Cross-posted at BlueMassGroup.com
I registered for Netroots Nation last spring, and I have a hotel reservation for the duration that I can transfer to the lucky winner, but now I've got a conflict - I've purchased a franchise on a green building materials chain, and I'll be opening my first retail store somewhere between 8/1 and 8/15, so I have no time for attending a four day conference. This morning I offered my ticket to my friend (and fellow blogger at BMG) Ryan, but he's decided against attending this year, so I'll throw it open to the DKos community - who wants to go? Please make your case in the comments, and join me over the fold for some pictures of my new retail space...
I bought the franchise from these folks:
'g' Green Design Center
We've got a great product line, everything from soaps and personal care items to cabinets, countertops and flooring. Presently, I'm putting my store together in Northborough, on Rt 20 at the corner with the Southwest Cut-off. Here's a picture of the location:
I'm in Unit 8, just below the big "For Lease" sign in this shot:
I'm next door to a sushi restaurant - I think I know where my profits will be going...
I'm painting it with low VOC paint from AFM Safecoat, and next week we'll be installing several different types of renewable flooring - Marmoleum, Bamboo, FSC Certified hardwood, reclaimed wood, cork flooring and more. I'll have a green conference table made of Paperstone, and the desk in my office will also be a demo countertop. The bathroom will have a dual-flush high efficiency toilet, a renewable sink and countertop, and an instant-on water heater from one of our dealers.
I'll be holding a grand opening celebration on either 8/1, 8/8, or 8/15, it all depends on how much work I get done next week. I'll be posting about it here, please try to attend if you're in the area. Thanks for reading - now tell me why you deserve to go to NN on my dime!