Non-Profit Laundromat and Showers Expansion Project

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The Spot Laundromat
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
NF
Business Dvpt
(10)
4
Preferred learners
  • Canada
  • Academic experience or paid work
Categories
Operations Competitive analysis Financial modeling Community engagement Copy writing
Skills
business planning marketing
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

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.


What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

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.


Supported causes
Good health and well-being
About the company
  • https://thespotlaundry.com/
  • 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!