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802 AutoGlass LLC is seeking government grants to acquire a Calibration system for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) integration in windshields. This investment is essential for enhancing safety standards in the auto glass industry.
The business plan focuses on growth through the procurement of calibration equipment, enabling service to a greater number of vehicles. Anticipating increased demand, the owner plans to hire at least two additional employees within the next five years and may consider expanding to a larger garage space.
The owner, who comes from a lower/middle-class background and has lived in Vermont all their life, aims to support local businesses. Currently, there are no other providers specializing in ADAS calibration within a 25-mile radius of Bradford, Vermont, making this service crucial for vehicle safety.
In terms of competition, the main competitors are Safelite Auto Glass, Portland Glass, and New England Auto Glass. However, the owner believes that their local business approach gives them a competitive edge. Unlike larger chains that operate outside Vermont and have significant overhead costs, 802 AutoGlass LLC is focused on affordable services for the local community, fostering customer loyalty and support for state businesses. This human-centered approach resonates with customers who prefer to spend their money within their community.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 0429841
Location: White River Junction, VT, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
This funding would be used to buy a Calibration system to safely and properly calibrate the ADAS systems in customer's windshields. This is a critical part of the Auto Glass industry.
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Business Plan
I plan to grow my business by purchasing the calibration equipment which will allow me to preform work on thousands of more vehicles. With this projected increase of customers i will need to hire at least 2 more employees in the next 5 years and potentially buy or lease a much bigger garage. I come from a lower/middle class family who never thought it would be possible to own their own business. I have lived in Vermont for my entire life and I would love to keep local businesses alive. That being said, there is nobody within a 25 mile radius of Bradford Vermont that preforms the work I do. Auto Glass is a very important safety aspect of any vehicle.
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Self Identified Competition
My top 3 competitors would be: Safelite Auto Glass Portland Glass New England Auto Glass My competitors are all very large companies that weren't originated in Vermont and Lack a local business aspect / appeal. The fact is, customers really enjoy keeping their hard earned money in their home state. The unfortunate thing about my competitors is that they lack compassion for hard working Vermonters who can't afford astronomical pricing. These big businesses have a ton of overhead which is keeping them from being an affordable option.
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