The Berwyn Shops: A Homegrown Project involves three major groups. The first includes the vendors, who will have the opportunity to test the local market before committing to a full-blown store operation. As participants, they will not only open and operate a mini storefront, but they will also work collaboratively with other vendors by attending joint business advising sessions, maintaining the site, and supporting the project and other shops with promotions and marketing.

 

The second group is the jury committee. The 13 community volunteers will help review applications, give feedback, and select the participating vendors. The committee will be comprised of Roosevelt Road business owners, local stakeholders, Berwyn residents, and prospective clients of the Berwyn Shops. The goal is to incorporate a variety of perspectives and expertise, as well as reflect the array of prospective clients of the Berwyn Shops.

 

Lastly, Berwyn Shops would not exist without the support of the third group, the Community Partners. The City of Berwyn has graciously committed $200,000.00 to the incubator, which has helped facilitate the initial phases of construction on site. The Women’s Business Development Center will also be collaborating with the Berwyn Development Corporation to provide business training sessions for participating vendors. However, additional support is still needed. Consider partnering with us as we help entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers take their businesses to the next level at the Berwyn Shops: A Homegrown Project.