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Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn
2118 N 24th Street Suite 105 Omaha NE 68110
stillpoppin42.com
Stillpoppin402.com
Dr. Orlanda Whitfield
owner
owhitfield@stillpoppin402.com
+1 (402) 215-1532
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Dr. Orlanda Whitfield - CEO Tylona Whitfield President of Operations Fonta Jones Jr President of Sales and Marketing Dionne Whitfield Human Resources
Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn started as a conversation after a meeting to doors open in less than 90 days. We have been operating in North Omaha since 2016. We continue to grown and thrive in the North Omaha Community. We have won 2 pitch contest, have employed youth and elderly in our community and helped schools, dance teams and organizations raise over 60k with our fundraising program.
Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn Expansion Proposal
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Capital project
Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorns proposes to build a manufacturing plant in North Omaha. The plant will allow us to expand and scale our business locally and nationally thru retail sales and our youth fundraising program. Our goal is to improve our business and brand with our high quality products that will bring national attention to North Omaha. When tourist go to Houston they look for Turkey Hut. When people go to Chicago they look for Garretts. Our goal is that when people to to North Omaha they are seeking our Omaha Mix! The ideal location of the plant is North Omaha.
Timeline Year 2. Buy and develop land (Using Minority owned realtors licensed contractors to build the manufacturing plant Operating and expanding into wholesale industry while growing retail and fundraising sectors Year 3-5 growing and expanding into other national markets During the construction phase the business will continue to operate in its current location.
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Fundamental Change (i.e., a proposal that will continue to elevate North or South Omaha's presence and perception within the region, significantly improving the lives of area residents through physical development) Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)
Quality of Life (i.e., create or enhance natural spaces, mixed uses, parks, safety, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
Our proposal addresses the need to grown small business in the North Omaha community by helping to create a healthy economy. By being a part of this process we believe we can assis
This proposal addresses the community needs through job creation and creating a culture that promotes a positive thriving community.
The vision of Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn is to be transformational to the North Omaha community through job creation, assisting with building a positive a community culture and creating long term economic g
The anticipated job creation is 75.
Permanent jobs created will be 50
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We will use minority owned , operated and licensed business during every phase of our project.
Our expansion project will impact the community in several ways. The four most important ways are through revenue generation /currency circulation, the creation of local jobs paying a livable wage, taxes, and building and cultivating community culture. Revenue Generation Circulation of Currency Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn shops locally for vendors and our raw materials used to produce our product. For items we can not produce we are strategic and intentional about obtaining these services from minority owned small businesses. The capital generated from our business returns to our community. This will help keep money circulation in and through our community .The will sustain our business and create economic growth. Local jobs Due to the lack of local opportunities, Native Omahans are leaving Nebraska at extremely high rates. Still Poppins goal is to assist with creating a thriving small business infrastructure that will encourage our people to stay. Throughout the phases of our project our goal is to employ 70+ people from our community. These jobs will pay a liveable wage and give employees opportunities for growth and advancement. The jobs will be in their neighborhood so work is closer to home. Tax Our vision is to become a multimillion dollar business operating in North Omaha. This generated revenue will convert to local taxes fueling our local economy. This will go directly to our school districts, our roads that need to be improved, our small business/ Community Culture Our goal is to assist with the framing of a positive identity for North Omaha. We believe that it is imperative to show that black owned businesses can survive and thrive in our community. This was done in the past before the riots and it is important to reflect on our history as a BLACK PRINT (not blue) on how our community can thrive once again. Still Poppin being a successful business in North Omaha will help to shape the character of our community. Increasing community pride is our objective. Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn is a a black owned brand that is born, cultivated, and harvested in North Omaha We are a part of the community culture Our goals is to bring local and national attention to North Omaha This will create a sense of community and pride. When people travel to Houston they want Turkey Hut. When people travel to Chicago they are looking for Garrents. When people come to Omaha they will seek Still Poppin’s Omaha Mix (and other unique flavors)! Still Poppin will also assist with the community culture by continue to grow our fundraising program. Youth and organizations in our community sell popcorn to rais money for uniforms, sports equipment, travel and competitions. Teams keep 50% of the profits.
The proposal contributes to community sustainability through jobs creations. Job creations assist with growth of our North Omaha economy. If employees are working close to home they are buying gas close to home, shopping close to home. This keeps the money in our community longer. The community will get a sense of pride having successful minority owned business in the neighborhood.
Our goal is to use technology and automation to build a popcorn manufacturing plant that is innovative but still in need of skilled workers to get the job done.
Our business utilizes the SMART+C model to measure our goals. Our goals are specific , measurable, achievable, realistic, timed and challenged. Our goals are revenue generation, currency circulation, create local jobs, contribute to community through taxes, fundraising and assisting with building community culture.
Strategic Advisory Team
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The proposed location is 30th Sorensen. The property consist of 22,000 square feet and sees 30k commuters each day.
Within one or more QCTs
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Projections based on similar companies
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The rationale for the requested dollar amount is based on the purchase and development of land, build-out, equipment and operating expenses.
The LB1024 grant funds will be used to support the research purchase and development of the land, buildout, recruiting quality candidates for key roles in organization,
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The fiscal operations of the proposal will be overseen by an advisor board and independent consultant so that all funds are appropriated appropriately.
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Still Poppin's financial commitment to the proposal includes raising capital to fund the project thru profit from sales, personal investments, loans, and or future grant opportunities. All capital will be controlled and appropriated responsibly.
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