The recipient entity's physical address:
           1621 Rocksprings Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71119

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1621 Rocksprings Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71119

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Limited Liability Company

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  6382

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $483,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Lindora Baker
1621 Rocksprings Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71119

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Xtreme Measures Business Center will provide customized one-on-one business counseling, business management education and resources for youth, pre-venture and existing minority women owned businesses in Region 7. Our efforts will strengthen Region 7 by providing jobs and revenue to the region’s local municipalities.

To provide women and youth with Training, Education and Resources to succeed in life skills and entrepreneurship to establish businesses, stabilize their companies, generate sustainable profits, strategize for future growth and contribute to the growth and economic development of the community.

In order to create successful business entrepreneurs, the scope of the project will focus on the following: Customized, one-on-one business counseling, Seminars and classes focused on key business topics, such as marketing, finance, certification and small business resources, Review and feedback on written business plans, Financial and Loan package preparation assistance with lender referrals, Certification assistance and review, and Networking opportunities to find mutual support, and access to resources and business referrals.

•Education
Marketing
Finance
Certification
Small Business resources
•Youth Entrepreneurship
Business Counseling
Business Startup resources
Mentorship
•Youth Arts & Education
Project String Power 2 (PSP2)

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $390,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $93,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Xtreme Measures Business Center will provide clients with Business Start-Up Training, Connection to Resource Partners, Financial and Business Plans Education, Mentorship, Partnerships and Empowerment support to start, retain and/or expand their business. The eight (8) weeks program sessions will accommodate at least 50 clients. The program will consist of the following with a two-week interval up to 8 weeks:
Training:
How To Start A Business detailed information on what’s needed
to start a business
The tools needed to implement business startups
Credit repair and how important your credit score effects
starting a business
Policy and procedures needed to operate the business
Certifications used for perks and advertisement
Licenses needed to operate
Non-Profit startup
Pitching – How to sell your business startup idea
Resources:
Vendor recommendations to support businesses
Certification agencies to assist with getting certified
Business classes / workshops
Other business support agencies
Non-profit assistance
How to obtain an EIN number
How to apply for 501c3 status
Board setup and training
How and where to apply for grant funding
Education:
QuickBooks training to manage financials
Business financials to determine startup and operating needs
E Commerce how to sell your services online
How to create a business plan
How to determine payroll, benefits, FICA and payroll taxes
How unemployment works and the benefits of it
Resources and how to set up (OJT) On The Job Training
How to create and set up employee schedules
Resources and how to set up Internships
Mentorship:
Building relationships with other business owners
Gleaming information, resources and support from other small
businesses
Gleaming information, resources and support from large
corporations
Developing and Utilizing the support of Local, State and
Federal Elected Officials
Educational and resources from other Non-Profit organizations

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Outcomes:
Increase the percentage of minority women owned business by
5% and add 5 youth entrepreneurship programs.
Provide our training to 200 minority women business owners
Assist 20 participants to start or retain a business
Create 35 jobs
Restore minority youth musical arts program

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           The length of time to graduate clients is every twelve weeks

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Lindora Baker 
                                       address:  1621 Rocksprings Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71119
                                       phone:  318.655.0566
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  Lindora.baker@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Manager