Madison Pop-Up Vendor Application
Madison Pop-Up Pilot Program
The Madison Pop-Up Shop Pilot Program is a collaboration between the City of Madison, JD McCormick Properties, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County, and Madison Black Chamber of Commerce to provide opportunities to historically underrepresented business owners to set up a temporary pop-up retail on the first floor of 440 and 444 State Street. The leasing fees will be determined on a sliding scale, all fees may change depending on an associated factors, such as income.
Before applying, please note that this program is available to business owners that identify as being a member of a "historically underrepresented" group. Historically underrepresented groups are those that have been denied access and/or suffered past institutional discrimination. Briefly describe how you meet this definition.
How did you hear about this opportunity?
Business description (This will be used on our website/social media pages. Please be descriptive of your major items for sale.)
Name of primary business contact person
First Name
Last Name
Primary business contact person's address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Alternate phone number (if any)
Secondary business contact person name (if any)
First Name
Last Name
Secondary business contact person's address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Secondary business contact person's phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Your Company Name
EIN Number
Company Phone Number (if different from above)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Company Email Address
Company Website URL (if any)
Company Social Media Links (if any)
Current Business Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Business Organization (Type)
LLC
Corporation
Partnership
Sole Proprietorship
Other
If other, explain your business organization type here:
Year the company was founded or in operation?
Number of employees
What service do you provide the public?
What would be your POS system or accepted payment method?
What types of products do you intend to sell on State Street?
How would you display your products? Please provide enough detail for us to know how we would pair your business next to others, if chosen.
Do you have your own display fixtures?
Yes
No
If no, what fixtures would you need (if they were available to you)?
Please tell us about your supply chain and how you source your items.
State Street business hours are generally 10am-6pm. Would this work for you?
Yes
No
If no, what hours would work for you?
This is a shared retail space. List any concerns you may have in being paired with other businesses.
If selected, what would be your personal and business goal(s) for this opportunity?
How would you define success for participation in this program?
What is your desired return on investment if selected for this opportunity?
Have you rented a commercial retail space before?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain: (lease timeframe, rent, location etc.)
Do you want to have a permanent retail location in the future for your business expansion and growth? If so, when and how/ what type of assistance (if any) is needed to help you open a retail location storefront?
As part of this program you will be asked to work collaboratively with other businesses in the program. Please describe what collaboration means to you and how you may support and learn from other businesses.
What would you estimate your current financial capacity is to pay a monthly vendor fee?
Please submit the following to Saran Ouk, Office of Business Resources Manager, at souk@cityofmadison.com (Check both boxes when completed).
Business Plan
Business Financials including tax returns from 2019 and 2020 (if business was open in those years), Profit and Loss statement for 2021 (January 2021 to current) or Bank Statements
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The business owner agrees to the following: (Check all boxes)
Business must be able to meet the deadline for opening including having inventories, staff, and other resources necessary to operate the business.
Businesses must have a valid State Tax ID number.
Business must have all applicable licenses to operate the business.
Business must demonstrate financial capacity to meet requirements of the lease and three months of retail expenses.
Businesses must agree to the hours of service and have a staffing plan to operate during those hours.
Business must not have outstanding liens or lawsuits filed against the business.
Businesses must agree to the Rules of Conduct and support of the Vendor Support Team.
Businesses will be required to sign the CDA Licensing Agreement and provide proof of insurance as stipulated in the agreement.
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