Diversify the Pie: Diversify the Pie

ID

261

OrgName

Diversify the Pie

PhysicalAddress

MailingAddress

6005 Sorensen Parkway

Website

SocialMediaAccounts

Name

Maranda Adams

Title

Co Founder

EmailAddress

maranda1205@yahoo.com

Phone

+1 (402) 612-1622

Team

Yes

TeamExplanation

Maranda Adams, Candice Price, Jonnell Dever, Aisha Connor - all Co-founders

OrganizationalChart

OtherCompletedProjects

none

ProposalTitle

Diversify the Pie

TotalBudget

694000.0

LB1024GrantFundingRequest

694000.0

ProposalType

Combination of capital project and service/program

BriefProposalSummary

Diversify the Pie endeavors to change the narrative that qualified minority talent does not exist or at minimum, there is a shortage of such talent. We understand the correlation between poverty and the inability to have meaningful employment. We desire to pipeline minority talent within our communities by creating exposure/opportunities and preparing candidates for corporate America.

Timeline

o Complete incorporation of DTP by December 2022 o Continue to build Partnerships  (Colleges, community leaders and corporate entities)  Omaha Public-School system (College and Career Academy and Pathways and Metro) o Scout physical location mid 2023 o Secure physical location late 2023 o Purchase business items end 2023  Technology o Hire employees 2023/2024 o Officially open for business 2024

PercentageCompletedByJuly2025

1.0

FundingGoals

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)

Community Needs

Other

OtherExplanation

 Create sustainable growth and employment for the marginalized. Create a pathway for meaningful employment that will circumvent the poverty and lack of opportunities for those negatively impacted by discrimination.

ProposalDescriptionAndNeedsAlignment

Diversify the Pie will change the narrative around black talent and representation. Black talent does exist, and we will invest in key partnerships to make sure equitable hiring practices are in place and that our talent in visible. We create space for opportunities, connections, resources, and access. We open channels of opportunity for black talent to continue to make impact in business and the community.

VisioningWorkshopFindingsAlignment

The Visioning Workshop highlights the issues surrounding retaining diverse talent within the local community. DTP’s proposal focuses directly on the lack of diversity within corporations. We endeavor to create opportunities for diverse talent to land well-paying jobs and increase the likelihood of them remaining in the area.

PrioritiesAlignment

This proposal aligns with LB1024's priorities because it focuses on wage and racial disparities. We are committed to increasing opportunities and exposure for black people throughout the North Omaha area.

EconomicImpact

• Job creation (6 initially) o Social media specialist ($46k – current average is $44k in NE) o Recruiters ($80k – current average is 78,857 in NE) o Office manager ($75k – current average $73k) o HR Manager ($110k – current average in $102k in NE) o Talent Developer ($61K – current average $60,921) o IT ($80k – current average is $77k in NE) • Temporary jobs o Construction workers ($25/hr – current average $15.90 in NE) o Interior designers $47/hr - current average $ o Architectural engineers ($40/hr - current average $36 in NE)

EconomicImpactPermanentJobsCreated

Initially 6 but will needs to ramp up staffing as the company grows.

EconomicImpactTemporaryJobsCreated

At least three but upwards of 10

EconomicImpactWageLevels

Entry level around $46k. Experienced hire minimum salary $80k.

EconomicImpactAlignProposedJobs

o We plan to create jobs, growth opportunities and avenues for future entrepreneurs or those desiring to work in corporate America. o Through our partnership with Metro, we can leverage recent skilled graduates to assist with renovations of our office space. o We can provide apprenticeships for those individuals nearing program completion. o In addition, we plan to work with companies to find permanent placement jobs for these individuals.

CommunityBenefit

We will recruit attract and retain a pipeline of diverse talent that will lead to a more meaningful wage which will increase home ownership and overall quality of life. The increase in wages will create long lasting economic growth within the community. DTP endeavors to eliminate disparity in all sectors of employment as it relates to minorities. We desire to rewrite the narrative by reshaping our community and presenting avenues for gainful employment. We are focused a creating generational wealth, adding an influx of diverse talent to enrich companies, and equip others in our communities to be change makers for future generations.

CommunityBenefitSustainability

• We will create space for opportunities, connections, resources, and access. We will open channels of opportunities for black talent to continue to make impact in business and the community. Earning meaningful wages and will improve the community wellbeing and sentiment. We will create a sustainable self-reliant ecosystem that will focus on keeping the black dollar in the black community which leads to legacy wealth.

BestPracticesInnovation

The lack of diversity is costing the US economy trillions of dollars annually, leads to less innovation, weaker revenue and cash flow and lower employee retention. DTP is focused on alleviating disparity by creating opportunities for the underrepresented.

OutcomeMeasurement

Creating new high-wage job opportunities

OutcomeMeasurementHow

We will measure our growth rate by comparing the number of employees at two different points in time and dividing that number by the number of employees at the second time interval. This % will represent DTP’s growth.

OutcomeMeasurementCoinvestment

no

Partnerships

Yes

PartnershipsOrgs

UNL Webling Clini

PartnershipsMOU

none

Displacement

No

DisplacementExplanation

PhysicalLocation

QualifiedCensusTract

Within one or more QCTs

AdditionalLocationDocuments

PropertyZoning

No

ConnectedToUtilities

ConnectedToUtilitiesConnected

No

ConnectedToUtilitiesUpgradesNeeded

No

DesignEstimatingBidding

No

DesignEstimatingBiddingPackageDeveloped

No

DesignEstimatingBiddingCostsDetermined

GeneralContractor

No

GeneralContractorPublicCompetitiveBid

GeneralContractorPublicCompetitiveBidWhyNot

RequestRationale

This funding will be used to purchase a building for DTP..

GrantFundsUsage

The funds received from LB1024 will be used to secure a physical location, hire contractors for renovations and hire initial staff.

ProposalFinancialSustainability

Yes

ProposalFinancialSustainabilityOperations

DTP’s primary source of revenue will flow from partnerships from corporations. Companies will pay an annual membership fee to gain access to our database of qualified and vetted talent.

FundingSources

SBA loans and grants

FundingSourcesPendingDecisions

FundingSourcesCannotContinue

no

Scalability

ScalabilityComponents

FinancialCommitment

In the future we plan to apply for small business loans and other grants.

ARPAComplianceAcknowledgment

1.0

ARPAReportingMonitoringProcessAck

1.0

LB1024FundingSourcesAck

1.0

PublicInformation

1.0

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