The Spot is a family-run beverage concession business based in Houston, Texas. We serve thirst-quenching lemonade at parties, fairs, sports events, corporate events, festivals, and more.
But The Spot is so much more than just a concession stand.
Our business started out as a way to provide meaningful employment for Vegan, a young adult on the autism spectrum. Like many of his peers, Vegan has struggled to find viable work opportunities. Many autistic youths experience unemployment and underemployment – an issue that is compounded by false assumptions, stereotypes and stigma about disabilities.
As a family of entrepreneurs, we decided to take a proactive approach. From a young age, Vegan has played important roles in our previous family-run businesses. Currently studying animation at college, Vegan is a skilled artist with a creative spirit.
Our family created The Spot, a weekend-based business that enables Vegan to put his entrepreneurial and creative skills to use. The Spot Fresh Squeezed Lemonade – inspired by Vegan’s love for lemonade.
We’re no strangers to creating businesses that offer our customers top-notch products while creating meaningful change. In the near future, we plan to hire part-time employees who have disabilities. Our goal is to help improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
If you’re organizing an event and you’d like to host a concession business that promotes positive change, please get in touch.
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Dr. Odette E. Christie (MA, MBA, DBA) is the Chief Executive Officer of OEC² Solutions, LLC, a human resources consultancy and recruitment firm. An expert in organizational development and leadership with over 25 year’s combined consulting and industry experience. Dr. Christie is a certified executive coach and serves as faculty at various universities across the US and the Caribbean. Dedicated to serving her local community, Dr. Christie is a volunteer firefighter with her local firehouse. In her spare time, Dr. Christie enjoys walking her dogs, traveling, reading, cycling and rollerblading
Vegan Franklin, Jr is currently a student at Lone Star College, Houston, TX where he studies 3D Animation. Vegan has a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. His hobbies include traveling, drawing, listening to music, watching video games and movies, swimming, and cycling. Like his mother, Vegan is a volunteer firefighter. In his downtime, Vegan loves spending time with his family and dogs.
Corlean Ashley is a retired fashion designer/entrepreneur who owned Corelan’s Couture, a clothing boutique in Chicago, Ill, where she constructed and designed custom clothing for men and women. Corlean enjoys traveling, walking, cycling, dancing, listening to music, and spending time with family.
We are passionate about changing lives for good. We want to make a difference in the world by helping people find meaningful work to live their best life through a journey of inclusion!
