[sudo-discuss] on craigslist

From a different mailing list but of likely interest here too, I share a posting from Craigslist. GO Josh! j. Non-profit auto repair facility needs help I am an auto mechanic by trade and have been in the industry for over 14 years. I recently moved to Oakland and I am interested in starting a non-profit auto repair facility or some other form of community based auto repair. I want to do my part to help the people of oakland and the community as a whole to get their cars fixed and running properly. This will help people get and stay employed. It will reduce carbon emission by keeping cars running properly and more efficiently. And it will reduce pollution by guaranteeing the proper disposal of toxic chemicals that may otherwise be disposed of in other ways. I am in the very beginning of the process and reaching out to any and everybody that is willing to help, give advice, and/or be involved. I have all or at least most of the automotive knowledge to run the business, but I am NOT a business guy. The concept of writing a business plan is like asking me to design a suspension bridge. It seems overwhelming and daunting. I envision several different aspects of this business. I would like to have a sliding scale that would cater to low income customers. I want to be a community resource for knowledge about the auto repair industry and possibly even have classes to teach people about their cars and how to fix them. I envision hiring young people and teaching them a skill so that they can become successful. Or possibly hiring felons or other "non-hirable" members of the community. I also think all profit should go into a fund to help supplement the lower income customers. Please help. If you think you have information or know how to get the ball rolling or want to be apart of the project, please contact me. Together, let's do our part to get people to work and keep food on their tables. This city needs us. And either way, who doesn't need an honest mechanic? I mean really! Thank you!!! Josh 614 565 2145