Gatherings Emporium Partners Space Fact Sheet
Gatherings is: a unique experience in Recycling, RE-gifting, Re-creating and RE-purposing, its goods while Rejuvenating, Relaxing, Revitalizing, and Refreshing, its patrons. Offering goods with an emphasis on LOCAL LOVE from area artisans.
Mission Statement:
To be a light in the community by paying it forward with the people we assist, the goods we handle, the environment we preserve and the charities we aid.
Vision Statement:
Gatherings will give back to the community by providing a platform for folks to pay it forward. Whether one is donating, shopping or volunteering, we desire to create a life changing community within the shop and beyond
SPACE INFO
We are looking to partner with local artisans to share their hand-crafted items who are interested in giving back. Ideally but not imperative to have the overarching theme of re-purpose, re-use, upcycled items.
Gatherings is: a unique experience in Recycling, RE-gifting, Re-creating and RE-purposing, its goods while Rejuvenating, Relaxing, Revitalizing, and Refreshing, its patrons. Offering goods with an emphasis on LOCAL LOVE from area artisans.
Mission Statement:
To be a light in the community by paying it forward with the people we assist, the goods we handle, the environment we preserve and the charities we aid.
Vision Statement:
Gatherings will give back to the community by providing a platform for folks to pay it forward. Whether one is donating, shopping or volunteering, we desire to create a life changing community within the shop and beyond
SPACE INFO
We are looking to partner with local artisans to share their hand-crafted items who are interested in giving back. Ideally but not imperative to have the overarching theme of re-purpose, re-use, upcycled items.
- Spaces: will vary in size depending on the needs of each partner. $3.00 per sq. ft. per month covers the building, utilities, Liability insurance, streaming music, video surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi and building maintenance.
- Administrative Fees: Five percent (5%) of sales goes towards admin fee which covers credit cards costs, bookkeeping, collection of sales taxes and payment to State Board of Equalization, POS fees, and Payroll.
- Contributions to Charities: Five percent (5%) of your sales will go towards Gatherings’ chosen local charities. This amount will be deducted from the monthly vendor payment. Under Gatherings model, customers may choose which charity they would like to benefit with the buttons they earn for every $5 they spend.
- Security Deposit. $50. The security deposit will be used for any damage if needed and returned if not.
- Floor Shifts: Vendors are asked to volunteer a few hours a month to be available on the “floor” of Gatherings (not solely your own space). The main focus here is on customer service in any area of the shop and helping where needed. We encourage a sense of family where all are helping afor the greater good.
- Partners are not employees of Gatherings but may opt to work shifts at Gatherings register for reduction in rent at $10/hour. Subject to available shifts and after register training.
- Space Term: Space occupancy is on a month-to-month basis. With a minimum of 2 months.