Are you an entrepreneur looking to test your business idea in a retail setting? Consider Building Your Own Business in Union Grove.
The Build Your Own Business Program helps entrepreneurs open a storefront location for 3 – 5 months in downtown Union Grove. Business owners receive assistance in finding a storefront location, business and marketing plan assistance from the SBDC at UW Parkside, and access to a $500 grant upon signing a lease of no less than 3 months and no more than 5 months. Businesses choosing to remain in downtown Union Grove after the initial lease period have access to additional grant and financing resources to establish a permanent location.
- Entrepreneurs starting a new business venture that has a retail component
- Entrepreneurs with a homebased business or a side hustle that would benefit from a retail storefront
- Seasonal businesses
- Experienced business owners who want to reach new customers
- Gifts
- Home Goods
- Décor
- Apparel
- Accessories
- Specialty Foods
- Books
- Sporting/Special Interest
- Boutiques
- Art
- Locally Made Goods
- Florist
- Children’s Resources
Preference for uses that are not already adequately represented in downtown Union Grove.
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A low-cost way to launch your business.
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Build buzz and awareness of your business working with the Village of Union Grove, the Greater Union Grove Chamber, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), and the Small Business Development Center at UW Parkside.
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Test your business concept and develop marketing strategies to gain more customers.
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Create an in-person connection with customers.
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Drive more sales during busy shopping seasons.
BUILDING OWNERS WITH SPACE AVAILABLE TO RENT
Is your property available? Consider providing a short-term lease (3-5 months) to entrepreneurs participating in Union Grove’s Build Your Own Business program.
- RCEDC connects you with a potential tenant
- List your property on RCEDC’s Site Database
- Program goal is to secure new long-term tenants in Downtown Union Grove