HomeMy WebLinkAboutVRM2012_CSE FUNDING_APPLICATION_finalVAIL COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS
2012 EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION – VAIL RESTAURANT MONTH
SUBMITTED TO: Vail Commission on Special Events, C/O Sybill Navas, Coordinator
Town of Vail, 75 S. Frontage Rd., Vail, CO 81657 Email: specialevents@vailgov.com
� NAME OF EVENT: Vail Restaurant Month
� PROPOSED DATE(S): September 17– October 14, 2012
� AMOUNT OF CASH FUNDING REQUESTED: $60,000
� PRODUCING ENTITY: I Openers Holding Company LLC
1. President or Executive Director’s Name: Ilene Rapkin, President/Owner
2. Name and Title of Person Completing the Application: Ilene Rapkin, President/Owner
3. Business Address:
I Openers Holding Co. LLC
473 West End Ave., Suite 6A
New York, NY 10024
4. Contact Info:
• Telephone: Main 212‐580‐4867; Mobile 917‐578‐8130; Fax 212‐873‐8889
• EMail Address: ilenerap@aim.com
5. Event and/or Organization WEBSITE: www.VailRestaurantMonth.com
6. Number of years your organization has been in business: 10
7. Mission Statement:
I Openers is a strategic marketing think tank agency based in New York, Colorado and
California with a focus on mission‐driven ROI programs and events for prestigious
destinations and brands. I Openers expertise is in resort destinations, culinary, fitness,
health, and culture.
8. Organization's tax status: For Profit (CSE has I Openers’ LLC business license on file)
• Does the Event benefit a charity? In 2011, selected events supported and built
awareness for charities such as Fresh Approach, Red Ribbon Project, the RED global fund
and local schools. The primary beneficiary of the month‐long event is the Town of Vail and
its hotels, restaurants and businesses.
• Tax Payer ID# 55‐087‐6424
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EVENT DESCRIPTION:
1. Brief description of the event and its activities:
Vail Restaurant Month is a 4‐week event that brings together the restaurants, hotel and
resort partners and businesses of Vail to drive revenue, overnight stays and new customers
to Vail during an under‐exposed and truly wonderful time of the year, the fall.