Geneva Commons names finalists in Uncommon Collective Pop-Up Contest
Seven finalists have been selected for Geneva Commons' "Uncommon Collective" pop-up contest. It's a contest for small businesses to win a free pop-up storefront or restaurant. Winners will be awarded a space at the shopping center during the high-traffic summer months and will receive a cash prize of $3,500 to be used toward the design and build-out of their dream pop-up.
Voting closes on Friday, April 15, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Go to bit.ly/UncommonCollectiveVote2022.
The finalists will participate in a Finalist Showcase Day at the shopping center to test-run their concepts for the public. It will take place on Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the center's Easter event.
The seven finalists are:
• Rising Lights Café's mission is to encourage and empower our "Rising Lights" so they can learn and grow, giving them the same opportunities as others to enjoy and contribute to society. The cafe will provide job training and life skills for individuals impacted by disabilities. It is dedicated to creating an environment where these "Rising Lights" are taught, enriched, and can engage with the community by focusing on building relationships with their mainstream peers.
• Bread Geneva owner and founder Catie Barrett has a passion for baking and bringing joy to people. Bread Geneva started in November 2020 and created a community around its concept of making simple products, always of the best quality.
• Twee Partees brings fun party goods and balloons to the Tri-Cities to make your event extra special.
• Salt & Wilde is a women's boutique providing a curated selection of clothing and accessories.
• Bloom + Bread is a Southern-inspired lifestyle company which curates lush floral arrangements, prepare delicious food and plan one-of-a-kind weddings and events.
• Glow With Flo is a self-care movement and a skin care brand, from handmade body soufflés, body oils, and body slushies to an all-natural and innovative cleansing powder, clay mask and serum.
• Swish Avenue is an online women's boutique based in Geneva. They hand select items that offer a unique twist to everyday staples and statement pieces to help create a well-rounded wardrobe.