Connoisseurs | Application Preview
Connoisseurs is applying for government grants to fund renovation expenses and supplies as it expands its property. The establishment aims to create a classy venue focused on the arts, featuring diverse live music, art exhibits, wine tastings, and hors d'oeuvres. Unlike traditional nightclubs or bars, Connoisseurs intends to foster community engagement and appreciation for the arts.
In terms of competition, Connoisseurs is entering a market with two established restaurants and several event halls, including Lagniappe, Ponderosa Garden, and Ruffin's II/Showroom. However, Connoisseurs differentiates itself by not being a restaurant or a typical event hall. It will offer a unique venue experience, serving appetizers and featuring performances exclusively by selected musicians and DJs.
The venue's sophisticated yet rustic design aims to attract local residents, neighboring city visitors, and tourists seeking an arts-centered experience. Connoisseurs plans to provide consistent excellence in food, service, and a curated wine list, with knowledgeable staff adept at making wine recommendations. This focus on quality will help it stand out in the East Baton Rouge Parish market, which currently lacks a trend-setting venue.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 2067585/44282474K
Location: Baker, LA, United States
Length of Operation: N/A
Number of Employees:
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Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Funding will be used for renovation expenses and supplies.
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Business Plan
I plan to grow my business through expansion of the property currently being acquired. Connoisseurs will not be a nightclub or bar. Connoisseurs will be a classy establishment that individuals who appreciate the arts can appreciate. From diverse live music, art exhibits, wine tastings and hors d'oeuvres this venue will be a movement for the community and surroundings areas.
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Self Identified Competition
• Lagniappe serves a variety of classic American and Mexican fare to Louisiana dishes. They have been open in for over 20 years, closing occasionally after the second location on 2017. • Ponderosa Garden is a storefront event hall that is quite spacious and has bartenders on hand, but the location was not thought out properly. Open for about 5 to 6 years. • Ruffin’s II/Showroom is a daiquiri shop, that now has an event hall adjacent to it. Both have been open collectively for about 5 years. Serving food, alcohol and as an event hall; Ruffin’s is a growing chain. Though there are two restaurants and four event halls in Baker, the Baker area will gain attraction not only from its residents, but from neighboring cities, public officials and tourist wanting to appreciate “matters of the arts”. Connoisseurs is not a restaurant nor is it an event hall; it is a venue. The menu is to be presented as appetizers and will have a stage room that will only allow music played by the house DJ, the house Sound Engineer or the Sound Engineer(s) traveling with the featured artist. Connoisseurs will be rented out by promoters for many businesses in the past have failed by doing so. Connoisseurs will draw revenue from its Sophisticated-Modern, but Rustic look that will be appealing to many. East Baton Rouge Parish is lacking a venue that sets trends and we believe Connoisseurs is the venue to achieve that goal, in Baker, LA. Connoisseurs will offer its patrons consistently excellent food, service, along with an exceptional wine list. All future members of the waiting staff will be knowledgeable on our wine list and will be able to suggest the best wines for any occasion. Although we will offer other beverages, our wine list will set us apart from our competitor’s market.
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