Whether you are an entrepreneur or nearby neighbor, bkcoordination offers affordable packages to accommodate you. We offer a complimentary “co-creation session” to discuss how your personal desires and professional dreams blend into reality.
Event Co-Creation & Questions to Consider
Before we start co-creating together, ask yourself…
– What do I want to share with others?
– Who is my audience?
– What is the size of my event?
– Where could I host my event- Indoor/Outdoor?
– Should I make a presentation, musical/play, skit, reading circle, or something else?
– What can I offer my community?
– What are the impacts of my event?
Even if you cannot answer all these questions, but might have an idea that could benefit the community, bkcoordination wants to hear it. Now let’s get started! Checkout our packages below.
Personal Services
What is offered?
Everyday services that individuals need to thrive in their lives. This includes:
- Childcare
- Career Guidance
- Skills Building
- Technology Assistance
- Local Errands
- Grocery Shopping & Delivery
- Pet-Sitting
- House-Sitting
- House-Cleaning
- Rideshare
- Odd jobs and much more…
How much does it cost?
Options for payment vary depending on the service requested.
- Cash: bkcoordination charges $20/hr for Brenna’s personal assistance. Sliding scale is available for those who wish to pay cash, but cannot afford the rate.
- Barter: Send bkcoordination a request of the service and what you would offer in return. Then both parties agree to the exchange through contract.
- Timebank: bkcoordination accepts time credits in lieu of cash currency or trading resources. Learn more about “timebanking” and how it works here.
Event Promotion Package
What is offered?
The Event Promotion Package includes everything you’ll need to ensure a successful shindig. We start by choosing your event space (indoor or outdoor). Next, select your advertising style (basic or bonus). Finally, fine-tune your package with additional features (X). Our packages can engage 10-100 attendees and includes professional services, such as:
- Choose Your Event Space:
Whether you envision an intimate gathering or large get-together, we will find the right space for your event. Options include:- Minnesota North College Classroom – $30/hr
- Minnesota North College Auditorium – $60/hr
- Ely Community Center – $20- $100/day
- Ely Area Community Hub – Free* -$100/day
- Ely Folk School – $30-$100/day
- Whiteside or Semers Park – Free*
- Northern Grounds – $10/day pass (small gatherings only-under 5 people)
- Churches and more – Free to Inexpensive
- *unless permit fee applicable
- *unless permit fee applicable
- Choose Your Advertising Style:
Our marketing strategies are designed to grab attention and get people to your event. Leave the designing, posting and passing out flyers, handouts and other advertisements in physical and online spaces to us! Options include “Basic” or “Bonus”:- Basic Marketing (complimentary)
- Event posted on our Facebook, website and events calendar.
- Includes event on What’s Up Ely (Facebook group)
- Ad in bkcoordination Newsletter
- Event Announcement at Tuesday Group weekly by Boundary Waters Connect
- Event Announcement on WELY’s community calendar
- Bonus Marketing ($50 Flyers + Newspaper Ad options)
- Flyers:
- Printing Cost for ads are $1/page x25 = $25
- Travel & Labor Cost = $25 for Ely area distribution
- Newspaper Ad:
- Choose from Ely Echo, Timberjay or Ely Shopper. Cost varies; email for pricing.
- Choose from Ely Echo, Timberjay or Ely Shopper. Cost varies; email for pricing.
- Flyers:
- Basic Marketing (complimentary)
- Choose Extra Features:
This is your event and bkcoordination wants to see you thrive! Options include:- Research and Outreach (+$40):
- You may want to ask your audience questions beforehand and surveys are an easy way to promote your event while gathering firsthand information. This service includes:
- Survey Creation
- Distribution (online and in-person)
- Collection (online and in-person)
- Results
- You may want to ask your audience questions beforehand and surveys are an easy way to promote your event while gathering firsthand information. This service includes:
- Slideshow Presentation (+$20/hr):
- Captivate your audience with a distinguished presentation; no matter if it is a brief overview or an in-depth dive, your point will come across clearly and professionally. You may select one or many features:
- Slideshow Creation + Formatting
- Edits + Updates
- Presentation of Slideshow during event
- Captivate your audience with a distinguished presentation; no matter if it is a brief overview or an in-depth dive, your point will come across clearly and professionally. You may select one or many features:
- Setup & Takedown (+$20/hr):
- Leave the heavy lifting to us! We will arrange the space to your liking and take it all down while you commiserate with attendees. You may select one or many features:
- Seating Arrangements:
Circles, Classroom style, Conference style or your own design using chairs and tables provided by event space or you personally. - Snacks and Drinks Table:
Tasty dishes, delicious drinks, utensils and napkins all lined up for the taking. Food and beverage not included, but can be added as extra feature. - Showcase Display Table:
Dazzle guests with literature, art, toys, or whatever else you’d like to show off or offer. Great for business cards, email signup sheets, donation collection and more!
- Seating Arrangements:
- Leave the heavy lifting to us! We will arrange the space to your liking and take it all down while you commiserate with attendees. You may select one or many features:
- Food & Beverage (+food cost & $20/hr prep)
- Anyone knows that a good event has something for folks to eat and drink, so let us purchase and prepare the appetizer, dessert, or beverage of your choice. Common selections include:
- Lemonade, Tea or Coffee (with cream and sugar)
- Cookies, Bars & Brownies (Starbeam or Brainstorm Bakery)
- Veggie or Fruit Tray (with dip)
- Pretzels or Chips (with dip)
- Anyone knows that a good event has something for folks to eat and drink, so let us purchase and prepare the appetizer, dessert, or beverage of your choice. Common selections include:
- Research and Outreach (+$40):
How much does it cost?
Options for payment vary depending on the service requested.
- Cash: bkcoordination charges $20/hr for Brenna’s personal assistance. Sliding scale is available.
- Example Estimate:
- Co-Creation Session (Complimentary)
- Event Space (Free)
- Advertising Style Basic+Bonus ($50)
- Research & Outreach ($40)
- Slideshow- Creation, Edits & Presentation: 7 hours x$20/hr ($140)
- Setup & Take Down- Seating, Snacks/Drinks, Showcase: 2 hours x $20/hr ($40)
- Estimated cost = $270+tax
- At a $15/hr rate = $225+tax
- At a $10/hr rate = $180+tax
- Example Estimate:
- Barter: Send bkcoordination a request of the service and what you would offer in return. Then both parties agree to the exchange through contract.
- Example Estimate: An exchange for a Biz Promo package worth $400 could be traded for 2-months worth of pet-sitting services, installing a garbage disposal, or teaching basics of American Sign Language or Anishinaabemowin.
- Example Estimate: An exchange for a Biz Promo package worth $400 could be traded for 2-months worth of pet-sitting services, installing a garbage disposal, or teaching basics of American Sign Language or Anishinaabemowin.
- Timebank: bkcoordination accepts time credits in lieu of cash currency or trading resources. Learn more about “timebanking” and how it works here.
- Example Estimate: Brenna earns 20 time credits in the timebank and can be exchanged for services or resources at a later date.
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