| Name | Lisa |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Stephenson jones |
| Home Address | 4225 Cripple Bush ct Apison, Tn 37302 United States |
| Organization Name | EV1 Barbershop and Salon |
| Describe Your Role In The Organization | I am a female run small business owner . |
| Organization Address | 1301 Cowart ST , Chattanooga, TN 37402 United States |
| Website | https://www.ev1salon.com/ |
| Best Phone Number To Reach You | 6789338502 |
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| Email Address | lisastephenson@me.com |
| Alternate Email Address | lisa@ev1salon.com |
| Please Describe Your Project In Detail | I am a hairstylist and salon owner in chattanooga, pivoting my business model like so many at this time , due to severe staff shortages . I have designed and manufactured barber /hairdressing capes to see how they sell . Well so far so good . Since I have worked out a few kinks ( excuse the pun ) with the first round . I am ready to design and order more to sell . The problem is I had to get the made in China . My next move is to make the capes out of recycled fabric and make them local . A client of mine has given me the info of a someone that recycles plastic in NY as I am still searching for a local fabric manufacturer . This comes with a cost which is why I am reaching out to see what grants could be available to me . I am also the US distributor for mannequin heads to hairstylists /Cosmetogy schools etc for a company in France . There is a market for these products in the beauty industry and I have what know to be a unique plan for these products. |
| Please explain how your project meets the requirements of the American Rescue Plan | Nobody is making these products sustainable . It can be done but it is going to require more money than I am currently paying to have this work done in China . The first of its kind . Recyclable , sustainable products for the beauty industry from Chattanooga. I would be so proud ! |
| Where would your project take place? | Chattanooga and so far New York but I am hoping to have them made in TN |
| How much will your project cost in total? | 50.000 |
| Do you have any matching funding sources from other local governments, private entities, non-profits, or philanthropic entities for your project? | No |
| Please describe the source and list amounts of any other funding. | |
| What portion of the project are you asking the city to fund? | |
| If funded, when would your project start? | November 17, 2021 |
| How long would your project take to complete? | 6 months |
| What milestones would you use to measure your project’s progress? | I have established a need for the products and where to sell them . Now I need to make them sustainable . Milestone 1) Meet with manufacturer 2) Discuss turn around time 3) Business plan and forecasting 4) Marketing 4) Distribute 5) Sell 6) Monitor sales , marketing 7) Circle back around and improve products where we need to and customer relations . 8) Order again |
| How would you ensure accountability and transparency throughout the project lifecycle? | This project is to feed my family so I hold my self accountable . I am in also business with my mother in law and we have monthly meetings with the amazing Josh Brown at the TSBDC . We keep on track by weekly meetings in house and monthly meetings with Josh . |
| If successful, how would your project benefit the community? | Chattanooga has such a vibrant arts community and I have a vision of the capes being designed by local artists and will pay the artist commission on each cape . In your average hair salon we see clients from all walks of life and we can raise awareness for local artists , in person and on many social platforms . The thought of having hairstylist support there arts community would be amazing . To have a unique sustainable business will highlight us and Chattanooga and give us a platform to encourage new small business here . |
| How will you attract community buy-in for your project? | The buy in would be to manufacturer recycle plastics here in Chattanooga . My contacts are leading me to New York . We have the space here in Chattanooga , why can’t we do it here ? |
| Name | Lisa Stephenson Jones |
| Contact Information | 6789338502 |
| Is there anything else you would like us to know about your project? | I am very passionate about this City and have the determination to stay in business and to make the beauty industry Green . I know I can do it and out Chattanooga on the map . If we can recycle plastic we are contributing to not only our community but the whole planet. |