We have heard your pleas, which is why in the fall of 2015 we are opening a retail location for the Market on Main. But we can’t do it without your help! Read on to find out how you can support our vision for a new space in Somerset to get the products you want when you want them.
Our vision for a retail space extends beyond just what our farms offer to include other unique offerings of Kentucky farms and artists, as well as natural and fair trade items to help round out the mix. We have leased over 2,000 square feet of retail space to be sure we have plenty of room for plenty of food as well as space for workshops, classes, and maybe even the occasional live music from talented local musicians.
We have so many ideas for making a space that promotes healthy food and a strong feeling of community and we are willing to do the work, but we can’t do it alone. We need some startup cash to help make this dream a reality. In return, we will offer you the same level of innovation and dedication that earned the Market on Main a business of the year award from the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce in 2014 and our founder, Jamie Aramini, a Crave Civic Agriculture Award for local food advocacy. Plus, we’ve also come up with some fun perks in exchange for your support!
We are asking for $15,000 to help complete our goal of opening a retail location.
Indiegogo Fees $750
Credit Card Processing $500
Reward Fulfillment $3,000
Building Improvements/Repairs $4,000
POS System $1,200
Display Shelving and Bulk Bins $3,500
Misc. Startup Costs $2,050
This amount only represents a part of our startup costs (such as licenses, permits, leasing, refrigeration, getting the existing walk-in back in working order, and staff) and hopes for the space, but it will go a long ways towards helping us realize our dream of a welcoming, beautiful, inviting space for the people of Somerset to purchase healthy, local foods.
This is a huge project, both in terms of financial and time investment. With any such project, there are bound to be challenges. Things often cost more and take longer, but you can be assured that the same level of devotion that has made the Market on Main a success will be applied to this project.
If we don’t meet our funding goals, this project will still be completed, but on a smaller and slower scale. This could possibly mean a delay in perk fulfillment. It is a bit of an experiment for Somerset, but we fully believe that the community is ready and willing to embrace this new project with the same open arms that have made the Market on Main a success.
Even the smallest contribution of $5 will help us achieve our goal. In fact, if every one of our Facebook followers gave $5 towards our goal—this project would be fully funded! If you can’t give financially, please consider sharing this project on your Facebook or Twitter accounts to help spread the word! Also, you can continue to support our farmers and artists by visiting the Market on Main every Thursday night from 5-8 pm in downtown Somerset at the Judicial Center Plaza from June-August. Oh, and don’t forget—music starts at 6. See you there!