What proportion of Goal 1 overall is complete at this point?
100%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that impacted goal 1 in the last month?
During the month of August the CSC Team developed a plan to tackle all of the responsibilities from the former Project Manager. External Workforce Development resources that can possibly lead to obtaining staff for the physical retail store are being explored.
What proportion of Goal 2 overall is complete at this point?
80%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 2 in the last month?
The Store Operations Team visited the NPHM building to review progress on the store buildout and further determine how items in the store should be configured. This is an ongoing process and another onsite visit is planned for September 2024.
What proportion of Goal 3 overall is complete at this point?
30%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 3 in the last month?
A draft of the Special Vendor Agreement between CSC and NPHM has been completed by the CSC Team and is presently being refined and updated for review and signing once modifications are completed.
Did you access Technical Assistance for your CWB project last month?
No
Which TA provider(s) did you work with within the Phase I CWEB grantees?
Which TA providers did you work with OUTSIDE of the Phase I CWEB grantees?
Did someone from your organization attend the Working Group this month?
No
How would you rate the usefulness of the working group to your project last month? (on a scale of 1-5)
How would you rate the usefulness of the Working Group for building community?
What have been the two most valuable contributions of the Working Group this month?
Please share any comments about the working group meetings.
How many TOTAL housing units did you preserve or create last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
0
How many TOTAL CWB businesses did you develop last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
0
Number of stakeholder meetings held related to your Pre-Development Project?
4
Number of community meetings attended last month related to your Pre-Development Project?
0
Service / Capacity
| Service | Capacity |
|---|---|
|
Accounting & Financial Management |
4 |
|
Advocacy |
4 |
|
Conflict Resolution |
4 |
|
Cooperative Development and Operations |
4 |
|
Education & Training |
4 |
|
Fundraising or Raising Capital |
3 some ability |
|
Governance / Legal |
4 |
|
Marketing & Communications |
4 |
|
Other |
N/A |
|
Project Management |
4 |
|
Real Estate Acquisition & Development |
5 extensive ability |
|
Relationship Building |
5 extensive ability |
|
Research |
3 some ability |
Other (please describe and include ranking)
What constraints or limitations with internal capacity is the organizarion experiencing related to its Pre-Development Project?
Currently The CSC Team is challenged by not having its own company business checking bank accounts. However, discussions are underway with Huntington Bank to establish a new business checking account in September 2024. Additionally, not having a City of Chicago Business License will hinder fundraising in the form of bank loans and financing. The goal is to apply for a Business License in September 2024.
What opportunities, if any, did the organization take advantage of related to its Pre-Development Project?
The CSC Team was able to take advantage of a 4-month scholarship from 1871 Innovation Hub located in THE MART Building (Merchandise Mart) that grants open desk membership to the space. This includes the ability to seek mentorship and has allowed some of the members of CSC Team to participate in the 1871 BLKtech Founders Cohort 6.
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