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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-30-2013 Council Economic Development CommitteeAGENDA City Council Economic Development Committee Tuesday, July 30, 2013 8:00 a.m. City Manager's Conference Room City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Consider approval of minutes from June 11, 2013 Economic Development Committee meeting 3. Consider a recommendation to provide a CDBG Economic Development loan to Came Van Orden for Max Effect... a Spinning and Fitness Studio 4. Consider a recommendation for funding the Creative Corridor Project 5. Staff time 6. Committee time 7. Other business 8. Adjournment EDC June 11, 2013 1 PRELIMINARY MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JUNE 11, 2013 CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 8:00 A.M. Members Present: Susan Mims, Michelle Payne, Matt Hayek Staff Present: Wendy Ford, Tracy Hightshoe, Jeff Davidson, Tom Markus Others Present: Andre Perry (Englert); Bill Thomason (Englert); Polly Morris (Englert) RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: Payne moved to defer the Englert funding request addition until budget considerations. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Hayek moved to recommend to the full City Council the recommendation of Amendment #1 to Moss Green Urban Village Urban Renewal Area. Payne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mims at 8:05 A.M. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: Chairperson Mims welcomed everyone and asked those present to introduce themselves for the minutes. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mims asked if there were any comments, changes, etc., to the April 17, 2013, minutes. Payne moved to approve minutes from the April 17, 2013, meeting as submitted. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Wendy Ford introduced the topic noting that Members have a memo from her and an annual report from Englert staff in their meeting packets. She noted Andre Perry, Executive Director of the Englert Theater, is present to review his report with the committee. Ford began by giving some history of the relationship between the City and Englert, noting that in 2008 the Englert came to the City and requested operational funding. At that time, the Economic Development Committee approved a three-year EDC June 11, 2013 2 PRELIMINARY funding of $50,000 per year. With that, the Englert would be required to present an annual report on agreed upon metrics prior to each funding disbursement. Ford continued, noting that with this year's report and request for Fiscal Year 2015 budget considerations, the Englert is requesting an increase in funding from $50,000 to $70,000. In a brief overview, she noted that the Englert has done well over the past five years. One of the biggest successes is a 25% increase in the size of their operation. They are now operating with more than a $1 million budget and have not had a deficit in two years. Fundraising, friend raising, and donations have all grown under Perry's leadership, according to Ford. The increased amount that the Englert is requesting will go towards several things, but chiefly, on -going capital improvements. The age of the Englert presents challenges as there are on -going capital expenses in any building, especially, a building this old. The Englert has also added summer programming. Although this has added additional expenses, these summer programs have proven to be financially successful for the Englert. Ford noted that this is a primary driver in the Englert's operational growth. Perry addressed the Members and reviewed the Englert's annual report. He stated that the Englert continues along the path to financial stability. This past year was the Englert's 100'" year of operation, and he believes the Englert will continue to grow as an institution in downtown Iowa City. Perry then asked Bill Thomason to review the Englert's financial standing. Thomason stated that they expect this to be the third year in a row of profitability, as they look at a 31% increase in top -line growth. Along with this growth, however, comes an increase in costs. Perry pointed out recent attendance numbers, and noted that in 2009 there were about 30,000 attending Englert programs. This number reached 53,000 in 2012. Attendance is projected to reach the 60,000 mark in the near future. Most of these attendees live in Johnson County. There are several venues that will be competing for business, including the University's new performing arts buildings coming back online and Cedar Rapids' U. S. Cellular Center and the Paramount Theater. Speaking more directly about reasons behind the need for a funding increase, Thomason noted that capital expenditures can be very expensive, especially items such as an HVAC system, now nearing the end of its customary lifespan. The Englert's marquee is another capital expenditure needing special attention and will also be an expensive project. To find ways to increase revenue in order to cover such expenses, the Englert added a summer season last year and continues it this year. In 2010 and 2011, the summer events brought in approximately 1,000 people. In 2012 this number jumped to 5,638 people coming for summer programs. The discussion continued, with Perry noting that they continue to provide deep discounts to non -profits using the theater to host their own fundraisers. He shared several of the events held at the Englert, noting the partnerships they have been forging within the community. Another strength for the Englert is their staff. It was noted that currently they have a very strong team in place, one that works well together. Keeping this type of smart, innovative talent will be key to the Englert's success. Mims thanked Perry and Thomason for their presentation, adding that the improvements in attendance are tremendous. Mims asked about the length of the Englert's mortgage. EDC June 11, 2013 3 PRELIMINARY Perry noted it is a 25-year mortgage with a current balance of $359,000. A second piece of their debt is a five-year note with the credit union with an existing balance of $98,000. Mims stated that this is a challenging time for the Council as it looks at its upcoming budget and the looming changes from State property tax reform. She added that if these things were not hanging out there, she would be behind this request all the way. However, with the timing of the request and the uncertainty of the future budget, she does not believe that they can recommend this request to the Council at this time. Mims stated that she certainly does support the Englert, but until the Council has time to prioritize its goals in light of the budget cuts, she does not see a way to recommend an increase. Hayek said he echoes Mims' sentiments. He did note that the request is for a placeholder for the amount, which would be reviewed, and could be altered in the budget preparation process. Markus added that the money they work with for such requests does come from property tax revenues. Payne stated that she agrees with the other Members, that this is a great investment for the City to make, but that until they have time to review the new budget projections, approving an increase should wait. All of the Members noted that they are very supportive of the Englert Theater, but they cannot recommend an increase funding yet. Ford clarified the timing, noting that $50,000 was approved in the FY14 budget, and, at this time last year, Council approved their intent to fund $50,000 for both FY15 and FY16. Mims asked other Members if they were comfortable deferring this recommendation to the full Council at this time. Markus stated that his advice is to wait until they have time to review the budget documents. Members continued to discuss how to handle this request in light of budgetary restrictions. Markus pointed out how the theater attendance does affect other businesses downtown. He added the suggestion that if they do grant the additional $20,000 to the Englert that they require that it be used for something specific — such as for capital expenditures. Mims noted that the Englert now has a full-time development person. She asked what the Englert's plans are in this area and how they plan to build their donor base. Hayek noted that he would definitely support funding at the $60,000 to $70,000 level for the Englert. He believes the case has been made that there are direct benefits to the City of Iowa City in providing this support. However, due to the difficult situation they find themselves in currently, as well as some of the "hot button" topics they face right now, he believes they need to revisit this once they have a clearer picture of the budget. Payne agreed, adding that they also need to look at the fact that having a vibrant Englert means having a vibrant downtown. She too, believes they need to revisit this request once they have a better idea of the upcoming budget. Mims agreed, as well, noting that with Bockenstedt's recent report, it is obvious that the City will see plummeting revenues from property taxes, which is where they draw funding for such requests. She would be supportive of the $70,000 request; however, until they know what these changes with State legislature mean, they just cannot approve such an increase. Payne moved to defer the Englert funding request addition until budget considerations. Hayek seconded the motion. EDC June 11, 2013 4 PRELIMINARY Motion carried 3-0. Ford noted that the State now requires that any project taking place within an urban renewal area that may request or require public financing must be amended into the urban renewal plan. This Resolution of Necessity will start the legislative process to allow new projects to happen within the Moss Green Urban Village urban renewal area. She added that this area is now also referred to as the Moss Ridge urban renewal area. The amendment to the plan allows for a development agreement for the construction of Moss Ridge Road from Highway 1 into the development. The road requires that the City purchase a small piece of Pearson's property over which a portion of the road will be constructed. The road will then allow future office park development to occur for which there may also be development agreements for Council's future consideration. Hayek moved to recommend to the full City Council the recommendation of Amendment #1 to Moss Green Urban Village Urban Renewal Area. Payne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. ��1/_1y�IarlJ�l� Davidson shared with Members some update information. He stated that he has recently heard from developers of some of the larger projects in the area that their pre - sale leases and sales are going very well. Park at 201 is currently about three quarters leased or sold out in residential units, as is the SoDo project. Both of these projects are considered to be non -student housing, according to Davidson. The project south of Burlington Street, by the railroad tracks, has been delayed until possibly July. Davidson also noted an increased interest in the old St. Pat's school site. He stated that they are looking at putting something together to present to the Council. Another item that Davidson shared is the University's hope to put out an RFP after the July Regent's meeting for a new art museum. This facility would be off campus, and is hoped to be a public/private partnership. Ford then spoke to Members, stating that they have had two recent requests from a local companies seeking public assistance. One company currently has five employees and plans to grow to 80, but is short on working capital to fund the growth. They currently lease property and choose not to put their business resources funds into a building, but rather into funding their growth. She noted that typically the City considers requests for funding based on a company's ability to add to the property tax base. However, staff would like a policy to aid in the consideration of funding for businesses that do not own their property. Staff believes that having a policy in place could benefit smaller start-up companies that chose not to own property, but may still worthy of City assistance. Funding of this sort would help them to continue to grow within the community and could help ensure that they remain in Iowa City. Davidson added that this is a very competitive area in the community, that neighboring municipalities do offer such programs to businesses. Markus noted how tricky this type of funding can be, adding that the difference between leasing and owning for a business is the difference in EDC June 11, 2013 5 PRELIMINARY commitment to a community. He further clarified his view on this issue, giving Members some incentivizing examples. COMMITTEE TIME: Payne asked about the local option sales tax, and whether, if renewed, funds could be used for economic development. Markus stated that he would have to verify, but believes they can dedicate it to whatever use they want. This led to a brief discussion that property tax relief, as opposed to economic development, would be the most palatable use of a local option sales tax. OTHER BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Payne moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 A.M. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. EDC June 11, 2013 6 PRELIMINARY Council Economic Development Committee ATTENDANCE RECORD 2012 - 2013 TERM o o o NAME EXP. ' N a ' N V Michelle ' 01/02/14 X X X Payne i Matt 01/02/14 X O X Hayek /E Susan 01/02/14 X1 X X Mims i Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused INITIAL REVIEW OF MAX EFFECT WORKING CAPITAL Business Proposed: Max Effect is a new spinning and fitness studio. The business will be located at 1012 Gilbert Court and plans to open this September. The studio will include spinning space (capacity up to 80 bikes), fitness studio and limited child care. Services include spinning, personal training, weight loss activities, aerobic workouts, stability training, pilates, weight lifting, small group exercise and Advocare (nutritional) products for sale. The studio will be open Monday through Saturday 5:45 AM to 7:45 PM. The studio will be owned and managed by owner Carrie Van Orden. The owner will create a LLC this January, until then the business will be operated as a sole proprietorship. The owner is currently a personal trainer and group exercise instructor for the University of Iowa Recreational Services. Financial assistance is requested for working capital. Budget & Private Financial Contribution The applicant estimates start-up costs of up to $213,000. Applicant secured a SBA loan commitment of $135,000 through Hills Bank that requires a $50,000 cash injection of funds through private investors and/or CDBG funding. Owner will provide owner equity of $20,000. The private lender will secure their loan through a UCC statement on all business assets, SBA guaranty and unlimited guarantee of the owner. Applicant has negotiated a ten-year lease with an option to buy at the 5t" year. After 10 years, it would be on a month to month basis. Applicant requests $30,000 through the CDBG Economic Development Fund for working capital. Comprehensive Plan/CITY STEPS Plan The project does not require public infrastructure and is located in a CC-2 zone (community commercial) and within the Riverfront Crossings neighborhood. No rezoning is necessary. CITY STEPS notes a high priority for micro -enterprise assistance. Owner anticipates the business will open with five or fewer employees, but hopes to grow in the near future. Quality of Jobs The applicant anticipates hiring approximately 2.8 FTEs initially. In addition to her full time position as manager/instructor, she hopes to initially hire a full-time receptionist, a part time day care supervisor and part-time personal trainer. Consultants will be utilized for accounting, payroll, legal, and class instruction. Economic Impact The proposed CDBG funds will provide a small, woman owned business with access to low interest working capital. Due to the collateral shortfall and the bank's underwriting guidelines, CDBG assistance is requested. Environmental/Community Involvement The business plans to support local charities through two rides per year. The business uses LED lighting and will have a bottle filling station to reduce plastic bottle waste. Staff Recommendation: The owner's lender and the University of Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) reviewed the business plan and financial projections. The lender and SBDC both felt the business plan was very thorough and projections realistic. Paul Heath, SBDC, stated if lower sales than projected, the business should be able to break even. July 2013 Both entities were impressed by the owner's following and ability to attract clients. Discussed the owner's credit history with her lender. In lender's opinion, the owner has made significant progress in repairing her credit and recommends approval of the loan. The efforts she has made to clean up her credit recently are not immediately shown in her credit score. Staff recommends a $30,000 loan (with monthly payments) for working capital with a maximum term of 7 years at 0% interest contingent upon the applicant securing a private loan of $135,000 and investor investment of $20,000. Staff recommends as a condition of the award the business is evaluated by the SBDC. Any technical assistance necessary would be based on an evaluation by the SBDC. For partial security, staff recommends a lien on the applicant's personal vehicle and a personal guarantee by the owner. Hills Bank will have the first lien on all business assets. July 2013 Iowa City CDBG Economic Development Funds I r CITY OF IOWA CITY Application for Business Financial Assistance Business Requesting Financial Assistance: Individual CARRIE VAN ORDEN Home Address 801 19 AVENUE, CORALVILLE, IA 52241 Name of Applicant Business MAX EFFECT ... A SPINNING & FITNESS STUDIO Full Street Address of Business 1012 GILBERT COURT, IOWA CITY, IA 52240 Phone Number & Email Address 319-631-1586 /cvanorden@gmail.com DUNS Number (If awarded funds, applicant must obtain a DUNS number): Type of Business SPORTS AND RECREATION INSTRUCTION Date Business Established 06/06/2013 (REGISTER TRADE NAME WITH JOHNSO -COUNTY RECORDER, IOWA CITY, IOWA Commercial Lender's Name, Address and Contact Person's Phone and Email Address: HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY, 1009 2"d STREET, PO BOX 5820, CORALVILLE, IA 52241 BRAD LANGGUTH, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL BANKING PHONE) 319-358-6155 CELL) 319-330-3107 FAX) 319-351-2529 www.hillsbank.com brad lanaauth@hillsbank com Current residency status (please check one): X U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien ❑ Other NOTE: The City will not provide assistance in situations where it is determined that any repre- sentation, warranty or statement made in connection with this application is incorrect, false, misleading or erroneous in any material respect. If assistance has already been provided by the City prior to discovery of the incorrect, false or misleading representation, the City may initiate legal action to recover City funds. Revised 7/6/2012 Section 1: Description of Business and Proposed Project 1.1. Describe the proposed "project' (for example, company relocation, building expansion, remodeling, new product line, number of new jobs, amount of investment in machinery and equipment) and the expected benefits it will receive from the financial assistance requested: MAX EFFECT IS AN UP AND COMING STUDIO IN AN ENERGIZED ATMOSPHERE WITH VARIOUS LIGHT AND MUSIC SETTINGS. THE STUDIO IS A GREAT WAY TO GET A WORKOUT, ALLOWING FOR TRAINING DURING THE ON AND OFF SEASON. VARIED ROUTINES ARE OFFERED TO KEEP THINGS NEW AND DIFFERENT. THE BUSINESS PROVIDES A COMPLETE LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE INCLUDING INDOOR CYCLING, TOTAL BODY TRAINING, CORE STRENGTHENING, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL AND NUTRITIONAL MATERIALS. INTENSE CLASSES COORDINATED TO MUSIC OFFER EXCELLENT MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHALENGENS ALONG WITH HEART PUMPING WORKOUTS. THERE WILL BE SWEAT DRIPPING OFF BODIES WITH INCREDIBLE REWARDS. 1.2. Provide a brief history of your company: THE BUSINESS IS THE FIRST "INDOOR CYCLING STUDIO" LIKE THIS IN IOWA CITY. IT HAS BEEN CREATED IN RESPONSETO THE TREMENDOUS SURGE OF POPULARITY RELATED TO THE FASTEST GROWING GROUP EXERCISE CLASS IN NORTH AMERICA, SPECIFICALLY PLANNED TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND IN THE LOCAL MARKET. INDOOR CYCLING IS NOT NEW TO THE IOWA CITY AREA — IT HAS BEEN AROUND IN SOME FORM OR ANTHOTHER SINCE THE 1980s. A SPIN / FITNESS STUDIO IS A GREAT BUSINESS WHEN DONE RIGHT. INTRODUCTION OF A SPINNING STUDIO IN A COLLEGE TOWN SUCH AS IOWA CITY OFFERS EVEN MORE PERKS. MAX EFFECT IS ONE OF MANY NEW BUSINESSES THAT WILL BE OPENING THEIR DOOR TO THE HOUSEHOLDS OF IOWA CITY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES; TO A WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE BUSINESS WILL BE OPEN YEAR ROUND TO AVID ENTHUSIASTS SUCH AS THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE ANNUALLY IN RAGBRAL THE BUSINESS WILL BE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE IOWA CITY RIVER FRONT CROSSING DISTRICT MASTER PLAN, PART OF THE TEN YEAR BEAUTIFICTION PROGRAM. 1.3. Describe the organizational structure of the business: MAX EFFECT IS NOT A FRANCHISE. INSTEAD INCEPTION HAS INCURRED OUT OF SWEAT EQUITY AND THE NATURAL DESIRE TO EMPOWER AND TO CHANGE. THE INITIAL PLAN WAS TO BE A SOLE PROPRIETOR UNTIL JAN 1, 2014 THEN TO RESTRUCTURE INTO A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. AFTER WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE ACCOUNTING FIRM IT HAS BEEN DECIDED TO INCORPORATE, TO SET UP AS A SUB-S CORPORATION FROM THE BEGINNING. 1.4. Management (Proprietor, partners, officers, directors, all holders of outstanding stock, 100% of ownership must be shown) THE BUSINESS IS SOLELY OWNED AND OPERATED BY CARRIE VAN ORDEN WHO WILL BE THE MANAGER OF THE FACILITY Name & Positionmtle Complete Address % Owned Revised 716(2012 CARRIE VAN ORDEN 801 191HAVENUE 100% CORALVILLE, IA 52241 Attach a brief description similar to a resume of the education, technical and business background for all the people listed under Management. THE OWNER'S RESUME IS INCLUDED IN THE BUSINESS PLAN. THE BIOS INCLUDES ALL CERTIFICATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN OBTAINED BY THE OWNER 1.5. Will the project involve a transfer of operations or jobs from any otner Iowa City or Johnson County facility or replace operations or jobs currently being provided by another Iowa City or Johnson County company? If yes, please indicate the facility(s) and/or company(s) affected. THE OWNER HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RECREATIONAL SERVICES. ONCE THE BUSINESS IS OPEN IT IS HOPED THAT MANY MEMBERS WOULD TRANSFER THEIR SERVICE FROM THE U OF IA TO MAX EFFECT. THE OWNER ALREADY HAS CUSTOMERS. SHE HAS AN ESTABLISHED CLIENT BASE. THERE ARE MANY ANTICIPATED CLIENTS THAT HAVE ALREADY INDICATED THEY ARE READY TO SIGN UP FOR MAX EFFECT SERVICES OFFERED BY SUPERSTAR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR CARRIE VAN ORDEN. IT IS REALIZED THAT MAX EFFECT WILL NOT HURT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RECREATIONAL SERVICES IN ANY WAY. INSTEAD IT WILL CO -EXIST NICELY WITH THE LARGER MULTIMILLION DOLLAR WELLNESS CENTER. IT WILL ALSO FIT IN NICELY WITH THE SMALLER WORKOUT CENTERS. MAX EFFECT OFFERS SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT. SERVICES WILL BE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF CLIENTS OFFERING A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES. THE OWNER WENT INTO BUSINESS FOR HERSELF BECAUSE CLIENTS ASKED HER TO FIND A CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROBLEMS CONFRONTING CLIENTS SCHEDULING CLASSES THEY WANT. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THIS BUSINESS IN IOWA. BUT INDUSTRY TRENDS SHOW STUDIOS LIKE MAX EFFECT ARE ON THE RISE PARTICULARLY IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS Revised 7/6/2012 Section 2: Financial Contributions to the Proposed Project 2.1. Use of Proceeds USE OF Proceeds Activity Loan Requested (Enter gross dollar amount rounded to the nearest hundreds) Land acquisition $ 0.00 New Construction/Expansion Repair $ 30,000 Acquisition and/or Repair of Machinery and Equipment $ 150,000 Inventory Purchase (retail + Advocare) $ 5000 Working Capital (including accounts payable) $ 23,000 Acquisition of Existing Business $ 0.00 All Other. Certification Costs+Travel $ 5,000 Total Loan Requested (All Uses): $ 213,000 2.2. Terms of Proposed Financing (Sources) Proposed Financing Amount Monthly Payment Type(') Rate Tenn Financial: Hills Bank: SBA loan $158,000 2,308.15 SBA 6.00% 7 YRS Capital: Owner equity $ 20,000 Other. Personal loan(s) $ 5,000 0.00 CASH 8.00% 3 YRS Iowa City CDBG Economic Dev. Fund $ 30,000 Grant 0.00% 7 YRS TOTAL SOURCES: $ 213,000 2,308.15 rliFor example: forgivable loan, direct loan, or grant. NOTE: Total Loan Requested - Uses (2.1) and Total Sources (2.2) should be equal. 2.3. Explain why assistance is needed from the City, and why it cannot be obtained elsewhere. If the applicant did not apply for a loan through a private financial institution, please explain why. If denied assistance through a financial institution, please attach the letter of denial. THE OWNER IS IN NEED OF START UP FUNDS TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF VARIOUS CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY, SAFE SERVICE. HILLS BANK WANTS HER TO COME UP WITH 25% CAPITAL WHICH MAY INCLUDE30,000 DOLLARS IN GRANT(S) Revised 7/6/2012 2.4. Indicate the owner's contribution (cash, assets for the operation of the business, etc.) to this project. (This amount should not be included in questions 2.1 and 2.2) THE OWNER WILL CONTRIBUTE SWEAT EQUITY, DESIRE AND COMMITMENT TO SUCCEED IN ADDITION TO AN INJECTION OF CASH FROM SHORT TERM LOANS FROM FRIENDS AND BUSINESS ASSICIATES. 2.5. Identify all agencies or institutions involved in the project (financial, technical assistance, etc.) and what their involvement is: 2ND WIND — KYLE MITCHELL, SALES — FITNESS EQUIPMENT EXPERT DON GOEDKEN — PROPERTY OWNER, LANDLORD WOMBAT ACCOUNTING SERVICES — TOM RHINER AND NICHOLAS RHINER BENSON & HEPKAR — ROBIN — PROFESSIONAL MARKETING SERVICE HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY — BRAD LANGGUTH AND MOLLY BROWN REFERENCE AUDIO, VIDEO AND SECURITY JOHN GAY, ELECTRICIAN OR GORSH ELECTRIC (JODY) RAGE GRAFIX OR HOLLYWOOD GRAPHICS (T-SHIRT DESIGN) THE SIGN SHOP OR ABSOLUTE GRAPHICS & SIGNS (SIGNAGE) ALL DAY OUTDOOR SERVICES (GROUNDSKEEPING) CnN SNOW REMOVAL COSTCO / TALL GRASS / RICOH / BEST BUY IOWA GLASS KAY PARK RECREATION CORP (BIKE RACKS) INSURANCE ASSOCIATES (COMMERCIAL LIABILITY PACKAGE) ADVOCARE INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVES IOWA CITY COMMERCE A CLEANING SERVICE WILL NEED TO BE HIRED COMPUTER CONSULTANT / NETWORK WILL NEED TO BE AVAILABLE 2.6. What type of security will the assisted business provide the City? If no security or less than the dollar amount requested is offered, an explanation must be provided. ❑ Corporate Guaranty ❑ UCC Financing Statement ❑ Irrevocable Letter of Credit ❑ Personal Guarantee ❑ Surety Bonds ❑ Mortgage on Real Estate ❑ Escrow Account Other: Promissory Note(s) or security on equipment / life insurance policy to cover debt Before execution of a CDBG agreement, if the collateral consists of machinery and equipment, inventory, or other, the applicant must provide an itemized list that contains serial and identification numbers for all articles that had an original value of greater than $5,000. Include a legal description of real estate offered as collateral. 2.7 If the City did not provide financial assistance, could the project proceed? YES BUT IT WILL BE MORE DIFFICULT. EVERY DOLLAR HELPS WHEN STARTING Revised 716/2012 Section 3: Jobs to Be Created/Retained Special Note: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requires that at least 51% of the jobs created or retained must be held by or made available to low - moderate income persons. The business acknowledges that if it fails to create and/or retain the jobs identified below by the end of the project period and maintain them for a period of time (usually 12 months from the date of the award); it may be required to reimburse City funds for the employment shortfall. 3.1 If an existing business, how many employees are currently employed at your Iowa City location? Please attach a copy of the company's quarterly Iowa "Employer's Contribution and Payroll Report" for the most recent quarter. BUSINESS PLANS TO OPEN THEIR DOOR ON SEPT 3RD, 2013 — THE OWNER WILL BE THE ONLY FT EMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION UNTIL ANOTHER PT PERSONAL TRAINER AND PT SPINNING INSTRUCTOR CAN BE INTERVIEWED AND HIRED. A FT SCHEDULING / RECEPTIONIST WILL NEED TO BE HIRED. PLANS FOR GROWTH INCLUDE HIRING MORE INSTRUCTORS FOR SPIN AND PERSONAL TRAINERS. THE BUSINESS WILL BE MANAGED BY THE ACCOUNTING FIRM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE OWNER. A CHILD CARE SUPERVISOR WILL BE NEEDED. 3.2 Complete the following chart identifying the number of jobs to be created and/or retained based on this specific project. Type of Job and Hourly Rate for Created and/or Retained Positions In First 12 Months of Project Award (phrase see attached Job Category Defln/tions) # of Jobs Created # of Jobs Retained Type of Job No. Hours Per Week Hourly Rate of Pa Annual Salary 1 1 Owner & Manager 40 + HRS $48,850 1 1 Professional 20 HRS 20.00 IL6 0 0 Technicians 0 0 0 0 Sales 1 1 Scheduler / Receptionist 40 HRS 12.00 NO 0 0 Craft Workers (Skilled) 20 HRS 8.75 NO 0 0 Laborers (unskilled) 0 NO 1 1 Spin Instructor(s) PT 10 HRS 20.00 NO *If fringe benefits are provided, please attach a description of all employee benefits provided by and paid for (in full or in part) by the business. No fringe benefits YR 1. YR 2 projections will double in terms of employees, instructors, personal trainers, etc. 3.3 What is the estimated annual payroll for the new employees resulting from this project? UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME / ACCOUNTING FIRM WILL HANDLE PAYROLL AND PAYROLL TAXES Revised 7/6/2012 3.4 If an existing business, will any of the current employees lose their jobs if the project does not proceed? If yes, how many? Explain why: THE JOB(S) OF THE OWNER WILL BE AT RISK Section 4: Economic & Environmental Impact 4.1. What other Johnson County companies could be considered to be your competitors? CORE FITNESS UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RECREATIONAL SERVICES NORTH DODGE ATHLETIC CLUB 4.2. Please describe the energy and resource efficiency programs, waste reduction, waste exchange, and recycling programs at your Iowa City operation. LED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY HE WASHER AND DRYER WELL INSULATED BY CONTRACTOR TO REDUCE UTILITY USAGE ELKAY DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND BOTTLE FILLING STATION — EZ H2O BOTTLE FILING TO REDUCE DEPENDENCY ON PLASTIC BOTTLE WASTE, RAPID FILL. IT HAS A GREEN TICKER TO COUNT THE QUANTITY OF BOTTLES SAVED FROM THE LANDFILL Section 5: Community Involvement, Compliance with Law 5.1 In addition to your normal business activities, does your business contribute or have plans to contribute to the community through volunteer work, financial contributions, or through other means? Please describe. YES — A COUPLE OF RIDES PER YEAR WILL BE ORGANIZED WITH PROCEEDS DONATED TO A LOCAL CHARITY SUCH AS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, UNITED WAY, & THE WOMEN'S SHELTER. PARTICIPATION IN YOUTH FOR OFF ROAD RIDERS 5.2 Has the business been cited or found to violate any federal or state statute or regulation within the last five years (including, but not limited to environmental regulations, payroll taxes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws, Fair Labor Standards, the National Labor Relations Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act)? If yes, please explain the circumstances of the violation(s). NO Revised 7/6/2012 5.3 Has the company or any officer of your company been involved in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings during the past 7 years from the date of this application? If so, provide the details. NO 5.4 Are you or your business involved in any pending lawsuits? If yes, provide the case name of the lawsuit, docket number, and city and state where it is pending. NO Section 6: Summary of Required Attachments Check off each attachment submitted. If hot submitted, explain why. X Business plan (if start-up business) Balance Sheet (3 year historical if an existing business. Start-ups must provide a pro- X forma balance sheet) — 2 YRS FINANCIAL DATA PROVIDED Profit and loss statements (3 year historical if an existing business, 3 year projection for X start-ups) — 2 YRS FINANCIAL DATA PROVIDED 12 month cash flow statement (if the business does not expect to turn profitable within the X first 12 months, provide a cash flow statement extended to the year the business expects to turn profitable) Description of fringe benefits provided to employees, if applicable Brief description of the education, technical and business background for all the persons X listed under Management (Question #1.4) JOB DESCRIPTIONS INCLUDED: FACILITY MANAGER & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Revised 716/2012 Please provide the social security numbers for all the persons listed under Management X (Question #1.4) If an existing company, copy of the company's quarterly Iowa "Employer's Contribution and �) Payroll Report" for the most recent quarter. Construction loans only: Cost estimates for construction and a statement of the source of �) any additional funds Include a list of any machinery or equipment or other non -real estate assets to be X purchased with the financial assistance and the cost of each item as quoted by the seller. Include the seller's name and address. Upon review of a submitted application, the City reserves the right to request additional infonnation in order to assist the City with its evaluation of an application. 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If applicant is a proprietor or general partner, sign below. 0 If applicant is a Corporation, sign below: l G/aII'3 Corporate Name and SeaT Date 0 Signature of President Date: Attested by: Signature of Corporate Secretary Revised 7/6/2012 10 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio A Confidential Business and Financial Plan Projected Start Date of September 3, 2013 Projected Grand Opening Date of September 27' — 29th Prepared by Owner & Manager Carrie Van Orden 801 19" Avenue Coralville, IA 52241 M) 319.631.1586 cvanorden@gmail.com Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio Receipt of Confidential Information To Signatw Date By accepting this information you agree to protect, save and hold all business information confidential. It is provided to you for the sole purpose of communicating business strategies and plans to grow the business. 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A Spinning & Fitness Studio TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction — Overview of Business Page 1 1.0 Executive Summary Page 2 1.1 Objectives Page 2 1.2 Company Summary Page 2 1.3 Company Ownership Page 2 1.4 Vision Page 3 1.5 Mission Page 3 2.0 Company History Page 3-4 3.0 Location Page 3-4 4.0 Services Page 5 4.1 Equipment Page 6 4.2 The Fitness Bike Page 6 4.3 Fitness Bike Specifications Page 6-7 4.4 Revenue Page 7 5.0 Market Analysis Summary (Industry Trends) Page 8 5.1 Market Segmentation Page 8-9 5.2 Strategy and Implementation Summary Page 9 5.3 Competitive Edge Page 9-10 5.3 Sales Strategy Page 10-11 6.0 Management Summary Page 11-12 6.1 Personnel Plan Page 12 6.2 Job Descriptions of Key Personnel Page 12 7.0 Financial Plan Page 13 7.1 Break-even Analysis Page 14 7.2 Summary Income Statement Page 15 7.3 Summary Cash Flow Page 16 7.4 Summary Balance Sheet Page 17 7.5 Business Ratios Page 18 8.0 Industry Recommendations Page 18 Cash Management Strategies Page 18-19 Development of Favorable Profitability Trends Page 19 Suggested Sales Strategies Page 19 9.0 Conclusion Page 20 10.0 Addendum Attachments Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio Company Name: Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio Industry: 611620 — Sports and Recreation Instruction Company Structure: Sole Proprietor until January 1, 2014 then restructuring to a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) Company Address: 1012 Gilbert Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Company Owner: Carrie Van Orden 319-631-1586 cvanordeng,gmail.com Statement of Purpose: Approximately $213,000 is needed to start the business with startup funding obtained from various sources such as a commercial loan (SBA), grants, line of credit and other nonforgivable loans depending upon availability. Equipment will be used to secure funding with plans to pay off commercial debt over a 7-year time period Owner's Equity: Owner's contribution is sweat equity, desire, and commitment to succeed in addition to an injection of cash from private investments Services / Products Offered: An independently owned and operated indoor cycling and fitness studio, located in close proximity to downtown Iowa City. World -class nutritional products made by Advocare will be endorsed and sold Target Customers: Individuals / households — those living in Iowa City and surrounding communities who are seeking a personal path to better health and wellness will be targeted. A" niche" demand has been identified with an established Client base. Hours of Business: Monday — Saturday: 5:45 AM — 7:45 PM Business Success: The Studio WILL succeed because the Owner has what it takes — whole hearted dedication and a lifelong commitment to wellness — offering competitive prices at a better value Qualifications: As part of startup, certification in SPINNING and STOTT PILATES will be completed. AFAA certified personal training is ongoing with attendance at the 2013 IDEA World Fitness Conference in Los Angeles Page 1 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 1.0 Executive Summary Envision an up and coming indoor spin and fitness studio located in the heart of Iowa City's Riverfront Crossing District Master Plan, as close as you can be to the newly renovated downtown area. The business will be amidst boutiques, recreational parks, nestled conveniently near one of the many new bicycle paths, virtually bringing downtown to the front door of Max Effect, independently owned and operated by Carrie Van Orden. Superstar instructor and avid cyclist herself has the passion and desire for success. She is all about changing lives by improving general health, by promoting better lifestyle choices, and by motivating others to accomplish their individual health and fitness goals. Her plan coupled with an inherent entrepreneurial drive will motivate even the unwilling to become "happy", "fit" and "well". 1.1 Objectives' From the moment the lease is signed, there will be two simultaneous objectives: Objective 1: Implementation of the build out plan for the studio space Objective 2: Implementation of a marketing plan The purpose of the facility is to tailor the Client's fitness goals according to the individual needs. Options include participation in either the indoor cycling or fitness program or both. Objective 1 focuses on the design of the actual space while Objective 2 focuses on how to bring clients into the Studio. These two objectives will lead to the success and growth of Max Effect. Each will be first and foremost in the minds of those involved with business planning of the privately owned facility. 1.2 Company Summary The Studio is designed to be in an energized atmosphere, various light and music settings at the fingertip control of the instructor(s). Varied fitness routines are offered to keep things "new" and "different", allowing for training all through the year. Max Effect provides a complete lifestyle experience including indoor cycling, total body training, and core strengthening offered in a "community" setting. Intense classes coordinated to music offer excellent mental and physical challenges along with heart pumping workouts. There will be sweat dripping off of bodies offering "incredible" rewards! 1.3 Company Ownership Max Effect is solely owned and operated by Carrie Van Orden. Private investments will be taken in either as a loan to the Owner or as a stockholder in the Company. 1 Spynergy Consulting, Bill Pryor Page 2 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 1.4 Vision This business is created from the passion of the Owner's heart and soul. Carrie is a "people person" who genuinely cares for the wellbeing of her dedicated client base. She is determined to succeed, as she helps others to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Wellness is a lifelong commitment of her own and one she instills in those around her. The goal of the Studio's fully certified fitness staff will be to meet each Client where they are today, empowering them to become stronger, healthier and happier individuals. 1.5 Mission The Owner's mission is to start up Max Effect NOW! The timing is right. There is nothing like this type of business in this geographical area. The Studio will fill a "niche" market need to those who have already committed to the Owner along with the many others who will participate from all walks of life. Max Effect will "gear up" creating new opportunities for all ages. 2.0 Company History The business is the first "indoor cycling studio" like this in Iowa City. It has been created in response to the tremendous surge of popularity related to the fastest growing group exercise class in North America, specifically planned to meet the increasing demand in the local market. Indoor cycling is not new to the Iowa City area — it has been around in some form or another since the 1980s. The "studio concept" related to indoor cycling is "new" and "different" in this geographical area. 70% of health clubs offer indoor cycling programs making it the most popular group exercise class. A spin / fitness studio is a great business when done right. Introduction of a spinning studio in a college town such as Iowa City offers even more perks. A vacant and readily available facility has been identified, one that is in the heart of Iowa City's Riverfront Crossing District Master Plan. The following statement is taken directly from Iowa City's website: "this renovation is so well situated for redevelopment due to its accessible and budding potential for private investments2 ". Max Effect is one of many new businesses that will be opening their door to residents and to households of Iowa City and surrounding communities; to a wide range of individuals and their families, and do not forget, doors will be open year round to avid enthusiasts such as those who participate annually in RAGBRAI3. z www.icgov.org 3 Register's Annual Great Ride Across Iowa Page 3 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio Because this is a new business there is no past performance data. However, listed below is the past performance data4 within the industry since January 2011. The chart shows that sales and profit growth has increased consistently since 2011. Growth Metric Last 12 Months 2012 2011 Last 4 Last Yrs All Years Sales Growth 16.07% 16.07% 13.11% 11.22% 12.36% Profit Growth 28.29% 28.29% 19.08% 30.05% 25.29% 3.0 Location A review of literature reveals that the biggest startup cost is the renovation of the building used to accommodate the indoor cycling and fitness studio. Ironically, a space that could spare this initial costly expense for the energetic entrepreneur has already been located. The vacant property is a very well insulated, "turnkey lock" space almost perfectly designed to house the Studio. Signing the lease will give birth to the inception of Max Effect. The concept of this business and the identified location of the Studio creates win / win situation for Lessee Carrie Van Orden and Leaser Don Goedken, who also is an exercise enthusiast and adventurist. To date Mr. Goedken has been very selective and cautious about renting his beautifully remodeled, commercially zoned office space to just the right person at just the right time. He has finally found the ideal business to occupy this readily available facility. Property highlights are bulleted below with photos attached in the addendum. A sample lease has also been included in the addendum. • 4,300 square foot, commercially zoned, newly renovated, well insulated facility to accommodate setup of the fitness and spinning rooms within the Studio ■ Spin room will be in the 2,900 square foot space with a finished cement floor — inside measurements are 36'3" x 55'3" • No disruption due to motivational and loud music in offices located above or below like in a traditional office space • Property includes enough space to accommodate up to 80 stationary bikes, it is virtually "spin ready" • Accommodations for limited (reserved) child care and in-house office work area are provided in this large room. These petitioned spaces are l l'xl5' and 10' x 11' • Another built in petitioned space is I I' x 14' which could be used as a changing room a Sets of small storage cubicles and lockers will be provided • No showers or locker rooms needed yet — Max Effect Clients realize that this will be acceptable until other arrangements are offered • Free parking includes 23 spaces for vehicles with a designated area for "bike" parking • Corner lot, high traffic, well lit area with easy access from early morning to mid -evening ° Sageworks Industry Data & Analysis, prepared 05/31/2013 Page 4 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio This "turnkey lock" operation is a very well suited building to accommodate Max Effect. The Owner will be responsible for water, electric, gas, lawn care, shrub, tree care and snow removal. The Landlord will pay property taxes and insurance on the building. The second area within the building is a large carpeted room, which is well designed to accommodate the fitness / workout part of the Studio. • 1,400 square feet room is designated as the fitness area • Specialty fitness equipment selected for personal training and STOTT PILATES • Fitness equipment includes free weights, treadmills, ellipticals, hydro -rower, and STOTT reformers The two large rooms are adjoined by an entry way with two newly remodeled restrooms. Digital class schedules will be displayed in the entry way along with educational information on fitness, diet, and exercise. Instructor bios will be displayed on the wall with photos of their families. A keyless entry will be installed for employee access. There are two other entrances located in the commercial property that are well lit and accessible. All entrances are handicap accessible. The facility will be OSHAS compliant. The commercial location is large enough to host certification week -ends and to sponsor fitness related events. 4.0 Services Max Effect will offer these services: • Indoor spinning with two brands of fitness bikes • Specialty fitness equipment • Private and semi -private personal training • Motivational weight loss activities • Cardiovascular, aerobic workouts • Stability training • STOTT PILATES matwork • STOTT PILATES reformers • Weight lifting • Specially designed small group exercise sessions • Advocare sales • Limited space designated for child care The Studio will be open six days per week, Monday — Saturday from 5:45 AM until 7:45 PM. s Occupational Safety & Health Administration Page 5 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 4.1 Equipment Instructor Carrie Van Orden is known to "max out" the classes she currently teaches. Literature reveals that it is not the type of bikes in a studio, it is the instructor! The spin room's maximum capacity is 80 indoor stationary bikes. There is room to grow in this location. 34 Le..Mond Revmaster Pro Spin Bikes + 8 EVO Relay Fitness Evo CX bikes (42 total bikes) will be purchased initially. These chainless and maintenance free fitness bikes meet the criteria listed: 1) durability; 2) reliability; 3) appeal; and 4) excellent warranty. 4.2 The Fitness Bikes LeMond Fitness Revmaster Pro offers advantages over other fitness bikes as listed below. 1. Maximum riding comfort 2. Replicates the "feel" of the outdoor bike (narrow crank) 3. Appropriate fit for a broad range of riders 4. Increased range of micro-adjustability in the handlebars and seat 5. Customized fit for even the most discriminating riders 6. Two piece bottom bracket cartridge 7. Individual flywheel bearing assembly 8. Guaranteed long life and ease of service 9. REVMASTER Pilot II used to measure performance (cadence, time & distance); it will measure heart rate & calories burned when a heart strap transmitter is worn RF-Evo CX Relay bike has an ORBTM gear drive system without a belt, chain or external flywheel. It is an enclosed three wheel crank. The Core Active Sway Frame sways with body movement in order to get more out of the cardio workout. Handlebars allow for the four most common hand positions. Computer readouts include RPM, Time, Distance, and Heart Rate via strap, as well as an adjustable lighting setting. The bike features holders for two large water bottles and a center platform for smart phones. 4.3 Fitness Bike Specifications MAX PRODUCT NAME H L W WT USER AVE USER COST WEIGHT HEIGHT LeMond Revmaster Pro Spin Bike 42" 46" 23" 143# 350 Ibs 4'10" - 6'6" $1,165 Evo CX Sway Bike 56" 48" 26" 137# 300+ Ibs 4'10"-6'6" $995 Sought after indoor bikes by studio owners are the following: Schwinn, StarTrac, Keiser, Freemotion, and RealRyder — again, it is more about the instructor than the type of bike e Bill Pryor, Spynergy Consulting Page 6 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio Floor plans in the spin room must be designed for class growth. Items that must be included in the startup are the following list of amenities. Bikes, flooring, sound system, microphone, ambient (LED) lighting, scheduling software, professional playlists, certified coach, large HDTVs, LCD projector to display ride data 4.4 Revenue Aggregate gross revenue from indoor cycling, fitness and group exercise is charted below. This information is based on the Owner's best good faith estimate of the participants expected. It is anticipated that the gross revenue will start slow then build as more and more participate in the classes offered multiple times daily. The Owner will offer special introductory pricing. Clients have encouraged her to find a creative alternative to their present situation. Package deals will also be offered, truly giving Max Effect participants a better value. YRl REVENUE DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY SPIN REVENUE $400 $2,400.00 $9,600.00 $115,200.00 SEMI PRIV GRP EX $160.00 $960.00 $3,800.00 $46,080.00 WEEKLY GRP EX $1,500.00 $6,000.00 $72,000.00 PRIVATE PILATES $112.50 $675.00 $2,700.00 $32,400.00 SEMI PRIVATE PILATES $160.00 $960.00 $3,840.00 $46,080.00 PERSONAL TRAINING $128.00 $768.00 $3,072.00 $36,864.00 TOTAL REVENUE $960.50 $7,263.00 $29,012.00 $348,624.00 The pie graph below indicates revenue from each source as charted above. SPIN REVENUE %I SEMI PRIV GRP EX WEEKLY GRP EX PRIVATE PILATES SEMI PRIVATE PILATES PERSONAL TRAINING TOTALREVENUE Can this superstar instructor do it? See the addendum for comments from the Owner's well established client base. Page 7 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 5.0 Market Analysis Summary (Industry Trends) o Indoor cycling is one of the fastest growing group exercise classes in North America. • Classes are tremendously effective workouts that can trill and inspire, not to mention that they are 100% fun! • There is only a relatively small number of indoor cycling studios but that number is growing (best estimate <350 of which 70 have launched in the last year). • There is huge potential for growth for the entrepreneur. • California has the most studios, followed by New York, New Jersey, and Florida • States with five or more studios identified are Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Texas. • There are 21 states that do not have any studios. According to Consultant Bill Pryor there is nothing like Max Effect in this geographical area. 5.1 Market Segmentation Max Effect will target all age groups of residents and their families, those who live in households of Iowa City and the surrounding area. US Census reveals that the median age in Iowa City was 25.6 years. 14.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 33.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 17.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female. According to the last Census the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) consists of Johnson and Washington counties in Iowa; Washington County was added to the MSA after the 2000 census. It had a 2000 census population of 131,676, and a 2010 population of 152,5868 . Iowa City is flanked by Coralville, North Liberty, and University Heights and is completely contained within the boundaries of Iowa City, near Kinnick Stadium, Tiffin, Solon and Hills are other small towns within a few miles9. Iowa City is one of the two namesakes of the "Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor", which includes the above communities plus Linn, Benton, and Jones counties. This area had a 2008 estimated population of 404,88910. There are two colleges in the geographical area: University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College. Max Effect is open and willing to support indoor cycling events sponsored by the colleges. Indoor spinning is becoming more and more popular among student populations according to a recent article in Time magazine. Spynergy Consulting, Bill Pryor e 2010 US Census s 2010 US Census 10 2010 US Census Page 8 Max Effect ...A Spinning & Fitness Studio �n _ 5.2 Strategy and Implementation Summary Max Effect is NOT a franchise. Instead inception has incurred out of sweat equity and the natural desire to empower and to change. Only this time the fees will be paid directly to the small business owner who has courageously ventured out "on her own" to satisfy a growing demand in the local market. Indoor spin will be promoted every day, to everyone who walks through the door. Press releases will be strategically planned to announce cycling events sponsored by Max Effect. With branding Max Effect will become a household word among friends and family members of participants. The Studio will establish a known presence in the community in a short time because of promotions using social media, local newspapers, online ads, and weekly flyers. The Owner will participate in fund raising community events for good causes along with hosting special events for certification training, bringing in celebrity names to train with locals. Plans to host a couple of benefit rides per year with proceeds donated to local charities such as United Way and The Children's Hospital are included in business plans once the Company is established. Advocate mixers will be held after hours which will promote product sales endorsed by Max Effect. Local cycling clubs will be supported by offering use of the indoor cycling room at a discounted price during off hours. Cross promotion with other related companies will increase business presence in the community. Doors will be wide open to help cyclists train year-round for the famous trek across the State of Iowa in July" 5.3 Competitive Edge Why Max Effect? The Studio's long list of amenities is identified below. a. A beautiful facility located in close proximity to downtown Iowa City b. The studio concept fits in well with Iowa City's Master Plan to renovate the commercial district east of the river c. Extraordinary instructors and certified trainers d. Heartfelt dedication e. Lifelong commitment to provide fitness and wellness instruction f. Motivational interactive sessions g. Intensive classes coordinated to music offering the best workout around h. State -of -the art sound system that will be loud i. Energized atmosphere with lights that can be dimmed j. Durable bikes with customer appeal k. Online reservations to ensure that a bike or class space will be waiting " Register's Great Ride Across Iowa known as RAGBRAI Page 9 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 1. No long lines or turning Clients away in. No expensive membership fees n. Package "deals" offering a better value o. Limited child care provided p. Free parking q. Endorser of Advocare nutritional products Five competing businesses and their locations are listed below. 1. University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center (CRWC) 2. Core Fitness is located in Iowa City and North Liberty 3. Ferrell's Extreme Body Shaping is located in North Liberty and Coralville 4. 360-Personal Training is located in Coralville 5. North Dodge Fitness Center is located close to I-80 in Iowa City Max Effect will co -exist nicely in the community even with the 75M dollar UI facility located just blocks away. Max Effect, a dedicated studio, will be a unique and exceptional business when well executed. The studio approach builds a true fitness community and will be able to compete with a bigger gym as well as with the smaller more specialized workout centers. A flexible pay -per -class system is utilized instead of traditional memberships that are often burdensome and expensive. As mentioned above studios pay attention to details such as lighting, music, equipment, mirrors, towels and the best possible instructors. Keys for success12 are the following: 1) be a better value or "beat them on price'; 2) learn to generate high profits without exorbitant rates; 3) participate in community events or "get your name out there"; 4) be true to the studio's vision; 5) do not panic, Max Effect will compete and become a thriving and profitable business. 5.4 Sales Strategy There are ten critical strategies to this type of business according to EVO Indoor Cyclist Jack Nunn. These factors are itemized below. 1. Develop efficient ways to track the Client's sessions 2. Schedule and offer classes, ideally before 6:00 AM and after 6:00 PM. 3. Keep your bikes clean and in working order 4. Market your classes on Facebook as soon as you are ready to start — take advantage of social media and use it wisely to promote business growth 5. Allow for growth - size of your studio is critical 6. High energy instructors are needed to keep the classes fun, never boring z Spynergy Consulting, Bill Pryor Page 10 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 7. Use of great music with energetic beats13, which is critical to the Studio's success 8. Promote the studio by circulating flyers, offering "hot deals" — be creative to get bodies into the studio (first and foremost objective once the Studio opens their door for business 9. Advertise using your dollars wisely 10. Partner Market — cross promote with others in the community 6.0 Management Summary Max Effect will be managed by Owner Carrie Van Orden. Carrie's background is in fitness and cycling. She has instructed in the following areas: group exercise, STOTT PILATES matwork, STOTT PILATES reformer, indoor spinning, and as an AAFA certified personal trainer for the University of Iowa. The Owner's resume is attached in the addendum. Cindy Van Orden, longtime Iowa City small business owner, will oversee business activities. Friends and family will be offered the opportunity to invest in the privately owned company. Payroll will be outsourced to the accounting service hired to oversee all financial activities on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. An in-house bookkeeper / scheduler will be employed to manage daily activities and class scheduling. A maintenance man, groundskeeper will be employed part time. A computer consultant will be needed to set up and to maintain a secure online reservation system14, utilizing online and mobile payments. A cleaning service will need to be hired. The Owner's brother15 will provide snow removal. A professional marketing service will be contacted. The Company's lending institution / commercial banker is listed below. Brad Langguth, Hills Bank & Trust Company, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking 1009 2"d Street, PO Box 5820, Coralville, IA 52241; W) 319-358-6155; C) 319-330-3107; F) 319-351-2529; www.hillsbank.com; brad laneeuth@hillsbank.com The Company's SBDC business advisor is listed below. Paul Heath, Iowa Small Business Development Center, 2660 University Capitol Center, Suite 2673, Iowa City, IA 52242-5500; Regional Director & Certified Business Advisor; W) 319-335-3742; F) 319-335-4486; Paul-heath@uiowa.edu The Company's accountant and attorney will be decided once startup funding has been secured. The Company's insurance broker is to be decided. A Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement has been attached in the addendum. 13 BPM & Electric Area stations on Sirius XM Radio 14 www.mindbodvonline.com Is CnN Snow Removal Page 11 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio The trade mark name, Max Effect...A Spinning & Fitness Studio, has been recently filed at the Johnson County Recorder's Office. This documentation has also been included in the addendum. The Owner is in the process of applying for a tax identification number. 6.1 Personnel Plan Staffing will include the positions listed below. o Manager & Owner o Business Manager • Spin Instructors a Personal Trainers • Child Care Supervisor e Maintenance & Electrical Management o Bookkeeper & Scheduler • Computer Consultant 6.2 Job Descriptions of Key Personnel Facility Owner Director The manager develops health and fitness programs for the Company, while overseeing and training staff members, Day-to-day operations of the business will be planned while others maintain the facility and equipment. This position requires at least 5 years of experience in the field. The Manager must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. She will perform a variety of tasks, while leading and directing the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected from the Owner. According to www.salary.com the average monthly salary for this position is $64,603 in this geographical area. Fitness Instructor Instructors work together to coordinates all fitness programs for a facility. He or sne will organizes and instruct exercise classes for all fitness levels, ensuring that all participants are properly trained on the use of the facility s exercise equipment. Each is responsible for making sure that the exercise area and equipment are safe and clean. Two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area is required. The Instructor must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. They will perform a variety of tasks while working under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Max Effect Instructors report directly to the Owner/Manager. A prerequisite of employment at the studio is that the instructor must share the Owner's vision. According to www.salary.com the average monthly salary for this position is $42,540 in this geographical area. Page 12 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 7.0 Financial Plan16 The chart below itemizes use of funds, fixed assets, with startup funding from a 7-year SBA commercial loan. An amortization table may be found in the addendum. Also included is an itemized list of quotes for fitness equipment and other startup expenditures. LOAN 1 FIXED ASSETS SOURCE OF LOAN Hills EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY $150,000 NEW OR EXISTING LOAN new FURNITURE & FIXTURES $5,000 SBA 7.(a) Guaranty (Yes/No) yes ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSE $2,500 BEGINNING MONTH 1 LOAN FEES $3,568 MONTHS INTEREST ONLY 0 AMT OF FINANCING NEEDED $155,000 TOTAL LONG TERM ASSETS $161,068 SBA LOAN GUARANTY FEE $3,568 INVENTORY $5,000 TOTAL FINANCING $158,568 WORKING CAPITAL (CASH) $17,500 ANNUAL INTEREST RATE 6.00% TERM (IN YEARS) 7 MONTHLY PAYMENTS $2,316.45 TOTAL USE OF FUNDS $183568 Debt Coverage Ratio Analysis for the first two years of business is documented below. Debt Coverage Ratio Analysis Net Profit Before Taxes Projected YR 1 $90,313 Projected YR 2 $172,610 + Depreciation $22,905 $23,571 +Amortization $676 $676 + Interest $9,003 $7,844 - Increase in Permanent Working Capital $0 $0 - New Capital Expenditures (Net of New Loans Injected) (8,000) $0 =Total Cash Fiow Available for D/S $114,897 $204,702 (Total Debt Service $27,797 $27,797 = Debt Coverage Ratio 4.13 7.36 �. 16 Financials have been prepared by UI SBDC Paul Heath and are included in the attached addendum Page 13 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 7.1 Break-even Analysis The information below documents the break-even point for Year 1. Break Even Point in Year 1 Cash Flow = $249,782 / Break Even Point in Year 2 Cash Flow = $297,395 MONTHLY BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS YR 1 GROSS SALES $348,000 COST OF GOODS $18,000 GROSS MARGIN $330,000 ITEMS FIXED EXPENSES VARIABLE EXPENSES Owner's Salary $48,000 Owner's Payroll Taxes $7,344 Fixed Employee Wages $36,664 Fixed Payroll Taxes $3,795 Supplies $2,400 Ad/Promotion $3,000 Office Expense $600 Car / Travel $6,000 Acct & Legal $3,600 Rent $48,000 Telephone $1,200 Utilities $7,200 Insurance $12,000 Miscellaneous $3,600 Cleaning Service $3,600 Computer Consultant $1,200 Credit Card Fees $8,700 Depreciation $22,905 Amortization $676 Principal Payment $18,795 Interest $9003 Int-Line cf Credit So BREAK-EVEN POINT % OF PROJECTED SALES BASED ON EXPENSES 1 $250,182 1 71.89% BASED ON CASH FLOW $244,998 i 70.40% Page 14 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 7.2 Summary Income Statement QUARTER ENDING Year Year $348,000 $486,000 REVENUE COST OF GOODS SOLD $18,000 $18,000 GROSS PROFIT $330,000 $468,000 EXPENSES: Owner's Salary $48,000 $49,440 Owner Payroll Taxe $7,344 $7,564 Fixed Employee Wages $36,664 $80,000 Fixed Employee Taxes $3,795 $8,280 Supplies $2,400 $2,472 Ad/Promotion $3,000 $3,090 Office Expense $600 $618 Car/Travel $6,000 $6,180 Acct & Legal $3,600 $3,708 Rent $48,000 $49,440 Telephone $1,200 $1,236 Utilities $7,200 $7,416 Insurance $12,000 $12,360 Miscellaneous $3,600 $3,708 Cleaning Service $13,800 $1.4,400 Computer Consultant $1,200 $1,236 Credit Card Fees $8,700 $12,150 Int - Loam $9,003 $7,844 Depreciation $22,905 $23,571 Amortization $676 $676 TOTAL EXPENSES $239,687 $295,390 NET PROFIT BEFORE TAX $90,313 $172,610 INCOMETAX $31,610 $60,414 NETiNCOME $58,703 $112,197 PROFIT CENTERS Sesslors j Retail $318,000 $30,000 $411,111 $30,000 TOTAL $348,000 $486,000 COGS Sessions Retail $0 $18,000 $0 $18,000 TOTAL $18,000 $18,000 j The following Summary Income Statement is for Year 1 and Year 2. The quarterly financial totals are detailed in the addendum. Page 15 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 7.3 Projected Cash Flow ENDING Year Year CASH INFLOW Cash Sales -QUARTER I $348,000 $486,000 Collection from Credit $0 $0 TOTAL CASH RECEIVED $348,000 $486,000 CASH PAID OUT Cost of Goods Sold $18,000 $18,000 Owner's Salary $48,000 $49,440 Owner Payroll Taxe $7,344 $7,564 Fixed Employee Wages $36,664 $80,000 Fixed Employee Taxes $3,795 $8,280 Supplies $2,400 $2,472 Ad/Promotion $3,000 $30090 Office Expense $600 $618 Car/Travel $6,000 $6,180 Acct & Legal $3,600 $3,708 Rent $48,000 $49,440 Telephone $1,200 $1,236 Utilities $7,200 $7,416 Insurance $12,000 $12,360 Miscellaneous $3,600 $3,708 Cleaning Service $13,800 $14,400 Computer Consultant $1,200 $1,236 Credit Card Fees $8,700 $12,150 Int-Loan 1 $9,003 $7,844 Depreciation $0 $0 Amortization $0 $0 SUBTOTAL $234,106 $289,142 Princ.Pmt-Loan 1 $18,795 $19,954 Capital Purchases $8,000 $0 Income Taxes $31,610 $60,414 TOTAL CASH PAID OUT $292,510 $369,509 CHANGE IN CASH $55,490 $116,491 Beginning Balance $17,500 $72,990 Ending Balance $72,990 $189,481 The following Summary Cash Flow Statement is for Year 1 and Year 2. The quarterly financial totals are detailed in the addendum. Page 16 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 7.4 Summary Balance Sheet The following is the Summary Balance Sheet for Year 1 and Year 2. The quarterly financial totals are detailed in the attached addendum. Quarter Ending: Aug 2014 Aug 2015 Cash $72,990 $189,481 Inventory $5,000 $5,000 Current Assets $77,990 $194,481 Net Fixed Assets $140,095 $116,524 Net Intangibles $5,391 $4,715 TOTAL ASSETS $223,477 $315,720 Taxes Payable $0 $0 CPLTD-Loan 1 $19,954 $21,184 Current Liabilities $19,954 $21,184 Long -Term Loan 1 $119,819 $98,635 Total Liabilities $139,773 $119,819 Common Stock $25,000 $25,000 Retained Earnings $58,703 $170,900 Total Owner's Equity $83,703 $195,900 TOTAL LIABILITY & NET WORTH $223,477 $315,720 CHECK $0 $0 Page Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 7.5 Business Ratios Ratios: Current Ratio Quick Ratio Sales/Receivables COGS/Inventory COGS/Payables Sales/Working Capital EBIT/Interest Industry Average Netw Profit+Depr..Dep..Amort/CPLTD Fixed/Worth Debt/Worth % Profit Before Taxes / Tangible Net Worth % Profit Before Taxes/Total Assets Sales / Net Fixed Assets Sa les / Tote I Assets % Depr..Dep..Amort/Sales % Compensation / Sales 8.0 Industry Recommendations17 Suggested Cash Management Strategies 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.0% Year 1 4.1 3.8 0.0 3.6 0.0 5.4 12.6 6.3 1.8 2.0 149% 49.1% 2.6 1.5 6.6% 14.5% Business ratios for Year 1 of this plan are shown in the table using industry profile ratios based on Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code: 611620 - Sports and Recreation Instruction. Cash will be managed carefully by monitoring cash forecasts on s bi- monthly or monthly schedule .A* Bills will not be prepaid unless discounts for early paying are offered Services will be compefively priced, offering a better value to the customers. Services will not be undervalued, but fairly priced -iL Be sure all fees are paid prior to participating - a good tracking system and scheduling system must be used Startup cash will be held in reserve to cover any deficits during the first three months of operation 4 Payroll will be outsourced to a reputable, reliable firm; done on a bi-monthly basis, payroll taxes will be paid by the professional service rather than paid by the business owner -4 Multiple forms of payments such as debit and credit cards will be acceptable 4 New and innovative devices will be used to "swipe" cards when payments are received in house rather than online, with receipts emailed to the Client 41ts Work closely with the accountant in order to reserve enough cash for tax payments 11 Sageworks Industry Data and Analysis, May 2013 Page 18 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio Obtain external money for emergency use until cash accumulates in the business - have a list of investors who would be willing to assist if needed l Utilize a daily / weekly bookkeeper to keep the bills paid on time; the accountant will oversee the weekly work on a monthly basis If cash is a constraint have a sufficient line of credit in place from the bank — then structure this debt as long term liability in order to reduce cash expenditures especially until the business is up and running Suggested Ways to Develop Favorable Profitability Trends +t Hire qualified staff, increasing the value of the service provided at the Studio Establish good monthly budgets with cost reduction goals by account, which will be the Chart of Accounts for the business Keep a close eye on budgeted income and expenses versus actual income and expenses Focus on hiring highly qualified instructors to work closely with the Owner and her dedicated client base Recognize employees for hard work, giving credit where credit is due Invest time and money into activities that will yield positive results. For example, promotion of the business through participation in community events Work closely with your accountant — become his "best friend" rather than becoming your "banker's" best friend Monitor your costs closely; keep them in line with services offered Once up and running, under the direction of the accountant, offer benefits to key employees .L Keep insurance costs to a minimum but have what is necessary Suggested Sales Strategies Most importantly, hire adequately trained staff that will add value to the business, meeting the expectations and interests that Max Effect Clients are seeking After successful growth is demonstrated in Year 1 management will consider offering financial assistance to those who cannot afford to pay the standard rate --i Work to consistently meet the Clients' expectation dE Find a "niche" in the market and differentiate from others in the local market. People are willing to pay higher rates if they understand what makes your service "new" and "different" from others and the continuing value they get after participation -,,6 Establish uniqueness in the Studio and make it clearly visible �;6 Clearly define the mission after startup, use it in advertisements 4 Follow branding techniques as suggested by a professional marketing consulting service Keep open communication with the Studio participants, ensuring a high quality service -46 Display the staff bios and credentials so Clients get to know everyone Page 19 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 9.0 Conclusion The Owner and her Clients are counting the days until the Studio is open. The biggest obstacle will be accessing startup funds. The Owner prays this can be done swiftly as she builds the confidence of all those she is working with to start this incredible business. Max Effect will be run efficiently without taking exorbitant draws. All expenses will be budgeted, calculated and planned. As stated early in the plan the biggest cost has already been incurred — the renovation of the physical space. A conclusive list has been summarized below as a review of the critical requirements needed. As stated in this plan literature reveals that proper setup of a studio is critical. These items should NOT be excluded from startup. ✓ Owner dedication ✓ Certified, skilled, highly motivated instructors ✓ Bikes with performance tracking ✓ Surround sound with microphone ✓ Professional playlist of inspirational music ✓ Controlled ambient lightening ✓ Mirrors ✓ Core strengthening, aerobic conditioning fitness equipment ✓ Online reservation system with efficient scheduling software ✓ Room to grow —layouts for 40 — 80 bikes are included in the addendum ✓ Proper flooring ✓ Adequate parking ✓ Provision of child care Max Effect business plans do include all of the listed requirements and amenities of a well - designed studio. In other words, this "new" and "different" innovative concept will meet the needs of the Owner's established client base and will be set up properly to ensure successful launch of the business on SEPTEMBER 3ra of this year. Short and long term growth of the business will be continually managed. Other instructors with the same vision will be recruited and retained. Max Effect will be a "community" within itself, while establishing the Studio as a profitable business in this geographical area. Proceeds will be donated a couple of times a year to local charities to further promote the business, increasing presence within the business community. In Good Health, Carrie Van Orden Page 20 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio 10.0 Addendum Photos Sample Lease Owner's Resume Company Financials Startup Loan Information Summary Page of Quotes Itemized Quotes Layout of Studio Registered Trade Name Indemnification Release Hold Harmless Agreement Client Comments ,l MAX EFFECT .... A Spinning & Fitness Studio ✓ located near the downtown Iowa City area, in the heart of Iowa City's Riverfront Crossings District Master Plan, a 10-year beautification project ✓ a "turnkey" facility that appears to be made for the Studio ✓ large parking lot to accommodate 23-vehicles + space for bikes ✓ nicely landscaped and a well lit area ✓ signage would be at the expense of the business owner ✓ Don Goedken is the property owner ✓ Locker rooms —to be offered at a later date Max Effect: Fitness Room 1,400 sq ft space Adequate flooring (carpet) — will use mats under equipment Wall-to-wall mirrors to be installed Separate accessible entrance Adequate lighting Electrical work includes 3 large wall mounted TVs Used for STOTT PILATES & Personal Training Activities Specialty fitness equipment Max Effect: Spin Room 2,900 sq ft space Finished cement floor No offices above or below Well insulated Small storage, lockers, and coat hangers to be installed Virtually "spin ready" once surround sound is strategically installed by Electrician with ambient lighting N Office space within the spin side of the facility One way glass to be installed in each of the office and child care areas Utility room —a shower for personal use to be installed; a washer and dryer, refrigerator Storage space Limited child care space Newly remodeled restrooms are in the adjoining entry way Wall space (not pictured) will accommodate space for digital display of Max Effect events and class schedules as well as Instructor bios A drinking fountain would be installed with easy to fill water bottles D & S ENTERPRISES to P.O. BOX 310 IOWA CITY, IA 52244-0310 LEASE - BUSINESS PROPERTY THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, executed in dupliente, made and entered into this _ day of By and between: (known as the " Landlord") Whose address for the purpose of this lease is P.O Box 310IOwa City. IA 52244-0310 And Whose address for the purpose of this lease is: (known as the "Tenant') f. PREMISES AND TERM., The Lmtdlurd, in consideration of the rents herein reserved and of the agreements and conditions herein contained, on part of the Tenant to be kept and performed, lesson unto the Tenant hereby rents and leases from Landlord, according to the terms and provisions herein, the following described real estate, situated in Johnson County, Iowa to Wit: With the improvements thereon and all rights; easements and apporhommeft thereto belonging, which, more particularly, includes the space and promises as may be shown on "Exhibit A", if and as may be attached hereto, for a term of commencing at midnight of the day previous to the first day of the lease term, which shall be on the _day of and ending at midnight on the last day of the lease term, which shall be on the _____Any of . upon the condition that the Tenant pays rent therefor, and otherwise performs as in this lease provided. 2 AENTAL Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord as rental for said term, as follows: $ ner month In advance, the first rent payment becoming due upon Strike (a) the execution of Ibis lease; or One (b) the day of And all some amount per month in advance outhe FIRST days of each month thereafter, during the term of this lease. In addition to the above monthly rent Tenant shall also pay: All sums shall be paid at the address of Landlord, as above designated, or at such other place In Iowa, or elsewhere, as the Landlord may from time to time, previously designate In writing. Delinquent payments shall draw interest at a % per mumin from the due date, until paid. 3. POSSESSION. Tenant shall he entitled to possession on the find day of the term of this lease, and shall yield possession to the Landlord at the time and date of the close of this lease term, except as herein otherwise expressly provided. Should landlord be unable to give possession on said date, Tenants only damages shall he a rebating of the pro ram rental. 4. USE OF PREMISES. Tenant covenants and agrees during the term of this lease to use and to occupy the leased premises only for. . For restrictions on such use, see paragraphs 6(c), 6 (d ) and it (b) below. 5. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Landlord covenants that its estate In said premises And that the Tenant on paying the rent herein reserved and performing all the agreements by the Tenant to be performed as provided in this lease, shall and may be peaceably have, bold and enjoy the demised premises for the term of this lease free from molestation, eviction or disturbance by the Landlord or any other persons or legal entity whatsoever. (But see paragraph 14, below) Landlord shall have the right to mortgage all of its right, title, and interest in said premises at any time without notice, subject to the lease. 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES. (a) Tenant takes said premises in their present condition except for such repairs and alterations as are expressly herein provided. (b) LANDLORD'S DUTY OF CARE AND MAINTENANCE. Landlord will keep the root structural part of the Door, and other structural parts ofthe building in good repair. (a) TENANT'S DUTY OF CARE AND MAINTENANCE. Tenant shall, after taking possession of said premises and until the termination of this lease and the actual removal from the premises, at its own expense, care for and maintain said premises In a reasonably safe and serviceable condition, except far structural parts of the building, Tenant will furnish its own interior and exterior decorating. Tenant will not permit or allow said premises to be damaged or depreciated in value by any act or negligence of the Tenant its agents or employees. D & S ENTERPRISES P.O. BOX 310 IOWA CITY, 1A 52244-0310 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing Tenant will make necessary repairs to the sewer, the plumbing, the water pipes and electrical wiring, except as follows. And Tenant agrees to keep faucets closed so as to prevent waste of water and flooding of premises: to promptly take care of any leakage or stoppage 1n any of the water, gas or waste pipes. The Tenant agrees to maintain adequate heat to prevent freezing of pipes, if and only if the other terms of this lease fix responsibility for heating upon the Tenant. Tenant at its own expense may install floor covering and will maintain such floor covering In good condition. Tenant will be responsible for the plate glass in the windows of the leased premises and for maintaining the parking area, driveways, and sidewalks on and abutting the leased premises on the ground floor, and if the other terms of this lease include premises so described. Tenant shall make no structural alterations or improvements without the written approval of the landlord firs had and obtained, of the plans and specifications therefor. (d) Tenant will make no unlawful use of said premises and agrees to comply with all valid regulations of the Board or Health, City Ordinances or applicable municipality, the laws of the State of Iowa and the Federal government, but this provision shall not be constructed as creating any duty by Tenant to members of the general public. If Tenant by the terms of this lease is leasing premises on the ground floor it will not allow trash of any kind to accumulate on said premises In the halls, H any, or the alley or yard in front side or rear thereof, and it will remove some from the premises at its own expense. Tenant also agrees to remove snow and ice and other obstacles from the sidewalk on or abutting the premises, if include the ground floor, and if this lease may be fairly constructed to impose such liability on the Tenant. 7. (a) UTILITIES AND SERVICE. Tenant during the term of this lease, shall pay, before delinquency, all charges for use of telephone, water, sew", gas, heat, (if heating is Tenants responsibility), electricity, power, air conditioning (if air conditioning is the Tenants responsibility), garbage disposal, trash disposal and not limited by the foregoing all other utilities and service of whatever kind and nature which may be used in or upon the demised premises. (b) AIR CONDITIONING equipment shall be furnished at the expense of (Landlord or tenant) And maintenance thereof at the expense of (Landlord or tenant) (c) JANITOR SERVICE shall be furnished at the expense of (Landlord or tenant) (it) HEATING shall be furnished at the expense of (Landlord or tenant) 8. (A) SURRENDER OF PREMISES AT END OF TERM —REMOVAL OF FIXTURES. Tenant agree that upon the termination of the lease, it will surrender, yield up and deliver the leased promises in good and clean condition, except the effects of ordinary wear and tear and depreciation arising from lapse of time, or damage without fault or liability of tenant (see 11(a) and 11 (a) below) (b) Tenant may, at the expiration of the term of this lease, or renewal or renewals thereof or at a reasonable time thereafter, If Tenant is not in default hereunder any fixturce or equipment which said Tenant has installed In the leased premises providing said Tenant repairs any and all damages caused by removal. (c) HOLDING OVER. Continued possession, beyond the expiatory date of the term of this lease, by the Tenant, coupled with the receipt of the specified rental by the Landlord (and absent a written agreement by both parties for a new lease) shall constitute a month to month extension of this lease. 9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING, Any assignment of this lease or subletting of the premises or any part thereof, without the landlord's written permission shall, at the option of the Landlord, make the metal for the balance ofthe lease term due and payable at once. Such wrote permission should not be unreasonably withheld. 10. (A) ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES, except as may be otherwise expressly provided in this paragraph 10, levied or assessed by lawful authority (but reasonably preserving Landlord's rights of appeal) against said real property shall be timely paid by the parties in the following proportions: by Landlord %; by Tenant (b) Increase is such taxes, except as in the next paragraph provided, above the amount paid during the base year of (base year if and as may be defined in this paragraph shall be paid by Landlord, By Tenant_%. (c) Increase in such taxes caused by Improvements of Tenant shall be paid by Imndiord %; by Tenant %. (d) PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, Tenant agrees to timely pay all taxes, assessments or other public charges levied or assessed by lawful authority (but reasonably preserving Tenants rights of appeal) against its personal property on the premises, during the term of this lease. • D & S ENTERPRISES 90 P.O. BOX 310 IOWA CITY, IA 52244-0310 (a) SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, Special assessments shall be timely paid by the parties in the following proportions: by the Landlord eA; by the Tenant %. IL INSURANCE, (A) Landlord and Tenant will each keep its respective property interests in the premises and its liability in regard thereto, and the personal property on the premises, reasonably insured against hazards and casualties; that is fit, and those Items usually covered by extended coverage; and Tenant will procure and deliver to the Landlord a certification from the respective insurance companies to that effect. Such insurance shall be made payable to the parties hereto as their interests may appear, except that the Tenants share of such insurance proceeds are hereby assigned and made payable to the landlord to secure rent or other obligations then due and owing Landlord by Tenant. (See also I (a) below) (b) Tenant will not do or omit the doing of any net which would violate any Insurance or increase the insurance rates in force upon the real estate improvements on the promises or upon any personal property of the Tenant upon which the Landlord by law or by the terms of this lease, has or shall have a lien. (c) Subrogation rights are not to be waived unless a special provision Is attached to this lease. (it) Tenant further agrees to comply with recommendations of Iowa Insurance Service Bureau and to be liable for and to promptly pay, as if current rental, any increase In insurance rates on said premises and on the building of which said premises are a part, due to increased rights of hazards resulting from Tenants use of the premises otherwise than as herein contemplated and agreed. (a) INSURANCE PROCEEDS, Landlord shall settle and adjust any claim against any insurance company under its said policies of insurance for the premises, Had said insurance Moines shall be paid to and held by the Landlord to be used in payment for cast of repairs or restoration of damaged building, If the destruction is only partial (see also 11 (a) above) 12. INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE, Except as to any negligence of the Landlord, arising out of roof and structural parts of the building, Tenant will protect, indemnify and save harmless the Landlord from and against any and AT loss, cost, damage and expenses occasioned by or arising out of any accident or other occurrence causing or Inflicting injury and/or damage to any person or an apart thereof by the Tenant or any person claiming through or under the Tenant. The Tenant further covenants and agrees that It will at its own expense procure and maintain calamity and liability Insurance in a responsible company or companies Authorized to do business in the State of Iowa, in amounts not less then $ 100,000 for any one person Injutcd, and S 500,000 for any one accident, and with the limits of 25,000 for property damage, protection the Landlord against such claim, damages, costs or expenses on account of Injury to any person or persons or to any property belonging to any person or persons, by reason of such casualty, accident or other happening on or about the demised premises during the term thereof. Certiflutes or copies of said policies, naming the Landlord and providing for fifteen (15) days notice to the Landlord before cancellation shall be delivered to the Landlord within twenty (20) days from the date of the beginning of the term of this lease. As to insurance of the Landlord for roof and structural faults, see paragraph 11(a) above. 13. FIRE AND CASUALITY, PARTIAL DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES, (a) In the event of a partial destruction or damage of the leased premises, which is a business interference, that is, which prevents the conducting of normal business operation and which damage Is reasonably repairable with in sixty (60) days i after its uccurrence, this lease shall not torntinate but the rent for the leased premises shall abate during tine time of such business Interference. In the event of partial destruction, Landlord shall repair such damages within 60 days of its occurrence unless prevented from so cluing by acts of God, the elements, the public enemy, riots, Insurrection, government regulations, city ordinances, labor, material or transportation sbortages or other causes beyond Landlord's reasonable control. (b) ZONING Should the rasing ordinance of the city or municipality in which this property is located make It Impossible for landlord, using diligent and timely effort to obtain necessary permits and to repair and/or rebuild so that Tenant is not able to conduct its business on these premises, then such partial destruction shall be treated as a total destruction as In the next paragraph provided. (c) TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF BUSINESS USE, In the event of a destruction or damage of the leased premises Including the parking area (if a parking area is part of the.subject matter ofthe lease) so that Tenant is notable to conduct its business on the premises or the then currant legal use for which the premises are being used and which damages cannot be repaired within sixty (60) days this lease may be terminated at the option of either the Landlord or Tenant Such termination is such event shall be effected by written notice ofone party to the other, within twenty (20) days after such destruction, Tenant shall surrender possession within ten (10) days after such notice issues and each party shall be released from all future obligations hereunder, Tenant paying rental pro rate only to the date of such destruction. In the event of such termination of this lease, Landlord at its option may rebuild or not according to its own wishes and needs. 14. CONDEMNATION, (a) DISPOSITION OF AWARDS, Should the whole or any part of the demised premises be condemned or taken by a competent authority for guy public or quasi.publice use or purpose, each party shall be entitled to retain as its own property any award, payable to it. Or in the event that a single entire award Is made on account of the condemnation, each party will then be entitled to take such proportion of said award as may be fair and reasonable. D & S ENTERPRISES to P.O. BOX 310 IOWA CITY, IA 52244-0310 (b) DATE OF LEASE TERMINATION, If the whole of the demised premises shall be soon condemned or taken, the Landlord shall not be liable to the Tenant except and as Its rights are preserved as In paragraph 14 (a) above. 15. TERMINATION OF LEASE AND DEFAULTS OF TENANT, (a) TERMINATION UPON EXPIRATION OR UPON NOTICE OF DEFAULTS. This lease shall terminated upon expiration of the demised terms or if this lease expressly and in writing provides for any option or options, and If any such option is exercised by the tenant then this lease will terminate at the expiration of the option term or terms. Upon default lit payment of rental herein or upon any other default by Tenant in accordance with the terms and provisions of this lease, this lease may at the option of the Landlord be canceled and forfeited, PROVIDED HOWEVER, before any such cancellation and forfeiture except as provided in 15 (b) below, Landlord shall give Tenant written notice specifying the default, or defaults and stating that the lease will be canceled and forfeited ten (10) days. After the giving of such notice, unless such default, or defaults are remedied within such grace period. (See paragraph 22 below), As an additional optional procedure or as an alternative to the foregoing (and neither exclusive of the other) Landlord may proceed as in paragraph 21 below, provided. (b) BANKRUPTCY OR INSOLVENCY OF TENANT, lit the event Tenant is adjudicated a bankrupt or in the event ofa judicial sale or other transfer of Tenants leasehold interest by rensou by any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings or by other operation of luw, but not by death, and such bankruptcy, judicial solo or transfer has not been vacated or set aside within too (10) days from the giving of notice thereof by landlord to Tenant, then and in any such events. Landlord may at its option Immediately terminate this lease. Re-enter said premises, upon giving of ten (10) days written notice by Landlord to Tenant, all to the extent permitted by applicable law. (c) In (a) and (h) above waiver as to any default shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent default or defaults. (d)Acceptance of keys, advertising and re -renting by the Landlord upon the Tenant's default shall be constructed only as an effort to mitigate damngw by the lit dlord, and not as and agreement to terminate this Jesse. 16. RIGHT OF EITHER PARTY TO MAKE GOOD ANY DAFAULT OF THE OTHER, If default shall be made by eilher party in the perform once of, or compliance wi0y any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this lease and such default shall have continued for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof front one party to the other, the person aggrieved, in addition to all other remedies now or hereafter provided by law, may, but need not, perform such term, covenant or condition, or stake good such default to any amount advanced shall be repaid forthwith on demand, together with interest at the rah of %per annum, from date of advance. 19. SIGNS, (a) Tenant shag have the right and privilege of attaching, affixing, painting or exhibiting signs on the leased premises provided only (1) that any and all signs shall comply with the ordinances of the city or municipality in which the property is located and the laws of the State of Iowa; (2) such signs shall not change the structure of the building; (3) such signs if and when taken down shall not damage the building; and (4) such signs shall It subject to the Written approval of the Landlord, which approval shall not he unreasonably withheld. (b) landlord during the last ninety (90) days of this lease, or extension, shall have the right to maintain in the windows or on the building or on the premises either or both a -For Rene' or "For Sale" sign and Tenant will permit, at such time, prospective tenants or buyers to enter and examine the premises. 18. MECHANIC'S LIENS, Neither the tenant nor anyone claiming by through, or under the Tenant, shall have the right to file or place any mechanic's lien or other lien of any kind or character whatsoever, upon said premises or upon any building or improvement there on, or upon the leasehold interest of the Tenant therein, and notice Is hereby given that no contractor, sub -contractor, or anyone else who may furnish any material, service, or labor for any building improvements, alterations, repairs or any part thereof, shall at any time be or become entitled to any lien thereon, and for the further security of the Landlord, the Tenant covenants and agrees to give actual notice thereof In advance, to any and all contractors and sub- contractors who may furnish or agree to furnish any such materials, service or labor. 19. LANDLORD'S LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST, (a) Said Landlord shall have, in addition to the lieu given by law, a security Interest as provided by the Uniform Commercial Code of Iowa, upon all personal property and all substitutions therefor, kept and used on said premises by Tenant, Landlord may proceed at law or In equity with any remedy provided by law or by this tease for the recovery of rent or for termination of this lease because of Tenant's default in its performance. (b) SPOUSE: If spouse is not a Tenant then the execution of this instrument by the spouse shall be for the sole purpose of creating a security interest on personal property and waiving rights of homestead, rights of distributive share, and exemptions 20. SUBSTITUTION OF EQUIPMENT, MERCHANDISE, ETC. (a) The tenant shall have the right from time to time during the term of this lease, or renewal thereof, to sell or otherwise dispose of any personal property of th Tenant situated an the said demised premises, when In operation of the business on said premises; provided, however, that the Tenant shall, in such instance (unless no substituted article or item is necessary) at Its own or greater value and adapted to the affixed operation of the business upon the demised premises. D & S ENTERPRISES to P.O. BOX 310 IOWA CITY, IA 52244-0310 (b) Nothing herein contained shall be construed as denying to the tenant the right to dispose of inventoried merchandise on the ordinary course of Th Tenant trade or business. 21. RIGHTS CUMULATIVE, The various rights, powers, options, elections and remedies of either party, provided in this taase, shall be constructed as cumulative and no one of them as exclusive of th others, or exclusive of any rights, remedies or priorities allowed either party by law, and shall In o way affect Impair the right of either party to pursue any other equitable or legal remedy to which either party may be entitled as long as any default remains In any way unremodied, unsatisfied or undischarged. 22. NOTICES AND DEMANDS, Notices as provided for In this lease shall be given to the respective parties hereto at the respective addresses designated on page one of this lease unless either party notifies the other in writing, of a different address. Without prejudice to any other method of notifying a party in writing or making a demand or other communication, such message shall be considered given under the terms of this lease when sent, addressed as above designed, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, by the United Status mail and so deposited in a United Stated mail box. 23. PROVISIONS TO BIND AND BENEFIT SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, ETC, Each and every covenant and agreement herein contained shall extend to be binding upon the respective succeasmx, heirs, administrators, executors and assigns of the parties hereto; except that of any part of this (ease is held in joint tenancy, the successor interest shall be the surviving joint tenant. 24. CHANGES TO BE IN WRITING, None of the covenants, provisions, terms or conditions of this lease to be kept or performed by Landlord or Tenant shall be in any manner modified, waived or abandoned, except by a written instrument duly signed by the parties and delivered to the Landlord and Tenant. This lease contains the whole agreement of the parties. 25. RELEASE ON DOWER, Spouse of landlord appears as a party signs tuey to this lease solely for the purpose of releasing dower, or distributive shared, unless said spouse is a CO -owner of an interest in the leased premises. 26. CONSTRUCTION, Words and phrases herein, including acknowledgment hereof shall he constructed as In the singular or plural number and as museeline, feminine or neuter gender according to the context. LANDLORD TENANT DATE DATE TENANT DATE Carrie Van Orden 807191 Avenue Coralville, lA 52247 319.631.1586 OWNER & FACILITY MANAGER BIOS CERTIFICATIONS September 2013 Spinning Certification Niles, Illinois August 2013 IDEA World Fitness Convention Los Angeles, California August 2013 STOTT PILATES Matwork Certification Los Angeles, California August 2013 EVO Certification Concept 2 Rowing Certification Los Angeles, California October 2012 AFAA Recertification Personal Trainer October 2012 EMPOWER AFAA Weekend Fitness Celebration Chicago, Illinois August 31, 2012 CPR Training - American Heart Association (AED); University of Iowa April 2010 AFAA Certified Personal Trainer Aerobic and Fitness Association of America January 17, 2010 CPR Training - American Heart Association (AED); University of Iowa June 28, 2009 Training Seminar with world renowned Max Strom Director & Creator of Sacred Movement, center for yoga and healing Los Angeles, California Week -end seminar offered by Freestyle Yoga Academy, Iowa City, Iowa Strength, Grace, and Healing Learn to Breathe, to Heal Yourself and Your Relationships June 2009 Certified Yoga Teacher, RYT Yoga Alliance Completion of 200 hours nationally recognized training requirement. JR Miller Freestyle Yoga Academy, Iowa City, Iowa. Training includes the following techniques: Asanas, Vinyasas, Pranayama, Meditation, and Kriyas. Freestyle Hatha Yoga - study of fundamental technology that exists beneath all approaches. Yoga Alliance Registration - application pending. Certification states that Yoga Alliance / Yoga Teacher Standards have been met. Educational and experience to date qualifies for Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) January 2009 - June 2010 STOTT PILATES Instructor Training Matwork & Reformer Completion of Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) course work and workout composition, with written and practical examination test date pending for completion of Cadillac Chair & Barrels (CCB) instruction. The following instruction has been obtained from GIGI's Pilates Studio, Des Moines, Iowa. This STOTT PILATES training center is fully equipped and licensed. Intensive Reformer (IR). Completion of 50 hours Instruction & supervised training; 10 hours observation, 40 hours physical review, 25 hours practice teaching • Intensive Mat Plus (IMP). Completion of 40 hours instruction & supervised training, 10 hours observation, 30 hours physical review, 15 hours practice teaching This reformer and matwork resistance training enhances torso stability, peripheral extremity conditions for effective reformer and combined Matwork and reformer training includes visual skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance and client motivation EMPLOYMENT January 2010 to present October 2008 to October 2010 July 2009 - April 2002 March 2002 -January 2001 October 2000 - October 1998 Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor University of Iowa Recreational Services Iowa City, IA 52240 Pilates Instructor / Yoga Therapist Time of your Life Fitness & Physical Therapy, LLC 526 Southgate Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Medical Billing Collection Manager Provider Resource, Inc. 321 E. 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N m U ❑ U r f6 U a a ai m f6 o a U 3 O m 0 Q � C Z H ❑ N I-O Z + + + 11 11 FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Date Prepared Ratios SIC/NAICS Code: 0 Industry Average Year Year Net Sales: $348,000 $486,000 Total Assets: $223,477 $315,720 Cash & Equivalents 0.0% 32.7% 60.0% Accounts Receivable 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Inventory 0.0% 2.2% 1.6% Other Current 0.d% 0.0% 0.0% Total Current Assets 0.0% 34.9% 61.6% Net Fixed Assets 0.0% 62.7% 36.9% Intangibles 0.0% 2.4% 1.5% Other Non -Current 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -iabilities: Notes Payable -Short Tenn 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% CPLTD 0.0% 8.9% 6.7% Accounts Payable 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Income Taxes Payable 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other Current Liabilities 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Total Current Liabilities 0.0% 8.9% 6.7% Long Tenn Debt 0.0% 53.6% 31.2% Deffered Taxes 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other Non -Current Liabilities 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Net Worth 0.0% 37.5% 62.0% Total Liabilities & Net Worth 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ncome Data: Net Sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Gross Profit 0.0% 94.8% 96.3% Operating Expenses 0.0% 66.3% 59.2% Operating Profit 0.0% 28.5% 37.1% All Other Expenses 0.0% 2.6% 1.6% Profit Before Taxes 0.0% 26.0% 35.5% Year 1 Year 2 tatios: Current Ratio 0.0 3.9 9.2 Quick Ratio 0.0 3.7 8.9 Sales/Receivables 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 COGS/Inventory 0.0 0 3.6 101 3.6 101 COGS/Payables 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 SalesNVorking Capital 0.0 6.0 2.8 EBIT/Interest 0.0 11.0 23.0 Net Protit+Depr., Dep., Arnow CPLTD 0.0 5.7 9.3 FixedNVorth 0.0 1.8 0.6 Debt/Worth 0.0 1.8 0.6 % Profit Before Taxes / Tangible Net Worth 0.0% 115.3% 90.3% % Profit Before Taxes / Total Assets 0.0% 40.4% 54.7% Sales/Net Fixed Assets 0.0 2.5 4.2 Sales/Total Assets 0.0 1.6 1.5 % Depr., Dep., Amort/Sales 0.0% 6.8% 5.0% % Compensation/Sales 0.0°% 13.8% 10.2% 1 Sources & lases of Funds Statement Sources of Funds: (where you will get the money to fund your project) Equity (money or assets owners/investors will provide) Cash Injection $25,000 Total Equity Contribution $25,000 14% Debt (borrowed money) New Loans $158,568 Total Debt Contribution $158,568 86% Total Sources of Funds $183,568 I! Uses of Funds: (what you'll use the above funds fort Fixed Assets: Equipment & Machinery Furniture & Fixtures Organizational Expense Loan Fees $150,000 $5,000 $2,500 $3,568 Total Long Term Assets $161,068 Inventory $5,000 Working Capital (Cash) $17.500 Total Uses of Funds $183,568 This template was created by the SBDC SD and Is Iloensed for use by the organization listed above. (c) SBDC So. Available at SBDCTcols.$Bt212013 11:07 AM Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio SUMMARY OF LOAN SOURCES CASH INJECTION BY OWNER Private Investments or loan to owner SBA LOAN GUARANTEED BY HILLS BANK & TRUST Loan Fee Economic & Development Grant Program depending upon availability of funding SUBTOTAL OF FUNDING SOURCES + Line of credit if needed TOTAL STARTUP FUNDING $25,000 $155,000 $3,568 $5,000 $188,568 $25,000 $213,568 Max Effect ... A Spinning & Fitness Studio SUMMARY OF ITEMIZED QUOTESi 42 Fitness Bikes, delivered $58,260.43 Fitness Equipment, delivered $41,893.87 Floor Mat, 8 mm gray $814.16 Electrical $14,056.23 including sound system @ 2500.00 Including 5 tv's Mindbodyonline scheduling software $1,000.00 including hardware to process pmts Drinking Fountain $2,000.00 Advocare products $2,500.00 Storage containers, coat hangers, lockers Office and child care furniture $5,000.00 Computers & software $2,000.00 including I -pad & OR Droid Glass, window, mirror installation Benson & Hepkar (logo, signage, biz card, $1,500.00 brochure, newsletter design) web consulting & Initial printing Signage, fabricated & installed $3,000.00 Appliance Expense Including side by side refridge & w&d) $1,500.00 Spinning certification $2,500.00 including travel to IDEA Fitness Conf STOTT PILATES $5,000.00 Miscellaneous items such as first aid kit $2,000.00 Including towels, water bottles, cleaning sanitizer, T-shirts Grand opening expense $1,000.00 Display monitor & display case $750.00 Keyless entry $3,000.00 Operating capital $40,748.31 TOTAL STARTUP COSTS TO DATE $188,SZS.00 1 Itemized quotes are available upon request, to be finalized k§ /§ m k / / § . a. /»1 g- � �- �= \§ G 1 Q CT K — W (� o 19z Z 2Q W N �y�7g� �tlm"' ll 3=1 mg �a �p�py +.1 W LL O Vl N N Y �p7p W-�N aNYaB ll �II�-9 C� t N O Lr 1 � O aNm": -d dN°m ll ma W of W-1 Q 0 - -- I I IIE 19E E a ` U Jk� 7 I I V V I L 3 0 N 4 a OWN 0111.1sell ,un in....... "' •^� „.,1 mn'Jill snn unc IRII11111 Hilil lHil fll!I IIII IIII Doc ID: 022957240001 Type: COR Kind: TRADE ME Recorded: 06/OB 2013 at 12:04:13 PM Fee Amt: $7.00 Page 1 of 1 Johnson County Iowa Kim Painter County Recorder BK5'�02 PD964 Prepared by. �ofrw va�� -" 01 i IOfA1JII In vdu s Name —Street) dress Ave,ryl'Slatel 1— Return Documents to: S O_4,v,_p_ 6�C n TRADE NAMES Verified statements of person or co -partnership conducing a business under a trade name or assumed name. (Chap- ter 547, Code of Iowa) STATE OF IOWA, J c IN n S a va._ County, its. i (we! L c lo3 t - I S ? (o In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 547, ,A Code of Iowa, being dul sworn depose and say that the business conductedortobeconducted underthetrade nameof M x.E P_c--: A SDinri,na °r Ft�'y�2SS Si uc�? i o the business dddreq,, of h Is is t 3 41:1 b-e-C+ CA %) r } Street, i o tiJ a C'1-t-v IowaIn the above named county, is owned by the following person(s): Name of Persons coming P.O. Address Residence Address or Having Any Interest in the Business Cw +N A viii and we hereby establish or amend as follows: j Establish Trade Name mil' file or document # ❑ Dissolve Original file or document ¥ ❑ Withdrawal of name(s) of PE Original file # ❑ Add name(s) of Partner(s) °4' Date J Date Date Original .file # Date ❑ Change of Address _Business Home And that there is no one except those mentioned In the foregoing list who owns or has any interest In the above named business. J further certify that a corrected statement will be filed in the future each time there may be any change in ownership, as provided by secticn 547.2, Code of Iowa. Signed this �h day of J J II-) E Q t S+X) A a Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me by the said CuY1 -Po=mcurh Van fd(x) this day . zmd o4 '� CARRIE DIET p r��III and for Q County, Iowa. (. ' ' OFFICE OF THE ✓ -1-- jOHNSON CO. RECORDER 547,1 USE OF TRADE NAME -VERIFIED STATEMENT REQUIRED. A person or copartnership shall not engage in or conduct a business under a trade name, or an assumed name of a character otherthan the true surname of each person owning or having an Interest in the business, unless the person first records with the county recorder of the county in which the business is to be conducted a verified statement showing the name, post office address, and residence address of each person owning or having an interest in the business, and the address where the business Is to be conducted. However, this provision does not apply to any corporation or limited liability company incorporated or organized In this state or any foreign corporation or foreign limited liability company authorized to do business in this state or doing business!pdrsuantto an exemption in chapter 490 or490A. [C27, 31, 35, § 9866-al; C39, § 9866.1; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 547.1] 89 Acts, ch 102, § 3; 96 Acts, ch 1170, §23 Referred to In § 488.108 Foreign limited partnerships, see § 488,905 547.2 CHANGE IN STATEMENT. A like verified statement shall be recorded of any change in ownership of the business, or persons Interested in the business and the original owners are liable for all obligations until the certificate of change is recorded. [C27, 31, 35, § 9866-a2; C39, § 9866.2; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 06, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 547.2] 89 Acts, ch 102, § 4 547.3 FEE FOR RECORDING. The county recorder shall charge and receive a fee in the amount specified in section 331.604 for each verified statement recorded under this chapter -The recorder may return the original Instrument to the sender or dispose of the Instrument if the sender does not wish to have the instrument returned. An Instrument filed In the recorder's'office before July 1,1990, may be returned to the sender or disposed of if the sender does not wish to have the instrument returned and if there is an official copy of the Instrument in the recorder's office. [C46, 50, 54, 50, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 547.3] 85 Acts, ch 159, § 4; 89 Acts, ch 102, § 5; 90 Acts, ch 1021, § 4 547.4 PENALTY. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. [C27, 31, 35, § 9866-a3; C39, § 9866.3; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 547.4] 547.5 "OFFENSE" DEFINED. Each day that any person or persons violate the provisions of this chaptershail be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense. [C27, 31, 35, § 9866-a4; C39, § 9866.4; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 547.5] As a service to the public, this office has added the above copy of the Trade Name and Copartnership Law from the Iowa Code, 2005. RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT In consideration of participating in health or fitness club activities, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to release and discharge from liability arising from negligence and its owners, directors, officers employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as "ReleaseeeD, on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, and also agree as follows: I. I acknowledge that health or fitness club activities involve known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or permanent disability, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to, musculoskeletai injuries, broken bones, and/or overuse injuries, injuries caused by equipment that breaks or otherwise fails; death as a result of drowning or brain damage caused by near drowning; medical conditions resulting from physical activity, and damaged clothing or other property. I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. 2. 1 expressly accept and assume all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation 3. 1 hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 4. I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume — and bear the costs of — all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition 5. In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so solely in the state where Releasees' facility is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply. 6. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain m full force and effect By signing this document, I agree that If I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence. I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms. Signature Print Name Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) Date PARENT OR GUARDIAN ADDITIONAL AGRFh'nEENT (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18) In consideration of (PRINT minor's names) being permitted to participate in this activity, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any claims alleging negligence which are brought by or on behalf of minor or are in any way connected with such participation by minor. Parent or Guardian Print Name Date (If notarization is necessary, please sign & stamp this side of form.) CAN SHE DO IT? Here is what Clients personally say about Instructor Carrie Van Orden: "Carrie is most definitely the best instructor I have experienced" 'She has developed a great sense of camaraderie with a very diverse group of people from all walks Of life" "Carrie is the leader of the group" "She brings an unbelievable amount of enthusiasm and passion to each and every one of her classes" 'She seems to have a vested interest of her students' fitness successes" "Very challenging classes but also veryfun to attend no matter where you are at in your fitness level" "So many great people are attending her spin classes on a regular basis" "I honestly look forward to the 4 days a week" Faculty, staff and students all rely on Carrie's classes, appreciating her rhythm, consistency and commitment to all" "Carrie's group ex and spin classes continually grow" "Carrie's leadership means so much to each of us and to our health" "Carrie's enthusiasm, passion and motivation has personally changed my life by allowing me to continue to strive towards the healthier lifestyle that I would like to live" "I am happier, healthier and stronger than i have been for a long, long time" "I truly believe it is because of my improved fitness level and i have Carrie to thank for much of my success" "Carrie brings an unspeakable amount of energy to each class that moves everyone in the class" 01 am hooked on Carrie's classes" "She brings such powerful energy to every class she teaches, both fun, challenging and extremely effective" Carrie reaches all of us on a personal level when she instructs" "She has created o fitness family that meets weekly as we work together as a team to reach our own fitness goals" 'The passion that Carrie has for bringing safe and effective fitness to every person at every level really comes through in these classes" "Classes consist of all age ranges and all fitness levels; she handles this beautifully, giving modifications and encouraging all of us to try our very best" "Every person in her classes gives it their all because Carrie inspires it in us" "This is her passion, profession, and her life" "I was not an athlete when I started taking Carrie's spin classes, but after three years of her instruction i hope to become at least a half 1ronman triathlete" 'She has significantly impacted my physical and mental health" "Carrie's noon time classes are a critical component of my training" "She goes out of her way to introduce herself to new attendees, encouraging them to return" "There are no other group ex instructors that offer the same intensity of class instruction that Carrie provides" "Ihope Carrie comes up with some creative alternative in order to take more of her classes" "Carrie is ingenious when it comes to fitness" "Perhaps she could offer group spin classes on the road with road bikes this summer" "A whole bunch of us would pay you to teach our classes" "Best spin class 1 have ever attended" Is she a superstar instructor — YES! Does she have what it takes — YES! Can she do this — YES! r �`i.poer CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: July 24, 2013 To: Economic Development Committee From: Wendy Ford Re: Agenda item #4: Creative Corridor Project Funding Request Introduction The Creative Corridor Project began in 2009 after a presentation galvanized a group of like-minded people and organizations into action. Their inspiration revolved around the concept of regional economic development and the knowledge that the Corridor as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The challenge was to define the Corridor and then to develop and promote the creative culture in the Corridor to attract more people and business, thus, enhancing the economic welfare of the communities. With their early work well underway, they continue to seek funding from Corridor entities and have requested $10,000 from the City of Iowa City. This is the first request for funding from the Creative Corridor, and we expect requests for future funding to follow. History With guidance from Chuck Peters and the Corridor Business Alliance, John Lohman, publisher of the Corridor Business Journal, spearheaded a committee that would result in a new Corridor brand identity to draw people and business to the Corridor by giving those already entrenched here a unified "flag to wave" about the Corridor. , t °c1creative� owa s The first move was to hire a market research firm to analyze the Corridor and recommend a brand strategy. With financial S �a corridor contributions from many of the partners, NorthStar Strategies was hired to do the work, which resulted in a new moniker: Iowa's Creative Corridor. The next step was to design a logo and accompanying branding materials. With a new brand name and logo, the ensuing phase was to get people involved in living, working and playing as a member of Iowa's Creative Corridor, with the idea that the internal buzz created by those involved would spread outward, thus drawing more "creatives" into the Corridor. Seed Here, a Corridor start-up company itself, was hired to take on four initiatives necessary to keep Iowa's Creative Corridor in the forefront and build on the brand identity. Tangible results of their work include the WE CREATE HERE campaign -- a pride campaign of adaptable stickers, window clings, web buttons, t-shirts and more collateral materials to empower everyone to show their pride in our region and support more innovation and creativity here. While the branding efforts focus on local adoption, the strategy is that when the locals Iroe and breathe the We Create Here campaign, the buzz spreads organically from the inside out. July 26, 2013 Page 2 The campaign also produced a video for the Corridor to FO` - use at will — to attract people, business, and engage in the creative movement. See it here: hftp://vimeo.com/64386807 Another initiative is called CREATIVE CORRIDOR STORIES, an ever-growing pool of media profiles of our region's game -changing creative people and innovators. These portraits, written articles and videos are on the organization's website. CREATIVE CORRIDOR DIGEST, a third initiative, is a lively email newsletter of the most exciting innovation news and events in the region, designed to help all stay connected to the growing creative community. And finally, the fourth initiative: CREATIVE WEEK 2013 — is a weeklong region -wide celebration October 19-26, 2013 which will highlight innovation and great works from around the area: from art, technology, and industry to performance, storytelling, and thought leadership. . wny" we CMM Here - lewa's Creative Canidor CREATIVE CORES R OUTS! NSHOUT ow Public Art Unveiled In loWe Cly, Ceder MzMa 1A^�_ & canter paw ENTREPRENEURS INNOVATORS ART a INSPIRATION a ffi� CRGTIVES MmM,ULL'Fbm'. '.ietlYL1.. !sPAYtb6ba. ""T Leffi:4e'-M mmmFam ...N.Yb..M.b M~ M m m a" FM ® .wtllmN�L LW Fbm � •. A&ID}' SY3N: CYbMMIem tm .IIY Discussion of Solution "MM On Oct. 2 2012 the leaders of the Creative Corridor gave Project an update to the Economic 1 9 P mNFmMmMMm,.m� Development Committee and explained how the NorthStar report provides the outline for implementing regional branding activities. Many of the initial projects are underway, but for the work to continue, ongoing funding is necessary. Many governmental and non -governmental organizations in the Corridor are contributing and continuing support of the Creative Corridor Project efforts. Recommendation The City Council Strategic Planning goal associated with economic development is to "strive to expand and diversify the economic base of the community, particularly in existing planned commercial and industrial areas that have established supporting infrastructure." Building a community brand, infusing it in the existing culture and communicating it is one tactic to achieve that goal. Staff recommends support of this request for $10,000 and upon future annual reports on the success of the Project, consider future requests for funding the Creative Corridor Project. Funding source: 1000-457100-448020 Economic Development Assistance. Current Balance: $100,000. ( is VV o5S creative corridor July 5, 2013 Iowa City Economic Development Committee C/O Wendy Ford 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Economic Development Committee: The Iowa's Creative Corridor initiative, started in late 2009 with the encouragement of and funding by Mick Starcevich, President of Kirkwood Community College, and Sally Mason, President of the University of Iowa, is a consortium of individuals and institutions with Kirkwood Community College as its fiscal agent. We are funding a scope of work as outlined in the attachment to achieve one of the critical aspects of a successful region - a sense of place and reason to be in the world. I am one of the three tri-chairs of this effort. The other two, John Lohman of the Corridor Business Journal and David Hensley of the University of Iowa, join with me in requesting that the City of Iowa City join with us and many others in ongoing annual funding of this effort. As you can see from the attached, our budget for this year's implementation is $148,000. We ask the City of Iowa City to contribute $10,000. Kirkwood, University of Iowa, The Gazette Company and the Corridor Business Journal have already contributed, along with the Iowa City Area Chamber, Iowa City Area Development Group, and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. In total, we have raised over $80,000 for this budget so far. We are in the process of asking the city of Cedar Rapids for $20,000, and will be approaching the counties and other municipalities soon. Kirkwood invoices those who wish to participate. We will be determining our budget for 2014 in November, and will then ask for more funding. We look forward to our discussion on the 30th. If you are interested in exploring before then, much of our information is at www.creativecorridor.co and real time metrics are at http://tinyurl.com/iccmetrics Sincerely, Chuck Peters - Tri-chair of Corridor Branding Committee YEAR 1 SEED FUNDING BUDGET Creative Corridor Digest $3,000.00 Creative Corridor Stories $30,000.00 Creative Week $15,000.00 The We Create Here Campaign $15,000.00 Website Development $5,000.00 Meetings & Events $5,000.00 Project Development & Management $75,000.00 Total Seed Budget $148,000.00 CONTRIBUTORS SO FAR Alliant Energy Bocceball Multimedia Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance City of Cedar Rapids City of Coralville City of Marion Corridor Business Journal Eastern Iowa Airport WHO'S BEHIND THIS Led by the Regional Branding Task Force and Seed Here Studio, The Creative Corridor Project is produced by a great collaboration of over 1500 individuals, 50 organizations, and counting. FreskLabs Gazette Communications Iowa City Area Development Group Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Joe Pyle Photography Kirkwood Community College Linn County Marion Chamber of Commerce Marion Economic Development Company Seed Here Studio The Solesbee Group TruArt Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space University of Iowa If we do this work well and meaningfully connect the half -million creative people who live, love and build here, collaboratively leveraging our resources and celebrating the great works created here, we will all benefit - along with our individual communities and companies - from the increased vibrancy and stronger global reputation that comes with continuously expanding our creative capacity and genuinely sharing our pride forth is place. THE CREATIVE CORRIDOR PROJECT A regional pride and community building initiative to connect, support and celebrate all those who create here. One region creating, living, and building together in a globally -known place for creative people, families and commerce. THE REGION Iowa's Creative Corridor, the greater Iowa City/Cedar Rapids metro area, is made up of Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties. The region covers 4400 square miles and is home to a half million creative people. VISION An ever -thriving region full of creative residents building innovative organizations, participating in vibrant communities and exuding so much pride that we're known around the world. STRATEGY Unleash the talent of our people, connect them across generations, sectors, geographies and silos, and inspire us all along the way with the great stories of game - changing ideas, art and inventions created here. FOUR PROGRAMS TO GET STARTED: Creative Corridor Diges : A weekly curated email of the most exciting innovation news and events in the region. It's the best way to get and stay connected to our growing creative community. :An ever-growing pool of media profiles of our region's game -changing creatives and innovators. These portraits, written articles and videos are available to explore and inspire. Organizations are invited to use them under a creative commons license in their own communication pieces. CreativQ "" nAl : Creative Week is a weeklong region -wide celebration October 19-26, 2013 highlighting innovation and great works from around the area: from art, technology, and industry to performance, storytelling, and thought leadership. The WE CREATE HERE Ca_..�_.�, : A pride campaign of adaptable stickers, window clings, web buttons, t-shirts and more collateral materials to empower everyone to show their pride in our region and support more innovation and creativity here. Learn more and join in at CreativeCorridor.co. Wendy Ford From: Corridor Business Journal <news@corridorbusiness.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 10:50 AM To: Wendy Ford Subject: July 2 AM Update from the Corridor Business Journal �• rlv Q F! Like DAILY col'RiDO AM sinessJ'ournal Today's Headlines Corridor ranked second b POI_IQOM among Iowa metros Merger sej 4ulv,9 fcr Freedom Security Bank ACT issues Work Readiness Standards and Benchmarks' Wort CBS?EFOX 28 Headlines ]oh Cnr M1+I.�Tr3g L� I � Tuesday, July 2, 2013 The days headlines in your inbox by lunch. The Corridor Business .journal will not publish email updates July 4-5. The CBJ office will be closed July 4. Buy or Refinance t,mh People you can bank on. & � Corridor ranked second by POLICOM among all nine Iowa metros Both the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Areas posted jumps in a new economic strength analysis released by POLICOM. Of the 366 metros measured, Cedar Rapids is ranked 54 and Iowa City is ranked 68. Iowa City rose 34 spots compared with 2012; Cedar Rapids improved by 35. When combined, the region known as Iowa's Creative Corridor is second in the state, with Des Moines ranked as the top Iowa metro. "These rankings are an important indicator and help raise the profile of Cedar Rapids and the Creative Corridor," Dee Baird, president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, stated in a press release. "The information can be another factor existing companies use when considering expansions and site location consultants can review when determining the best site for a new company location." Click above to submit your e-mail to receive our daily news updates. Please feel free to distribute this to others who may be interested in its content. Quick Links Corridor Business Journal About Us Contact Us To Advertise To Submit News pra+:vahac lwhf us Cellar Ruphis A n rose Upcoming Events Jaty 5 Business and Technology Roundtable discusdon,10.11:15 a.m., Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, 501 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids This roundtable event will provide an opportunity to educate Congressrnan Bruce Braley on the transformative electronic commerce, online advertising and technology sectors, as well as discuss local and national policy issues. area inquiries and RSV?s to Don McDowell at mcdowelldbmwnwmick.com or (5I5) 242-2486 POLICOM, which specializes in analyzing local and state economies, annually ranks the 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas and 576 Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S. for economic strength: the long-term tendency for an area to consistently grow in size and quality. The study measures 23 different economic factors over a 20-year period to create the rankings. Data stretching from 1992 to 2011, released this January, was used for this study. Mark Nolte, ICAD Group president, points out the biggest takeaway from these rankings is consistency. "POLICOM's formulas determine how our economy has behaved over an extended period of time, not what has caused it to perform," Mr. Nolte stated in a press release. "Unlike other parts of the country, we're able to weather the highs and lows to provide stability for companies doing business here." The data sectors used in creating the ranking include overall growth in size and quality of the economy; the behavior of the economy and the impacts of negative sectors on the economy, such as medical and income assistance. The nine Iowa metros in the study are Ames, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Sioux City and Waterloo. POLICOM has created this study each year since 1997. MediRew's growth outpaces projections A Coralville company is doubling in size. MediRew announced in June that it will construct a second building not far from its current office. MediRew is a healthcare revenue cycle management company that specializes in helping hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and physician groups improve their cash flow and grow their revenue. Employees focus on four key areas: patient satisfaction, productivity, quality and key performance indicator reporting. Last September, the company moved into a larger building at 2600 University Parkway in Coralville, allowing for the rapid growth. It wasn't long, though, before the 18,000-square-foot, $2.4 million building wasn't enough, said Brad Baldwin, vice president of operations at MediRew. "We've been fortunate to grow far more than our expectations. That's a great problem to have," he said. "Our CEO Chris Klitgaard never wants our growth to be limited by physical space." To read more, visit www.corridorbusiness.com.