CLICK ON THIS TITLE TO VOTE FOR PARK PLACE BIZ GRANT!

As many of you know, Park Place Coffee and Crepes moved into the Rockwood neighborhood a little more than 2 years ago. As my lease has been wrapping up, I have sadly had to consider closing down the business. I am proud to say that most businesses don't break even within 2 years time, and PPC has, despite the bad economy. However, "breaking even" doesn't pay the mortgage. I have been looking to close the doors in October when my lease ends.

BUT NOW...! due to a small business grant available through Intuit (the makers of Quickbooks, TurboTax, etc) I may have the chance to keep PPC in our community. I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP, AND WOULD ASK YOU TO RECRUIT EVERYONE YOU KNOW BY SENDING THEM THE LINK!

This business grant/contest has businesses write a short submittal. This submittal is then voted on - 40% by the Public; 60% by judges. The top 50 get some money and move on to the next round. The next round wins the finalists a $10,000 business grant!! The last business standing gets a $25,000 business grant.

1. Please click on the link to vote. At the bottom of the page it asks "do you think this is: Inspirational/Useful/Funny.

2. When you click to choose one it will ask you to register. You have to go through a minor registration in order to do so, but I ask you to please take a moment for a chance to save Park Place!

3. I am not going for the "funny" category, but most likely "INSPIRING." I'd like to ask you to vote for "INSPIRING" and then "USEFUL." (In case I have any heavy competition it gives me another chance.)

Thank you so much for doing this. I have been told by so many people that I am "NOT ALLOWED!" to ever close Park Place Coffee - and this could make it so another good thing doesn't leave Rockwood.