How to Become an LW Emporium Vendor
Thanks you for your interest in joining us as a vendor in The LW Emporium Co-op, a part of the LW Emporium Village.
The guidelines for the vendors follows & will give you an overview of the regulations that you will be expected to follow as a vendor. If you have questions regarding any of this information, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
We have a dynamic mix of vendors here at the LW Emporium Co-op, along with loyal customers & a beautiful, historic building. We are happy that you are thinking of joining us!
George Bernhard, Manager
315-524-8841
The guidelines for the vendors follows & will give you an overview of the regulations that you will be expected to follow as a vendor. If you have questions regarding any of this information, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
We have a dynamic mix of vendors here at the LW Emporium Co-op, along with loyal customers & a beautiful, historic building. We are happy that you are thinking of joining us!
George Bernhard, Manager
315-524-8841
LW Emporium Vendor Guidelines
(please read the following information & contact the LW Emporium directly. The application process can take up to 2 weeks)
(please read the following information & contact the LW Emporium directly. The application process can take up to 2 weeks)
1. There is a six month commitment to be accepted into the LW Emporium Co-op. After the first six months, each space is rented on a month to month basis.
2. The rent is $150.00 per month for a full booth on the top floor; $170.00 per month for the lower floor. The main floor is $180.00/$170.00 depending on the location. This rate is subject to change in the future & advance notice will be given. The L W Emporium Co-op does not charge or receive any commission on sales.
3. Information on renting a half booth and/or sharing space with a friend is available by speaking with the manager, George Bernhard.
4. A security deposit of one month's rent is required after acceptance. This deposit will be refunded after any outstanding credit card fees are deducted should you decide to leave.
5. NYS Sales Tax will be collected & paid by the LW Emporium.
6. No insurance is provided on any of the building's contents or for product liability. Vendors are encouraged to have their own policy. General liability is provided throughout the complex.
7. You may be asked to submit samples or photos of your work/products. We look for items that maintain a high level of quality & professionalism. Items will be accepted subject to approval.
8. A vendor renting a full booth is required to work 2 days a month at the LW Emporium. A half booth requires 1 work day. Saturdays and Sundays are mandatory. If a vendor is unable to work a shift, it is their responsibility to find a replacement. Vendors may switch days or you may pay someone to work for you at the rate of $30.00 per day. A $10.00 fee plus $30.00 will be charged to vendors who miss their scheduled work day, do not call in & fail to get a replacement. A list of substitute vendors is posted on the bulletin board. Please let the manager know if changing work days.
Vendors are required to sign up for work days on the bulletin board calendar on a quarterly basis. The 3-month calendar sign up is posted on the second Tuesday of the month & sign up should be completed by the 17th of the month. A $10.00 fee will be charged to vendors who do not sign up by the 17th.
Each vendor must work an additional day in November & December; also volunteer to work for one event per year.
9. Price tags & stickers are available for purchase & must be used. Computer generated price stickers may be used after approval is given by the manager.
10. The LW Emporium is open every day except Mondays, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas &
New Year's Day.
11. Booth walls may be painted however any barn wood walls, floors or posts may not be painted. Lattice is not allowed on the main floor. Pegboard is not allowed at all.
2. The rent is $150.00 per month for a full booth on the top floor; $170.00 per month for the lower floor. The main floor is $180.00/$170.00 depending on the location. This rate is subject to change in the future & advance notice will be given. The L W Emporium Co-op does not charge or receive any commission on sales.
3. Information on renting a half booth and/or sharing space with a friend is available by speaking with the manager, George Bernhard.
4. A security deposit of one month's rent is required after acceptance. This deposit will be refunded after any outstanding credit card fees are deducted should you decide to leave.
5. NYS Sales Tax will be collected & paid by the LW Emporium.
6. No insurance is provided on any of the building's contents or for product liability. Vendors are encouraged to have their own policy. General liability is provided throughout the complex.
7. You may be asked to submit samples or photos of your work/products. We look for items that maintain a high level of quality & professionalism. Items will be accepted subject to approval.
8. A vendor renting a full booth is required to work 2 days a month at the LW Emporium. A half booth requires 1 work day. Saturdays and Sundays are mandatory. If a vendor is unable to work a shift, it is their responsibility to find a replacement. Vendors may switch days or you may pay someone to work for you at the rate of $30.00 per day. A $10.00 fee plus $30.00 will be charged to vendors who miss their scheduled work day, do not call in & fail to get a replacement. A list of substitute vendors is posted on the bulletin board. Please let the manager know if changing work days.
Vendors are required to sign up for work days on the bulletin board calendar on a quarterly basis. The 3-month calendar sign up is posted on the second Tuesday of the month & sign up should be completed by the 17th of the month. A $10.00 fee will be charged to vendors who do not sign up by the 17th.
Each vendor must work an additional day in November & December; also volunteer to work for one event per year.
9. Price tags & stickers are available for purchase & must be used. Computer generated price stickers may be used after approval is given by the manager.
10. The LW Emporium is open every day except Mondays, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas &
New Year's Day.
11. Booth walls may be painted however any barn wood walls, floors or posts may not be painted. Lattice is not allowed on the main floor. Pegboard is not allowed at all.