Calling All Local Bakers and Crafters--or Just One of Each
Earlier our local farmer's market made plans to continue the market season roughly until Christmas by being open for business about every other week--a total of no more than four Saturdays from 10:00-1:00. The minimum number of members needed to make the project fly was determined, and an up-front, one-time stall rental fee for the extended season was determined. A second meeting last Saturday revealed that we were short of the minimum number of vendors--by only two. As it looks now, the project is unlikely to be attempted for this season.
Complicating the matter is that our local newspaper last week carried a front page article on the "plans" and on Sunday there was an editorial touting the project. Now that this much free publicity has happened it seems like a real shame to let the prospect fail before it starts. I contacted the market board chairman and asked if the decision could be reconsidered if two more vendors could be found. This morning I heard back from him. He said that he could not speak for everyone, but he thinks it's worth a try, and he would be willing to call for a special meeting to reconsider.
We especially need two kinds of vendors to round out the vendor mix: bakers and crafters.
None of the regular bakers have committed to being there, so the competition during this celebration food season will be minimal. I think it would be a stellar opportunity for some local skilled bakers to make some ready cash. If more than one person commits, the competition will not be guaranteed to be as limited as I've suggested, of course.
Thanksgiving and Christmas centerpieces and Christmas wreaths are another option that no one is committed to provide, so far. Other kinds of gift items would be a possibility also. I believe this could also provide a wonderful financial opportunity for someone.
If you see yourself as a candidate for one of these positions, please call or email me soon for more information. I can tell you what needs to happen further to get signed up. For obvious reasons, getting the project "on" before the word gets out that it's "off" means better sales prospects, so time is of the essence.
If you know of someone that might be interested, feel free to pass on this information. Vendors need to be from Reno County or an adjacent county, and all items offered must be hand crafted or home baked.
Contact information for me: 567-2123 or miriam@iwashige.com.
Complicating the matter is that our local newspaper last week carried a front page article on the "plans" and on Sunday there was an editorial touting the project. Now that this much free publicity has happened it seems like a real shame to let the prospect fail before it starts. I contacted the market board chairman and asked if the decision could be reconsidered if two more vendors could be found. This morning I heard back from him. He said that he could not speak for everyone, but he thinks it's worth a try, and he would be willing to call for a special meeting to reconsider.
We especially need two kinds of vendors to round out the vendor mix: bakers and crafters.
None of the regular bakers have committed to being there, so the competition during this celebration food season will be minimal. I think it would be a stellar opportunity for some local skilled bakers to make some ready cash. If more than one person commits, the competition will not be guaranteed to be as limited as I've suggested, of course.
Thanksgiving and Christmas centerpieces and Christmas wreaths are another option that no one is committed to provide, so far. Other kinds of gift items would be a possibility also. I believe this could also provide a wonderful financial opportunity for someone.
If you see yourself as a candidate for one of these positions, please call or email me soon for more information. I can tell you what needs to happen further to get signed up. For obvious reasons, getting the project "on" before the word gets out that it's "off" means better sales prospects, so time is of the essence.
If you know of someone that might be interested, feel free to pass on this information. Vendors need to be from Reno County or an adjacent county, and all items offered must be hand crafted or home baked.
Contact information for me: 567-2123 or miriam@iwashige.com.
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