Speakinghands Cafe | Application Preview
Speakinghands Cafe is seeking government grants to support their vision of creating a restaurant that not only serves delicious food but also fosters inclusivity and breaks down barriers for the deaf and hard of hearing community. The funds will be allocated towards securing a small rental space and hiring staff, particularly deaf individuals and culinary arts students. This initiative aims to help them develop social skills and gain confidence in a work environment outside their typical experiences.
The business plan revolves around the owner's passion for cooking and a desire to expand communication access within the deaf community. By hosting American Sign Language (ASL) events, the cafe intends to educate hearing individuals about deaf culture while promoting the business. The owner plans to create a menu in ASL, enhancing community engagement and driving revenue. Additionally, the cafe will provide training for deaf cooks in restaurant operations, empowering them to thrive in the industry.
The need for funding stems from a profound desire to create opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals who often feel excluded from the workforce due to communication barriers. The owner aims to change perceptions and demonstrate that deaf individuals can successfully operate businesses. This initiative is positioned as a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and providing job opportunities for those with disabilities.
In terms of competition, there are challenges from hearing-owned establishments that may not believe in the capabilities of deaf individuals. Furthermore, deaf participants often face exclusion from food truck events and pop-up markets due to communication obstacles. Despite these challenges, the owner believes that her unique perspective and dedication to cooking will set her apart in the market and create a welcoming space for all.
In summary, Speakinghands Cafe is not just a business; it is a mission to inspire change, drive growth, and cultivate a sense of community among the deaf and hard of hearing population while showcasing their potential to succeed in the culinary world.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 87-3742461
Location: Ellenwood, GA, 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: YES
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Funding Usage
The funds will be used for small rental space, hire deaf staffs and students who complete their studies in culinary arts to learn social skills outside of their comfort zone and build stronger growth to expand the business.
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Business Plan
Cooking is my passion my plan is to grow this business as a deaf owner and expand the communication accesses to grow within the heart and soul of the deaf community and show the hearing world we as deaf owners can be successful business owners with the help of our customers. Hosting ASL( American Sign Language) events to teach hearing people about deaf culture and market the business with menu in ASL that will help the cash flow. Have deaf cooks and teach them about restaurants business and coach them. This will become a huge impact for us deaf/hoh individuals who are afraid to work for hearing companies. this will help gain communication accesses for those of us who's continue to fight for our rights are DEAF individuals ,companies won't hire deaf or hard of hearing individuals due to lack of communication or hire sign language interpreters because companies don't want to deal with deaf employees. My goal is to break that communication barrier open a business and provide jobs for people with disabilities to overcome their fears in the hearing world. This is my dream business I need investors to see this is make a huge change for the better. Growth ,Wealth and Motivation plays a big role since I'm a leader to our deaf community.
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Self Identified Competition
1. the HEARING owners don't think DEAF individuals should own a restaurant. 2. Marketing the business Food truck owners won't allow deaf individuals to a part of the food truck challenge due to communication issues. 3.Pop up tent shop when customers see deaf individuals using ASL to communicate everyone else follows the crowd to another tent. I'm DEAF. My goal and focus is to put my heart and soul into cooking great foods for the people and not let my disability stop me.
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