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EXECUTIVE REPORT
NOTIFICATION OF CRA INTERGOVERNMENTAL OFFICER TO
LIAISE AND ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONS WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GOVERNMENT (PART-TIME POSITION
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 25, 2002
TO: Honorable Arthur E. Teele, Jr. and
Members of the CRA Board of Directors
FROM: Annette Lewis, Acting Executive Director
SUBJECT: Appointment of a Culture and Entertainment Liaison
As a result of the culture and entertainment activities being performed by the CRA, for
both the SEO/PW and Omni districts, and the outcome of the February 25`h, 2002 Board
meeting it is befitting of the CRA to appoint a Culture Liaison on a part-time basis for a
period not to exceed six months from March 1 ", 2002. This individual's role is to
enhance what the CRA has begun in the establishment of a culture and entertainment
program and special districts.
This individual will also serve as the liaison between the CRA and the District
Commissioners, within which our CRA boundaries lie. Commissioner Barbara Carey
Shuler of District 3, where most of the CRA districts are located have been instrumental
thus far in our efforts to work with the County to meet our ultimate goal of creating a
renowned entertainment district in the City of Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency districts. This individual will be afforded office space, access to CRA staff and
the same resources available to those who work with the CRA.
Attached please find biographical information of the individual being appointed to
perform the function of a Culture and Entertainment Liaison.
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300 Biscayne Boulevard Way • Suite 430 • Miami, Florida 33131 • Phone (305) 579-3324 • Fax (305) 372-4646
BIOGRAPHY — Michelle Spence
Michelle Spence has been in the entertainment and social service industry for more
than 10 years. Spence worked with the Tallahassee Urban League coordinating
crime prevention for inner-city youth and served as the official coordinator for all
urban league chapters in the state of Florida. During her 6-year tenure, she created
Tallahassee's first multi -cultural festival, Unity in the Community„ which -is still in
existence today. Spence went on to work for a Harlem -based organization,
Manhattan Valley, a youth -based organization whose mission was to empower
youth. Her role with the organization was Fund Development and Community
Outreach. In collaboration with Dr. Bill Cosby, Spence spearheaded the first
celebrity benefit, which raised over one million dollars. Spence continued with a
public relations firm that handled several music talents from the entertainment
industry. She was also responsible for organizing the celebrity participation in the
Million Man March. From there she went on to establish the Isaac Hayes
Entertainment Company and Foundation. During her four years with Hayes,
Spence was responsible for developing film, television and musical projects and
spearheaded the foundation's fundraising efforts throughout the country, which
raised approximately one million dollars. She also coordinated the launch of the
first Literacy Training School in Ada, Ghana West Africa. She founded her own
entertainment production and management company, Sunsum Entertainment
Group, based in New York and Miami. Sunsum Entertainment Group provides
management, consultant and technical support for all types of special events, as
well as, artist development and management services. Spence has also started a
film and entertainment company, Isadore Ruby Productions, Inc. The Company
was created to highlight and to bring to the big screen the life stories of musical
greats from yesterday and today. By utilizing a very strong musical presence in the
films, their music will serve as a path to recreate their musical achievements as a
framework to tell their stories.
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SUNSUM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
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Sunsum Entertainment Group (hereinafter referred to as Sunsum) can conceptualize
and design your entertainment needs for any special event. As a seasoned
entertainment producer, booking, producing, contractual administration, $echnical
troubleshooting, logistical planning, on site stage management and artist handling
are just a few of the services we provide.
ARTIST RESEARCH: We review your objectives, both artistic and financial,
analyzing audience demographics, recommending a variety of headliners to
custom fit the proposed event.
CREATIVE: Our unique insight and understanding of the entertainment industry
allows us to be creative in staging a multitude of diverse presentations.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS: Our negotiating experience to effectively meet
your booking needs, as well as contract administration with artists' management
once the artist is booked.
TECHNICAL LIAISON: We coordinate dozens of technical issues interfacing
with the artist's production manager,, including stage crews and subcontractors,
our technical people, lighting and sound companies, and the venue.
MARKETING: We provide recommendations to help ensure that you are
maximizing advertising, promotions and public relations to reach a much broader
audience.
ARTIST HANDLING: We will serve as host to the artist during their stay to
ensure their utmost comfort.
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