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We're reaching out to the bowling community as a center in an economically struggling small town between Los Angeles and Las Vegas looking to raise money to pay off two high interest unsecured loans and replace our street sign.
Myself (Paula Vidad), Alex and Bonnie Hernandez opened this center that had been closed for 2 years on Sept. 26th 2013. We have put our heart and souls into this center and have never compensated ourselves. The trouble began last Summer when our electric bills almost quadrupled and revenues were down 50%. Barstow is known as the "High Desert" where temperatures reach 105 plus degrees and even with limited operation hours, the "peak" rates are simply outrageous.
Just to keep our doors open mid-September we took out two unsecured loans with 19% interest and short-term payback. Needless to say it has put us behind. We don't want to end up like the local Taco Bell, Church's Chicken and Sizzler that recently closed their doors. See newspaper article - http://www.desertdispatch.com/article/20141229/News/141229959
Things have been looking up with an increase in revenue and future events, but the loan payments plus monthly lease has become over bearing. We are currently working with our landlord and will be installing a solar system in the next 3-4 months before the Summer months.
We are in the beginning process for an SBA loan, but could take 6-8 weeks once our 2014 financials are submitted next month. We would appreciate any type of support to ensure our daily operations continue to serve this local community in dire need of recreational activities on historic Route 66.
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