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February 15, 2025, 1:23 pm UTC

Carlyle Capital LLC 92-3976272 | Government Grant Application

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Carlyle Capital LLC is seeking government grants to support its business, which focuses on the baseball equipment and training market. The total startup costs are projected at $500,000, covering property leasing or purchasing, inventory acquisition, and staff hiring. The company plans to manage monthly operating expenses of approximately $30,000.

The marketing strategy emphasizes establishing a strong brand presence through social media and local events, especially baseball games. The owner, a former college and professional player, aims to leverage relationships with local high school coaches and cultivate community ties while attracting talent from the wider Chicagoland area.

The business will be strategically located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, ideally near a baseball field or sports complex to maximize customer traffic.

The baseball equipment market is robust, valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2020 and projected to grow. Similarly, the baseball training market is expanding, spurred by demand for skilled coaching among young athletes.

The competitive landscape includes established brands and training facilities. However, Carlyle Capital plans to differentiate itself by offering a mix of retail and coaching services while building community connections that these competitors lack. This approach aims to keep local talent engaged within the community and provide them with pathways to college and professional opportunities. Additionally, an online and retail store will help mitigate seasonal downturns.

  • General Information

    Business Registration Number: 92-3976272

    Location: Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    Length of Operation: 1-5

    Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees

    Annual Gross Income: $250k to $500k

    Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k

    Open to Loans: YES

  • Funding Usage

    The initial investment for our business will include the cost of leasing or purchasing a property, purchasing inventory, and hiring staff. We estimate that the total startup costs will be around $500,000. We plan to finance this through a combination of personal savings and loans. We estimate that our monthly operating expenses will be around $30,000, including rent, utilities, payroll, and inventory costs.

  • Business Plan

    Our marketing strategy will focus on building a strong brand presence both online and offline. We will leverage social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to reach potential customers and promote our products and services. We will also attend local baseball games and events to increase our visibility and build relationships with the community. The owner is a former college and professional baseball player from the area with many relationships with highschool coaches. We will concentrate growing in the local community while attracting the best talent from the Chicagoland area for our older teams. Location: Our business will be located Northwest Suburbs of Chicago a high-traffic area with easy access to major highways and public transportation. The ideal location would be near a baseball field or sports complex, as this would provide a steady flow of potential customers. The baseball equipment market is a thriving industry with a growing demand for high-quality gear. According to a report by Grand View Research, the global baseball equipment market size was valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2021 to 2028. The baseball training market is also expanding, as more young athletes seek out professional coaching to help them improve their skills. According to a report by IBISWorld, the youth sports industry in the United States is a $19 billion market, with baseball and softball ranking among the most popular sports. Competitive Analysis: The baseball equipment market is highly competitive, with established brands such as Wilson, Under Armour, Nike and Rawlings dominating the industry. However, there is still room for new players to enter the market by offering unique products or targeting niche markets. The baseball training market is also competitive, with many independent coaches and training facilities offering similar services. However, by offering a combination of retail and coaching services, our business can differentiate itself from competitors.

  • Self Identified Competition

    The three top competitors would be Bo Jackson Baseball Academy, Top Tier and smaller academies in the area. They all offer training and teams from the 8U level through high school. The main thing with all of these organizations is no connection to the community they are in. This organization will utilize all the local organizations (i.e Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Wheeling, Palatine, etc.) along with the local high schools. This will hopefully allow the best young individuals to stay home and play for the local community while achieving dreams of playing in college and professionally. Also, we will have a full online and retail store to off-set the downsize these organizations can deal with during off-seasons.

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