Entrepreneur Application
SMPV Entrepreneur Showcase
Smith College Conference Center
Thursday, October 20th, 2016
Application Deadline: September 15th
Email to [email protected]
Slow Money Pioneer Valley (SMPV), is the local network of the Slow Money national movement. SMPV
organizes entrepreneur showcases to catalyze relationships between farmers, entrepreneurs, and investors
and to invigorate the local food system. We encourage you to apply if you have a local food-related
business and/or farm that increases the vitality of our community through growing, using, distributing,
aggregating or otherwise supporting the local food system. We hope that in the following application you
can express how your business fits well into this local foodscape. SMPV is a working group of PVGrows
and supported by the PVGrows Investment Fund. For more information about Slow Money Pioneer
Valley, visit http://www.pvgrows.net/working-groups/slow-money-pioneer-valley/.
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Business Name:
Business Address:
Website:
Role in the Food System Landscape (check all that apply): __ Land/ Soil/ Renewal __
Primary Producer/ Farmer __ Value Added/Processor __ By-Product Processing __ Distribution
__Markets/ Hubs __ Restaurants/Kitchens __ Education/ Consulting __ Payments/ Product Sourcing
Systems __ Other
If you checked “Other” please explain:
What is the scale of your venture?
__ Local/Foodshed
__ State
__ National
How is your business structured?
__ Single proprietor or partnership
__ Non-profit
__ Other (Please explain):
When did your business begin or when are you planning to begin?
How many people does your business currently employ?
Please provide a brief summary of your project including:
1. What product(s) or services do you offer?
2. What inputs does your business have and where do you source them?
3. How has your project benefited the local food system, supported the local community, or contributed
to the local economy?
4. Other distinguishing features of your business/project?
Do you have any other local relationships?
What stage is your business?
__ Proof of concept/market research
__ Start up (no revenues yet)
__ Entered market (with revenues)
__ Approaching break-even
__ Profitable
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What type of funding are you looking for?
__ Loan
__ Equity
__ To be determined
__ Other (please describe)
How much money are you hoping to raise?
How will these funds contribute to the development of your business?
Do you need any support that is not financial, if so please explain?
How do/will you market and distribute your product?
Questions or additional comments?
Application Deadline: Thursday, September 15th
Email and/or questions: Rebecca Busansky at [email protected]
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