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Joe, first of all I want to express my disappointment that we didn't submit
for your design RFP.  I would personally would have loved to work on your
project but it just wasn't quite right for our company as a whole.
Sometimes you have to take one for the team.

You might try Joe Ansel as Ansel and associates. He is a pretty big deal now
so your project might be a little small.  But he is really smart and quite
the straight shooter.  He was on a panel that I did at ASTC on art in
science museums.

You might try the institute for learning innovation in DC.  They are museum
evaluators.  I don't know if they do the economic stuff you are looking for.

Mac West at the museum group has been around the science center world since
the dawn of time. They also have a ton of other consultants one of which
should be sure to have the skill set you need.

http://www.museumgroup.com/index.htm

Good luck,

Mike




On 6/5/08 12:47 PM, "Joe Lounge" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> The Discovery Museum is seeking a consultant to evaluate the market,
> economic impacts, and update an existing operations and sizing plan of the
> Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse in Durango, Colorado.  The museum project
> is envisioned as an interactive science and experiential learning center
> serving the Four Corner's region of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
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> We are currently compiling a list of organizations for RFP submission
> invitations.  Please let me know if you are associated with an organization
> that would be interested in receiving an RFP, or if you have had experiences
> with firms that you recommend be included in our list.
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> Thanks for your help
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> Joe Lounge, Education Manager
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> Direct number:  970 828-1154
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> Cell: 970 764-7038
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> Museum Office: 970 422-7034
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> Link to our Annual Report
> <http://www.durangodiscovery.org/documents/DMAP%20PR0708.pdf>
> http://www.durangodiscovery.org/documents/DMAP%20PR0708.pdf
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> Link on YouTube:  <http://www.youtube.com/user/DurangoDiscovery>
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