The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership (DWSP), a 501 (C) 6 non-profit
downtown development and advocacy organization, is requesting
proposals from professional firms and independent contractors to
manage, promote and secure corporate sponsorship(s) for the 5th
Annual Salute North Carolina Wine Celebration. The contract
period would be for a one-year period, renewable for an
additional three (3) year period by mutual agreement. The
primary purpose of this RFP is to select a qualified firm with
which the DWSP can contract to provide comprehensive Festival
Management for the Salute North Carolina Wine Celebration to be
held on May 8, 2010.
The DWSP founded and began producing the Salute North Carolina
Wine Celebration in 2006 and the one-day event has grown in
scope and attendance each year since. It was selected as a
“Top 20 Events in the Southeast” in 2008, and has received
significant national and regional media attention. The event
has established corporate and media sponsor relationships, and
the DWSP has built a strong network of supportive community
partners. The one-day event has been
managed by DWSP staff with assistance from a volunteer
Event Management Team.
The main goals of Salute are:
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To promote downtown Winston-Salem as a weekend entertainment
destination for out of town visitors.
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To increase business for downtown hotels, restaurants,
galleries, shops and entertainment venues.
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To generate revenue for DWSP programs.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SALUTE! 2010 RFP
DEADLINE:
All proposals must be received by the DWSP no later than 5:00
p.m., Friday, August 14, 2009 in order to be
considered.
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