BULK BARNA UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Husband and father of three childrenHave a degree in Food and Beverage

ManagementNationally certified EMTActive with the Boy Scouts of AmericaHave worked at Burr Oak Tool for the last

15 yearsInterests include spending time with

family, church, playing sports, being involved with the community, Relay for Life

PAUL ROOYAKKERS

I plan to open a bulk food and complementary item store

It will allow people to purchase non-perishable foods in a bulk form that are not pre-packagedFrom cereal and flour to pet food to

laundry detergentPeople will be able to choose how much of

one product they want Will be able to carry unique items like

gluten-free flours and health food items

MY BUSINESS IDEA

Find those who would be willing to invest in this unique idea

Find a location that would be easily accessible to my clientele

Marketing researchFind suppliers

BUSINESS IDEA: INITIAL START UP

Bring in local celebrities to offer cooking classes to those interested.

Expand into health food itemsGive back to the community

Such as donating food and other resources like time and money

Expand into ethnic foodsSet up a dry pack station

BUSINESS IDEA: 5 - 10 YEAR PLAN

Work with business professionals to find out how to start/build a business from the ground up.

Work on developing a business plan. Find appropriate funding and financial

guidance.Build relationships with the City to ensure

this establishment will be a contributing part of our community.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Provides a unique service to our community

Offers customers the ability to buy the foods and other items they need in the quantities they want, without having to drive to other cities

It will create jobsManager, cashiers, purchasing

agent, etc.Can easily diversify into other areas of

bulk food storage

HOW WILL THIS BENEFIT STURGIS?

BULK BARN

Think about it