the chocolate emporium llc | Application Preview
The Chocolate Emporium LLC is seeking government grant funding to support its expansion efforts. The funds will help streamline daily operations and provide additional storage space for inventory, which is crucial due to current supply chain issues that delay product delivery even when ordered months in advance.
The business plans to relocate to a larger facility that will accommodate its growth. Currently, they distribute products statewide and aim to reach more retailers beyond Columbus.
The application emphasizes the company’s consistent growth since its founding, highlighting its commitment to local sourcing for products and packaging. The leadership believes that a financial boost would enhance their resilience during these challenging times.
In terms of competition, the top three rivals identified are Justin's, Thin Barks, and Lakewood Chocolate. The Chocolate Emporium’s competitive advantage lies in its high-quality offerings that are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, appealing to a wide range of dietary preferences.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 471488976
Location: south euclid, OH, United States
Length of Operation: 6-10
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: $500k to $1M
Annual Gross Expense: $500k to $1M
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Funds will be used for expansion which will help simplify regular day operations and give us more space for holding inventory (which is critical at this time due to the supply chain crisis; we order product months in advance and still can't get it in on time. This disrupts business tremendously).
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Business Plan
I hope to move to a larger space that can accommodate us and enable us to grow further. We currently distributing goods to stores around the state and I hope to just continue expand to more stores past Columbus. I believe investors should invest in us because we have shown continued growth year after year since the inception of this business. In addition, we take pride in supporting local and purchase as much product and packaging as possible from local vendors. We work hard and could use a little boost to get us to the next level during these challenging times.
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Self Identified Competition
The top 3 competitors are probably: Justin's Thin Barks Lakewood chocolate We carry a quality chocolate that is: dairy free, gluten free, vegan and kosher
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