Officially Incorporated

We got the paperwork back on Saturday. We're officially incorporated with the Secretary of State for Illinois.

This means (among other things) that we are able to open a bank account and start collecting donations. So, we're starting our "Set up Shop Campaign" to raise the support we need to purchase equipment and start our lease.

There's more paperwork to complete. Only 6 days left at my day job...

Moving forward

Developments within the past five days...

• The Articles of Incorporation are being mailed to the IL Secretary of State tomorrow, complete with Board of Directors.
• Amanda officially has arranged an internship starting July 1 at The Common Cup (www.commoncupchicago.com).
• We met with a local coffee roaster and learned a lot about what they do and who they are. They rock! (www.coffeeambassadors.com).

Things are moving! Very exciting.

Working Late on the Weekend

Reality is setting in. I’m still working 40 hours a week while also needing to get moving on the non-profit incorporation steps. So, it’s Friday night and both Brandon and I are at home working on the Articles of Incorporation and their accompanying requirements. Tomorrow I plan to work on fundraising plans nearly all day long. Last weekend I finished rough drafts of 5 years worth of budgeting so now I’ve got to figure out where the money’s going to come from. I’m not complaining, just laying out the facts. Our lives consist of the following activities: 9-to-5 job, entrepreneurial work, sleeping, eating, volunteer commitments and playing with the cat – in that order. I don’t see this changing until after my 9-to-5 job is finished. Maybe then we’ll be able to have a little fun.