J Dutton
Kalamazoo, MI (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
Bertie's Confections
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Location:
Kalamazoo
Industry:
Food Service/Restaurant
Year Founded:
2010
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Business Stage:
Creation/Idea
Entity Type:
"C" Corporation
Description:
Bertie's Confections is a specialty chocolate shop & bakery company going to be located in Kalamazoo, MI. We are in search of $300k in startup business funding converting to equity so that we can grow our new Food Service business. We are dedicated to providing high-quality custom carved cakes, chocolates and desserts for clients who seek a unique experience outside normal brick and mortar bakeries and grocery stores. Our custom carved cakes, chocolates and desserts can not be found in the area so we will be filling a great need and niche. Bertie's Confections will appeal to the public, young and old, and introduce a new product to the Southwest Michigan area. We intend to make enough profit to generate the support of start up financing through continued growth and development in quality products. We also will maintain a friendly, fair and creative work environment which represents diversity, new ideas and hard work. Right now, Bertie's Confections currently first year sales estimated at $172k with double digit profits afterwords.
Bertie's Confections currently plans to use any raised funds primarily for the following purposes:
- Commercial Lease
- Equipment Financing
- Operating/Growth Capital (Payroll, Sales & Marketing, etc)
- Marketing & Legal expenses
With that in mind, Bertie's Confections is most interested in receiving capital from these types of funding sources:
- Equity Funding (Venture Capital, Angel, Private Equity, etc)