House of Morrison Shoe Repair 2014 NEIdeas $10k Challenge Winner

  • Business: Shoe Repair
  • Location: Avenue of Fashion - Detroit
  • Established: 1959
  • Contact: click here

Description:
Third-generation shoe repair and leather care enterprise, specializing in restoring fine leather goods, including shoes, purses, accessories, garments, furniture and automobile interiors.

IDEA

An apprentice program for unemployed and under-employed residents who will be trained in the art and craft of fine leather goods restoration, customer service, and entrepreneurship, and allow the opening of future satellite locations. In addition, House of Morrison will purchase point-of-purchase software to increase efficiency.