Participant Application

Participant Application
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
County*
About Your Business
Company Name*
When was your Company Founded? *
Company Website
Links or Handles for Company Social Media
Are you currently in business? *
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, do you have a City of Columbia license?*

YesNoI Don't Know
If you answered "no" to the previous question, are you willing to obtain one?*

YesNoI Don't Know
Business Description
Please provide a description of your business or idea*
What products do you create and/or carry?*
Who are the people, companies or customers who will pay for your product? *
What is the customers' problem, pain point or unmet need? How will your product solve this problem? *
Unique Value Proposition: How will your product be better than the competition? *
How will you sell your product (check all that apply)*

OnlineBrick-and-mortar locationFairs, festivals or pop-up locationsOther
Entrepreneur Readiness
What skills do you currently have to operate your business? *
What skills do you need to advance your business and be successful? *
Can you commit to any of the following? (Check all that apply)*

Attend training sessions with the Retail Manager onsite at The Shops at Sharp EndAttend monthly workshops with consultants and/or facilitators onsite at REDI's office?Work at The Shops at Sharp EndWork with a business coach at REDI or the Missouri Women's Business CenterAdhere to policies and procedures of The Shops at Sharp End program and facilityPay a monthly membership fee
Do you wish to apply for a scholarship to cover your membership fee or other costs? *
Are you currently affiliated with any of the following? (Check all that apply)*

REDI and/or REDI's Hub (Regional Economic Development Inc.)MoWBC (Missouri Women's Business Center)I'm not affiliated with either
Personal statement

Maximum 150 words covering the following:
Why do you want to join The Shops at Sharp End retail incubator program? Why do you think your business will be successful? What other information will be beneficial or noteworthy to know about you or your company? *
Should be Empty:

Participant Application

About Your Business

Business Description

Entrepreneur Readiness

Personal statement