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Tenant Application

The West Town Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for 2024 tenants!

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Types of Pop-Ups Allowed:

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  • Retail merchandise, including but not limited to, clothing, accessories, galleries, gifts, seasonal stores, estate sales, and craft markets.

  • Nonperishable food and drink that is commercially prepackaged in a properly licensed establishment. No on-site food preparation allowed.

  • No alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis sales.

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Please use the Online Pop Up Tenant Application OR download the PDF application linked below and follow the instructions to apply to become a Pop Up Project tenant. Please email supplemental materials to info@westtownchamber.org.

Terms & Lease Overview

1. Lease Timeline

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  • Three-month periods: January 15 - April 12, April 15 - July 12, July 15 - October 11, and October 14 - January 10.
     

2. Rent
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  • Level 1: $1,000 / month: Small business retailers, artisans, and nonprofits

  • Level 2: $3,000 / month: Large businesses and chains (businesses with more than one current location)

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3. Financial and Insurance Requirements
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  • At Lease signing:

    • $500 Security Deposit

  • 60-Days prior to tenancy:

    • ​$500 ​Damage Deposit

  • Upon receiving keys:

    • First months rent​

    • Insurance required: General Coverage up to 1 million, (West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce 1819 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60622) must be listed as additionally insured.

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4. What WTCC Provides​​
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  • Complementary year-long WTCC Membership, with ongoing tertiary PR representation, access to networking opportunities, and opportunity to be involved in any applicable Chamber events or initiatives

  • Support with hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony

  • Dedicated press release and one social post to announce tenancy

  • Feature on Website

  • Monthly consulting sessions to discuss marketing strategies, including social media best practices

  • Support with technical assistance as business start's up and/or expands

For more details on the Pop Up Project, including additional requirements and terms, please click here for the FAQ Information.

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The links below are the lease and contract sample templates and are strictly for reference and review and not for use. The actual final tenant's customized lease, lease riders, and required contracts based on those templates will be forwarded for review and signatures upon application acceptance.

 

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