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July 11, 2025, 6:41 pm UTC

Road and Trail Events T00549861 | Government Grant Application

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Road and Trail Events is seeking government grants to cover essential startup costs, which include timing hardware, a display clock, an inflatable finish arch with branding, an AED, a loudspeaker, and finish-line timing equipment. These funds will help launch the business and enable the hiring of trained staff for events.

The business plan outlines the intention to run both fully-owned and client-based events, with a target of expanding the team to three full-time employees. The ultimate vision is to foster a vibrant running community in Maryland.

The applicant emphasizes their extensive experience in the running, cycling, and multisport sectors, claiming nearly a decade of involvement with various event professionals. This background positions them well to create outstanding experiences, fueled by passion and determination for success.

In terms of competition, the applicant identifies established entities such as Charm City Run Events and Corrigan Sports. However, they believe their competitive advantage lies in their commitment and personal attention to clients, promising to deliver events that not only meet but exceed client expectations.

  • General Information

    Business Registration Number: T00549861

    Location: Cockeysville, MD, 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

  • Funding Usage

    This amount is determined by the minimum one-time purchases needed to get my business off the ground. These funds will contribute to start-line timing hardware, one display clock, one inflatable finish arch with my company logo, an AED, a loud-speaker and finish-line timing hardware. This funding would allow me to use the contract revenue to hire trained personnel to staff my events.

  • Business Plan

    Eventually, Road and Trail Events would produce fully-owned events in addition to client-based events. The goal is to grow the portfolio to support a staff of 3 full-time employees while building a robust running community in Maryland. I have been in the running, cycling and multisport industry for almost a decade, I have worked for numerous event professionals and had opportunities to learn from their successes and their failures. I am beyond passionate about putting on amazing experiences. Road and Trail Events is going to be successful because I am determined and driven to make it so.

  • Self Identified Competition

    Charm City Run Events, Corrigan Sports, Racine Multisport I am truly dedicated to this industry and I am willing to provide my undivided attention to my clients. I will execute events at the same level as Charm City Run Events, or better, while also understanding my client's needs and exceeding their expectations.

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