incident response management. Our services include reputation management, messaging and narrative development, industry research and analysis, cyber communications counsel and crisis planning and response. McDowell Jewett Communications Subcontractor, Public Relations McDowell Jewett Communications specializes in media relations, and social and digital media management in the category of public affairs. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 14 Technical Approach As part of our standard business model, Dealy Mahler Strategies regularly engages other consultants and agencies in order to build a team that provides the best service to our clients. For this proposal, Loren Dealy Mahler will be your primary point of contact throughout the engagement and will draw on the expertise of other team members and McDowell Jewett Communications, as needed, to perform specific tasks and functions. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 15 Loren is a seasoned strategic leader with high-level government and private sector experience across national security, strategic communications and crisis management. From the White House to corporate America, Loren has helped clients leverage effective communications strategies to further business and policy objectives, while mitigating brand impact through effective cyber incident planning and response. Loren has advised top government officials in her roles as Director of Legislative Affairs at the National Security Council and as Communications Director for Office of Legislative Affairs at the Department of Defense. In these roles, she was responsible for advancing the Administration’s legislative priorities at the height of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Loren Dealy Mahler President, Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC Prior to that, she ran the communications office for the House Armed Services Committee, where she built an operation that elevated the opinions of committee members and made the annual Defense Bill accessible to a public audience. After leaving government service, Loren helped Fortune 500 companies and national nonprofits grow and protect their organizations, as Vice President of Corporate Communications for a PR firm in New York. In early 2016, she launched Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC, and hasn’t looked back. Loren is a graduate of Princeton University and holds a Masters in Public Policy from the McCourt School at Georgetown University. She is a former Fellow at the Connecticut Institute for the 21st Century, where she published a report on the Defense Manufacturing Workforce. Loren and her family currently reside in Milford, CT. 16 Elie Jacobs is a seasoned corporate strategist and communications consultant. With an emphasis on strategic and crisis communications, message development, media training, and media relations. He has helped corporations, non-profits and high-profile individuals tell their stories and successfully overcome some of their most challenging situations. Elie is also a sought after advisor for candidates and elected officials. Elie has experience working on multifaceted public relations and public affairs campaigns, cyber breaches and other crisis scenarios, communications programs for complex mergers & acquisitions and IPOs, and other demanding situations. He also has years of experience acting as an on-the-record spokesman for clients. Elie has previously worked for some of the leading public affairs and strategic communications consultancies in the world, including: Brunswick Group, LLC; Public Strategies, Inc.; Sloane & Company; Glover Park Group; and Kivvit. Elie Jacobs Senior Strategist, Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC Elie is a partner in the Truman National Security Project, on the advisory board of No One Left Behind and a Dūcō Expert. He was a co-founder of JNFuture (the young leadership of the Jewish National Fund), and a past Carnegie New Leader. He is also the co-editor of Covenantal Imperatives: Essays by Walter S. Wurzburger on Jewish Law, Thought and Community (Urim 2008). Elie began his communications career as a press aide in the post-presidential office of President Bill Clinton, handling Clinton's briefing materials and working with the news media. After spending a year in Israel after high school, he graduated from Rutgers University with a dual degree in History and Hebraic Studies. 17 Since the early 1980’s, Dean Pagani has been part of the world of public affairs in Connecticut as a journalist, public relations consultant and political advisor to top elected officials. He served as communications director and chief of staff to the governor of Connecticut for eight years, which included two landslide re-election campaigns, the daily management of the governor’s policy agenda and numerous public safety crises. Dean is also known for providing steady public relations counsel to the governor during an impeachment inquiry and criminal investigation. Dean Pagani Senior Vice President, McDowell Jewett Communications Prior to his work in the governor’s office Dean served as a media advisor to the Republican leadership in the state Senate and helped manage the campaign to defeat a bill to expand casino gambling. Dean has legislative experience on Capitol Hill in Washington, where he served as press secretary to former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas. In 2010, he was a senior public relations adviser to the Connecticut gubernatorial campaign of Tom Foley. Dean has worked with a number of private sector public relations clients including; Shell Oil, Broadwater Energy, Nestle Waters and Pfizer. He has managed a number of issue advocacy campaigns for Connecticut non-profits and offered discrete crisis management guidance to private companies facing intense public scrutiny. Dean holds a Master’s degree in New Media Photojournalism from the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C. He is a Connecticut native. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 18 Experience Silicon Valley Health Technology Company Truman National Security Project Non-Profit Cultural Institution A large consumer-facing health technology company wanted to increase its voice around issues related to privacy and data protection. Incorporating research insights and internal/ external stakeholder input, we built a messaging platform and strategic communications plan that enabled leadership to engage in a way that resonated with identified audiences. The Truman National Security Project wanted to elevate its national profile after the 2016 election. Leveraging Truman's work at the national, state and local level, we advised on the creation and execution of a postelection day communications strategy designed to increase Truman’s brand recognition with the public. A high profile, non-profit organization in the arts recently faced a contentious series of budget cuts, staff layoffs and an increasingly unfriendly press corps. We developed a strategic communications plan that included significant background research, message development, media training, a series of targeted engagements with media, and a multi-scenario crisis plan. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 19 Experience Connecticut Green Bank Ivy League Veterans Council Education Reform Organization The ILVC is a coalition of student veteran groups from Ivy League schools. As they were first getting started, we helped develop an organizational identity and messaging framework that allowed them to clearly and consistently talk about their work to targeted audiences of veterans, university officials and the media. A new-to-scene national education reform organization wanted to disrupt the K-12 education system with new online tools and technologies. The education reform space can be highly contentious, so we drafted a communications strategy that leveraged precise messaging, a targeted media launch, and executive influence to set them up for long-term success. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC McDowell Jewett Communications The Connecticut Green Bank, a quasi-public state agency, was established to promote green energy projects in Connecticut. Work includes raising the Green Bank’s profile through placement of news stories in traditional media, marketing the resulting stories further through social media channels, monitoring coverage of the Connecticut Green Bank and the industry as a whole, media training for Green Bank experts and strategic advice to enhance Green Bank’s standing within state government. 20 References Andrew Kirtzman, President, Kirtzman Strategies LLC Lauren Karasek, Executive Director of Social Media, Spark Growth Alexandra Toma, Executive Director, Peace and Security Funders Group Paul Arcangeli, Minority Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee Frank Spring, former Director of Political Affairs, Truman National Security Project Craig Connolly, Connecticut Green Bank, Director of Marketing and Communications Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 21 Budget Program Elements Estimated Timeline* Cost Phase I: Research and Foundation Building 2 months $20K Phase II: Strategy Development 1 month $15K Phase III: Execution 9 months** $10K/month Total 12 months $125K * Timelines depend on multiple variables, such as response rate and scheduling efficiency ** Execution can begin earlier if events warrant Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 23 Schedule A CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE MAXIMUM HOURLY RATE OF PAY Experience Level of Consultant(s) Hourly Rate Junior Consultant (1-4 years? experience) 75 Mid-Level Consultant years? experience) 100 Senior Consultant (4-8 years? experience) 125 Expert Consultant years? experience) 200 Senior Expert Consultant (20+ years? experience) 250 *Classi?cation and rates to be determined during negotiations for Extra Services. Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 24 Thank You. More information: Evan Matthews Re: PR for Connecticut Port Authority 4 messages Loren Dealy Mahler Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 1:25 PM To: "Matthews, Evan" Hi Scott, Thanks for your email and the introduction! I would be happy to help out and will connect with Evan to learn more. I'm dropping you to the line to spare you our scheduling emails. Hi Evan. It's nice to "meet" you! I?d love to connect soon to discuss your communications goals, but I'm actually out of town for work all next week. Depending on the immediacy of your need, l'd be happy to either schedule a call while I'm gone or set-up an in?person meeting the week after next. Just let me know your preference and availability. Thank you, and Happy Friday to you both! Loren On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Hi Loren: I'm thinking it would be great if you were able to have a conversation with the Executive Director of the CT Port Authority. Evan Mathews (copied here). We are thinking through how to meet our communications needs and know you could have some good thoughts on this and indeed i'd be interested in seeing how we might work together. Meet each other or talk when you can- Thanks Matthews, Evan Fri, Aug 25. 2017 at 1:42 PM To: Scott Bates Loren Dealy Mahler Cc: Joe Salvatore Loren we are looking to have an RFP out next week. We will make sure your on the distribution. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov 1W: [Quoted text hidden} imageOO?l .jpg 24K To: Loren Dealy Mahler Cc: Scott Bates Loren As promised, here is our communications RFP. We?re looking for responses by 9/15. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: From: Loren Dealy Mahler Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 3:12 PM To: Matthews, Evan Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.220.8018 I E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: From: Loren Dealy Mahier Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 3:12 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Scott Bates Salvatore, Joseph R. Subject: Re: PR for Connecticut Port Authority Thanks, Evan. i will be sure to keep an out. I imagine it be an interesting project! On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 1:44 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: Loren we are looking to have an RFP out next week. We make sure your on the distribution. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 4-55 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: From: Scott Bates Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 12:37 PM To: Matthews, Evan Loren Deaiy Mahler Subject: PR for Connecticut Port Authority Hi Loren: I'm thinking it would be great if you were able to have a conversation with the Executive Director of the CT Port Authority, Evan Mathews (copied here). We are thinking through how to meet our communications needs and know YOU have some 900d thoughts on this- and indeed i'd be interested in seeing how we might work t099ther' Meet each other or talk when you can- Thanks Communication Marketing Service RFP.pdf> Matthews, Evan From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 5:47 PM To: 'Bj Finneli' Subject: Communications RFP Attachments: CPA Communication Marketing Service RFP.pdf BJ please find the RFP attached for communications services. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: L?onnectrcur I Evan H. Matthews AUTHORITY Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Savbrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov Matthews, Evan From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 5:50 PM To: 'Herb Emanuelson'; 'Jill Adams' Subject: communications RFP Attachments: CPA Communication Marketing Service RFP.pdf Herb and Jill We have enjoyed working with you on our logo and other projects, and are seeking to contract with a firm for a range of communications services. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Connecticur I Evan H. Matthews AUTHORITY Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: Matthews, Evan From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:39 PM To: 'Josh Silverman' Subject: RE: communications RFP Josh - how about tomorrow at 11am? WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: I Evan H. Matthews AUTHORITY Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov From: Josh Silverman Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:26 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: communications RFP Evan, Thank you so much for your email and for the opportunity to participate in your RFP. I met with Jill and Herb earlier today both of whom send you their best to review previous work for the Port Authority. Based on the communications services you?ve outlined, I will be your contact during the RFP process. i was wondering if you have any time tomorrow or Friday for a call to discuss the I want to make sure Adams Knight is proposing a solution that exceeds your expectations, not your budget. I?m available at any of the following times: Thursday: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Friday: 93m, 11am, 2pm Thanks again. I look forward to working with you. Best Josh Adams Knight, Inc. Joshua Silverman Vice President, Content In?uencer Marketing 80 Avon Meadow Lane Avon, CT 06001 860.676.2300 157 1 mobile 203.216.0488 Web Facebook Twitter Linkedln YouTube From: Evan Matthews Date: Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM To: Herbert Emanuelson Jill Adams Subject: communications RFP Herb and Jill We have enjoyed working with you on our logo and other projects, and are seeking to contract with a firm for a range of communications services. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: 4; Evan H. Matthews connecncu?: Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.270.8018 1 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: Matthews, Evan - From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 12:19 PM To: 'Scott Bates' Subject: RE: FW: RFP Communications 8L Marketing Services Attachments: cpa_fy17_budget_vweb.pdf WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Connection I Evan H. Matthews AUTHORITY Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: From: Scott Bates Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:02 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: FW: RFP Communications Marketing Services If our overall budget is about 1 million a year; we should think of this as a large part of our marketing budget. Can you send me our budget and how much we have set aside for this (assuming the appropriation level continues.) On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 2:48 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: I know you are on vacation but this is ready to hit the street and have a decision for the board at the September meeting. The scope was taken from the Connecticut innovations contract. I WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: :c?nnecuc? Evan H. Matthews I Executive Director AUT ITY Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: From: Salvatore, Joseph R. Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 11:32 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Communications Marketing Services I added the Capabilities Deck. Did some formatting clean-up. i You are set to post-send out. connecticU-i': Joseph R. Salvatore I Program Manager AUTHORITY Connecticut Port Authority 505 Hudson Street, 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 P: 860.270.8199 E: ioseph.salvatore@ct.gov IWI Matthews, Evan - From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 2:34 PM To: 'Loren Mahler' Cc: Gerri Lewis Subject: RE: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing Dear Lorin, Thank you for your interest in the CT Port Authority. We acknowledge receipt of you proposal. We Will present our recommendation to the Board on Wednesday. So you should be hearing from us soon. Thanks and best regards, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Connection I Evan H. Matthews AUTHORITY Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5471 E: ematthews@ctportauthoritv.com IW: From: Loren Mahler Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 2:06 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Submission Communications and Marketing Dear Evan, Please find attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP "Communications and Marketing Services." I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! -Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703?201-1692 (direct) Matthews, Evan - From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:37 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications Bids? Can you send the reps to scot/Tina? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: ?Bates, Scott Date: October 17, 2017 at 1:35:19 PM CDT To: ?Matthews, Evan" Cc: ?Prakash, Tina" Subject: Communications Bids- Hi Evan: Can you please send to Tina the completed packets of what we got back regarding bids for the Communications RFP. I want to review before the subcommittee call (is that set? Scott D. Bates Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut 30 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 Of?ce: (860) 509-6212 Fax: (860) 509?6131 Website: Matthews, Evan From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:27 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Re: Communications Bids? Nope just 2. Thanks. Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Oct 17, 2017, at 2:19 PM, Gerri Lewis wrote: i found Deaiy Mahler and Are there more? Original Message From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:37 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications Bids? Can you send the reps to scot/Tina? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: "Bates, Scott Date: October 17, 2017 at 1:35:19 PM CDT To: "Matthews, Evan? Cc: "Prakash, Tina" Subject: Communications Bids- Hi Evan: Can you please send to Tina the compieted packets of what we got back regarding bids for the Communications RFP. I want to review before the subcommittee caii (is that set? Scott D. Bates Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut 30 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 Office: (860) 509?6212 Fax: (860) 509?6131 Website: Matthews, Evan From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:42 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA How about 20/39 or 10/31 in old Saybrook office? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Oct 17, 2017, at 2:39 PM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Yes, but if you want it before the board meeting in Stamford, is that going to work? Trying to get a room at SPI for 11/16 or 15. Original Message From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:29 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications RFP for CPA We need to schedule this committee, right? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo "Matthews, Evan" Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. l?cl iike to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look like in 1 the future say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don?t make vast plans with half vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/ 10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad-?l?ioc Subcommittee, assembled for just this RFP selection. It would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group couid do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. in short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A 2 tan order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly dear. Matthews, Evan From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 4:26 PM To: GLewis@ctportauthoritycom Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting iwiil be there! Thanks Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Oct 17, 2017, at 3:11 PM, "GLewis@ctportauthoritycom" wrote: Good afternoon. Kindiy Eet me know if you be abte to attend a meeting on Monday, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrook. Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis, Office Manager From: Matthews, Evan [maiitozEvan.Matthews@ct.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:42 PM To: Gerri Lewis Lewis@ctporta uthority.com> Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Begin forwarded message: From: Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo "Matthews, Evan" Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day ali - Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. i'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future -- say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I?d like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad~Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. it would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work 2 and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. In short~ we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly clear. Matthews, Evan From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 8:19 PM To: 8 Frost Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting Don? Len Faucher of the port of Olympia. He is from Ct and said he knew you from He says hi. Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Oct 17, 2017, at 4:11 PM, Frost wrote: Good day Even Yes, I can attend a meeting Monday the 30th at Old Saybrook Don Frost ps- I do not have OUTLOOK so this caiendar program comes to me as code. On 10/17/2017 4:11 PM, GLewis@ctportauthority.com wrote: BEGINNCALENDAR Corporation/lOutlook 15.0 BEGINNTIMEZONE TZiD:Eastem Standard Time BEGINSTANDARD ENDSTANDARD TZOFFSETFROMEOSOO ENDNTIMEZONE BEGINNEVENT I.com Scott afternoon. Kindly let me know if you be abie to atte nd a meeting on Monday\, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrook.\ n\nThank Lewis\, Office Manager \n\n \nFrom: Matthews\, Evan [mailto:Evan.Matthe ws@ct.gov] \nSent: Tuesday\, October 17\, 2017 3:42 Gerri Lewis Re: Communications RFP for CPA\n\n\n\ n\n> Begin forwarded message:\n> From: 8 Frost Nancy DiNardo "Matthews\, Evan"\n> Good day all Forgive me\, but is this communications RFP i ntended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign shouid be base on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today\, but hat the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connectic ut might look like in the future say 10 yea rs.\n> My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast When do we meet to work on this?\n> Rgds\n> Don Fr ost\n> Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 Scott Bates Dear We wouid like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an gauged the marketplace and gotten some E'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an \n Ad-Hoc Subcommittee\, assembled forjust this RFP selection. It would Nancy DiNardo\, Don john Scott Bates\ Evan can provide this group with information about th process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommitt ee for review and ratification\; that would be In short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support\,\ ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roil out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers\, and I think the choice will\n> be fairly clear.\n\n Standard Time":20171030T120000 Standard Time":20171030T103000 Office 455 Boston Post Road\, Suite 204\, Old Saybrook\, CT 0 6475 .com and Marketing Meeting FT-CDO-BUSYSTATU81TENTATIVE X-MICROSO X-MICROSO .com BEGINNALARM ENDNALARM Matthews, Evan - From: Salvatore, Joseph R. Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 9:29 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Communications Evan this is a PSA that doesn?t contain any substance for an RFP. It is also specific to a program Cl manages, CTNext. Could Cl send you the RFP (in word form) so I can develop an RFP. I don?t have the background to develop from scratch. Joe From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 11:07 AM To: Stevens, Alan Cc: Salvatore, Joseph R. Subject: RFP Alan ?can you convert the attached contract into our RFP format today? Specifically scoping the scope of work section. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Connecticur I Evan H. Matthews AUTHORITY Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: Matthews, Evan From: Salvatore, Joseph R. Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 10:22 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Communications 8t Marketing Services Attachments: CPA Communication 81 Marketing Service RFPDOCX Attached as requested. Please review and edit as you wish. Eunnecticut Joseph R. Salvatore AUTHORITY Program Manager Connecticut Port Authority 505 Hudson Street, Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 P: 860.270.8199 E: ioseph.salvatore@ct.ggl lW: Matthews, Evan - From: Salvatore, Joseph R. Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 10:59 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RE: RFP Communications 8: Marketing Services I will be with FM Global most ofthe day, no more From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 10:57 AM To: Salvatore, Joseph R. Subject: Re: RFP Communications Marketing Services Yes. They would create power point decks. That what some people call presentations. Thank. Great job pulling this together! Looks like we have a Full day tomorrow. Let me know if you want to schedule ones earlier. Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Aug 28, 2017, at 10:55 AM, Salvatore, Joseph R. wrote: Would you mean capabilities decks? Or as you state PowerPoint Decks? It can be added. From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 10:54 AM To: Salvatore, Joseph R. Subject: Re: RFP Communications 8: Marketing Services Joe: looks greAt. Can you double check that PowerPoint decks are included? Thanks. Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Aug 28, 2017, at 10:21 AM, Salvatore, Joseph R. wrote: Attached as requested. Please review and edit as you wish. Joe Joseph R. Salvatore Program Manager Connecticut Port Authority 505 Hudson Street, 3? Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 P: 860.270.8199 I E: Communication Marketing Service Matthews, Evan - From: Salvatore, Joseph R. Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 11:32 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Communications 8: Marketing Services Attachments: CPA Communication 81 Marketing Service CPA Communication 8: Marketing Service RFP.pdf I added the Capabilities Deck. Did some formatting clean?up. Eunnecticut I Joseph R. Salvatore AUTHORITY Program Manager Connecticut Port Authority 505 Hudson Street, 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 P: 860.270.8199 E: ioseph.salvatore@ct.gov IW: Matthews, Evan From: Herb Emanuelson Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9:18 AM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Jill Adams Subject: Re: communications RFP Good morning, Evan. We certainly enjoyed working with you on the brand launch. We will review your RFP in time for the September 15th deadline. Have a great day! Herb Emanuelson Experiential Marketing Director Adams Knight, Inc. 80 Avon Meadow Lane Avon, CT 06001 860.676.2300 x108 mobile 860.748.2894 Web acebook I Twitter Linkedln YouTube From: "Matthews, Evan" Date: Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM To: Herb Emanuelson Jill Adams Subject: communications RFP Herb and Jill We have enjoyed working with you on our logo and other projects, and are seeking to contract with a firm for a range of communications services. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov Matthews, Evan - - From: Josh Silverman Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:47 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: communications RFP Thanks for the quick reply. I?ll call you at 11am tomorrow. Have a good evening. Josh Adams Knight, Inc. Joshua Silverman Director of Public Relations 80 Avon Meadow Lane Avon, CT 06001 860.676.2300 157 mobile 203.216.0488 Web Facebook Twitter Linkedln YouTube From: ?Matthews, Evan" Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 4:40 PM To: Josh Silverman Subject: RE: communications RFP Josh how about tomorrow at llam? WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews cunnecncur Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov lW: From: Josh Silverman Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:26 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: communications RFP Evan, Thank you so much for your email and for the opportunity to participate in your RFP. i met with Jill and Herb earlier today both of whom send you their best to review previous work for the Port Authority. Based on the communications services you?ve outlined, I will be your contact during the RFP process. I was wondering if you have any time tomorrow or Friday for a call to discuss the I want to make sure Adams Knight is proposing a solution that exceeds your expectations, not your budget. I?m available at any of the following times: Thursday: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Friday: 9am, 11am, 2pm Thanks again. I look forward to working with you. Best Josh Adams Knight, Inc. Joshua Silverman Vice President, Content In?uencer Marketing 80 Avon Meadow Lane Avon, CT 06001 860.676.2300 157 mobile 203.216.0488 Web 1 Facebook Twitter Linkedln YouTube From: Evan Matthews Date: Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM To: Herbert Emanuelson Jill Adams Subject: communications RFP Herb and Jill We have enjoyed working with you on our logo and other projects, and are seeking to contract with a firm for a range of communications services. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews connectml?- Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: Matth ews, Evan From: Scott Bates Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:02 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: FW: RFP Communications 8t Marketing Services If our overall budget is about 1 million a year; we should think of this as a large part of our marketing budget. Can you send me our budget and how much we have set aside for this (assuming the appropriation level continues.) On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 2:48 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: I know you are on vacation but this is ready to hit the street and have a decision for the board at the September meeting. The scope was taken from the Connecticut innovations contract. WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: 1 5 5. 5 1' Evan H. Matthews I Executive Director AUT I TY Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.270.8018 1 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: From: Salvatore, Joseph R. Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 11:32 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Communications Marketing Services I added the Capabilities Deck. Did some formatting clean-up. You are set to post-send out. i 1 Joseph R. Salvatore I Program Manager AUTHORITY Connecticut Port Authority 505 Hudson Street, 3"(1 Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 P: 860.270.8199 E: ioseph.salvatore@ct.gov 1 Matthews, Evan From: Sent To: Subject: Attachments: Dear Evan, Please find attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies LLC for RFP Loren Mahler Friday, September 15, 2017 2:06 PM Matthews, Evan RFP Submission Communications and Marketing Dealy Mahler Strategies CPA RFP Submissionpdf "Communications and Marketing Services? I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! -Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703-201-1692 (direct) Matthews, Evan From: Loren Mahler Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 3:07 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Gerri Lewis Subject: Re: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing Thank you, Evan. Good luck with your evaluation process, and I look forward to speaking again soon. -Loren On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 2:34 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: I a Dear Lorin, Thank you for your interest in the CT Port Authority. We acknowledge receipt of you proposal. We Will present our recommendation to the Board on Wednesday. So you should be hearing from us soon. Thanks and best regards, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Eva" Matthews I Executive Director AUTHORITY Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5471 E: ematthews@ctportauthority.com IW: From: Loren Mahler Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 2:06 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing Dear Evan, Please find attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP "Communications and Marketing Services." I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! -Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703?201-1692 (direct) Matthews, Evan From: Pete Hary Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 4:13 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: David Quinn Subject: Response to RFP Attachments: CT Port Authority Response to Attached please ?nd our response to the RFP. Thank you - Pete Dave Quinn&Hary A REGAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY Peter Hary, ice-Presidem/Creative Director Quinn Hary Marketing P.O. Box 456, New London, CT 06320 860.444.0448 ext. 7 I f860.447.9419 Matthews, Evan - - - - From: Josh Silverman Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 5:44 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Jill Adams; Herb Emanuelson Subject: Re: communications RFP Dear Evan, Thank you again for including Adams Knight in your marketing and communications agency review. Over the past week, we crafted a response to your RFP that took into consideration the services you outlined in writing, as well as the information you shared with me during our conversation earlier this month. In the end, we were unable to create a proposal that met the depth and breadth of your needs, without significantly exceeding the budget levels we discussed for both services and outside expenses per month). While we would love to work with you, and feel that our are a good match for your needs, unfortunately, we just don?t feel we can provide the level of services you?re expecting for the budget you?re targeting. I hope you understand our decision. Please let us know if the scope of services you require changes or if additional funds become available. We wish you nothing but the best moving forward. Best, Josh Adams Knight, Inc. Joshua Silverman Director of Public Relations 80 Avon Meadow Lane Avon, CT 06001 860.676.2300 157 mobile 203.216.0488 Web Facebook Twitter Linkedln YouTube From: Evan Matthews Date: Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM To: Herbert Emanuelson Jill Adams Subject: communications RFP Herb and Jill We have enjoyed working with you on our logo and other projects, and are seeking to contract with a firm for a range of communications services. Thanks, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews connectlcur Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov Matthews, Evan From: Scott Bates Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 8:39 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: RFP Submission Communications and Marketing We've got the hustlers. Here's a thought? We could use both of them. I?ll go through the proposals and see if we might be able to pull it off. She would be a great face for the CPA w/ reporters while Quinn/Harry could provide her/us infrastructure. So yea let's vote on this Oct 4.. On Sun, Sep 17, 2017 at 7:45 AM, Matthews, Evan wrote: There were only 2 responses. Adams knight and global did not respond Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: ?Loren Mahler? To: "Matthews, Evan? Subject: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing Dear Evan, I Please ?nd attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP "Communications and Marketing Services.? I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! -Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703?201-1692 (direct) Matthews, Evan From: Scott Bates Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 8:50 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing By hustlers I mean that in a good way On Sun, Sep 17, 2017 at 8:39 AM, Scott Bates wrote: We've got the hustlers.. Here's a thought? We could use both of them. I'll go through the proposals and see if we might be able to pull it off. She would be a great face for the CPA w/ reporters while Quinn/Harry could provide her/us infrastructure. So yea let?s vote on this Oct 4.. On Sun, Sep 17, 2017 at 7:45 AM, Matthews, Evan wrote: Evan Matthews Connecticut Po1t Authority Begin forwarded message: From: "Loren Mahler" To: ?Matthews, Evan" Subject: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing Dear Evan, Please ?nd attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP i ?Communications and Marketing Services." I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! -Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703-201-1692 (direct) Matthews, Evan From: Scott Bates Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 12:18 PM To: ndinardot?aol.com; Frost; John Johnson Cc: Matthews, Evan; Bonnie Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad?Hoc Subcommittee, assembled for just this RFP selection. It would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and where we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and rati?cation; that would be great. In short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out the strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly clear. I know it's one more thing but could use your help as we hope to much this to a vote on November lst. All the beSt, Scott Bates Matthews, Evan From: Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 9:34 AM To: scottbatesi966@gmaii.com; ndinardol @aol.com; dbfrost@opt0nline.net Cc: Matthews, Evan; Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Be happy to be a part of this ad hoc committee. Just let me know where and when too meet. Original From: Scott Bates To: ndinardoi Frost John Johnson Cc: Matthews, Evan Bonnie Sent: Tue, Oct 10, 2017 12:18 pm Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP. gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I'd like a two step process with this one. if we could have an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. It would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and where we are. Then if that group couid do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. in short- we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the peopleldecision makers in Connecticut and help us roil out the strategic plan as weli. A tail order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly clear. I know it?s one more thing but could use your help as we hope to much this to a vote on November 1st. Ali the best, Scott Bates Matthews, Evan From: Frost Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:49 AM To: Scott Bates; ndinardoi @aol.com; John Johnson Cc: Matthews, Evan; Bonnie Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all I will be pleased to serve on this subcommittee. As part of communications aspect i think it might be useful to know what shippers want in selecting a port to handle their cargo. Of course this is an extension of marketing but marketing /public relations people are used to putting the product front and center at hand (the ports as they are now) yet CT can not duplicate the large ports nor should we try. I think we should try to develop each of Connecticut's ports as niche markets that suit their depth of water, geography, intermodal interfacels), lay down space for cargo or other. i suggest trying to get Quinnipac, which is already known for its polling, do a survey for us. "What do shippers wa nt?" I would not expect them to do it for free but since this would be an area they have not worked before maybe we can reason that this is partly an educational opportunity for them. With this targeting data the marketing people can focus on those shippers that we can serve best. When do we start? Regards Don Frost On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. i'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad?Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. It would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and where we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. In short we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out the strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are 1 two takers, and I think the choice will be fairiy clear. I know it?s one more thing but could use your heip as we hope to much this to a vote on November lst. Ail the best, Scott Bates Matthews, Evan From: Frost Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:14 PM To: Scott Bates; Nancy DENardo; Matthews, Evan Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic plan that re?ects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future -- say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast ideas.? When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, of: assembled for just this RFP selection. It would consist Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. In shortH we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly clear. Matthews, Evan From: Gerri Lewis Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:37 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RE: Communications RFP for CPA sure Original Message?m? From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:27 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications RFP for CPA Can you loop don into where we are on the pianning reteat? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: 8 Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo "Matthews, Evan? Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all - Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I?d like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic pian that reflects not only what exists today, but what the ma ritime/marine tra nsportation/iogistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don?t make vast plans with haif vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would iike to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketpiace and gotten some interest. I'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad?Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. it would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. In short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to teli our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and i think the choice wiil be fairly clear. Matthews, Evan From: Gerri Lewis Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:40 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Gerri Lewis Subject: RE: Communications RFP for CPA Yesbefore the board meeting in Stamford, is that going to work? Trying to get a room at SPI for 11/16 or 15. Original From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:29 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications RFP for CPA We need to schedule this committee, right? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: 8 Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo ?Matthews, Evan" Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I?d like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We wouid iike to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I?d like a two step process with this one. If we couid have an Ad~Hoc Subcommittee, assembied forjust this RFP selection. it wouid consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. in short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to teil our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as weli. A tail order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairiy clear. Matthews, Evan From: Frost Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 9:31 AM To: Gerri Lewis "Cc: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting Thank you Geri- I know I probably should adopt the Microsoft browser/Outlook and iplan to do that when i buy a new computer iater this year/early next. anhile thanks again for offering to send my notices in Word. Nov 9 I have to ask him. Will get back to you soonest. Don On 10/18/2017 8:50 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Don, I will remember to send you an email for any upcoming meetings. Glad you can make it. Start time is 10:30. I wanted to ask you if the gentleman you suggested to lead the Strategic Planning session was available for November 9th at 1:00 till about 4 or 5. There is availability at the Saybrook Point Inn for this. Would you kindly get back to me on this? Thank you, Don. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycom; Original Message From: Frost Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:12 PM To: GLewis@ctportauthority.com; Nancy DiNardo scottbate51966@gmail.com; Bates, Scott Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting Good day Evan - Yes, I can attend a meeting Monday the 30th at Old Saybrook Don Frost ps- I do not have OUTLOOK so this caiendar program comes to me as code. On 10/17/2017 4:11 PM, GLewis@ctportauthority.com wrote: BEGENNCALENDAR Corporation//Outlook 15.0 TZID:Eastern Standard Time ENDNTIMEZONE BEGENNEVENT LCom Scott afternoon. Kindly let me know if you will be able to atte nd a meeting on Monday\, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrook.\ n\nThank Lewis\, Office Manager \n\n \nFrorn: Matthews\, Evan [mailto:Evan.Matthe ws@ct.gov} \nSent: Tuesday\, October 17\, 2017 3:42 Gerri Lewis Re: Communications RFP for CPA\n\n\n\ n\n> Begin forwarded message:\n> From: 0 8 Frost Nancy DiNardo ?Matthews\, Evan"\n> Good day Forgive me\, but is this communications RFP i ntended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. i'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be base on a strategic plan that re?ects not oniy what exists today\, but hat the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connectic ut might look iike in the future -- say 10 years.\n> My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast When do we meet to work on this?\n> Rgds\n> Don Fr ost\n> Forwarded Message h> On 10/10/2017 12:18 Scott Bates Dear Friend We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an gauged the marketplace and gotten some I?d iike a two step process with this one. if we could have an \n Ad?Hoc Subcommittee\, assembled for just this RFP selection. It would Nancy DiNardo\, Don john Scott Bates\ Evan can provide this group with information about th process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommitt ee for review and ratification\; that would be in short- we need a capacity to provide marketing support\,\ ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two ta kers\, and I think the choice wil \n> be fairly clear.\n\n Standard Time":20171030T120000 Standard Time":20171030T103000 Office 455 Boston Post Road\, Suite 204\, Old Saybrook\, CT 0 6475 com SEQUENCEIO Ezen~us:Communications and Marketing Meeting .com ENDNEVENT Matthews, Evan From: 8 Frost Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 9:31 AM To: Gerri Lewis Cc: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting Thank you Geri? I know I probably should adopt the Microsoft browser/Outlook and lplan to do that when i buy a new computer later this year/eariy next. anhile thanks again for offering to send my notices in Word. Nov 9 I have to ask him. Will get back to you soonest. Don On 10/18/2017 8:50 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Don, i wiil remember to send you an email for any upcoming meetings. Glad you can make it. Start time is 10:30. i wanted to ask you if the gentleman you suggested to lead the Strategic Planning session was available for November 9th at 1:00 tili about 4 or 5. There is availability at the Saybrook Point inn for this. Would you kindly get back to me on this? Thank you, Don. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycom; Original Message From: 8 Frost Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:12 PM To: GLewis@ctportauthoritycom; Nancy DiNardo scottbate51966@gmail.com; Bates, Scott Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting Good day Evan - Yes, i can attend a meeting Monday the 30th at Old Saybrook Don Frost ps- I do not have OUTLOOK so this caiendar program comes to me as code. On 10/17/2017 4:11 PM, GLewis@ctportauthoritycom wrote: BEGINIVCALENDAR Corporation//Outlook 15.0 BEGINNTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time BEGINSTANDARD DTSTART216011104T020000 BEGINIDAYLIGHT BEGINNEVENT l.com Scott uthoritycom afternoon. Kindly iet me know if you be abie to atte nd a meeting on Monday\, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrook.\ n\nThank Lewis\, Office Manager \n\n \nFrom: Matthews\, Evan [mailtozEvanMatthe ws@ct.gov] \nSent: Tuesday\, October 17\, 2017 3:42 Gerri Lewis Re: Communications RFP for CPA\n\n\n\ n\n> Begin forwarded message:\n> From: 8 Frost Nancy DiNardo Good day all Forgive me\, but is this communications RFP i ntended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. l'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be base on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today\, but hat the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connectic ut might look like in the future say 10 yea rs.\n> My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast When do we meet to work on this?\n> Rgds\n> Don Fr ost\n> Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 Scott Bates Dear We would iike to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an gauged the marketplace and gotten some inte i?d like a two step process with this one. If we could have an \n Ad?Hoc Subcommittee\, assembled for just this RFP selection. it\ would Nancy DiNardo\, Don john Scott Bates\ Evan can provide this group with information about th process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommitt ee for review and ratification\; that would be in short- we need a capacity to provide marketing support\,\ to teii our story to the peopie/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic pian as weii. A tall order but there are two takers\, and I think the choice be fairiy ciear.\n\n Standard DTSTAMP220171017T2011492 Standard Office 455 Boston Post Road\, Suite 204\, Old Saybrook\, CT 0 6475 Lewis@ctporta com and Marketing Meeting 0301000000000000000 .com BEGINNALARM END2VEVENT DAR Matthews, Evan From: 8 Frost Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 11:26 AM To: Gerri Lewis Cc: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting Good day again Gerri- Nov 9 1 be in Columbus, Ohio visiting my son/family. Returning Monday the 13th (its a 10+ hour drive). I also have a commitment in New York Tuesday Nov 14th, again in NY Wednesday the 15th and a dentist appt Thursday the 16th. I have asked my friend his plans and frankly he can do a greatjob without my help. More as soon as I can. Don On 10/18/2017 8:50 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Don, I will remember to send you an email for any upcoming meetings. Glad you can make it. Start time is 10:30. I wanted to ask you if the gentieman you suggested to iead the Strategic Pianning session was available for November 9th at 1:00 till about 4 or 5. There is availability at the Saybrook Point Inn for this. Would you kindly get back to me on this? Thank you, Don. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 1 E: giewis@ctportauthority.com; Matthews, Evan - From: Salvatore, Joseph R. Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 2:01 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Communications Short term plan to get the CPA word out on the street. What is the Long Term goals for communications. Communications should be specific to the Maritime sector, how will this get accomplished. What will the communications plan look like, timeline, etc. It was obvious in Houston that the Port Authority isn?t known among CT maritime sector or residents, how do we get the info out. How would the firm package the Port Authority for trade show events, marketing propaganda, booth, etc. What is the plan to market or communicate a coordinated effort for all three ports and/or the smaller ports and harbors. Connection I Joseph R. Salvatore AUTHORITY Program Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Road, Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174l E: ioseph.salvatore@ct.gov IW: Matthews, Evan From: Philip Siuta Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 2:37 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RE: communications firm Hi Evan, Happy Summer to you as well. i will get back to you on Monday on this for I am out of the office most of this week. We do contract out with Greg Kalish, a one man show, and he has been very valuable to us and I would recommend him to you. On Monday, I will dig up his contract and forward to you his scope of work. Best, Phil Philip Siuta, Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer Connecticut Innovations 865 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3444 philip.siuta@ctinnovations.com P: 860.258.7822 F: 860.563.4877 connectic?ut innovations 4. - l-l'uuii'rl- a I LU I I NewsletterSign-up From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 9:22 AM To: Philip Siuta Subject: communications firm Dear Phil, Happy Summer! Was wondering if you guys hire any media or public affairs firms to augment your communications. If so, do you have the scope of services from the contract. We are thinking of soliciting a firm to help us. Thanks, evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews connectlcul? Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.270.8018 E: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov IW: NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: This e-mail is (1) subject to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act and (2) may be con?dential and is for use only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any disclosure, copying or distribution of this e?mail or the taking of any action based on its contents, other than for its intended purpose, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e?mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete it from your system. Matth ews, Evan From: Loren Mahler Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 2:06 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing Attachments: Dealy Mahler Strategies CPA RFP Submissionpdf Dear Evan, Please find attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP "Communications and Marketing Services." I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! ~Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703-201?1692 (direct) Matthews, Evan From: Loren Mahler Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 3:07 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Gerri Lewis Subject: Re: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing Thank you, Evan. Good luck with your evaluation process, and I look forward to speaking again soon. -Loren On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 2:34 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: i Dear Lorin, Thank you for your interest in the CT Port Authority. We acknowledge receipt of you proposal. We Will present our recommendation to the Board on Wednesday. So you should be hearing from us soon. Thanks and best regards, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews I Executive Director AUTHORITY Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5471 E: ematthews@ctportauthoritvcom From: Loren Mahler Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 2:06 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Submission Communications and Marketing Dear Evan, Please find attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP ?Communications and Marketing Services." I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! I. -Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703-201-1692 (direct) 5 a i Matthews, Evan From: Scott Bates Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 8:39 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: RFP Submission Communications and Marketing We've got the hustlers. Here?s a thought- We could use both of them. I'll go through the proposals and see if we might be able to pull it off. She would be a great face for the CPA w/ reporters while Quinn/Harry could provide her/us infrastructure. So yea let's vote on this Oct 4.. On Sun, Sep 17, 2017 at 7:45 AM, Matthews, Evan wrote: There were only 2 responses. Adams knight and global did not respond Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: "Loren Mahler" To: "Matthews, Evan? Subject: RFP Submission Communications and Marketing Dear Evan, Please ?nd attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP "Communications and Marketing Services.? I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! -L0ren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703-201-1692 (direct) Matthews, Evan From: Scott Bates Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 8:50 AM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: RFP Submission Communications and Marketing By hustlers I mean that in a good way On Sun, Sep 17, 2017 at 8:39 AM, Scott Bates wrote: We've got the hustlers. Here's a thought? We could use both of them. I'll go through the proposals and see if i we might be able to pull it off. She would be a great face for the CPA WX reporters while Quinn/Harry could provide her/us infrastructure. So yea let's vote on this Oct 4.. On Sun, Sep 17, 2017 at 7:45 AM, Matthews, Evan wrote: There were only 2 responses. Adams knight and global did not respond Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: "Loren Mahler? To: "Matthews, Evan" Subject: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing Dear Evan, Please ?nd attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP "Communications and Marketing Services." I look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! ?Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703-201-1692 (direct) Matthews, Evan From: Scott Bates Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 12:18 PM To: ndinardol@aot.com; Frost; John Johnson Cc: Matthews, Evan; Bonnie Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I?d like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, assembled for just this RFP selection. It would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and where we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and rati?cation; that would be great. In short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out the strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly clear. I know it's one more thing but could use your help as we hope to much this to a vote on November 1st. All the best, Scott Bates Matthews, Evan From: Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 201'? 9:34 AM To: scottbatesi966@gmaii.com; ndinardoi@aol.com; dbfrost?optoniinenet Cc: Matthews, Evan; Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Be happy to be a part of this ad hoc committee. Just let me know where and when too meet. Original From: Scott Bates To: ndinardol Frost John Johnson Cc: Matthews, Evan Bonnie Sent: Tue, Oct 10, 2017 12:18 pm Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. l'd like a two step process with this one. ifwe could have an Ad?Hoc Subcommittee, assembled foriust this RFP selection. lt would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and where we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. In short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out the strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and i think the choice will be fairly clear. I know it's one more thing but could use your help as we hope to much this to a vote on November ist. All the best, Scott Bates Matthews, Evan From: Frost Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:49 AM To: Scott Bates; ndinardoi@aol.com; John Johnson Cc: Matthews, Evan; Bonnie Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all Iwiil be pleased to serve on this subcommittee. As part of communications aspect i think it might be useful to know what shippers want in selecting a port to handle their cargo. Of course this is an extension of marketing but marketing /pubiic reiations people are used to putting the product front and center at hand (the ports as they are now) yet CT can not duplicate the large ports nor should we try. I think we should try to develop each of Connecticut's ports as niche markets that suit their depth of water, geography, intermodai interface(s), lay down space for cargo or other. i suggest trying to get Quinnipac, which is already known for its polling, do a survey for us. "What do shippers want?" i would not expect them to do it for free but since this would be an area they have not worked before maybe we can reason that this is partly an educational opportunity for them. With this targeting data the marketing people can focus on those shippers that we can serve best. When do we start? Regards Don Frost On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. i?d like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad?Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. It wouid consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and where we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that wouid be great. in short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out the strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are 1 two takers, and i think the choice will be fairly clear. I know it?s one more thing but could use your help as we hope to much this to a vote on November lst. All the best, Scott Bates Matthews, Evan I From: Sent To: Cc: Subject: Hi Evan: Can you please send to Tina the completed packets of what we got back regarding bids for the Communications RFP. Bates, Scott Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:35 PM Matthews, Evan Prakash, Tina Communications Bids- want to review before the subcommittee call (is that set? Scott D. Bates Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut 30 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 Office: (860) 509-6212 Fax: (860) 509?6131 Website: Matthews, Evan From: Frost Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:14 PM To: Scott Bates; Nancy DiNardo; Matthews, Evan Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic plan that re?ects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad?Hoc Subcommittee, of: assembled for just this RFP selection. It would consist Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. In short" we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly clear. Matthews, Evan From: Gerri Lewis Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:19 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RE: Communications Bids? I found Dealy Mahler and Are there more? Original From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:37 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications Bids? Can you send the reps to scot/Tina? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: "Bates, Scott Date: October 17, 2017 at 1:35:19 PM CDT To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: "Prakash, Tina? Subject: Communications Bids~ Hi Evan: Can you please send to Tina the completed packets of what we got back regarding bids for the Communications RFP. i want to review before the subcommittee call (is that set? Scott D. Bates Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut 30 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 Office: (860) 509-6212 Fax: (860) 50945131 Website: Matthews, Evan From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Thanks very much! Bates, Scott Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:28 PM Gerri Lewis; scottbate51966@gmail.com Prakash, Tina; Matthews, Evan; Salvatore, ioseph R. Re: Communications Bids- On 10/17/17, 3:26 PM, "Gerri Lewis" wrote: Good afternoon, Scott. Please see attached the Communications Bids from the following: Dealy Mahier Strategies and Quinn Hary. have also attached the original RFP. If I can be of further assistance, kindly let me know. Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycom; Original From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:37 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications Bids- Can you send the reps to scot/Tina? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: "Bates, Scott Date: October 17, 2017 at 1:35:19 PM CDT To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: "Prakash, Tina" Subject: Communications Bids? Hi Evan: Can you piease send to Tina the completed packets of what we got back regarding bids for the Communications RFP. I want to review before the subcommittee caii (is that set? Scott D. Bates Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut 30 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 Office: (860) 509-5212 Fax: (860) 509-6131 Website: Matthews, Evan From: Sent To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Gerri Lewis Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:26 PM scottbatest966@gmaii.com; Bates, Scott Prakash, Tina; Gerri Lewis; Matthews, Evan; Salvatore, Joseph R. FW: Communications Bids? Deaiy Mahier Strategies CPA RFP Submissionpdf; CT Port Authority Response to CPA Communication Marketing Service RFP.pdf Good afternoon, Scott. Please see attached the Communications Bids from the foiiowing: Dealy Mahier Strategies and Quinn Hary. i have aiso attached the original RFP. if i can be of further assistance, kindly let me know. Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Did Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycom; Original Message?-?-? From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:37 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications Bids? Can you send the reps to scot/Tina? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: "Bates, Scott Date: October 17, 2017 at 1:35:19 PM CDT To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: "Prakash, Tina" Subject: Communications Bids? HiEyan: Can you please send to Tina the compieted packets of what we got back regarding bids for the Communications RFP. I want to review before the subcommittee cail (is that set? Scott D. Bates Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut 30 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 Office: (860) 509~6212 Fax: (860) 509-6131 Website: Matthews, Evan From: Gerri Lewis Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:37 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RE: Communications RFP for CPA sure Original From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:27 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications RFP for CPA Can you loop don into where we are on the planning reteat? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: 8 Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo ?Matthews, Evan" Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day ali Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. l'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic pian that reflects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say Don't make vast plans with half vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We wouid like to have a solution to our need for a capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I?d like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad?Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. it would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. In short- we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as weil. A tall order but there are two ta kers, and i think the choice will be fairly clear. Matthews, Evan From: Gerri Lewis <6Lewis@ctportauthoritycom> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:40 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Gerri Lewis Subiect: RE: Communications RFP for CPA Yes, but if you want it before the board meeting in Stamford, is that going to work? Trying to get a room at SPI for 11/16 or15. Original From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:29 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications RFP for CPA We need to schedule this committee, right? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: 8 Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo "Matthews, Evan" Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I?d iike to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look iike in the future say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad schooi used to say "Don't make vast plans with haif vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would iike to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. i?d iike a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad~Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. It would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. in short- we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to teil our story to the peopie/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roEE out our strategic plan as well. A talE order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly ciea r. Matthews, Evan From: Gerri Lewis Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 4:30 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RE: Communications and Marketing Meeting Leaving no more emails. Original From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 4:26 PM To: GLewis@ctportauthority.com Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting iwili be there! Thanks Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Oct 17, 2017, at 3:11 PM, "GLewis@ctportauthority.com" Lewis@ctportauthority.com> wrote: Good afternoon. Kindly let me know if you will be able to attend a meeting on Monday, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Oid Saybrook. Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis, Office Manager From: Matthews, Evan [mailto2Evan.Matthews@ct.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:42 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Begin forwarded message: From: Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo "Matthews, Evan" Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all - Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look iike in the future ?m say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast pians with half vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I'd like a two step process with this one. if we could have an Ad~Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. it would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and rati?cation; that would be great. In short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly clear. Matthews, Evan From: 8 Frost Sent: Tuesday, October 2017 5:12 PM To: GLewis@ctportauthoritycom; Nancy DiNardo; scottbatesi966@gmaii.com; Bates, Scott Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting Good day Evan - Yes, I can attend a meeting Monday the 30th at Old Saybrook Don Frost 135' I do not have OUTLOOK so this calendar program comes to me as code. On 10/17/2017 4:11 PM, GLewis@ctportauthoritycom wrote: Corporation/IOutiook 15.0 BEGINNTEMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time BEGINIVEVENT l.com Scott CLASSIPUBLIC afternoon. Kindly iet me know if you will be abie to atte nd a meeting on Monday\, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrook.\ n\nThank Lewis\, Office Manager \n\n \nFrom: Matthews\, Evan [mailto:Evan.Matthe ws@ct.gov] \nSent: Tuesday\, October 17\, 2017 3:42 PM\n'io: Gerri Lewis <6 Re: Communications RFP for CPA\n\n\n\ n\n> Begin forwarded message:\n> From: Frost Nancy DiNardo ?Matthews\, Evan"\n> Good day all Forgive me\, but is this communications RFP i ntended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. i'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be base 01 on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today\, but hat the ma ritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connectic ut might look like in the future say 10 yea rs.\n> My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with hallc vast When do we meet to work on this?\n> Rgds\n> Don Fr ost\n> Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 Scott Bates Dear We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an gauged the marketplace and gotten some I'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an \n Ad-Hoc Subcommittee\, assembled foriust this RFP selection. would Nancy DiNardo\, Don John Scott Bates\ Evan can provide this group with information about th process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommitt ee for review and ratification\; that would be in short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support\,\ ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers\, and I think the choice wiil\n> be fairly clear.\n\n Standard Time":20171030T120000 Standard Time":20171030T103000 Office 455 Boston Post Road\, Suite 204\, Old Saybrook\, CT 0 6475 com SEQUENCEIO LANGUAG and Marketing Meeting 2 .com BEGINNALARM ACTIONIDISPLAY ENDIVALARM ENDNEVENT ENDNCALENDAR Matth ews, Evan From: 0 3 Frost Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 10:13 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting HiEvan Yes i know Len and his wife who also served on the CMA Board. Both of them are Kings Point grads. She's an engineer and went on to get an MBA white she was working for the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Funny thing I was speaking about Len with a Port Manager in another Washington port (I think Longview) at the ASBA in Miami 2 weeks ago. Great people. I assume Breakbuik was as busy as ever. I was moderator of a panel there 20 years ago when i was with MIDSHIP Logistics/Kinder Morgan. Regards Don Did you get a chance to meet my friend Nieis Aaiund Exec Dir West Gulic Maritime Assn in Houston? On 10/17/2017 8:19 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: Don- Len Faucher ofthe port of Olympia. He is from Ct and said he knew you from CMAI He says hi. Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Oct 17, 2017, at 4:11 PM, Frost wrote: Good day Evan Yes, I can attend a meeting Monday the 30th at Old Saybrook Don Frost ps? I do not have OUTLOOK so this calendar program comes to me as code. On 10/17/2017 4:11 PM, GLewis@ctportauthority.com wrote: BEGINNCALENDAR Corporation//Outlook 15.0 METHOD1REQU EST BEGINNTIMEZONE TZIDzEastern Standard Time BEGINSTANDARD DTSTART216011104T020000 END15TANDARD TZOFFSETFROM1-0500 TZOFFSETTOZ-O4OO BEGINNEVENT .com Scott afternoon. Kindly let me know if you will be able to atte nd a meeting on Monday\, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrool<.\ n\nThank Lewis\, Office Manager \n\n \nFrom: Matthews\, Evan [mailto:Evan.Matthe ws@ct.gov] \nSent: Tuesday\, October 17\, 2017 3:42 Gerri Lewis Re: Communications RFP for CPA\n\n\n\ n\n> Begin forwarded message:\n> From: Frost Nancy DiNardo "Matthews\, Evan"\n> Good day all Forgive me\, but is this communications RFP i ntended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be base on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today\, but hat the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connectic ut might look like in the future say 10 years.\n> My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast When do we meet to work on this?\n> Rgds\n> Don Fr ost\n> Forwarded Message n> On 10/10/2017 12:18 Scott Bates Dear We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an gauged the marketplace and gotten some i'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an \n Ad-Hoc Subcommittee\, assembled forjust this RFP selection. it 2 would Nancy DiNardo\, Don John Scott Bates\ Evan can provide this group with information about th process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommitt ee for review and ratification\; that would be In short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support\,\ ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two ta kers\, and I think the choice wiil\n> be fairly clear.\n\n Standard Time":20171030T120000 Standard Time?:20171030T103000 Office 455 Boston Post Road\, Suite 204\, Old Saybrook\, CT 0 6475 uthorit y.com PRIORITYI1 SEQUENCEO and Marketing Meeting .com BEGINNALARM Matthews, Evan From: Gerri Lewis Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 10:26 AM To: scottbates1966@gmail.com; Nancy DiNardo; Donald Frost; Cc: Prakash, Tina; glewis@ctportauthoritycom; Matthews, Evan; Salvatore, Joseph R. Subject: Communications 8t Marketing Meeting Attachments: CT Port Authority Response to Dealy Mahler Strategies CPA RFP Submissionpdf Reminder: Communication Market Meeting, Monday, October 30?1 at 10:00 am. Where: CPA office, 455 Boston Post Road, Suite 204, Old Saybrook Dealy Mahler Strategies and Quinn Hary will be making their presentations. Should you not be able to attend the meeting in Old Saybrook, the call-in number is: - Access Code: Kindly let me know if you will be calling in. Best, Connecticut 8222351222,, Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.577.5174 Matthews, Evan From: Gerri Lewis Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 4:15 PM To: scottbates1966@gmail.com; Donald Frost; Nancy DiNardo Cc: Matthews, Evan; Subject: Communications 81 Marketing Our meeting will start at 10:00. We will have coffee. Have a great weekend! Best, Connecticut Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 AUTHORITY P: 860.577.5174 Loren Mahler Mon, Oct 30. 2017 at 2:45 PM To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: Gerri Lewis Nancy DiNardo "Bates, Scott Hi Evan. That?s great news! l'd like to discuss what exactly you're looking to spiit apart, since i would have described our full proposal as strategic communications and public affairs. t?m sure we can restructure the proposal to meet your needs, but l'd iove a little more clarity on what exactly that is. Are you available for a quick call this afternoon? -Loren On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: Loren, Congratulations, our review Committee was very impressed by your approach to strategic communications, and iike to ask you if your firm would consider oniy working on that piece. They are prepared to recommend to the fuii board at our meeting this Wednesday (see agenda here Agenda_11012017.pdt i My question to you is 1) are you interested in sptitting the work and 2) can you give me a proposai for just the strategic communications and public affairs piece by Wednesday? .5 Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your updated proposai based on feedback from the board. Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 1 E: ematthews@ctportauthoritycom Loren Mahler Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 3:47 PM To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: Gerri Lewis Nancy DiNardo , "Bates, Scott Evan, Thank you for clarifying the intent behind splitting the work. It's actually a fairly common practice, and we are absolutely fine with doing so. I've attached an updated proposal that re?ects the change we discussed. From our perspective, the functions that we'd be splitting with the other ?rm are relatively peripheral to the heart of our proposal, so the budgetary implications are minimal. Please let me know if you have any additional questions, and l?d be happy to discuss further. We very much appreciate the Committee's support, and look forward to (hopefully) having the opportunity to start work soon! Loren Loren Dealy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703?201-1692 (direct) On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: i Congratulations, our review Committee was very impressed by your approach to strategic communications, and like to ask you if your firm would consider only working on that piece. They are prepared to recommend to the full board at our i meeting this Wednesday (see agenda here Agenda_11012017.pdf 1 My question to you is are you interested in splitting the work and 2) can you give me a proposal forjust the strategic i communications and public affairs piece by Wednesday? Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your updated proposal based on feedback from the board. Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 '2 P: 860.577.5174 1 E: ematthews@ctportauthority.com 1W: - Dealy Mahler Strategies RFP Submission v2.pdf 1243K Gerri Lewis Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 7:33 AM To: Loren Mahler Cc: glewis@ctportauthority.com, "MattheWs. Evan" Good morning, Loren. Will anyone from your group be attending our Strategic Maritime Retreat on Monday? It?s 1:00 5:00. It?s at the Saybrook Point Inn in Old Saybrook. I will be sending out an agenda later today. Kindly let me know if anyone will attend. Thanks. Best, Gerri Lewis Of?ce Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycorn; From: Loren Mahler Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 2:45 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Gerri Lewis Nancy DlNardo Bates, Scott Subject: Re: Next steps Hi Evan, That?s great news! I'd like to discuss what exactly you?re looking to split apart, since i would have described our full proposal as strategic communications and public affairs. l'm sure we can restructure the proposal to meet your needs, but I?d love a little more clarity on what exactly that is. Are you available for a quick call this afternoon? -Loren On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: i Loren, Congratulations, our review Committee was very impressed by your approach to strategic communications, and like to ask you if your firm would consider only working on that piece. They are prepared to recommend to the full board at our 5- meeting this Wednesday (see agenda here Agenda??l ?i 01 201 7.pdf My question to you is 1) are you interested in splitting the work and 2) can you give me a proposal for just the strategic communications and public affairs piece by Wednesday? Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your updated proposal based on feedback from the board. Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 1 AUTHOR1TY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 I E: ematthews@ctportauihority.com lW: image001.jpg 8K AUTHORITY Loren Mahler To: Gerri Lewis Cc: "Matthews, Evan" Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 8:39 AM Hi Gerri, We?d be more than happy to attend the retreat on Monday, if someone can please con?rm for me that the Board approved our proposal. Thank you! Loren On Nov 3, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Good morning, Loren. Will anyone from your group be attending our Strategic Maritime Retreat on Monday? it?s 1:00 5:00. It?s at the Saybrook Point Inn in Old Saybrook. i will be sending out an agenda later today. Kindly let me know if anyone will attend. Thanks. Best, Gerri Lewis Of?ce Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthority.com; From: Loren Mahler Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 2:45 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Gerri Lewis Nancy DiNardo ; Bates, Scott Subject: Re: Next steps Hi Evan, That's great news! I?d like to discuss what exactly you?re looking to split apart, since I would have described our full proposal as strategic communications and public affairs. I'm sure we can restructure the proposal to meet your needs, but I'd love a little more clarity on what exactly that is. Are you available for a quick call this afternoon? ~Loren On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: Gerri Lewis Loren, Congratulations, our review Committee was very impressed by your approach to strategic communications, and like to ask you if your firm would consider only working on that piece. They are prepared to recommend to the full board at our meeting this Wednesday (see agenda here My question to you is 1) are you interested in splitting the work and 2) can you give me a proposal for just the strategic communications and public affairs piece by Wednesday? Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your updated proposal based on feedback from the board. Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook. CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: ematthews@ctportauthority.com IW: Fri, Nov 3. 2017 at 8:42 AM To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: gtewis@ctportauthority.com Do you want to answer this one?? From: Loren Mahler Sent: Friday, November 3, 2017 8:40 AM To: Gerri Lewis Cc: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Next steps Hi Gerri, We?d be more than happy to attend the retreat on Monday, it someone can please confirm for me that the Board approved our proposal. Thank you! Loren On Nov 3, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Good morning, Loren. Will anyone from your group be attending our Strategic Maritime Retreat on Monday? It?s 1:00 - 5:00. It?s at the Saybrook Point inn in Oid Saybrook. i will be sending out an agenda later today. Kindly iet me know it anyone will attend. Thanks. Best, Gerri Lewis Of?ce Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 From: Loren Mahler Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 2:45 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Gerri Lewis Nancy DiNardo Bates, Scott Subject: Re: Next steps Hi Evan, That's great news! I'd like to discuss what exactly you're looking to split apart, since I would have described our full proposal as strategic communications and public affairs. I'm sure we can restructure the proposal to meet your needs, but I'd love a little more clarity on what exactly that is. Are you available for a quick call this afternoon? ?Loren On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: 3, Loren, Congratulations, our review Committee was very impressed by your approach to strategic communications, and like to ask you if your firm would consider oniy working on that piece. They are prepared to recommend to the full board at our meeting this Wednesday (see agenda here 1 My question to you is 1) are you interested in splitting the work and 2) can you give me a proposal for just the strategic communications and public affairs piece by Wednesday? Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your updated proposal based on feedback from the board. Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: ematthews@ctportauthority.com IW: Matthews, Evan Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 9:20 AM To: Gerri Lewis Yes i will circle back with her. Thanks Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Nov 3, 2017, at 8:42 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Do you want to answer this one?? From: Loren Mahier Sent: Friday, November 3, 2017 8:40 AM To: Gerri Lewis Cc: Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Next steps Hi Gerri, We'd be more than happy to attend the retreat on Monday, if someone can please con?rm for me that the Board approved our proposal. Thank you! Loren On Nov 3, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Good morning, Loren. Witl anyone from your group be attending our Strategic Maritime Retreat on Monday? It?s 1:00 - 5:00. It's at the Saybrook Point inn in Old Saybrook. be sending out an agenda later today. Kindly let me know if anyone will attend. Thanks. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: From: Loren Mahler Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 2:45 PM To: Matthews, Evan Cc: Gerri Lewis Nancy DiNardo @aol.com>>; Bates, Scott Subject: Re: Next steps Hi Evan, That?s great news! i'd like to discuss what exactly you?re looking to split apart, since I would have described our full proposal as strategic communications and public affairs. l?m sure we can restructure the proposal to meet your needs, but I?d love a little more ciarity on what exactly that is. Are you available for a quick call this afternoon? -Loren On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Matthews, Evan wrote: Loren, Congratulations, our review Committee was very impressed by your approach to strategic communications, and like to ask you if your firm would consider only working on that piece. They are prepared to recommend to the fuii board at our meeting this Wednesday (see agenda here AgendaW11012017pdt My question to you is 1) are you interested in splitting the work and 2) can you give me a proposal forjust the strategic communications and public affairs piece by Wednesday? Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your updated proposal based on feedback from the board. Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT P: E: IW: Can you please provide us with a draft of the Agenda and Resolutions for the November 1 Board meeting, thank you. Glenn From: Gerri Lewis Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 2:02 PM To: scottbatesl966?gmail.com; Bonnie Catherine Smith; brian.thompson@ct.gov; Dave Pohorylo; Donald Frost; Henry Juan; Hyde, Zachary; Henry Juan Joe Salvatore; Jim Redeker; Nancy DiNardo; Pam Elkow; Bob Kaliszewski; Tim Sullivan; terry.gilbertson@snet.net; wise@pearlseacruises.com Cc: Matthews, Evan; Sharon; sharon.hamilton@ct.gov; Prakash, Tina; Tracey Rooslund; Sobieraj, Lydia; Marci Ector; Angela glewis@ctportauthority.com; Santoro, Glenn A. Subject: Call in number for ALL meetings in Stamford Good afternoon. The ca ~in number for all meetings in Stamford on November 1St is: Number: Access Code:- Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 1 E: glewis@ctportauthority.com; This transmittal may be a confidential attorney-client communication or may otherwise be privileged or con?dential. 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Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycom; 2 attachments imageOO't .jpg 8K AUTHORITY LIE 2017.docx 45K ndinardo1@aoi.com Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 10:47 AM To: GLewis@ctportauthority.com Thanks [Quoted text hidden] Gerri Lewis mt. ain't-13 t. Agenda 5 messages Gerri Lewis To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: Are you coming in today? Here is the Communication Marketing Agenda. is it good to go? I wanted to send it to that committee today. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager - . Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthority.com; 2 attachments image001.jpg 8K AUTHORITY 45K Matthews, Evan Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 9:24 AM To: Gerri Lewis Yes. At ash tawn. Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Oct 26, 2017, at 8:19 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Are you coming in today? Here is the Communication Marketing Agenda; is it good to go? I wanted to send it to that committee today. Best, Lewis Of?ce Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: imageOOZJpg 5K notuoa Gerri Lewis Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 8:35 AM To: "Santoro, Gienn Co: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority AUTHQRITV I 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthority.com; From: Santoro, Glenn A. [mailtozgsantoro@RC.com] Sent: Friday. October 27. 2017 4:38 PM To: Gerri Lewis Cc: Matthews, Evan (Evan.Matthews@ct.gov) Saivatore, Joseph R. (Joseph.Saivatore@ct.gov) Palmer, Keisha Subject: RE: Catlin number for ALL meetings in Stamford Gerri Lewis lyr- it it is) dawnwm. 7 messages Matthews, Evan To: Gerri Lewis Can you send the reps to soot/Tina? Evan Matthews ConnectiCut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: ?Bates, Scott Date: October 17, 2017 at 1:35:19 PM CDT To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: ?Prakash, Tina? Subject: Communications Bids~ Hi Evan: Can you please send to Tina the completed packets of what we got back regarding bids for the Communications RFP. i want to review before the subcommittee call (is that set? Scott D. Bates Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut 30 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 Office: (860) 509-6212 Fax: (860) 509-6131 Website: Gerri Lewis Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 3:19 PM To: "Matthews, Evan" I found Dealy Mahler and Are there more? [Quoted text hidden] Gerri Lewis Tue, Oct17. 2017 at 3:26 PM To: scottbates1966@gmail.com, "Bates, Scott Cc: "Prakash, Tina" Gerri Lewis ?Matthews, Evan" "Salvatore, Joseph Good afternoon, Scott. Please see attached the Communications Bids from the following: Dealy Mahler Strategies and Quinn Hary. have also attached the original RFP. If i can be of further assistance. kindly let me know. Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis Of?ce Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Oid Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 880.577.5174 E: giewis@ctportauthority.com; Original Message~~--? From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:37 PM To: Gerri Lewis <9iewis@Ctportauthority.com> Subject: Fwd: Communications Bids- {Quoted text hidden} 3 attachments Dealy Mahler Strategies CPA RFP Submissionpdf 1244K - CT Port Authority Response to 3568K - CPA Communication Marketing Service RFP.pdf 255K Matthews, Evan Tue. Oct 17, 2017 at 3:26 PM To: Gerri Lewis Nope just 2. Thanks. Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority {Quoted text hidden} Bates, Scott Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 3:28 PM To: Gerri Lewis "scottbates?i 966@gmail.com" Cc: "Prakash, Tina" ?Matthews, Evan" ?Salvatore, Joseph Thanks very much! [Quoted text hidden] Salvatore, Joseph R. Thu, Jun 27, 2019 at 9:58 AM To: Gerri Lewis [Quoted text hidden] 3 attachments Dealy Mahler Strategies CPA RFP Submission.pdf 1244K CT Port Authority Response to 3588K - CPA Communication Marketing Service RFP.pdf 255K Gerri Lewis Monday 1 message Gerri Lewis To: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov Cc: glewis@ctporiauthority.com, "Salvatore, Joseph Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 4:13 PM i told Pete Hary to come at 11 :00. By the time Maher gives their presentation, and questions are asked, it will be about an houn Please be here before 10. Have a good weekend! Best, Gerri Lewis Of?ce Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 1 E: glewis@otportauthority.oom; image001.jpg 8K AUTHORITY Gerri Lewis Monday morning 1 message Pete Hary Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 1:58 PM To: Gerri Lewis Hi Gerri! I just wanted to give you a heads up that we will be presenting a Powerpoint slideshow Monday. Do you have a projector? Also should we bring a laptop? Let me THANK - A REGAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY Peter Hary, Director Quinn Hary Marketing PO. Box 458, New London, CT 06320 880.444.0448 ext. 7 i f860.447.9419 LIKE Gerri Lewis Communications Marketing Meeting 2 messages Gerri Lewis Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 10:26 AM To: scottbates1966@gmail.com, Nancy DiNardo Donald Frost Cc: "Prakash, Tina" glewis@ctportauthority.com, "Matthews, Evan" Joe Salvatore Reminder: Communication Market Meeting, Monday, October 30th at 10:00 am. Where: CPA of?ce, 455 Boston Post Road, Suite 204, Old Saybrook Dealy Mahler Strategies and Quinn Hary will be making their presentations. Should you not be able to attend the meeting in Old Saybrook, the call-in number is: 605475?4835; Access Code: 727114 Kindly let me know if you will be calling in. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 1 E: glewis@ctportauthority.com; 4 attachments AU I TY 45K CT Port Authority Response to 3568K - Dealy Mahler Strategies CPA RFP Submission.pdf 1244K Salvatore, Joseph R. Thu, Jun 27, 2019 at 9:59 AM To: Gerri Lewis {Quoted text hidden] 4 attachments imageOO1.jpg 8K AUTHORITY Mi] 45K - CT Port Authority Response to 3568K Deaiy Mahler Strategies CPA RFP Submissionpdf 1244K Gerri Lewis Communications Marketing 3 messages Gerri Lewis Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 4:15 PM To: scottbates1966@gmail.com, Donald Frost Nancy DiNardo Cc: Evan.Matthews@ct.gov, glewis@ctportauthority.com Our meeting will start at 10:00. We will have coffee. Have a great weekend! Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthority.com; image001.jpg 8K AUTHRITY ndinardo1@aol.com Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 8:55 AM To: Gerri Lewis am coming but has no power and hitting traf?c Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2017. at 4:15 PM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Our meeting will start at 10:00. We will have coffee. Have a great weekend! Best, Gerri Lewis [Quoted text hidden} Gerri Lewis Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 8:57 AM To: ndinard01@aoi.com Cc: giewis@ctportauthority.com No worries. Take your time. [Quoted text hidden} Gerri Lewis 5 messages Matthews, Evan To: Loren Mahler Cc: Gerri Lewis Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 11:21 AM Dear Loren, On behalf of our Board of Directors, I would like to invite you ?rm to present to our review committee next Monday, October 30 at 10:00am. Please be prepared to present your approach to creating communications strategy for the Connecticut Port Authority, and how you plan to help reach our target audiences. Any PowerPoint presentation should be limited to 30 minutes and allow for We look forward to meeting with you next week. Best regards, Evan Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook. CT 05475 P: 860.577.5174 E: ematthews@ctportauthority.com image001.jpg 24K AUTMOTY Loren Mahler Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 11:54 AM To: ?Matthews, Evan" Cc: Gerri Lewis Hi Evan, Thank you for the invitation. We're excited to present our proposal to your review committee next Monday at 10am. Am 1 correct that we will be meeting at your of?ces in Old Saybrook? Additionally, in the original RFP, you referenced that part of this communications plan would be to work with your business development team to identify and engage with your target audiences. Is this still the case, or have you already identified speci?c target audiences that we can address in our presentation? Thank you, Loren [Quoted text hidden] Loren Mahler Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 8:55 AM To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: Gerri Lewis Hi Evan, Just a quick follow?up to my email earlier this week con?rming our ability to present on Monday. I?d also stiil be interested in knowing if you've identi?ed any specific target audiences since the initial RFP. We'd be happy to address them, per your email, if that info exists. Otherwise, we'll present our original proposal on our plan for identifying and targeting those audiences. Thank you, Loren On Oct 24, 2017, at 10:54 AM, Loren Mahler wrote: Hi Evan, Thank you for the invitation. We're excited to present our proposal to your review committee next Monday at 10am. Am i correct that we will be meeting at your offices in Old Saybrook? Additionally, in the original RFP, you referenced that part of this communications plan would be to work with your business development team to identify and engage with your target audiences. Is this stiil the case, or have you already identified specific target audiences that we can address in our presentation? Thank you, Loren On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 10:21 AM, Matthews, Evan wrote: i i I Dear Loren, On behalf of our Board of Directors, i wouid like to invite you firm to present to our review committee next Monday, October 30 at 10:00am. Please be prepared to present your approach to creating communications strategy for the Connecticut Port Authority, and how you plan to help reach our target i audiences. Any PowerPoint presentation shouid be limited to 30 minutes and allow for i We look forward to meeting with you next week. i i 1 1' Best regards, Evan iE i i H. Matthews [Quoted text hidden] Matthews, Evan Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 10:33 AM To: Loren Mahler Co: Gerri Lewis Loren, Sorry for the delayed response. We were in Houston last week, and there is a lot going on. I think the committee wouid be most interested in seeing your approach below. Thanks, Evan Evan H. Matthews [Quoted text hidden] {Quoted text hidden} AUTHORITY AUTHORITY Loren Mahler Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 11:06 AM To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: Gerri Lewis Great. Thank you, Evan. We'll present accordingty. Hope you had a great Houston trip? or at least were there long enough to experience a little World Series excitement! (that's home for me) On Oct 26, 2017, at 10:33 AM, Matthews, Evan wrote: tore n, Sorry for the delayed response. We were in Houston last week, and there is a lot going on. think the committee would be most interested in seeing your approach below. Thanks, Evan H. Matthews [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] Gerri Lewis 1 message Gerri Lewis To: Donald Frost Cc: glewis@ctpoztauthority.com, "Matthews, Evan" Hi Don. This is your reminder of the Communications Marketing meeting on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10:00 am. here in Old Saybrook at our of?ces. Thanks. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager .. Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycom; image001.jpg 8K AUTHORTY Gerri Lewis 2 messages rum?W. _r y?Ax Matthews, Evan To: David Quinn Cc: Gerri Lewis Dear Dave, On behalf of our Board of Directors, i would like to invite you ?rm to present to our review committee next Monday, October 30 at 10:303m. Please be prepared to present your approach to creating communications strategy for the Connecticut Port Authority, and how you plan to help reach our target audiences. Any PowerPoint presentation should be limited to 30 minutes and allow for We look forward to meeting with you next week. Best regards, Evan Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Did Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: ematthews@ctportauthority.com image001.jpg 24K AUTHORITY David Quinn To: "Matthews, Evan" Gerri Lewis Cc: jay@quinnandhary.com, amanda@quinnandhary.com, Pete Hary emily.bradley@quinnandhary.com Thanks Evan. Quinn Hary has already crafted a comprehensive communications strategy for the Connecticut Port Authority. Our PR team looks forward to presenting on Monday at 10:30 at your office. As discussed, I?m sorry that I will not be abie to attend due to a previously scheduled overseas vacation. Quinn Hary appreciates your business for marketing, sociai media and creative services. We are hopeful that Connecticut Port Authority will entrust 8: to handle public relations both strategy and tactical ?xritaiteignso much sense to keep your communications and marketing services under one roof. Thank you again for the opportunity for our communications team to present to your committee of the Board on Monday. Best regards, Dave [Quoted text hidden] image001.jpg 24K AUTHORITY Gerri Lewis 1 message Salvatore, Joseph R. Mon, Oct 23. 2017 at 3:22 PM To: Gerri Lewis Joseph R. Salvatore Program Manager Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Road, Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174I E: 1W: Forwarded message From: Gerri Lewis To: ?Bates, Scott Cc: "Prakash, Tina" Gerri Lewis "Matthews, Evan" "Salvatore, Joseph [300: Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:26:17 +0000 Subject: FW: Communications Bids- Good afternoon, Scott. Please see attached the Communications Bids from the following: Dealy Mahler Strategies and Quinn Hary. I have also attached the original RFP. If i can be of further assistance, kindly let me know. Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycom; Message From: Matthews, Evan [mailto1Evan.Matthews@ct.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:37 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications Bids? Can you send the reps to soot/Tina? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: "Bates, Scott Date: October 17, 2017 at 1:35:19 PM CDT To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: "Prakash, Tina" Subject: Communications Bids- Hi Evan: Can you please send to Tina the completed packets of what we got back regarding bids for the Communications RFP. I want to review before the subcommittee call (is that set? Scott D. Bates Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut 30 Trinity Street Hartford. CT 06106 Office: (860) 509-6212 Fax: (860) 509-6131 Website: 5 attachments AUTHORITY - Dealy Mahler Strategies CPA RFP Submission.pdf 1244K - CT Port Authority Response to 3568K - CPA Communication Marketing Service RFP.pdf 255K noname.eml 6940K Gerri Lewis Communications and Marketing Meeting 9 messages GLewis@ctportauthority.com Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 4:11 PM To: Nancy DiNardo scottbates1966@gmail.com, "Bates, Scott Don Frost "Matthews, Evan" Gerri Lewis invite.ics 5K - Matthews, Evan Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 4:25 PM To: "GLewis@ctportauthority.com" iwiil be there! Thanks Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Oct 17, 2017, at 3:11 PM, "GLewis@ctportauthority.com" wrote: Good afternoon. Kindiy let me know if you will be abte to attend a meeting on Monday, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrook. Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis, Office Manager From: Matthews, Evan [mailto1Evan.Matthews@ct.gov1 Sent: Tuesday, October 17. 2017 3:42 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Begin forwarded message: From: Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo "Matthews, Evan" Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all - Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic ptan that re?ects not only what exists today, but what the maritimefmarine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future -- say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM. Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I'd like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. assembled forjust this RFP selection. It would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and rati?cation; that would be great. in short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and i think the choice will be fairly clear. Gerri Lewis Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 4:29 PM To: ?Matthews, Evan" Leaving no more emails. [Quoted text hidden} Frost Tue, Oct 17 2017 at 4: 49 PM To: GLewis@ctportauthority. com Good afternoon Geri I cant read this message it is a calendar entry that can only be read if i used LOOKOUT for a browser which I do not. Please resend as a WORD document Thank you Don Frost On 10l17/2017 4:11 PM, GLewis@otportauthority.com wrote: BEGINNCALENDAR PRODIDz-JlMicrosoft Corporation/[Outlook 15.0 MIMEDIRIIEN BEGINNTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time 601 1 104T020000 RRULE: -0500 TZOFFSETTO: ?0400 END: DAYLIGHT END BEGINNEVENT @aol.com Loom Scott TRUE: mailto: Scott Bates@ct. gov CN- oom? mailto: corn '"Don Frost?"; TRUE: maiito: dbfrost@0ptonline. net CN: "'Matthews, Evan'"; mailto: Evan. Matthews@ct. gov "Gerri Lewis"; mailto: giewis@ctportauthority. corn CLASS: PUBLIC CREATED. 20171017T20114QZ afternoon. Kindly let me know if you will be able to atte nd a meeting on Monday\, October 30th at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrook.\ n\nThank Lewisl, Office Manager \nln \nFrom: Matthews\, Evan [mailto: Evan. Matthe ws@ot. gov] \nSent: Tuesday\, October 17\, 2017 3 4.2 Gerri Lewis Lewis@ctp0rtauthority. com>\nSubject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA\n\n\n\ n\n> Begin forwarded message: From: 8 Frost >\n> Date: October 17\, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM To: Scott Bates\n> ttbates1966@gmail. com>>l Nancy DiNardo >\n> Subject: Communications RFP for n> Good day all Forgive me\, but is this communications RFP i ntended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be base on a strategic plan that reflects not only what exists today\, but hat the maritimeImarine transportation/logistics industry in Connectic ut might took like in the future -- say 10 years.\n> My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast When do we meet to work on this?\n> Rgds\n> Don Fr ost\n> Forwarded Message n> On 10/101201? 12:18 Scott Bates Dear We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an gauged the marketplace and gotten some I'd like a two step process with this one. if we could have an \n Adeoc Subcommittee\, assembiect for just this RFP selection. lt\ would Nancy DiNardo\, i Don John Scott Bates\ Evan can provide this group with information about th process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Suboommitt ee for review and rati?cationl; that would be In short? we need a capacity to provide marketing support\,\ ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers\, and I think the choice be fatriy clear.\n\n Standard Time":20171030T120000 Standard Time":20171030T103000 Of?ce 455 Boston Post Road\, Suite 204\, Old Saybroold, CT 0 6475 and Marketing Meeting .com BEGINNALARM DESCRiPTlONzReminder Frost Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 5:11 PM To: GLewis@ctportauthority.com, Nancy DiNardo scottbates1966@gmail.com, "Bates, Scott "Matthews, Evan" Good day Evan Yes, I can attend a meeting Monday the 30th at Old Saybrook Don Frost I do not have OUTLOOK so this calendar program comes to me as code. [Quoted text hidden] ndmardo1@aoi corn Wed" ch 18,2017 at 7. 40 AM To: GLewis@ctportauthority. corn Cc: scottbates1966@gmaii.com Yes loan make it Sent from my iPhone On Oct 17, 2017, at 4:11 PM, GLewis@ctportauthority.com wrote: Gerri Lewis Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 8:50 AM To: Frost Cc: "Matthews, Evan" Gerri Lewis Don, I will remember to send you an email for any upcoming meetings. Glad you can make it. Start time is 10:30. i wanted to ask you if the gentleman you suggested to lead the Strategic Planning session was avaiiable for November 9th at 1:00 tiil about 4 or 5. There is availability at the Saybrook Point inn for this. Would you kindly get back to me on this? Thank you, Don. Best, Gerri Lewis Of?ce Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 1 E: glewis@ctportauthoritycom; Original From: Frost [mailto:dbfrost@optonlinenet] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:12 PM To: GLewis@ctportauthority.com; Nancy DiNardo soottbates1966@gmail.com; Bates, Scott Matthews, Evan Subject: Re: Communications and Marketing Meeting {Quoted text hidden] Frost Wed Oct 18 2017 at 9:31 AM To: Gerri Lewis Cc: ?Matthews, Evan" Thank you Geri- I know I probably should adopt the Microsoft browser/Outlook and lplan to do that when I buy a new computer later this year/early next anhiie thanks again for offering to send my notices in Word. Nov 9 I have to ask him. Will get back to you soonest. Don [Quoted text hidden] Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 11 :25 AM 3 Frost To: Gerri Lewis Co: ?Matthews, Evan" Good day again Gerri- Nov 9 - I will be in Columbus, Ohio visiting my son/family. Returning Monday the 13th (its a 10+ hour drive). i also have a commitment in New York Tuesday Nov 14th. again in NY Wednesday the 15th and a dentist appt Thursday the 16th. 1 have asked my friend his plans and frankly he can do a great job without my help. More as soon as I can. Don On 10/18/2017 8:50 AM, Gerri Lewis wrote: [Quoted text hidden} Gerri Lewis RE: Communications and Marketing Meeting 2 messages Prakash, Tina To: "GLewis@ctportauthority.com? Good afternoon, Gerri. Can you please arrange for a call-in number for Scott? He has a 9:30 in Hartford so likely won?t be able to be there in person. Thanks, Tina Original From: GLewis@ctportauthority.com Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 4:12 PM To: Prakash, Tina Subject: Communications and Marketing Meeting When: Monday, October 30, 2017 10:30 PM Eastern Time (US Canada). Where: CPA Office 455 Boston Post Road, Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Importance: High Good afternoon. Kindly let me know if you will be able to attend a meeting on Monday, October 30?: at 10:30 am. here in Old Saybrook. Thank you. Best, Gerri Lewis, Office Manager From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:42 PM TO: Gerri Lewis Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Begin forwarded message: From: Frost Date: October 17, 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo ?Matthews, Evan? Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all - Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. I?d like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign should be based on a strategic plan that re?ects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/logistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future??say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don?t make vast plans with half vast ideas.? When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I?d like a two step process with this one. if we could have an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. It would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. In short- we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic plan as well. A tall order but there are two takers, and I think the choice will be fairly clear. Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 4:18 PM Gerri Lewis To: "Prakash, Tina" Cc: Gerri Lewis OK, I?ll let you know. Thanks. Best, Gerri Lewis Of?ce Manager - Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: glewis@ctportauthority.com; {Quoted text hidden] image001.jpg 8K AUTHORITY Gerri Lewis 7 messages Matthews, Evan Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 4:34 PM To: Gerri Lewis Can you update the board spreadsheet with this new committee members? And we need to schedule a meeting when get from Houston? Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5174 E: ernatthews@ctportauthority.com Message From: Frost Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:49 AM To: Scott Bates ndinardol@aoi.oom; John Johnson Cc: Matthews, Evan Bonnie Subject: Re: Communications RFP for CPA Good day all - I will be pleased to serve on this subcommittee. As part of communications aspect think it might be useful to know what shippers want in selecting a port to handle their cargo. Of course this is an extension of marketing but marketing [public relations people are used to putting the product front and center at hand (the ports as they are now) yet CT can not duplicate the large ports nor should we try. I think we should try to develop each of Connecticut's ports as niche markets that suit their depth of water, geography, intermodal interface(s), lay down space for cargo or other. I suggest trying to get Quinnipac, which is already known for its polling, do a survey for us. "What do shippers want?" I would not expect them to do it for free but since this would be an area they have not worked before maybe we can reason that this is partly an educational opportunity for them. With this targeting data the marketing people can focus on those shippers that we can serve best. When do we start? Regards Don Frost On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communicationslmarketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RFP, gauged the marketplace and gotten some interest. I?d like a two step process with this one. If we could have an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, assembled for just this RFP selection. it would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and where we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and rati?cation; that would be great. In short- we need a capacity to provide marketing support. ability to tell our story to the people/decision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out the strategic plan as welt. A tall order but there are two takers, and i think the choice will be fairly clear. know it's one more thing but could use your help as we hope to much this to a vote on November ist. All the best, Scott Bates Matthews, Evan Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 12:30 PM To: Gerri Lewis [Quoted text hidden] Matthews, Evan Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 3:27 PM To: Gerri Lewis Can you loop don into where we are on the planning reteat? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority Begin forwarded message: From: Frost Date: October 17. 2017 at 2:14:20 PM CDT To: Scott Bates Nancy DiNardo @aol.com>>, "Matthews, Evan" Subject: Communications RFP for CPA Good day ali - Forgive me, but is this communications RFP intended as an early step towards an integrated marketing campaign. i'd like to remind everyone that a true marketing campaign shouid be based on a strategic plan that re?ects not only what exists today, but what the maritime/marine transportation/iogistics industry in Connecticut might look like in the future -- say 10 years. My marketing professor in grad school used to say "Don't make vast plans with half vast ideas." When do we meet to work on this? Don Frost Forwarded Message On 10/10/2017 12:18 PM, Scott Bates wrote: Dear Friends: We would like to have a solution to our need for a communications/marketing capacity for and Evan and the team have sent out an RF P, gauged marketplace and gotten some interest. I?d like a two step process with this one. If we couid have an Subcommittee, assembled forjust this RFP selection. it would consist of: Nancy DiNardo, Chair Don Frost John Johnson Scott Bates Evan can provide this group with information about the process to date and were we are. Then if that group could do its work and send its recommendation to the Finance Subcommittee for review and ratification; that would be great. in short- we need a capacity to provide marketing support, ability to tell our story to the peopieidecision makers in Connecticut and help us roll out our strategic pian as well. A tail order but there are two takers, {Quoted text hidden] Matthews, Evan Tue, Oct 17,2017 at 3. 28 PM To: Gerri Lewis We need to scheduie this committee, right? {Quoted text hidden] Gerri Lewis Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 3: 36 PM To: "Matthews, Evan" sure Message From: Matthews, Evan [mailtozEvan.Matthews@ct.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:27 PM To: Gerri Lewis {Quoted text hidden] Gerri Lewis Tue Oct 17, 2017 at 3: 39 PM To: "Matthews, Evan" Cc: Gerri Lewis Yes, but if you want it before the board meeting in Stamford. is that going to work? Trying to get a room at for 11116 or 15. Original Message-nu From: Matthews, Evan Sent: Tuesday, October 17. 2017 3:29 PM To: Gerri Lewis Subject: Fwd: Communications RFP for CPA [Quoted text hidden] Matthews, Evan Tue. Oct 17, 2017 at 3:41 PM To: Gerri Lewis How about 20/39 or 10I31 in old Saybrook of?ce? Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority [Quoted text hidden] Gerri Lewis Quinn Hary 2 messages Gerri Lewis Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 4:17 PM To: ?Matthews, Evan" Cc: glewis@ctportauthorlty.com Hi Evan. Peter Hary called and said were they too late to send their RFP response. Each one thought the other one sent it. So 2 was copied on it. It's OK, right? Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority AUTHQRITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5471 E: glewis@ctportauthority.com; image001.jpg 8K AUTHORITY Matthews, Evan To: Gerri Lewis Fri. Sep 15, 2017 at 4:45 PM Yes. That's ?ne Evan Matthews Connecticut Port Authority On Sep 15. 2017, at 4:17 PM, Gerri Lewis wrote: Hi Evan. Peter Hary called and said were they too late to send their RFP response. Each one thought the other one sent it. So I was copied on it. It?s OK, right? Gerri Lewis Office Manager Connecticut Port Authority 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5471 E: AUTHORITY Gerri Lewis RE: RFP Submission - Communications and Marketing 2 messages Matthews, Evan To: Loren Mahler Cc: Gerri Lewis Dear Lorin, Thank you for your interest in the CT Port Authority. We acknowledge receipt of you proposal. We Will present our recommendation to the Board on Wednesday. 50 you should be hearing from us soon. Thanks and best regards, Evan WE HAVE MOVED PLEASE NOTE THE NEW RDDRESS BELOW: Evan H. Matthews Executive Director Connecticut Port Authority AUTHORITY 455 Boston Post Rd Suite 204, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 P: 860.577.5471 E: ematthews@ctportauthority.com IW: From: Loren Mahler Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 2:06 PM To: Matthews, Evan Subject: RFP Submission Communications and Marketing Dear Evan, Please ?nd attached a submission from Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC for RFP "Communications and Marketing Services." i look forward to discussing our proposal with you at your convenience, and I would be happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Thank you, and have a nice weekend! ?Loren Loren Deaiy Mahler President Dealy Mahler Strategies, LLC 703?201-4692 (direct) image001.jpg 24K AU TY Coren Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at Elsie To: ?Matthews, Evan" Cc: Gerri Lewis Thank you, Even. Good luck with your evaluation process, and i look forward to speaking again soon. -Loren {Quoted text hidden] 14 it Gerri Lewis 1 message Pete Hary To: Gerri Lewis Forwarded message From: Pete Hary Date: Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 4:13 PM Subject: Response to RFP To: "Matthews. Evan" Cc: David Quinn Attached piease ?nd our response to the RFP. Thank you Pete 8: Dave - A REGAN COMPANY Peter Hary, Vice~President/Creative Director Quinn Hary Marketing PO. Box 456, New London, CT 06320 860.444.0448 ext. 7 i 860.447.9419 LEE {.15 A REGAN COMMUNICATEONS COMPANY Peter Hary, Vice?President/Creative Director Quinn Hary Marketing P.O. Box 456, New London, CT 06320 860.444.0448 ext. 7 i f860.447.9419 5.154%. WE ICT Port Authority Response to 3568K Public R elations and Marketing Relations Proposal from September 15, 201 7 2017 Presented to: Connecticut Port Authority Evan Matthews, Executive Director FAX : Presented by: Quinn & Hary Marketing David Quinn, President Pete Hary Hary,, VP/Creative Director Saverio Mancini, VP/Public Relations Jay Stapleton, Public Relations P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhar y.com Sept. 15, 2017 Evan H. Matthews Executive Directors Connecticut Port Authority Dear Evan, Thank you for the opportunity to submit a comprehensive proposal for statewide communications and marketing services for the Connecticut Port Authority. Quinn & Hary is the best qualified agency to support and advise CPA given our extensive experience in successfully elevating brands throughout Connecticut for the past 15 year. Our expertise not only includes a team of public relations strategists, but also award-winning copywriters, talented creative designers, and successful brand development experts. Quinn & Hary is integrally familiar with the Connecticut Port Authority having designed, developed and successfully launched your new website several weeks ago. The web development process has allowed the Q&H team to understand your goals and aspirations. Quinn & Hary has also come to learn about CPA with assistance that the agency has provided in opening your new office inOld Saybrook - and in preparation for your open house on October 4th. We have a clear understanding of CPA’s expectations to develop a strong, public-facing brand for the State of Connecticut. That starts with development of consistent brand collateral, signage and digital applications. In the attached proposal, Quinn & Hary addresses the entire scope of services itemized in your RFP. All required elements have been included from our history and capabilities, to members of our team and references. Relevant work product is also included. Quinn & Hary is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regan Communications, Inc. Our company is in good legal standing with all entities including the State, our clients and all vendors. We welcome requests for any additional references. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Quinn & Hary is excited at the prospect of becoming the communications and marketing partner for the Connecticut Port Authority. Thank you for your considerations. Sincerely, David J. Quinn FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com Agency Overview Regan Communications Group is the largest privately-held public relations and communications firm in New England and the 9th largest privately-owned public relations firm in the country. Founded in 1984, Regan is a full service agency with offices in NewLondon, Boston, New York, Providence, Washington, Cape Cod, Charleston and Florida. Quinn & Hary has special expertise in Web development and re-design. Our award winning, in house development team has built and managed Web sites for some of the most well-known institutions in eastern Connecticut. Quinn & Hary Marketing is a full service communications and advertising agency located in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 2002, Q&H has extensive experience in developing and executing a broad range of communications and marketing services for its clients. The agency became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Regan Communications Group in January, 2013. We offer our clients a full range of public relations, brand marketing, web development, advertising and media services. Our staff comes from diverse backgrounds in media, public relations, marketing, government and the corporate world, which provides Quinn & Hary with a well-rounded perspective in understanding and achieving your communications and marketing objectives and delivering your brand promise. COMMUNICA TION SERVICES COMMUNICATION MARKETING SERVICES • Media Relations • Brand Development • Community Relations • Strategic Marketing Plans • Social Media Marketing • Creative Services • Government Relations • Web Development • Pro-Active Crisis Communications • Digital Solutions • Media Training • Advertising Campaigns • Event Management • Media Placement • Reputation Management • Market Research FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com Clients FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com Public R elations Relations • Create all press releases and media advisories for each major initiative, community outreach, or set of activities to encourage publicity for all aspects of the Connecticut Port Authority • Compile media kit materials, including a fact sheet and executive bios to make it as easy as possible for reporters to write stories • Draft, distribute and pitch releases, listings and feature story ideas to targeted media outlets and key bloggers • Monitor editorial calendars to research appropriate media opportunities to promote the Connecticut Port Authority. Publications to include Hartford Business Journal, Connecticut Magazine, Hartford Magazine, New Haven Living, Fairfield County Business Journal, Business New Haven • Coordinate all press events relating to the CT Port Authority. This includes creating the agenda and speaking points for the event, as well as inviting key speakers, drafting press releases and media advisories. • Monitor organic news and trend stories and leverage the CT Port Authority as the industry spokesperson; issue source alerts, media briefings, and arranging one-on-one meetings with key media targets. THE CONNECTICUT POR TS REPOR T PORTS REPORT • Issue quarterly index to spotlight the economic impact of Connecticut’s ports. • Highlight the public-private partnership; Showcase the importance of CT’s ports to the economic vitality of the state • Target audience: Governor, Commissioners, Legislators, Mayors, Media • Write and distribute press release to announce the Port Report, highlight significant results and milestones • Provide updates on Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP) initiatives FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com EDUCA TIONAL OUTREA CH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH To market the state’s harbors and ports to strengthen and expand Connecticut’s marine economy, attract investment and create jobs, we recommend the development of an educational outreach strategy for CPA to implement, which could include: • Port / Harbor tours • School field trips • Partnerships with schools / community colleges to develop maritime-industry related programs and curriculums • Career fairs and maritime industry workshops EXPER T COMMENT AR Y EXPERT COMMENTAR ARY The media is constantly looking for professionals in many fields to be quoted in industry stories, and the state’s economy is always in the media spotlight. When pitching the CT Port Authority to key reporters and editors covering the state’s business/economy beat, we will position the client as a knowledgeable and reliable industry sources for news stories and features on topics including: • Economic development • Business growth • Consumer spending • Environmental concerns FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com Social Media Facebook and Twitter would be the two platforms for the CT Port Authority — Twitter to promote and share important port-related news for the state and Facebook to tell the stories of CT’s busy and interesting ports. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctportauthority 108 followers 51 tweets. Last Tweet July 6 The Authority should be tweeting daily, sharing news that impact CT ports, promoting CT ports and providing economic context for what is happening at CT’s ports. As a governmental body, Twitter is an important platform to be on. It is a news-sharing platform, and the authority should be sharing all its news. It should also be retweeting important news from other CT agencies and departments that is relevant to the authority and CT’s ports. Tagging and mentioning stakeholders is an effective means of showing the authority’s relevancy. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTPortAuthority/ 60 likes. Last post: February 27. The visuals from any port - large or small - are always compelling and Facebook is the platform with which to share these images. Generating visual content that tells the story of CT’s busy and economically vital ports can make the Facebook engaging. It is an effective way to let the stakeholders and taxpayers of CT know that ports are a major contributor to the state economy, and need to be supported. Tagging businesses, companies, other state agencies involved in the day-to-day operations is a good way of emphasizing the interdependence of the ports. FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com Creative Services Quinn & Hary Marketing can provide all branding concepts, print and digital collateral and more for CT Port Authority. As a guardian of your brand, we will ensure consistent brand identity across all applications. Services to include: Creative Design You name it; our graphic designers will bring it to life. We have extensive experience designing print and digital collateral including posters, brochures, rack cards, print and digital ads, newsletters, billboards, apparel and more. For your printing needs, we work with a wide network of trusted, reputable vendors to make sure you get the best quality product for the best price. Marketing Services will include, but are not limited to: Brand Consistency • Across all business segments • Across all media and platforms Creative Services • Collateral (brochures, rack cards, stationary, presentation folders, etc.) • Print Advertising • Digital Advertising • Electronic Presentations (capabilities deck, etc.) • Copywriting Advertising Execution • Traditional media recommendations • Online recommendations • Media placement • Added value Other Marketing Strategies • Direct mail (turnkey) • CRM development and execution) • Promotions • Community partnerships • Guerilla strategies FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com Marketing Capabilities If budget allows, Quinn & Hary would develop a strategic marketing plan that might include some of the following elements: DIGIT AL DIGITAL • Targeted Facebook advertising. Utilize short videos to target desired demos on Facebook. • Search Engine Marketing. Give CTPortAuthority.com a boost in searches with a robust SEM campaign. • Targeted Pre-roll Video. Get your video in front of your target audience when they click to watch another video on select CT news sites. PRINT An effective print advertising campaign will help the Connecticut Port Authority increase brand awareness and appreciation among the general public and maritime community. Q&H proposes a two-pronged approach: regional maritime trade publications and select daily newspapers in the state. Possible publications to target include: • • • • • • • New Haven Register CT Post The Day Breakbulk Magazine Maritime Reporter and Engineering News Journal of Commerce Marine Log BRO ADCAST BROADCAST Advertising on local news stations (WTNH Channel 8, NBC Connecticut, Channel 3, Fox 61). May include commercials, social media promotion and digital components. These stations have large numbers of social media followers throughout the state and offer a great exposure for significantly lower costs than cable advertising. RADIO An attention-grabbing brand awareness campaign on multiple radio stations in the New Haven, Bridgeport and New London areas will help CPA gain greater recognition among the general public. Possible stations to target include WTIC, WPLR, WELI, WKCI, WEBE, Star 99.9, WCTY and WBMW. FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com Quinn&Hary Releva n?r Work Prod uc?r A REGAN COMMUNICAFIONS COMPANY New London, Connecticut EASY WALK TO SHOPS 5C RESTAURANTS I DEEP WATER TRANSIENT MARINA RESTROOMS, SHOWERS 3x2 PUWOUT YACHT CLUB RENDEZVOUS WELCOIVIE Our new downtown waterfront park provides unprecedented public access opportunities and is the host to a variet}r of public festiVals and celebrations. 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I ace-(I. touri smct. com It CONNECTICUT TOURISM MARK YULIFI CALENDAR: $1 MARKETING TOURISM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING Monday, June19 .I 9 am. to 12 pm. :53 TAX REV The Pavilion on Lake in Middietown For more information about the CT Tourism Coalition or to become a member. please visit tourismGToom Relevant W ork PProduct roduct Work Charter Oak FFederal ederal Credit Union One of the largest credit unions in New England selected Quinn & Hary as its advertising agency to launch its new brand. The successful multi media campaign incorporated radio, online, print, cable, outdoor and transit. Since late 2008, Q&H has been Charter Oak’s advertising agency of record overseeing brand marketing, product launches, media placement, event promotion and Web management. Q&H can proudly take some credit for the credit union’s enormous growth ($475 to $800 million in assets in 5 years) and Charter Oak’s top lender status for four consecutive years (2010 - 2013). www .CharterOak.org www.CharterOak.org Winner of 2010 Diamond Award for Best W eb Site Marketing Web Source: Credit Union National Association’s Marketing and Business Development Council Category: Credit Unions of $500 million to $1 billion. uinn&HaI?y Releva n?r Work Prod uc?r A J15 0 Celebrating 100 years as the Submarine Capital of the World About Us - Wa'ra Fraud - CT Eula Trail - Events. - . uz l n1 I E'Ilel" Oi :r'e Lava GL?P?flq? l' '1 F-CIS gauarLedya'a and cm: Denny 2:16 Dease Ion us and ne sp'ea': Ire I "Llhl'll'hhl? 'Iwe?aa 35 5? r! anrm MuRr ?Shore Lina Ensl - 4' ii .1 A. - - EUHHIBCUEUF I: I ll General DynamicsFElectn'c Boat 15 ?aslem f?cunt Rd Grolon, CT 06340 ?atwa- itafif .541.ch 4.1" CELEBRATING CT Submarine Cen?rury A A (?and unveiling of Coast Guard Artist Falcone's latest masterpiece LEADING THE WAY Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:00 - 7:30 p.111. NEW (nun Newport Rhodc Island Tlun c'n'nl l\ .m L'l'll'hnl it in fur Bdrqur Erl GLE Society nwrn'lk'n n1 appreciducln mur n! the Naiiuml {hum Guard Mun-um Releva n?r Work Produc?r n; m; - 3504434200 Hanan ?'l'ln - HaL-aral L'ulsl Muse-Jun F?zmluucnln: In? A a. Became a Nahonal Coast ALL AHEAD GIJJHJ Mugunrn Plankuwnur Join lho Curl Ia??rsalicm a Ir: Respect the past, engage the present and {00k to the ?xture. "Ll Notional Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. if? Your Account TTeam eam David Quinn, President, Quinn & Hary Marketing David Quinn has been actively engaged in advertising and communications in Connecticut for over thirty years. As President of Quinn & Hary Marketing, David leads an experienced team of brand strategists, digital experts, creative designers and public relations professionals. Their common goal is to develop and implement successful marketing solutions to grow business for Q&H clients. In 2002, David founded Quinn & Gellar Marketing, providing creative services, advertising solutions, web development and event management for clients throughout southern New England. The firm expanded its portfolio of communications services and evolved to become Quinn & Hary in 2009. The agency was acquired by Regan Communications Group in early 2013. A graduate of Wesleyan University, David started his career in radio broadcasting sales in New London, Connecticut where he became General Manager of an AM/FM station group within four years. In 1984, he started a new radio company, Shoreline Communications, and as President, he acquired 102.3 FM,The Wave. The station successfully served eastern Connecticut for 16 years until its sale in 2000. David has been actively involved the Connecticut community, including the Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau and as a past Director of Mystic Coast & Country Travel Industry Association. He has also been a past Director of the Connecticut Broadcasters Association and the Connecticut Sports Foundation and a past President and former Campaign Chairman for the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. David was also a twenty year member of the New London Rotary Club, where he became a Paul Harris Fellow and Carl Weis Award recipient. Saverio Mancini, Vice-President / Public Relations With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Mancini brings an outstanding record of achievement in media placements, strategic planning, creative thinking, and project leadership. Previously, at Cashman & Katz in Glastonbury, Mancini lead successful campaigns for Foxwoods Resort Casino including the grand opening of the Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods. In addition, he developed and executed strategic programs for Saybrook Point Inn & Spa, Cirque du Soleil, Maine’s Cape Arundel Cottages, and Connecticut Tourism Coalition. His past experience also includes winning campaigns for OpSail 2012 Connecticut, NYLO Providence Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown, Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, and Newport Grand while Deputy Team Leader for Regan Communications in Providence and Hartford. Before that, Mancini managed public relations efforts for two of the largest resort casinos in the world, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. He guided efforts for those brands' multiple interests including gaming, entertainment, Tribal culture, dining, conventions, retail and sports. FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com Jay Stapleton, Account Director, Public Relations Jay Stapleton is a communications professional with more than 18 years of experience in public relations, marketing communications and journalism. He’s led communications and public relations campaigns in sectors including professional services, non-profit organizations, media and tourism. Before joining Quinn and Hary / Regan Communications, Jay handled marketing, business development, awards submissions and public relations programs for a large Connecticut law firm. He previously served as managing editor of a legal-industry news and information publication based in Hartford, Connecticut and worked as a legal affairs writer and breaking-news journalist for companies including News Corp. and The E.W. Scripps Company in New York and Florida. Peter Hary Hary,, Vice President / Creative Director Peter brings more than 20 years of experience in graphic design and creative direction to his position as Creative Director at Quinn & Hary Marketing. A graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Peter was elected Art Director of the university’s esteemed Design Center in 1995. Peter began his career in 1996 with Island Design, which evolved to Quinn & Gellar Marketing, and later became Quinn & Hary Marketing, with Peter serving as Creative Director for the agency. Peter has developed a wide range of creative solutions for an extensive list of clients. His creative expertise touches many facets of marketing strategies and tactics including advertising campaign design, corporate brand identity, website designs and collateral development. Elissa Bass, Social Media & Content Strategy Elissa has nearly 30 years experience as a journalist and editor, including more than 25 years working in Connecticut. As a reporter and editor at The Day in New London for 23 years, Elissa developed a deep knowledge of the southeastern Connecticut area. Three years as a senior manager at hyperlocal news provider Patch.com brought Elissa into a new level of communications, in which community involvement and volunteerism played a major role. Elissa led Patch in audience development and user engagement, and spearheaded Patch’s Operation Snuggle, which provided thousands of stuffed animals to the Connecticut State Police to help comfort children in crisis. A graduate of Bates College with a degree in English literature, Elissa is a nationally award-winning journalist. She believes in giving back to the community, and has participated in the Walk MS, Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation walk, and MADD About Dancing, as well as other charity events, for many years. FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com QpSail 2012 CT lithat out-?ag was still there.? July (1 - 9th. 2012 UPSHNEUI ECT. org ?339 Hunk Street Hern- Weir London. CT #63230 Honm?r?} Chuh'umn: Urunwl P. ?tinny Got-vernal" Of?cers: John 5. Johnson Choir-mm: Kori? I. lire Chairman The Hon. Hob Simmons That an i'er Fr'fl'fhh' Set-rem ry ?mud: Hit'h Hermn?rfn Hi? Cornish Veggie For?! Cosgror?o ?urgurof Hm'y Cumin Joseph B. Cor-mi, Peter U?frm?tfsmi Jefferson Harris If. ?any John Murfmii?fr': Hmnfey ?friars Barbara J. Mfr)" .Hir'i'rm?l' E. Passer? Jerry Roberts llili'mny Silvesrrf George Ex Q?ir'i?: (LIFT ?Him: Sandro L. Apri117.2013 Tammy Daughtery Office of the Mayor City Hall New London, CT 06320 RE: QUINN 3.1 HARY - A Regan Communications Group Company Tammy, I understand that one of the PR firms that is submitting a bid to work for us here in New London. Having had two years? worth of experience working with the Regan Group, I would like to share my experiences with you as to how effective their work has been for both OpSai120120T and some of my companies. I have long felt that a good PR firm can put a city like New London on the map. And even more important, how vital they can be in making an important event like Opsail successful. When we began our quest for funding from the State of CT, we agreed, that for every two dollars raised the State would give us a dollar. But they didn?t agree to do that until March, 2012 which essentially gave us three months to bring credibility to our event. They were able to accomplish that with their skill and expertise and familiarity with the media and network television. They are so highly regarded by the media that they were able to get us into the press every week for the run?up to the actual event. That allowed us to raise over $700,000 in three months and quite candidly, I would say that without them, our resounding success with 0pSail would have NEVER happened. They are complete pros in the PR and marketing business. I would also point out that Quinn Hary is a local ?rm and have been doing business with many of us in our marketplace for years. And now with their relationship with Regan Communications, their product promises to be even stronger. Finally, I would opine that for Quinn 8.: Rory, the learning curve for getting acquainted with New London is totally flat, and as a result I think we get a stronger effort right from the outset rather than bringing in a firm located outside of the city. They already know what our and weaknesses are, and they don?t have to spend anytime "getting on board" with us. Finally, you should know that from a business point of view, The Gallery and the Frame Shop brought Regan on board several months ago. We QpSail 2012 CT Thihai our Ila was still there.? July 6 - 91h. 2012 UpSuil?UlZUTxn?g 339 Rank Rem- London. ?65 Ell Hormrru?y Clmirmtm: ?urinal P. ?alloy (Im'ermn? .ltibn H. Johnson {Sim i mm Karin J. {Summon}: 1 ice Chairman The ?on. ?of: Simmons Treasurer" Frunl.? Illt'Luughlin Secretory Hit-h Bernardo Bill Cornish Veggie li?orn' (Iosgroi'a llm?g'm?er llm?y (Tin-tin Joseph ll. (Jerm'i. Phi}. Pater Holrordson .lq?l?rson Harris Jim'gori'ri H. Hon}: John -?llru?holrfi'z Stanley lift-hos Barbara ?it'luwl If. Passero Jerry ll ?hem .?iili-?osiri {y'Pm?gP ll'hffn lit Q?ir?io: (T Marc ?mum Hundro L. Hills: [35'fo previously had had a 20 year relationship with another ?rm, and I have to tell you that Quinn 3: Hary?s work for us from a PR 8L design basis has literally brought us international acclaim. I?ll explain more about that in our meeting next week. In conclusion, I couldn?t recommend to all of us a more capable firm to take over the marketing of our City of New London. They are complete professionals, a delight to work with, and as creative a bunch of men and women as I have ever encountered. We can?t go wrong bringing them on board to continue to polish the image of our city as we move forward with not only the Stillman project at Fort Trumbull, but the Coast Guard Museum, and the new ferry terminal. We have so much going for us and we just need a ?rm that is capable of telling the complete story. Quinn 8: Hary, a Regan Communications Group Company, can and will do that job for us. I would bet my reputation on this recommendation! Sincerely, "raw gk .Sr/ loh S. Iohnson Chairman OpSai120 12CT a 32 Chicago Avenue, Groton, CT 06340 t 860-446-8085 • 800-962-3237 w www.CharterOak.org April 17, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to provide a letter of recommendation for Quinn & Hary Marketing / Regan Communications of New London, Connecticut. Quinn & Hary has been the agency of record for Charter Oak Federal Credit Union since 2008. In the past five years, Quinn & Hary has been an integral part of Charter Oak’s significant growth in eastern Connecticut. Quinn & Hary handles all of Charter Oak’s advertising and public relations in conjunction with our in-house marketing department. Their communications services include branding strategies, creative design, advertising campaigns and media placement. Q&H also built our award winning Web site, our mobile Web site, and they continue to maintain these sites. Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has grown its membership significantly in recent years. Our loan portfolio has also grown substantially. For three consecutive years, Charter Oak has been named the number one lender in eastern Connecticut by the Warren Group. Quinn & Hary has been a big part of our success. Without hesitation Charter Oak would be happy to refer Quinn & Hary / Regan for marketing and public relations services for any institution, private or public sector. Please contact me if you need further information. Sincerely yours, Brian A. Orenstein Chief Executive Officer Charter Oak Federal Credit Union City of New London Office of the Mayor 181 State Street 0 New London, CT 06320 Phone (860) 44T-520?l II Fax (860) 44747971 January 17, 2017 To Whom It May Concern: As Mayor of an energetic, vibrant small city, I need a trusted marketing partner to help develop our brand message and to effectively and consistently communicate the good news about what is happening in New London, Connecticut. have found such a partner in Regan Communications Group and its subsidiary, Quinn 8: Hary Marketing. Regan Communications has been the Marketing and Public Relations agency of record for the City of New London for the past three years, and during that time, their team has performed effectively and delivered tangible results. Team members have become part of the City?s fabric, working with our many nonprofit organizations, strategic marketing campaigns, New London Public Schools and annual festivals, to create and deliver positive brand messages about the City to local, regional, statewide and national audiences. Whether it is a glowing article in the Boston Globe or New York Times, an intensive and time sensitive campaign to drive enrollment in our alt?magnet school district, or strategizing and executing on a variety of fast moving initiatives, Regan Communications has been there, working under two City administrations, to be that valued partner so critical to the City?s success. Regan has worked extensively with our Department of Economic Development to achieve increased awareness for the City and its many partners, including; Economic Development Commission Business Recognition Campaign Marketing of New London?s Magnet Schools District National Coast Guard Museum strategic marketing web development Rebrandingfrelaunch for New London?s Development Corporation (RCDA) Garde Arts Center promotion a creative design Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival Annual ?Celebrate New London? event in partnership with New London schools and the Coast Guard Academy City Hall Renovation ProjectITime Capsule Unveiling New London's "Coast Guard City" Designation Chefs in Schools Program at New London Pubiic Schools ?Connecticut's Coast Guard Summer? branding web development New England Foundation of the Arts Creative Community Exchange 2017 zl?'immh?w rlcrion Equal Erripr?njer January 17, 2017 Page 2 . City FlatsiT he Shipyard residential development initiatives . Snow Removal Initiative for the community - New London Poet Laureate Program The strong and successful partnership between Regan Communications dba Quinn and Hary and the City of New London is a critical component to achieving our strategic goals of attracting developers. visitors, and families seeking educational opportunities for their children. i wholeheartedly endorse Regan Communications Group as a partner for your community efforts, particularly with regard to strategic brand development and marketing. Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information. Sincerely, f. 1' - E. ssero Mayor, City of New London Proposed Quinn & Hary FFees ees • Quinn & Hary to provide the CT Port Authority with monthly public relations, communications, marketing and graphic design services. • Proposed monthly retainer fee of $10,000.00 per month; Terms would be net 10 days. • The term of this Agreement is twelve (12) months starting October 1, 2017 and ending September 31, 2018. • Additional marketing and communications services would be available from Quinn & Hary for an additional fee including database acquisition, video production, photography, printing, media vendor time and space and other third party marketing needs. Q&H looks forward to a successful partnership with the Connecticut Port Authority FAX : P.O. Box 456 • New London, CT 06320 • 860.444.0448 860.447.9419 • results@quinnandhar y.com • www.quinnandhary.com SHEDULE A PAYMENT FOR EXTRA SERVICES The fee amount for Extra Services may be increased bg a su plcmental agreement if the see for the Extra Services is cnlar 1red. The cc amount for xtra Services may be decreased wit out a supplemental a cment if a) the Extra Services are decreased, (b a termination occurs, or the Agreelrne?t is lowed to expire if the Authority?s funds are ex usted before the Services are comp etc . Ifcost for Extra Services cannot be determined in advance with reasonable accuracy, and will, rather, be paid on an hourly basrs, the maximum hourly rate for each clas31?catlon of employee to be used for such purpose shall be as follows: CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE MAXIMUM HOURLY RATE OF PAY Experience Level of Consultant(s) Hourly Rate Junior Consultant (1-4 years? experience) $75 Mid-Level Consultant years? experience) 00 Senior Consultant (4-8 years? experience) $150 Expert Consultant years? experience) $200 Senior Expert Consultant (20+ years? experience) $250 *Classi?cation and rates to be determined during negotiations for Extra Services.