Non-Profit Laundromat and Showers Expansion Project

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The Spot Laundromat
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
Business Dvpt
(10)
4
Project
Academic experience or paid work
120 hours per learner
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Operations Competitive analysis Financial modeling Community engagement Copy writing
Skills
business planning marketing
Details

The main goal of this project is to help expand upon the business plan and funding strategy for creating a non profit laundromat and showers in the remote community of Squamish. This will involve several different steps for the students, including:


- Researching and understanding the current needs of the community and the current services offered by The Spot Laundromat.


- Developing a comprehensive business plan for the non-profit arm of The Spot Laundromat.


- Identifying potential sources of funding and creating a strategy for applying for grants and other sources of funding. (this will supplied by another group)


- Creating a budget for the project and identifying potential areas for cost savings.


- Developing a marketing and outreach plan to promote the project and increase awareness of the services offered.


Deliverables

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:


- Understanding of the current needs of the community and the current services offered by The Spot Laundromat.


- A comprehensive business plan for the non-profit arm of The Spot Laundromat.


- A strategy for applying for grants and other sources of funding. (this will be supplied by another group)


- A budget for the project and potential areas for cost savings.


- A marketing and outreach plan to promote the project and increase awareness of the services offered.



Final deliverables should include:


- A comprehensive business plan for the non-profit arm of The Spot Laundromat.


- A strategy for applying for grants and other sources of funding. (this will be supplied by another group)


- A budget for the project and potential areas for cost savings.


- A marketing and outreach plan to promote the project and increase awareness of the services offered.


Mentorship

We will be working with you and give mentorship. This project is for a self starter but we are here every step of the way.

Supported causes
Good health and well-being

About the company

Company
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Consumer goods & services, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Business services, Hospitality, Travel & tourism

The Spot Laundromat is the only coin operated laundromat in Squamish serving thousands of people including van dwellers, the un-homed, low income residents, the vulnerable and people whose machines are broken.

We need your help in doing this!