Ice Artistry LLC | Application Preview
Ice Artistry LLC is seeking government grants to acquire ice block machines and harvesting equipment, along with funding for employee training in ice block handling. The business plan includes purchasing block machines to enable hiring employees, which will facilitate taking on more orders and managing multiple ice carvings simultaneously. With the new machines, Ice Artistry aims to secure a larger production venue, reducing costs and increasing output capacity. This expansion would also allow entry into the cocktail ice segment of the industry.
Ice Artistry distinguishes itself as an Ice Art and Design service, creating handcrafted ice sculptures that enhance special events. The focus is on unique, artisan creations that reflect individual skill and authenticity, as each piece features distinct tool marks and imperfections. The founder is committed to preserving this art form by training apprentices, ensuring the continuation of this craft against the backdrop of mass production.
In terms of competition, Ice Artistry faces established companies like Elegant Ice Creations, which boasts extensive resources and experience, and Images In Ice, a sole proprietor with a strong reputation. Ice Artistry's competitive edge lies in its customer-centric approach, offering tailored ice carvings that resonate with clients' visions, rather than relying on standard pre-designed options. The funding would play a crucial role in sustaining and growing this artisan legacy.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 844384224
Location: Medina, OH, 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
Purchase of Ice block machines and ice block harvesting equipment. Training of future employees in ice block handling.
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Business Plan
I plan to purchase my own block machines which will allow me to hire my first employee and then additional employees. This will allow Ice Artistry to take on more orders and be able to set up multiple carvings at the same time. Once block machines are purchased- a larger venue for operations could be sustained by the lower cost of Ice alone. Larger venue would allow greater production. A larger venue and employees would allow Ice Artistry to enter into the Cocktail Ice side of the industry. We Are an Ice Art and Design service. Hand crafted ice sculptures that add Distinction and Excellence to your special gathering. Show your guests and community members just how much you appreciate them with something extraordinary. There is nothing quite like the natural grace and beauty of ice. We take this frozen element, and forge it into some of the most wonderful things you could imagine. At the heart of Ice Artistry is an artist who is not selling a product. He creates frozen snap shots of his artisan skill and talents that are not often seen in today's world. These carvings are done by hand, by a human. Every carving is unique in it's own way. There are tool marks left by chisels and imperfections that make the carving "authentic". It is a dying skills/trade in a world of AI and mass production. I would like to train my own apprentice- and they to train theirs and so on. Investing now will help make the business model sustainable in order to strengthen the legacy of hand crafted ice carvings.
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Self Identified Competition
Elegant Ice Creations: This company has been carving in Cleveland for thirty years- they can demand any price for their product. A complete sales team and CNC technicians. They have two CNC machines that cut ice via computer controlled motor. They also supply ice carving tools to most of the ice carving world. 10 ice machines Images In Ice: This company is operated by a single person. Jim Loiko has been carving in Cleveland for 25 years. He carves everything by hand-does amazing work- He recently bought a CNC machine. He is also moving towards doing mostly whole sale block ice- and cocktail ice. 6 Ice Machines. Ice Artistry offers a personalized experience when ordering an ice carving. Most people will only order an ice carving one time in their life. We do not want you to order out of a book- we want to look at what you are trying to say by having this piece of art at your event. This piece needs to be tailored specifically to the client- and also show the talents of this artisan craft.
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