CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Calling all Emerging Brands, Artists, Entrepreneurs and Innovators!
UpNext is partnering with the Town of Wakefield along with Middlesex 3 Coalition and Massachusetts Innovation Network to offer two OpBox mobile retail units for emerging brands. Project: Pop-Up offers founders with fresh ideas access to premium space to experiment and expand their concepts.
Please note: Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis, space permitting.
A Launchpad for Wakefield
Project: Pop-Up is activating up to two mobile retail units at 500 Main Street on a parcel of land across the street from the middle school, sports fields, and the Americal Civic Center. Brands have the opportunity to pop up at a subsidized rate, and be provided with access to a suite of resources to help seed their success. Special thanks to Robert Santonelli for his partnership in activating this prominent parcel.
This project is being funded by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development REDO grant program as part of the state’s efforts to accelerate economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the challenges the pandemic has induced, Wakefield is thrilled to welcome emerging brands, artists and more to their town.
Ideal Categories Include:
Independent brands and retailers, packaged food, artists, makers, galleries and other unique cultural or bespoke experiences. Entrepreneurial and forward-thinking concepts encouraged to apply.
