Shelby Theriault

Anchorage, AK (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal

Brown Bear's Bounce House

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Location: Anchorage
Industry: Entertainment
Year Founded: 2008
Number Employees: 1-10 people
Description: Brown Bear’s Bounce House, Inc. is a Premiere Entertainment Center for Children and Parents founded in 2008 and based in Anchorage, Alaska. The Company’s founder is Shelby Theriault who identified the need in the market for indoor children’s recreation, exercise and entertainment and developed a weather-proof, safe and clean environment for year-round planned parties and spontaneous play, that is active, social and thrilling for children and parents. The company is being initially financed by Shelby Theriault who plans to launch the business by leasing an appropriately sized space, purchasing 8 theme-based age appropriate inflatables, creating a fun and exciting party room, and inviting the entire community to bounce! The company will open by offering discount bouncing to the entire community as an introduction, and then will continue to serve the community’s needs for the health and recreation benefits to the children of this community, as well as for profit for the company. The company provides: -a weather-proof site open year-round for parties and spontaneous play -Fitness benefits for children disguised as pure fun • Large indoor space with inviting party room • Exciting and inviting theme-based bouncers • Safe separate toddler play area with age-appropriate activities • Parent/adult friendly comfort and music • Safe, clean and age appropriate play for young children • Scheduling system developed for client convenience and operational efficiency, growth, and success • Party planning and supplies allowing parents to celebrate with children Children’s party and entertainment service offers customers the following benefits: • Entertainment for young children greatly limited by weather and age • Significantly larger space for private parties • Party planning for busy parents • Open bounce hours for spontaneous exercise and play • Large party room for parties, meals and breaks • Healthy and exhilarating indoor exercise for children • Comfort for spectators/adults, including seating in the middle of the action • Shape-up fitness disguised as play • Friendly and courteous staff, focused on child safety and fun Brown Bear’s Bounce House has identified additional services that it believes will effectively complement its current product mix in the future. These future opportunities are listed below. • Snack and Beverage Bar – Limited menu of snacks and beverages available in house at a reasonable price. • Theme-based Party Planning-Limited menu of themes for parents to choose from that include all necessary party supplies-including theme-based and decorated cake, pizza, previously displayed decorations-including plates, cups, balloons, streamers, confetti, party hats and gift table. • Multiple locations when demand requires.