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Affordable
and Environmentally Friendly Transportation
As
a young man in his early twenties, Jonathan Schlee knows how
important a fun and inexpensive form of transportation can
be. In June 2003, he decided to open an alternative transportation
specialty store catering to people who live close to their
work, close to or within the city and are outdoor enthusiasts.
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Originally
located near the University of Utah, Eco Moto
offers electric
bicycles, electric scooters, gas scooters, and mopeds.
They also carry replacement parts and accessories such
as bicycle components, clothing, oil & cleaning
solutions, alternative energy books, helmets, and riding
glasses. Although Jonathan has found that his biggest
customer base lies in the Salt Lake City metro area,
he also sells to customers in 24 states and eight different
countries via the EcoMoto.com website.
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In
April 2004, a $25,000 Utah microenterprise loan enabled
Eco Moto to purchase inventory and do some marketing.
A successful public relations effort gave the business
a kick-started and the word spread. Since receiving
the loan, sales have quadrupled and Jonathan recently
moved the company to its current location at 1050 South
State Street. And with rising gas prices, Eco Moto's
ability to offer low cost and energy efficient vehicles
will only increase the company's popularity. As new
personal electric vehicles enter the marketplace in
the near future, Eco Moto intends to be the first to
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"Without
the UMLF, I wouldn't have received the capital
that was necessary to grow and succeed with my
business."
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You
can reach Eco Moto at (801) 583-3390
or at via e-mail at sales@ecomoto.net
. You can also visit the web site at www.ecomoto.com
or better yet, stop by and visit Jonathan to learn how
a microenterprise loan helped him fulfill his small business
dream!
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