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Specialized Consulting & Professional Fees
Although most of T. Jerry's consulting projects remain confidential, even after completion, you may want to ask about his concept for a North Carolina Farm Commodity and Agriculture Research Center (NCFCARC). That specific project calls for establishing a a Research Center that could ultimately become part of an International Farm Commodity & Agriculture Research Network (IFCARN). The concept would be a perfect fit with biotechnology efforts now underway in North Carolina, the United States and around the world.
T. Jerry has also stressed the need for a North Carolina Global Trade Center (NCGTC) because such a facility could favorably impact our state in numerous ways. Some believe an NCGTC would also lead to establishment of a new North Carolina regional airline, much like the old Wheeler airline that once served North Carolina several decades ago. For example, "NCAir" could be established within the next 10 years if we establish a Global Trade Center (GTC). Doing so will not just benefit the area where it's located but all of North Carolina and the Southeast.
T. Jerry also has a concept for satellites of the NCFCARC in the form of Carolina Food Innovation Technology Centers. Feel free to ask him about that concept.
If you, your firm or your community are searching for a significant economic development project at such levels you may want to retain T. Jerry Williams to assist with your effort. He may be able to design and implement such a project to create new jobs within your community. When he doesn't know the answer to your problem he usually knows where to find the answer.
This small, independent consultant will also give your company or region the individual attention your specific issue or initiatives require. He specializes in those areas that impact local and regional economic development such as taxation, public health, labor, transportation, alcoholic beverages, travel and tourism, restaurant development and operations, education, agriculture and other areas of interest.
Remember too, T. Jerry is an experienced negotiator and coalition builder. Therefore, he may be able to help you find the right firm or group to partner or joint venture with on behalf of your enterprise or operation. His reputation for putting compatible groups and individuals together is well known; so take a look at the following consulting services available once you retain him to represent you and your firm or business interests:
Represent clients before the executive, legislative and/or administrative branches of state government, various agencies, divisions and commissions as well at the North Carolina delegation in Washington
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Individually handle or assemble, coordinate and lead a team of professionals to support a client’s consulting needs in the following areas:
Economic Development
Government Relations
Regulatory Affairs
Public Relations
Transportation (including Rail)
Mental Health
Marketing
Association Management
Event Production
Restaurants & Foodservice
Travel & Tourism
Taxation
- Spearhead new initiatives or special projects on behalf of corporate clients
- Bring together multiple clients for possible joint ventures
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Form coalitions
Potential clients should feel free to contact T. Jerry Williams to discuss consulting rates. However, any agreed upon fee for services, plus expenses is always negeotiated and set forth in a written agreement or memorandum of understanding (MOU). Expenses usually fall into one of three categories:
- Out-Of-Pocket Expenses (travel expenses such as meals, lodging, mileage, and other specific expenses considered normal, such as memberships or registration fees incurred or required specifically for the client)
- Good-Will Expenses (as may be incurred subject to the clients prior agreement or specific approval)
- Extraordinary Expenses (unanticipated and specific expenses approved in advance by the client)
Potential clients may also receive a quote for a fixed rate plus expenses or a fixed rate without expenses.
The following payment policy applies unless otherwise provided and agreed to by both parties in writing:
- Hourly Payment Agreement: Subject to an advance retainer, payment for hourly work, plus expenses is due monthly by the 15th of the following month and subject to a written agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by both parties unless otherwise agreed in advance of services. Hourly rates for consulting generally start at $190 per hour but depend upon the terms of agreement or MOU.
- Fixed Payment Agreement: All fixed payment agreements are subject to advance payment unless otherwise provided. A formula for payment of one-third of the agreed rate upon execution of the agreement and one-third at an agreed upon halfway point of the project with the final one-third of the fixed payment rate due and payable two weeks before the anticipated completion of the project or as specified in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other written document serving as the agreement. Expenses for fixed rate work are due monthly or as agreed upon in the written project agreement or MOU.
- Payment for Research: Consulting Rates can vary significantly, depending on the client's policy related to payment for hours of research. When a client elects not to pay for "off line" research on consulting projects the base rate for the project is increased accordingly and reflected in the project agreement or MOU. However, the policy on research does not apply to professional fees for lobbying.
Just query T. Jerry Williams regarding your consulting needs or professional service requirements Telephone him at 919.649.5941or Email him at tjw@tjwlc.com. His mailing address is T. Jerry Williams, Lobbyist & Consultant, 6900 Clear Sailing Lane, Raleigh, North Carolina (USA) 27615-5200.
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