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- allisonj45Contributor 2
Good morning I'm John with Ford plumbing LLC I started this company to help our community afford plumbing needs we don't have any overhead so we are able to save our community and elderly people better than 50% of repairs I have an apprentice his name is Mari Ford someday I will leave the company to him in the meantime I'm trying to support him as well he has three children and a wife. Like I said we are trying to save people in our community money on repairs
- allisonj45Contributor 2
This is John Allison with Ford plumbing LLC thank you for the opportunity I appreciate it
- Wes_210Contributor 2
Honestly I could have entered a prompt and pasted the output here and chat gpt would have given me a Glorious reply lol.
But could you trust me after 🤔
- CgconstructionContributor 2
I would use it to actually get construction jobs
- STARSPEED76Contributor 2
To buy and invest in equipment to handle the jobs so that the jobs don't go over time schedule and to light the work or labor on employee/employees
- EricHendry77Contributor 2
I would use the grant to expand my business so that I could reach more senior citizens and teachers at a lower discounted rate and put back in the community to do what I can.
- PrestigebradContributor 2
If awarded the Jobber Grant, we would invest the funds directly into growth, efficiency, and customer experience. A portion would go toward upgrading tools, equipment, and technology that allow us to complete projects faster, safer, and with greater consistency. We would also invest in systems that improve customer communication, scheduling, estimating, and project management so every client has a smoother experience from first contact to final walkthrough.
Another major focus would be marketing and business development to help us reach more homeowners who need reliable remodeling and repair services. This includes expanding our online presence, lead generation, and local advertising to create sustainable growth.
As we grow, we plan to create additional job opportunities by bringing on skilled team members and investing in training to build a strong workforce. Ultimately, this grant would help us scale responsibly, serve more customers at a higher level, and build a stronger long-term business in our community.
- HomeownershipContributor 4
I’d put funding toward professional consultations and inspections so decisions are based on solid information instead of guesswork.
- WGBT2026Contributor 2
I would us the money to upgrade my equipment, and to service the equipment I already have.
- DRoseContributor 2
Invest in more AI to grow the business it is the way of the future. Create the systems to grow, giving my entire team the right info at the right time easily.
- Paulo_FernandoContributor 2
I will use it to strengthen my operations by buying new/better equipment, expand services, hire and train more people.