Local Business Boost Program 2023 Grant Recipient: Moonshine Leather

LOCAL BUSINESS BOOST PROGRAM NARRATIVE CASE STUDY

Moonshine Leather
578 Main Street, Hyannis
moonshineleather.com

In addition to making façade improvements, the Kline’s number one priority was to re-merchandise their space to display their vast amounts of inventory they have in storage. This will require getting creative with the negative space and building custom fixtures, creative displays, and wall mounted shelves. They have also pointed to their lack of ability to sell their goods online and track inventory due to their dated computer systems, as well as the need for additional equipment for leather crafting that would enable them to expand their offerings and services.

IDENTIFIED CHALLENGES AND PRIORTIES:

1. Engage with an interior designer to reimagine the space and come up with a plan for fixtures and displays.

2. Connect with downtown Hyannis facade grant program and Empower Digital grant program for website and computer upgrades.

3. Research and purchase other machines that might enable the business to expand their offerings.

COMPLETED PRIORITIES:

1. Interior design consultant, Olde Cape Interiors, developed a plan for remerchandising the shop and the creation of additional fixtures.
2. Facade grant was received and exterior improvements made.
3. Empower Digital Grant was not successful, so a new computer was purchased with LBB grant funds.
4. A new leather sewing machine was purchased.
   

The Local Business Boost Program started in 2022 and is currently a partnership between Love Live Local and the Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District. Additional funding is being sought to take the program to other local businesses across Cape Cod.