We all need support sometimes. I have done my fair share of asking for help but am always working on ways I can offer help. With that in mind, I am working on expanding the business. Strait Up Foam Fun is working to expand to offer indoor attractions to guests, both local and tourist.
Over the last 1.5 years I have been busy growing a brand, putting my goals and ideas on paper, while staying current in the Family Entertainment Industry. This is shown through a monthly training log that consists of Podcasts, Certifications, Webinars, and Conferences that I attend regularly. The next steps are here, and we couldn't be more excited.
Currently, we are speaking with banks, applying for grants, and looking for any and all resources to help achieve this goal. We are regularly looking for buildings to purchase or rent, supplies, and distributors.
So, this is where I begin looking at community support for my last bit of help.
I am in the middle of creating a donations page that will contain our current needs to help alleviate a business loan.
Community Support: What can you do?
Check out our webpage for items to donate. This will have a current list of items needed. This may be as simple as office supplies, kitchen equipment, paint, carpet or marketing material. This also includes services such as laying carpet or building interior walls.
2. We will begin looking for sponsorships from businesses to help cover a bit of costs, by advertising in-house.
Community Support: What can you do?
Businesses and Agencies will be able to sponsor a portion of the Attraction with direct line of contact with customers. There will be a yearlong in-house advertising option in return for the sponsorships. Specifically Looking for 18 sponsorships. If you're interested in more information, please email us!
3. We are always welcoming to any local Angel Investors or Venture Capitalist who are interested.
Community Support: What can you do?
Word of mouth is strong! If you know anyone who might be interested in investing, send them our contact information.
and lastly....
4.We are working on a crowdfunding page to announce to the community, this will allow people to donate directly to the project.
Community Support: What can you do?
If you are not looking to provide items to the business, you can directly donate money to assist. This will be accessible for a limited time only, as it is a campaign, so again word of mouth and sharing on social media would be crucial to spreading the word.
Congratulations you are a special reader! Here is a sneak peek to what our plans are! We have been staying a bit vague as there are many variables that go into our end results. We are planning on expanding into a 5000sf space and offering food and beverage, possibly including beer and wine, with 2 other attractions. (Sorry, these attractions are dependent on the building square footage, shape, and ceiling height. We will continue to offer Strait Up Foam Fun party services as a mobile rental business, and we will be expanding our location-based clue hunt to different areas of Port Angeles.
I plan to take you all on the trip along with me to see each step and to see the progress we are making.
Don't forget to smile today,
Nic's Knack