The West Side Bazaar Small Business Incubator Program at WEDI works step by step with individuals who want to locate and grow their unique business in the West Side Bazaar. If you are interested in learning more about our Program complete the following to set up a Get To Know you meeting.
NOTE: If you are interested in renting space at our Commercial Commisary Kitchen that is not part of the Business Incubation Program - here is the form for that! Commissary Kitchen Rental Form
How does WEDI support emerging businesses who want to locate their small business in the Business Incubation Program?
- One-on-one coaching, mentorship and business development planning
- Workshops, training, and educational resources to expand owner skill set
- Individual Vendor Space (if retail vendor)
- Indiviual Vendor Space in Shared Commercial Kitchen (if startup restaurant)
- Subsidized rent for start-ups (below market rate) that inclides all utilities and many soft costs
- Business advisors & professionals on staff/WEDI board
- Month-to-Month Lease provides business flexibility
Requirements to participate in our business incubator program
Below are some of the requirements you will need to agree to if accepted into the West Side Bazaar Business Incubator Program
- Responsible for following all Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations for business
- Desire to open and grow your new business in a supportive and collaborative environment before graduating to your own space
- Interested to finding new ways of growing your business, including partnerships and/or collaborations with other tenants
- Flexiblity to share common workspace and equipment, ability to work collboaratively with others
- Receptive to WEDI Business Incubator Program education and training and willingness to take advice in order to improve business and/or product, as well as to make changes needed to grow and thrive
- Adhere to all requirements for tenancy in the West Side Bazaar lease and handbook, including providing WEDI advisers with access to certain financial performance data for your business and honoring menu limitations that promote the co-operative nature of the West Side Bazaar
If this sounds like you, fill out the following form and we'll be in touch to set up a get to know you chat! We can't wait to hear what you want to do.