Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/03/2020

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Business Plan Page 8 of 16 Christopher and Rachel Massmann (owner): Chris and Rachel are both educated with college degrees. Chris graduated in 1998 from Hennepin Technical College with an associates degree in cabinet making. Rachel graduated from Bemidji State University in 2000 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Design Technology. They both have extensive event experience, as they each work for the same company called Star Exhibits and Environments. Chris has been with the company for 22 years and Rachel 20 years. Chris works on the production side of the company managing and running projects which include estimates, drawings and vendors. He works closely with the in-house production facility to ensure timelines are met and projects are built to specific requirements. He is involved in the build and setup of most projects along with supervision of setup and working with clients on their events. Rachel is a senior graphic designer, providing creative for trade shows, corporate interiors, retail and events. Her main focus is understanding a clients goals and objective for marketing and branding their product at events. She also works with the marketing department within Star to advertise and create brand awareness through collateral and social media. Rachel has also worked with brides for over 15 years creating memorable wedding invitations and signage for their special day. She is a pro at decorating spaces and providing recommendation on set-up and flow for events. Both Chris and Rachel have a wood working shop on their property which they design and build items for their friends and family, home and personal use. It will come in handy to make improvements and updates to the property as needed and add items to their inventory of offerings for events being hosted on the property. Chris also owns and operates a business called M&G Properties with two partners. They own and maintain three rental properties. They bought the properties, did all of the work to fix them up and prepare them for renters. He understands about renting, lease agreements, contracts, taxes, accounting and running and maintaining a business. Company Management Structure Christopher and Rachel Massmann are both owners (50/50) of Blue Cottage Farms. The work will be divided evenly between them both. Rachel will manage the marketing, social media and bookings for all events. She will work with the clients on the details of their events and manage or work with all of the vendors for the event day.