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Form of Ownership | Limited Liability Company (LLC) | ||||
Business Name | Island Chill | ||||
Phone Number | (402) 687-0801 | ||||
Business Address | 7823 Military Ave Omaha, Nebraska 68134 Map It | ||||
First Name | Deshawn | ||||
Last Name | Hernandez | ||||
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Date the business was established | 05/05/2020 | ||||
Name of Presenter | Deshawn Hernandez | ||||
Nature of business – include a brief description of the product/service and the nature of your market. Submit product brochures, links to social media sites, and any other company literature | Island Chill is a family operated food truck specializing in frozen beverages, Boba tea, coffee and lemonades. We offer salads and finger food options. We are known for keeping the city cool. Island Chill also hosts small business markets showcasing local entrepreneurs. You can find us at, | ||||
Goals for joining the accelerator | My goal is to scale and strengthen all of my weaknesses in order to reach my full potential. | ||||
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Current status or stage of development of business: (e.g. working on prototype, produce in advanced development, etc.) | Operating. | ||||
Customer segment served | We have something for everyone. | ||||
Please explain what services you or your organization can offer other clients of the Business Accelerator Program: | We offer catering services currently. I am also willing to share any knowledge or experience I have. | ||||
Describe your business, product or service and what differentiates it from your competitors. | I believe I’m the only female minority owned slushy/Boba/ beverage food trailer. | ||||
Does the business own all rights (including intellectual property) to the material submitted and presented for this competition? | Yes | ||||
What is your gross annual revenue? (dollar volume per year) | $12,000.00 | ||||
Current sales revenue (dollar volume per month) | $1,000.00 | ||||
Number of employees (include principals) |
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Projected Number of employees in 12 months |
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Projected number of employees in 24 months |
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Status of Business Plan | Not yet started | ||||
Type of financing used to operate a business to date |
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Is this your primary business? | Yes | ||||
Is this your original concept? | Yes | ||||
Please specify your ethnicity. | Two or More | ||||
What is your age? | 30-45 | ||||
Is at least 51% of the business is owned, and controlled by an ethnic minority and please specify which one. | African American | ||||
Is at least 51% of the business owned and controlled by a woman? | Yes | ||||
Is your business currently licensed or registered in the State of Nebraska? | Yes | ||||
Do you have any investors or partners? | No | ||||
Is the business owned by a veteran? | No | ||||
Is your company a small business? | Yes | ||||
Consent 1 | I understand the Pitch Black Accelerator Program is designed to support the Midlands African Chamber emerging businesses to succeed and thrive. Participating in the Pitch Black Accelerator Program necessitates interaction with the assigned mentor, attendance at educational and networking sessions, and reporting to the Midlands African Chamber on business changes. Once selected as a Pitch Black Accelerator participant, I must become a member of the Midlands African Chamber. | ||||
Consent 2 | By registering and participating in this program, I consent to the recording of my likeness, image and/or voice and authorize the Midlands African Chamber to use photographs, videos, and audio recordings containing my likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose | ||||
Consent 3 | I agree to the terms and conditions of the Pitch Black Accelerator Program. | ||||
Applicant’s Name | Deshawn Hernandez | ||||
Applicant’s Title | Owner | ||||
Signature | Deshawn Hernandez | ||||
Date | 12/15/2022 |