FMC Aug 30 2016 presentation - Santa Clara County, California · 2018-06-28 · Reflects our...
Transcript of FMC Aug 30 2016 presentation - Santa Clara County, California · 2018-06-28 · Reflects our...
Formed by Santa Clara County in 19955‐member board, appointed by SupervisorsNonprofit, 501(c)3 organization50+ employees
Multi‐business units
Large‐scale events
Steward of Fairgrounds
Santa Clara County Fair
Profitable operation
Focus on community
FMC’s mission is to provide Santa Clara County with a gathering place that showcases the
community’s gifts
FMC’s vision is to be the community’s first choice for friend and family gatherings.
Community‐serving focus rather than profit‐motivation
AffordableAccessibleCommunity‐responsive
Stewardship Focus
Profits from Compatible Commercial Enterprises
FMC’sAbility to Serve
Community
New executive leadership appointed 2011
Delana RomeroExecutive Director
Howard ThomasChief Financial Officer
Charting the Course
New leadership focused on strategic planningGoals:
Doubling revenue in 5 yearsBuilding reserves
Accomplished through revenue diversificationReinvesting reserves in mission to serve the community
SCCFMC
Event Center
State‐of‐the‐Art Entertainment & Recreation Facilities
Farm‐to‐Table Urban
Agriculture
Community Open Space
Enhanced Event Center facilitiesPotential partnerships with sports organizations Potential partnership with Rec Pro Global to create:
STEAM focused, state‐of‐art recreation centerActivities for all ages and all skill levelsUnique blending of technology and agricultural heritage
Certified farmers’ market through partnership with El Mercado Popular
Urban farming in partnership with nonprofits such as Sacred Heart’s La Mesa Verde Program
Year‐round education through expansion of Little Hands on the Farmprogram
On‐site commercial kitchen and cold storage resources for small business owners
Natural lands with passive recreation trails Permanent 5K course within Fairgrounds that also serves as trail network
Connecting all areas of Fairgrounds Connecting to nearby Coyote Creek Trail
Native trees and plants
Youth sports fields through potential partnership with California Cricket Academy and/or SJ Soccer Complex Foundation
Multipurpose (cricket, soccer, lacrosse, etc.)Flex for other uses (County Fair, picnics, concerts, etc.)
Serves changing populations of Silicon ValleyAffordable access 1.5 million visits annually to hundreds of diverse community events
Tet FestivalAnne & Mark’s Art PartyEid Festival (Ramadan)Cinco de MayoCounty FairQuinceañeras5K runs
SCCFMCCounty and FMC’s Board, Staff,
Technical Advisory Committee, and Supporting Organizations
Funding Partners
Program Partners
Anchor Tenants
• Community gardens• Fresh, healthy food• Small business opportunities
• Park‐like • Urban biodiversity• Active transportation• Flexible space
• Active & passive recreation• STEAM focused• Honoring ag heritage• Job creation
• Events• Art & performing spaces• Expanding County Fair• Job creation
Event Center
Entertainment & Recreation
Farm‐to‐Table Urban
Agriculture
Community Open Space
Cohesive planElements that blend seamlesslyActive and passive recreation opportunities for the community, including:
Sports fields State‐of‐art recreationWalking trailsCommunity gardensEvent CenterCounty FairFlexible uses
Economic enhancement and social impact for surrounding communityNear‐term and long‐term phasesTransportation interconnectivityFiscal sustainability
Intimate knowledge of Fairgrounds property, which currently includes:
167,000 square feet under roof20 acres of lawn and paved outdoor space40+ acres of flexibleparking space
Deep knowledge of concerns of the surrounding community, which includes a diverse mix of:
ApartmentsMobile homesSenior housingSingle family homesCommercial propertiesIndustrial propertiesElementary school
Significant experience managing a complex, multi‐business‐unit operation that includes:
Anchor Tenant ManagementEvent Center Food and Beverage OperationSanta Clara County FairRV and Boat StorageRV ParkFairgrounds BingoOff‐Track Betting Facility
Successfully revitalizing Santa ClaraCounty Fair
Strong local 4‐H & FFA presenceSTEAM focusFamily‐orientedAffordable entertainmentSteady growth due to tremendous community support
Successfully diversified revenue to include:In‐house food & beverage serviceTemporary tenants to utilize otherwise unused spaceRV storage and parking areasCommunity Bingo game to support County Fair
Stewardship Focus
Profits from Compatible Commercial Enterprises
FMC’sAbility to Serve
Community
At its heart, FMC is about peopleDeeply committed to stewardship of this precious resource as a gathering place for all
Reflects our communityLanguages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Portuguese, Samoan, Sign
We care a whole awful lot!
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get
better. It’s not.”
Dr. Seuss
Working collaboratively with Board of Supervisors County staff Partners
FMC Technical Advisory Committee Ensure development of a cohesive planEnsure that plan meets needs of community