Joliet Kreamers | Application Preview
Joliet Kreamers is seeking government grant funding to enhance their operations and expand their offerings. The funds will be allocated towards increasing inventory, marketing efforts, and the introduction of two scholarships for local high school students. Additionally, they plan to create a unique mobile sneaker store housed in an RV, allowing them to engage with different neighborhoods and provide an innovative experience for kids.
In their five-year business plan, Joliet Kreamers aims to open a second location on the West Coast while pioneering this mobile sneaker concept. They strive to set themselves apart in the market and explore new avenues for their business.
The proposal highlights the owner's background as a service-connected disabled veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, emphasizing his commitment to integrity, hard work, and community involvement. He has a deep passion for the sneaker industry, having been engaged since age 14, and actively supports local events and organizations.
In terms of competition, Joliet Kreamers primarily faces chain stores like Finishline, Footlocker, and JD Sports, but uniquely stands out as the only local store within a 50-mile radius. Their competitive edge lies in offering new and pre-owned sneakers, customizations, and a variety of services that larger chains do not provide.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 86-1292713
Location: Joliet, IL, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
We will utilize the money for more inventory for the store, marketing, we launched two scholarships for the local high schools, we will also be looking to expand the store and make a sneaker store that’s on wheels where we can travel to different neighborhoods and give kids a experience like never before
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Business Plan
Next 5 years we plan to have another location on the west coast, we also plan to turn a RV into a sneaker store that’s mobile, it’s something that has never been done and we want to be the one to change the game and bring out other perspectives and avenues. I am a U.S Marine service-connected disabled veteran. I pride myself on integrity, incredible work ethic and just the pure want to give back. I am heavily involved in my community and we sponsor many events, programs & organizations. I have been in this industry since I was 14 and it is a true passion.
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Self Identified Competition
We don’t have any other than the chain stores Finishline, Footlocker and Jd sports. We are the only store like this one in the 50 mile radius. We sell new and preowned sneakers. We customize sneakers we offer many services that chain stores don’t offer
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