POLLEN LLC
CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Company Data
CURRENT STATS
o Created financial feasibility analysis for Space to Create Grand Lake, a mixed-use arts and housing project in Grand Lake, CO, including scenario testing, rent modeling, and long-term sustainability planning.
o Conducted financial sensitivity analysis for the Palm Springs Cultural Center, modeling income scenarios and providing strategies to stabilize revenue and support long-term sustainability.
o Economic analysis for a Philadelphia museum’s potential relocation.
o Economic analysis for a Cleveland nonprofit renovating a 72,000 sq. ft. historic facility.
o Developed capital and operating proforma for St. Paul nonprofit’s development of a new 12,000 SF facility.
o Developed capital and operating budgets for a Minneapolis nonprofit’s new 8,000 SF facility.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
o Location: Saint Paul, MN
o Phone: 612-242-3937
o Email: Naomimarx@pollenusa.com
o Web: https://www.pollenusa.com
COMPANY:
o Type: Woman Owned Consulting Services
o Certifications: State of MN - Targeted Business Enterprise (TBE); MN Unified Certification Program (MnUCP) - DBE Certification; City of Minneapolis - Small Business Enterprise (SBE); City of Minneapolis - Woman Business Enterprise (WBE); CERT - Emerging Small Business Enterprise (ESBE); CERT - Small Business Enterprise (SBE); CERT - Woman Business Enterprise (WBE).
o Skills: Microsoft 365 Specialization (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Advanced Excel, IBM Developer Excel for Data Analytics, IBM SPSS, Alchemer Survey Software.
o B.S. International Business and Economics
o 20+ years of combined analytical experience.
o UEI: EMUXYNH1NFL8
o CAGE: 9WN23
o NAICS: 541720: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. 541611: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. 541690: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.
PAST CUSTOMERS:
Private Sector/Government: 80+ cultural organizations across 21 states, including government partnerships such as the City of Palm Springs, CA
Company Overview
Pollen LLC is an economic consulting firm specializing in conducting economic research/analysis pertaining to the sustainability of real estate projects, including the development of financial analyses encompassing both capital and operating costs.
Core Competencies
o Economic Analysis: Evaluation of financial impact for owning, leasing, or redeveloping real estate.
o Customized Financial Solutions: Rental projections, development models, capital and operating budgets.
o Expert Advisory: Strategic consultations for nonprofits, art organizations, and small businesses
Differentiators
o Project Viability Insights: Provide detailed analysis of a project's vision and feasibility.
o Risk Evaluation: Assess project risks and establish goals for capital raising and operational sustainability.
o Tailored Financial Guidance: Offer customized financial advice for sustainable growth.
o Capital and Debt Analysis: Evaluate capital requirements, debt size, and their impacts on the project.
o Cost Impact Analysis: Analyze the cost implications on project scale, debt, program, and operating vision.
Past Performance
o While working with a nonprofit developer supported organizations with real estate development models, organization budgets, and consulting services.
o Developed full economic models for 59 cultural organizations across 18 states.
o Consulted on real estate projects and developed program/operating budgets for 30 different organizations across 6 states.
o Helped cultural organizations mitigate financial risk by evaluating project scope and refining vision to ensure long-term sustainability.
