Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Department of Development is proposing to enter into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive with Christopher Hamrick, dba Basecraft (Basecraft).
Founded in 2013 by Christopher Hamrick, Basecraft is a creative marketing agency that specializes in branding and marketing. The company is unique to the industry in that it encompasses all aspects of branding including website function and design as well as interior office design and packaging. Chris has played the lead role in re-imaging the entire footprint of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, helping DSW and Bath & Body Works elevate their brand experiences online. Chris earned his degree in Marketing and eBusiness from the University of Akron; afterwards, he spent a couple of years working with brands like Moen and Goodyear. He then went on to start his first agency, Hamrick Creative where he created experiences for Jeni’s, Paradise Garage, Collier West, and more. In 2009, Chris sold Hamrick Creative and joined CareWorks Tech as their first Creative Director. After a three year tenure at CareWorks, he resigned to start Basecraft.
Basecraft is proposing to expand its corporate headquarters by investing approximately $110,000 in leasehold improvements, which includes machinery and equipment. The company will enter into a lease agreement for additional office space in the Fifth Third Center consisting of approximately 3,000 square feet, retain 6 full-time jobs and create 30 new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual salary of approximately $1.2 million within the Downtown Business District. Basecraft would qualify for the Columbus Downtown Office Incentive in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the payroll taxes paid on the new positions or approximately $45,000.00 over a term of three (3) years. The Development Department recommends granting the Columbus Downtown Office Incentive program to Christopher Hamrick, dba Basecraft.
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