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These businesses that reopened with public money
Elodie Leysen worked for five years Arçais behind the counter of the shop of a pier. For a week, this young woman of 24 years has its own grocery Lapwing. An adventure made possible by support from the mayor. Elodie Leysen worked for five years Arçais behind the counter of a shop pier. For a week, this young woman of 24 years has its own grocery Lapwing. An adventure made possible by support from the mayor.
In many municipalities, businesses come through the provision of public money. Example grocery Lapwing, in the Marais Poitevin.
Seven years after closing its last trade, the small village of Plover maraîchin found a grocery store. An event for the people, invited to his inauguration on Monday night, along with elected officials. The council has in fact invested € 25,000 in the refurbishment of the premises adjoining the post office to welcome the new store.
Behind the counter, Elodie Leysen, originally Arçais. She has worked on the matter for a year and a half: "I spotted this vacant space at Lapwing, and discovered it belonged to the mayor, says she. I met the mayor, who presented the project to the council. " Elected officials gave the green light for work (see elsewhere) and the signing of a commercial lease, with a low rent of 250 € per month.
Three market research, four banks approached
"The rent is very supportive. This will allow me to work without being knocked out of charges, says the young shopkeeper. My project would not have worked if I had to buy or rent at market price. "This project, she had to attend four banks before finding one that follows it. And, despite the € 6,200 grant from the Region of the state, a zero-interest loans and support from the Guarantee Fund to help women ... "It was an adventure. It was hard to defend. But the involvement of the Mu-Irleau Lapwing was an important argument. "
For its first year of operation, Elodie Leysen has established a estimates "conservative" with margins minimized to keep prices reasonable. The young woman of 24 years does not make a fortune, but she is convinced of the potential of Lapwing and viability of their business. She has directed three different market research results consistent, interviewing hundreds of families.
Elodie Leysen put on proximity, of course, but also the quality of its products, mostly organic: "The nearest shops are at 4 km. Now people can come Lapwing on foot with their baskets, "she says. On the shelves, there are many local products " Organic fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheese, terrines, wine, beer: Whenever possible, I prefer the short circuits. For the rest, I try to offer organic products, which are not standard. The challenge is to sell them at affordable prices. " After an opening week, the young shopkeeper smiles. "The turnover meets my expectations. "
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Sebastian Kerouanton
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