Incorrect. You may apply to work with however many companies you have the capacity to work with in the time allotted and within the budget you propose. We anticipate some applicants may interested in working with a small number of more advanced (yet “small”) food/beverage companies on their strategy, while others may express capability and interest in working with a larger number of companies who are just beginning to understand e-commerce and digital marketing.
Incorrect. You may apply to work with however many companies you have the capacity to work with in the time allotted and within the budget you propose. We anticipate some applicants may interested in working with a small number of more advanced (yet “small”) food/beverage companies on their strategy, while others may express capability and interest in working with a larger number of companies who are just beginning to understand e-commerce and digital marketing.
Yes (see above). Our grant reviewers have ability to recommend funding for one or more than one grant applicant. Their sole purpose is to make recommendations so we can “hire” trainers that provide maximum impacts. Please peruse the “score sheet” in the RFP for the specific elements they will be scoring.
Yes (see above). Our grant reviewers have ability to recommend funding for one or more than one grant applicant. Their sole purpose is to make recommendations so we can “hire” trainers that provide maximum impacts. Please peruse the “score sheet” in the RFP for the specific elements they will be scoring.
We want to work with the hired trainers to select a “representative” group. We have been collecting contacts from interested companies and may send out a quick survey to them soon, to gather some detail on their operations, including their “level” of understanding and utilization of e-comm and digital marketing. We want to hire “trainers” who can work with us through this process. (Update 5/28 – see the first question on the list to get an overview of the types of companies you would be working with.)
We want to work with the hired trainers to select a “representative” group. We have been collecting contacts from interested companies and may send out a quick survey to them soon, to gather some detail on their operations, including their “level” of understanding and utilization of e-comm and digital marketing. We want to hire “trainers” who can work with us through this process. (Update 5/28 – see the first question on the list to get an overview of the types of companies you would be working with.)
No, they will be under no obligation to implement recommendations from the trainers, other than to cooperate and participate in the process, if they are selected.
No, they will be under no obligation to implement recommendations from the trainers, other than to cooperate and participate in the process, if they are selected.
Yes. This work is eligible for cost-sharing through our E-commerce Cost-Share Program.
So, if we set up a program with a trainer that includes fees to participating companies, those fees would be 50% reimbursable to the company (under the rules of that program). Note – qualifying companies are free to apply for 50% reimbursement for e-comm and digital “consulting” work already under that program– and separate from this process– but we have not seen much utilization for e-comm and digital consulting to date.