Shack In The Woods Lodge LLC | Application Preview
Shack In The Woods Lodge LLC is seeking government grants to support its operations and expansion. The funding will be allocated to essential items, including $3,500 for washer/dryer equipment, $6,500 for start-up payroll, $3,000 for insurance premiums, and $2,000 for utility start-up expenses.
The business plan emphasizes building more cabins to generate local employment, upgrading laundry equipment, and increasing operational hours through advertising. Shack In The Woods Lodge highlights the necessity of its services, as it is the only facility within a 70-mile radius offering laundry and shower amenities in a rural area lacking basic infrastructure like water, sewer, and natural gas services.
Although there are two other lodges in the vicinity, they do not provide laundry or shower services, giving Shack In The Woods a competitive advantage. The lodge also offers food, setting it apart from the competition. Residents prefer not to travel long distances for these services, ensuring a steady demand.
The competitive edge of Shack In The Woods lies in its full-service offerings, including ice, laundry, showers, and food, all within walking distance of community activities. The owners have deep roots in the community, having lived there for 25 years, which adds to their credibility and connection with local residents. Overall, investing in this business supports not only its growth but also enhances essential services in the area.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 85-1254750
Location: Hope, AK, United States
Length of Operation: 1
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Washer/Dryer Equipment......3,500.00 Start Up Payroll....................... 6,500.00 Insurance Premiums...............3,000.00 Utility Start Up Expense..........2,000.00
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Business Plan
Plan to build more Cabins to create more local jobs. Buy more newer laundry Equipment advertise and increase hours of operation We are a rural community that has very little infastructure, no water and sewer services, no natural gas service either. Our community has no other facility within 70 miles that offers our laundry and shower services, but more and more people are visiting and moving in to our community, this service will always be needed.
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Self Identified Competition
There are 2 other lodges, but they do not have laundry or shower facilities. We also provide food to our guests other lodges do not. No direct competitors within 70 miles, our pricing will be similar, but community members do not want to drive 70 miles to shower or wash clothes. We are a full service lodge, having, Ice, laundry svc, showers, food, and we in a residential area, yet walking distance to community activities. Our competitors want to send their clients to our laundry/shower facility because they do not have those services. We have lived here for 25 years, longer than 80% of other local business owners. We are in the community, all other like facilities are 70 miles away.
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