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Lobo Ventures is applying for government grants to fund the establishment of a Community Market and Deli combined with a Kayak rental shop in a historic town with roots dating back to George Washington. The funding will be used for purchasing real estate, remodeling the location, and acquiring necessary equipment and products.
The primary aim of the Community Market and Deli is to serve local residents, particularly those without transportation who need essential goods conveniently. Located in a high-traffic area, it will provide quick access to everyday products. The Kayak rental shop will cater to those interested in exploring the nearby Monongahela River.
The business plan outlines a three-phase approach to community integration:
- In the first year, the goal is to foster neighborly commitment and camaraderie.
- By year three, the focus will shift to building trust and friendship while meeting local demand.
- After five years, the intent is to become a staple in the community, enhancing relationships and promoting a sense of unity.
Target customers include local residents who rely on nearby services and those looking for kayak rentals. The business aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that distinguishes it from larger competitors like Walmart and Dollar General, all while emphasizing local support and community pride.
The funding request involves remodeling the space for market operations and kayak rentals, as well as creating loft apartments for lease. The applicant highlights their background as a self-motivated Air Force veteran, motivated to address the community's needs and attract tourism with river adventures.
Competition exists from nearby grocery and retail outlets, but the unique combination of a market, deli, kayak rentals, and residential apartments offers a competitive edge. This diverse setup aims to meet essential needs while catering to both locals and tourists, ultimately contributing to the revitalization of the historic town.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 85-3322452
Location: BROWNSVILLE, PA, United States
Length of Operation: 0
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
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Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
Purchase real estate, remodel, purchase equipment and products
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Business Plan
A Community Market and Deli that serves the immediate needs of the local customers that may or may not have transportation to obtain the essentials needed for everyday living and a Kayak rental shop for those looking for the Monongahela River Experience. Placement of a Market and Deli in the center of a historic town dating back to the time of George Washington, the high traffic small town community offering quick and convenient products and service to fulfill the basic and general needs of the individual that may not have the time or transportation to go to the larger box stores. Also a Kayak shop within feet of the local wharf for water river experience. 1 year – To establish a sense of neighborly commitment and community comradery with the people living in and near downtown 3 year – To build trust, integrity and friendship in the community while meeting the demands of their basic needs 5 year – To become a standard staple for the needs of the local community and to draw the community closer together with trust and integrity Ideal customers are those who for any reason can not make transportation to the bigger retail stores, servicing those in the local community and who support local businesses in the local community and those who rent Kayaks from the neighboring shop. The local grocery stores, local chain convenient stores, the box stores and chain pharmacies, building a sense of community with the immediate local people for realization that this is their local community store with warm friendly hometown service. Like to bring in ________________ who helps operate the Penncraft Local Store with her sense of leadership and ideas in enhancing the shopping experience. Remodel each floor starting with the first floor to include market equipment and product line. Remodel shop for Kayak rentals, to include purchase of rental equipment. Remodel the above floors (3 each) for loft apartments for lease. Self Motivated Air Force Veteran looking to fulfill the accentual needs of those in the community that do not have transportation or time to go to the outer edges of the town. To bring tourist and adventurers to the town with a river adventure experience. Currently neither of these services are provided for in this historic town dating back to George Washington. What is old is new again.
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Self Identified Competition
1. Walmart (1.8 Miles) 2. Riverside Family Market (2.3 Miles) 3. Dollar General (2.5 Miles) 1.Hazelbaker Recreational Service (14.2 Miles) A small Market and Deli along with a Kayak rental shop and 6 loft apartments ensure diversified income, Each area supporting the others. Bringing tourist and locals alike, while supporting their accentual needs for their river adventures and supporting the needs of a small historic town on the brink of revitalization. Large Profitability with river equipment rentals and convenience of food and personal products.
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