The Local Collective Application

With a passion for fostering entrepreneurship, West Acres created The Local Collective to showcase businesses in our community and provide an opportunity for them to trial and thrive in a vibrant retail setting. We are thrilled to take this next step in supporting local & regional small businesses in our amazing community!

This opportunity is ideal for a local or regional-based business (i.e. apparel, product, pre-packaged foods, etc.) that is interested in testing out the retail environment within our shopping center.

Let’s Grow Together.

Download our welcome packet here!

What is The Local Collective?

The Local Collective is essentially a pop-up retail space that temporarily houses one (or a few) local and regional retail businesses who are in pursuit of testing out a brick-and-mortar space with the opportunity to do it in a dominant, high-traffic retail destination.

Our Why:

We Love Local! West Acres started as a dream by our founder, William Schlossman, and a group of local partners. Entrepreneurship is at our core, which is one of the many reasons why we love to help foster, grow and collaborate with local businesses. The Local Collective not only allows us to do that, but it also helps grow a network of locally owned businesses within West Acres with the long-term goal of adding to our selection of locally and regionally owned store offerings. Additionally, we view the Local Collective as a platform to connect local businesses to a large, diverse regional customer base to help you grow!

Interested? Here are your next steps:

Download our Welcome Packet by clicking here to receive all the information and see if your business qualifies.
If all looks good after reviewing the packet, fill out an application below.

Applications are now open for 2024!

2024 The Local Collective Applications

Before moving onto this application please let us know what you have read The Local Collective Welcome Packet.*
I have fully read The Local Collective welcome packet and believe my business would be a good fit for this opportunity.
Contact Information
Name (First & Last)*
Phone Number*
Email*
City, State*
Business Information
Business Name*
Business Website (if applicable)*
What is your business type?*
Business Social Handles (if applicable)*
Please explain your business and product (how did you start, what do you sell, how you currently sell,price point of product, target market, etc.) Limit to 1-2 short paragraphs.*
What are your average monthly sales or sales goals?*
How is your business involved in the community?*
Your Pop Up
Would you be open to sharing the space with a complementary business?*
- Yes, absolutely!
- No, thank you.
- I'm open to the possibility but want to know more.
If your answer was yes, do you have any businesses in mind you'd like to share the space with? If so, who?*
What size store do you feel you could appropriately stock with inventory?*
What timeframe(s) are you most interested in for your pop-up? (check all that apply)*
- Spring 2024
- Summer 2024
- Fall 2024
How long do you think you could sustain a successful pop up (inventory, management, staffing, etc.)?*
How is your brand different than your competitors?*
Do you have a background or experience in retail merchandising, or resources to assist you in it? Please explain.*
What retail brands/stores are you most attracted to, both aesthetically and from a customer experience aspect?*
Why do you want to be a part of The Local Collective by West Acres?*
Is there anything else we should know about you and your business?
Please provide photos of any pop-ups or vendor shows you've done in the past.
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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Please provide 2-4 photos of the product you offer.*
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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.

Apr 9-Aug 31, 2024

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