Developed by Main Street Pontiac, with support from the GM on Main Street Grant. This program caters specifically to small businesses with aspirations of establishing a presence in the retail or cottage food industry in downtown Pontiac showcasing and selling products to local residents and visitors. The selected Saginaw Street Makers Village vendors will benefit from exposure generated by events such as Road Kill Nights, Dream Cruise, and Christmas Parade.
Main Street Pontiac is committed to supporting locally based entrepreneurs. Small, affordable, and move-in ready retail space in downtown Pontiac is often out of reach for the community’s local entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. Main Street Pontiac seeks to bridge this gap by developing and managing 8-10 affordable micro-retail tenant spaces (aka small cottage sheds) in an underutilized site on the north end of downtown. We want to emphasize the artistry, passion, and care that goes into each product made by local artisans, as well as highlight the personal stories behind the creations to foster a deeper connection with community members, donors, and other artisans. At the Saginaw Street Makers Village we embrace creativity and discover community.
Currently, four sheds are available. The sheds are custom built of wood measuring 11 X 16 with a covered front porch. There are three windows and a door. The sheds are unfinished inside with a wood plank floor. Each shed as a limited number of electrical outlets inside.
Vendor operating agreement will be provided and a location assignment made by Main Street Pontiac.
Completed applications will be reviewed by a committee consisting of the Main Street Pontiac Board of Directors, city leaders, and small business experts.
Applicants will be notified when their application has been accepted. Once selected, a $150 non-refundable deposit must be paid within two weeks of notification to secure your Saginaw Street Makers Village spot. An orientation meeting for selected vendors will take place following.
Please note your first lease payment is required prior to your move in date.
No refunds for vendor cancellations will be given once a vendor agreement has been executed.
Vendors may not sub-let their location to another vendor without prior approval from Main Street Pontiac. Vendors who do so will forfeit their lease and will not receive a refund. Only vendors listed and approved in the original vendor agreement will be allowed unless otherwise approved.
Payment may be made within the form below or made out to:
Main Street Pontiac
73 North Saginaw
Pontiac, MI 48342
Cash, check, and cards are accepted. There will be a 2.8% fee added to credit card transactions.
Vendors having additional questions or needing additional information, may email Main Street Pontiac at [email protected].
Fully completed Vendor Application
List of Items to be sold
Business plan
Minimum of 6 photos of items to be sold
Non-refundable $25.00 application fee
Web site or social media handles for business if applicable
