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Home Phone

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Website (if applicable)

Business social media handles (please list all)

Education

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**Please note, JLT does not accept applications from multi-level marketing companies**

Product samples are strongly encouraged. Please note that all samples will become the property of The Junior League of Tampa and will be used for its fundraising efforts. Samples may be sent to:

The Junior League of Tampa

Attention Holiday Gift Market, YEP Coordinator

87 Columbia DriveTampa, FL 33606

TELL US YOUR STORY

Please limit essay responses to 500 words or less.

1. What is your business and why would you like to feature it at The Junior League of Tampa's Holiday Gift Market?

When did you start this business?

How long have you operated this business?

What are your products and price range?

Where are your products currently sold?

What are your gross product sales for the 6 months preceding this application (please give a sales range if you prefer not to state an exact number)?

What would this award mean to you?

How would you use the $3000 Dorothea Adell Tinsley Family Foundation grant if you received it?

GETTING READY FOR MARKET
Holiday Gift Market is an intensive 3 ½ day retail shopping experience that takes place at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo and Entertainment Halls. Attendance has peaked as high as 21,000 shoppers in past years. Vendors will set up their booths during the day Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in time to participate in a Preview Party Thursday night that begins at 6 PM and ends at 10 PM. From Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th, shopping hours and special preview hours are from approximately 9 AM until 4:00 PM on Friday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.on Sunday.

* Exact times are subject to change.

Please upload a Holiday Gift Market Business Plan and Photos that addresses all of the following:

Have you ever been to The Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market- If so why do you think your business is a good fit and how does your product compare to the other products sold at the market?

Is your business ready for the Holiday Gift Market?

Have you ever been a merchant at a holiday or farmer’s market before? If so, please list the markets that you have participated in

What is your plan and strategy for booth design and showcasing your products?

Will you have enough inventory and what amount of inventory do you anticipate will be enough?

Will you be able to set up and staff the entire event- What is your staffing plan ?

Please include a rough draft or visual representation of your booth design. If you have past booth photos from similar markets please include, please also include representative product photos

Holiday Gift Market Business Plan/Proposal

GETTING SOCIAL FOR THE CAUSE

How do you plan on promoting your business and the Holiday Gift Market on your social media channels?

What about the Junior League of Tampa and raising money for charities and volunteer organizations resonates most with you?

Are you or your business currently involved in giving back to our community in any way?

Please complete a short video (not to exceed 90 seconds) introducing yourself and your business. Share link (Youtube, Google Drive, Dropbox). Not required but highly suggested.

Upload any product or lifestyle photos to submit with your application that show your business and products

Photo #2

Photo #3

Photo #4

Photo #5

Please upload your personal resume.

State business registration and tax information

How did you hear about YEP?

If other, please tell us how you heard about YEP.

Have you applied for YEP before?

If YES, please include what year(s) you applied.

YEP Deadline: July 24th, 2022

Winner Chosen: Early October

Market Dates: Setup November 9th, Market open November 10th-13th, 2022

Thank you for your interest and submission! We look forward to getting your application and seeing you on social media. Social Media Handles for Promotion: @holidaygiftmarket @juniorleagueoftampa

For questions regarding the online application process or the Young Entrepreneur Program, please contact the YEP Coordinator at HGMYEP@jltampa.org

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