Business Proposal for CPD Rowing Boathouses

Prepared by the Rowing Group – September 10, 2012 Mark Carroll - mark@rowinggroup.com - 773.354.6311
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The Rowing Group would like to work with the Chicago Park District to maximize revenue generated from the two Chicago River rowing boathouses through the implementation of universally proven programming designed to offer rowing to people of all skills, ages, physical abilities, as well as to anyone who visits Chicago for business or pleasure. The Rowing Group would like to assist resident rowing programs with their operational requirements, reducing their responsibilities, while creating jobs and generating new and unique revenue for the Chicago Park District.  The main goal of this proposal is to establish and maintain a fertile environment where rowing programs can flourish.

Below is a table of contents detailing the proposal.

1. Outreach Rowing Initiative – page 4
2. Adaptive Rowing Initiative – page 5
3. Competitive Rowing Initiative – page 6
4. Motor Launch Operations and Promotion of Chicago River Safety Standards – page 7
   1. Benefits of Benefits of a Wakeless Chicago River – page 8
   2. Safety on the Chicago River – page 8
5. New and Unique Revenue Generation Proposal – page 10
   1. One-Time Rentals of Rowing Boats – page 10
   2. Long-Term Leasing of Rowing Boats to Established Chicago Rowing Programs – page 11
   3. On-Water Event and Regatta Planning – page 12
   4. Dragon Boat Programming – page 12
   5. Off-Water Programming – page 13
      1. Partnership with Alternative Athletic Industry and Local Businesses – page 13
      2. Community Activism, Sport Education and Water Safety – page 13
         1. USRowing Coaching Education Program – page 14
         2. Recruitment of Chicago Rowers by College Rowing Programs – page 14
         3. Friends of the Chicago River – page 14
         4. "Composites Club" for Chicago's Youth – page 15
         5. Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project – page 15
            
      3. Rowing Specific Clothing Sales – page 15
      4. Repair and Service of Composite Rowing Shells – page 16
      5. Equipment Procurement Assistance – page 16

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For more information, contact Mark Carroll with the Rowing Group. mark@rowinggroup.com – 773.354.6311