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Pittsburgh Stone and Waterscapes, LLC Pittsburgh Stone and Waterscapes, LLC | Government Grant Application

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Pittsburgh Stone and Waterscapes, LLC is seeking government grants to support the establishment of an educational facility covering approximately 20,000 square feet on at least 10 acres of land. The funding will be allocated for startup costs, facility modifications, curriculum development, educational tools, advertising, insurance, and staffing.

The business plan aims to create a unique educational system that equips entry-level individuals with essential skills that current training programs do not provide. This initiative will also establish a membership program for construction companies, connecting them with new talent while offering ongoing education for both new hires and existing employees. The revenue will come from fees charged for education and membership.

The applicant highlights their strong qualifications, stating they come from a family business and have over 27 years of industry experience. Since taking over in 2011, they have successfully scaled the business significantly, demonstrating the potential for their educational model to fill a gap in the market.

In terms of competition, the applicant identifies other companies in the field but asserts that they do not directly compete as they lack the same educational offerings. The company's competitive advantage lies in its ambition to transform the construction industry, addressing its outdated practices and positioning itself as a provider of significant life-enhancing services, rather than just a contractor. With supports from the grant, they believe they can replicate this successful model in other regions.

  • General Information

    Business Registration Number: Pittsburgh Stone and Waterscapes, LLC

    Location: Venetia, PA, United States

    Length of Operation: 39 years

    Number of Employees:

    Annual Gross Income:

    Annual Gross Expense:

    Open to Loans: YES

  • Funding Usage

    Funds to be put forth towards an educational facility (approx 20,000 sq ft), minimum of 10 acres of land, start-up funds, modification funds, a curriculum built, education tools/resources, advertising, insurance, staff.

  • Business Plan

    By creating a complete business system that will educate entry-level individuals with a skillset that's not offered in any current, professional format. Education that will provide them with the entry level skills that every employer needs from new candidates. We will also develop a membership program for construction companies that will pair them up with new help as needed along with continued education for the candidate along with other employees. We will charge a fee for the education of the individual along with membership fees for the companies in need. If the model is successful it can be replicated in other territories many times over. I am the second generation in our current company with 27 years experience. I purchased our company from my father in 2011. Over that time I have created a turnkey model that has sales that have grown from $750k to over $3.7 million in 9 years (forecasted 6.5 million this year), that operates 40 hours a week and does not rely on me to be successful. Our business plan and systems are the real value. I feel strongly I can make this concept successful based on the needs, demands, and what is currently available.

  • Self Identified Competition

    Ricupero Landscaping, Blackwood and Associates, Eichenlaub. However, none of them are true competitors as they don't offer the deliverables we do Our goal is to change the broken culture of the construction industry worldwide. It is a backward-run industry with outdated procedures making it look inferior to other professional services such as those in the medical, legal, and financial industries. Yet it is a multi-billion dollar industry. Our company is big picture. We are no longer wanting to be viewed as contractors but a company that provides life-changing products that allow our customers live better lives.

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