Main Street Pop-Up Program Application

Do you want to take over a vacant storefront on Main Street to test out your business idea and add to the energy in this exciting business district in OTR? Fill out the application below and a member of our team will follow up with your shortly.

General Information

Business Name(Required)

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Race/Ethnicity(Required)

Check all that apply.

African American/Black

American Indian/Native Alaskan/Native Hawaiian

Asian

Caucasian/White

Hispanic/Latino

Prefer not to answer

Other

Do you identify as an immigrant, refugee or displaced person?(Required)

Yes

No

Gender(Required)

Check all that apply.

Female

Male

Transgender

Non-binary/non-conforming

Prefer not to answer

Other

What is your annual household income?(Required)

$17,900 or less

$17,901 - $29,900

$29,901 - $47,850

$47,851 - $59,830

$58,831 - $71,800

$71,801 +

How did you hear about the Main Street Pop-Up Program?

Check all that apply.

TV/News

Friend or family member

Social Media

Newsletter

Other

What type of business do you operate?(Required)

RetailFood & Beverage (Restaurants and Bars)OfficeHealth & WellnessEntertainmentService

There are several vacant storefronts, ranging in size, that are available for lease through the program. What is your desired square footage?(Required)

Less than 700 SF800 – 1300 SF1,500 – 2,000 SFMore than 2,000 SFI don’t know yet.

How long do you intend to lease the space?(Required)

What is your monthly budget for rent?(Required)

Business Information

Please provide a concise description of your pop-up concept.(Required)

Please include the following details: business idea, target consumer, primary product or service you intend to sell or offer, price range of your product(s) or service(s), planned operating hours, your marketing plan and how you intend to promote your pop-up.

Is your business currently in operation?(Required)

Yes

No

If currently operating, how long have you been in business?(Required)

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

2-5 years

5+ years

N/A

If currently operating, are you currently located in another storefront or online only?(Required)

Storefront

Online only

N/A

If currently located in another storefront, what is your business address?

Will the Main Street location be a new location, relocation or second location for your business?(Required)

First Location

Second Location

Relocation

Which of the following is closest to your annual business revenue?(Required)

Less than $10,000

$10,001 - $35,000

$35,001 - $75,000

$75,001 - $100,000

$100,001 - $125,000

Greater than $125,000

Upload high-quality images of your products and concept.

Max. file size: 2 MB.

Please list the website for your business.

Please list social media pages for your business.

Mark any relevant certifications for your business.(Required)

MBE (Minority-Owned) Certified

WBE (Woman-Owned) Certified

SBE (Small Business) Certified

None of the Above

Other

Is the business currently insured?(Required)

Business insurance is a requirement of the Program, and if selected you will be required to provide a copy of your business insurance with (The City and/or landlord) listed as additional insured.

Yes

No

Does the business currently possess all required permits for operating?(Required)

Businesses must possess all required permits for the Program

Yes

No

Not applicable

Do you currently have all the furniture, fixtures and equipment needed to open a storefront?(Required)

Yes

No

Additional Business Info

What are the biggest barriers you face as a small business?(Required)

Who do you see as your main competitors, and what differentiates you from them?(Required)

Why is your business a good fit for Main Street/Over-The-Rhine?(Required)

Where do you see your business in the next 3 years?(Required)

What would you like to get out of participation in the Main St Pop-Up Program, if selected?(Required)

Are you interested in learning about financial support for any of the following:

Check all that apply

Rent/Security Deposit

Furniture, fixtures or equipment for the business

Exterior signage

Are there professional services that would be useful to you and your business?

Legal

Marketing

IT

Other

Acknowledgements(Required)

I acknowledge the following:

I acknowledge that if selected for the Program, I will be required to acquire the necessary operating permits and licenses to sell the goods/services outlined in my business plan.

I acknowledge that if selected for the Program, I will be required to acquire appropriate business insurance, if not already held, and include appropriate additional insured.

I acknowledge that if selected for the Program, I will be required to disclose and submit sales data for the purposes of program analysis and impact. Aggregated data may be shared with key stakeholders to understand program impact, and resources needed to support the program.

I acknowledge that submitting this application does not guarantee a space in the Main St. Pop-Up Program. A storefront space is not secured until an applicant is reviewed, approved, and the necessary written agreements have been signed.

Applicant Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY