HOW TO BECOME A VENDOR
- Carefully review the Mill Market Guidelines – available upon request from Manager
- Complete the appropriate Mill Market Vendor Application Form. We categorize our vendors into three distinct groups Primary Producers, Prepared Foods and Artisans. Return completed application via email to [email protected] or in person to the Mill Market Manager on any market day. Also complete the Algoma Public Health Application Form to be submitted directly to Algoma Public Health. The APH certificate must be displayed at the vendor booth.
- Please have all relevant paperwork available upon request. (Business licenses, confirmation of insurance, confirmation and compliance letters, safety and organic/ biodynamic/ transitional certifications).
- Vendor registrations will not be accepted on an ongoing basis. Completed applications must be received two (2) weeks before start of next season in order to be considered for the upcoming Season.
- Vendors who are approved for a space at Mill Market will be contacted by email with the approved items, dates, stall locations, and invoice.
- All vendors, regardless of product line, are required to obtain a permit from Algoma Public Health. This permit is FREE and is mainly used to monitor our ratio of “Farmers” to other types of vendors for regulatory reasons. A copy of the application is attached below:
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We will do our best to accommodate all requests, though priority will be given to:
- Those Vendors whose products are locally raised, grown or produced
- Returning Vendors in good standing
- Those Vendors who indicate a long-term commitment
- Those Vendors whose applications align with Mill Market’s Values
MOBILE RETAIL UNITS:
Mobile retail units now available for businesses and entrepreneurs
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2022 05 15) – Get ready to take your business to the next level with mobile retail units. Are you a foodie, maker, retailer, or artist looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your product? The Mill Market in partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie is accepting proposals for food and retail mobile units to be located in the Downtown Plaza, the heart of Sault Ste. Marie.
“The mobile food and retail units present an exciting opportunity for new entrepreneurs or existing businesses. Not only a destination in themselves, the two full-service kitchen units, one light duty kitchen unit and four retail units will complement the amenities of the downtown plaza and be located next to the future home of the Mill Market, adjacent to the waterfront boardwalk and popular tourist attractions. Proponents can anticipate significant traffic,” said Tom Vair, Deputy CAO, Community Development and Enterprise Services.
These retrofitted shipping containers will create a dynamic market of food, beverage or retail shops and will be located on the grounds of the future Downtown Plaza, home to many community events and activities. Plus, with the plaza’s interactive water fountain, refrigerated skating pad, performance stage, screen, play structures and ample free parking, your business is sure to attract a wide range of customers.
Interested proponents can review the “Specifications & Terms of Reference” section supplied within the request for proposal. It is anticipated that successful proponents will be operational by August 1, 2023.
“Our over 40 vendors and staff are excited to be collaborating with the City on this innovative initiative. A portion of our new space will accommodate farmers, artisans and craft producers as well as a community centre and space for arts and not for profit organizations. The addition of the mobile retail units will only enhance the downtown experience and popular tourist attractions in the area,” said Robert Pryor, Mill Market Manager.
Proposals for rental units will be accepted no later than June 10 at 2 p.m. Questions concerning the requirements or intent of the statements can be addressed Robert Pryor, Mill Market Manager at [email protected]. Visit https://millmarketssm.ca/sell-with-us/ for more information.
Request for Proposal – MOBILE RETAIL UNITS (RETROFITTED SHIPPING CONTAINERS)