MOHAMMED ALBOHMOOD, HILARY HOLETS, OSWALDO PATINO, TOLULOPE TALABI, & ZIYAN ZHOU

Clark GSOM Consulting Team for

Clark Graduate School of Management Consulting

Team

Thank you*

OutlineTABLE OF CONTENTS• INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT

• METHODOLOGY

• PROJECT CHARTER

• SCOPE LETTER

• DELIVERABLE #1: MARKETING1. Recommendations/Conclusions2. Barriers to Success3. Next Steps4. Opportunities for the Future

• DELIVERABLE #2: FINANCE1. Recommendations/Conclusions2. Barriers to Success3. Next Steps4. Opportunities for the Future

• DELIVERABLE #3: INDUSTRY ANALYSIS1. Recommendations/Conclusions2. Barriers to Success3. Next Steps4. Opportunities for the Future

Introduction to Project

RCAP Solutions request Main Objective: Small Business Development by:1. Marketing2. Finance3. IndustryAnalysis Contribution: RCAP become more recognizable Strategy allocated to grow ventures.

Methodology Project selection Weekly meetings with Professors Regular team meetings Client meetings Deliverable-specific Individual

Survey Funding list GIS maps Each deliverable specific focus Research material and methods

Project Charter: Scope

Core goals achieved and bonus The Letter of Deliverables were met and dissected into the designated

measures Marketing, financial, and data-related material produced Value of information gathered and promoted Intent to help RCAP now and in the future

Scope Letter

Deliverables

Devise Marketing Strategies Develop potential fundraising sources Industry Analysis Report

Deliverable 1: Marketing

1. Recommendations/Conclusions

2. Barriers to Success

3. Next Steps

4. Opportunities for the Future

2.Barriers to Success:2.Barriers to Success:

Marketing: Opportunities for the Future

Deliverable 2: Fundraising

GOVERNMENT SOURCES PRIVATE LENDERS/FOUNDATIONS

1. RECOMMENDATIONS

2. BARRIERS TO SUCCESS

3. NEXT STEPS

4. OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE

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GOVERNMENT SOURCES

CDFI FUND

COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE PROGRAM

RMAP

IRP

SBA GOV

Deliverable 2

PRIVATE LENDERS/FOUNDATIONS

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

COMMON CAPITAL

SANTANDER BANK

GROW AMERICA FUND

FIDELITY FOUNDATION

Deliverable 2

RECOMMENDATIONS Barriers to Success Next Steps

Deliverable 2

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE

Deliverable 2

Deliverable 3: Industry Analysis Report

3 Sections:

1. RCAP’s Loan Application and Approval

2. Economic Conditions in Middlesex and Worcester county

3. Optimal Town Selection

4. Recommendations/Conclusions5. Barriers to Success6. Next Steps7. Opportunities for the Future

Deliverable 3: Industry Analysis Report

Section 1: RCAP’s Loan Application and Approval

Maps display: Currently served areas Also Franklin, Middlesex, and Worcester County over the period of

2011-2014 Evolution of the areas covered over time Observations from the data provided: (91 total) Extensive conclusions

Deliverable 3: Industry Analysis Report

Section 2: Economic Conditions in Middlesex and Worcester County

Explored to:

1. Determine potential demand for funds

2. Determine more favorable locations and industries

in terms of debt service (less default risk)

Deliverable 3: Industry Analysis Report

Section 3: Optimal Town Selection “Grading” criteria developed Towns with high score considered targets for expansion

Additional Information

See Appendices and Works Cited Page