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Hi there, I'm Amanda. I've lived in Reno for over 20 years and love this city and the blossoming communities in Downtown and Midtown so much! I have almost a decade of business management experience and am a recent graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno where I studied history and women's studies, researched and wrote about gender and sexuality, and worked internships in Nevada's museums and public history. I have a funny story about one of these internships. While working, and older retired historian said to me, "You know what the problem with queers is, you always want to know about your history in Nevada, but there just isn't any". This got me to thinking, he was right. Not all of Nevada's populations are represented in our education or museum systems, at least not until college. The queer community in Reno is thriving and vibrant, yet we are still socializing almost exclusively in bars and nightclubs. So what about everyone not in college? What about queer youth? What about those who are sober, or struggling, or who enjoy quieter activities? Where can they go to learn and see themselves represented? Were can they plan events and activisms? Well, that's where my business plan got started.
IQF Bookstore and Cultural Center aims to be a multi-part business to fill this gap. The books it will carry will address feminist and lesbian fiction; feminist and women of color authors, poets, and historians; feminist and queer theory; liberation/resistance; politically minded and diversity encouraging children’s literature; cultural studies; women/queer/trans/resistance history, politics, anthologies, bibliographies, and memoirs; class and labor; police and prisons; activism; ecology; and ableism. The items it sells will be locally produced and crafted art, jewelery, and gift pieces, subversive crafts and crafting goods.
The cultural center will consist of a museum gallery with rotating exhibits representing Nevada’s under represented communities. There will be youth outreach programs including after school QSA groups, book clubs, crafting, learning, and discussion groups. For youth and adults there will be opportunities to gather and socialize in the evenings and weekends in a place that is welcoming, enlightening, and not bar-centric. Planned events and groups include book clubs; doctors and lawyers to address medical and legal issues for the LGBTQ* community including workers rights, medical and mental health access, and name changing; counselors to hold discussion and support groups; grassroots organizing and work planning; crafternoons and craftivism; fundraisers and social day/ nights with acoustic performances, dance, films/documentaries, etc.
But to open this space I need your help! The start up costs will be roughly $20,000 with the following breakdown.
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LLC filing $400
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NV State Department of Taxation $16
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insurance & workers comp $750
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City of Reno Business License $250
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Move into space $3-5,000
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Utilities and deposits $500
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Inventory $5,000+
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Repurposing Space to fit business $5,000
- Office equipment $2,000
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Website and webstore $200
Any additional funds raised will go directly to the business to improve inventory and exhibits and to provide increased and improved programs! The need for a place like this in Reno is great, can you be a part of building our community?
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For a $300 donation you will receive an annual membership to IFQ with 10% off all purchases, membership to any book clubs, and admission to events, screenings, lectures, and gallery openings. The $300 level will contribute greatly to the building of gallery displays, and to thank you your name will be displayed on the donor wall of the gallery exhibit corresponding to your donation.
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For a $500 donation you will receive a lifetime membership to IFQ with 10% off all purchases, membership to any book clubs, and admission to events, screenings, lectures, and gallery openings. You will also be permanently recognized on our donor plaque wall.
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For a $1000 donation you will receive a lifetime membership to IFQ with 20% off all purchases, membership to any book clubs, and admission to events, screenings, lectures, and gallery openings. You will also be permanently recognized on our donor plaque wall and be regularly consulted on gallery exhibit ideas, book and club ideas, and upcoming events. Take a huge part in shaping your community!
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For a $300 donation you will receive an annual membership to IFQ with 10% off all purchases, membership to any book clubs, and admission to events, screenings, lectures, and gallery openings. The $300 level will contribute greatly to the building of gallery displays, and to thank you your name will be displayed on the donor wall of the gallery exhibit corresponding to your donation.
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For a $500 donation you will receive a lifetime membership to IFQ with 10% off all purchases, membership to any book clubs, and admission to events, screenings, lectures, and gallery openings. You will also be permanently recognized on our donor plaque wall.
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For a $1000 donation you will receive a lifetime membership to IFQ with 20% off all purchases, membership to any book clubs, and admission to events, screenings, lectures, and gallery openings. You will also be permanently recognized on our donor plaque wall and be regularly consulted on gallery exhibit ideas, book and club ideas, and upcoming events. Take a huge part in shaping your community!
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