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7007 N. Clark Update
“What’s happening?” “When will the store open?”
We all feel the sense of urgency, so here is a clear picture of where we are in the project…
Things that must be done to start construction (only one step, the most challenging, is not complete):
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Sign 10-year lease on site |
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Hire store designer |
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Hire architect |
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Hire general contractor |
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Apply for liquor license |
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Apply for business license |
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Submit permitting papers for demolition |
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Submit construction permit papers |
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Design exterior signage |
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Order HVAC system |
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Order refrigeration box |
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Order Freezers |
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Finalize interior layout design |
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Finalize exterior design |
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Design signage |
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Finance construction |
This one item holds up the entire project! We have enough money to complete demolition and the exterior design, but we cannot start interior construction until we reach our Capital Campaign goal of $1.16 million.
Almost 150 Owners showed up and invested in our Capital Campaign this Spring to raise $527,000, a great start! Now is the time for you other 1,200 Owners to invest or donate to raise $600,000 more. All of your investments and tax-deductible donations go directly to construction costs ( see FAQs).
How do you contribute?
Or, anyone can make a tax-deductible donation here. Any amount helps! You know what you can afford, please give accordingly. We CAN and WILL do this – but only together!
Feel free to email our site construction lead, Kristin Alexander, with any building questions.
Our store can’t open without YOUR help.
Here’s where help is most needed:
- Capital Campaign callers for our fall campaign! If you have some extra time (evenings and weekends ok!) and want to help get the store open, the most impactful thing you can do is volunteer to make calls to fellow Owners in order to help raise critical funds. There is professional training and support. Contact hello@wildonionmarket.com if interested.
- Spread the word, the search for our first co-op General Manager has begun! We need to source quality candidates. We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, experienced and passionate business manager. If you know someone who may fit the description, please send them to the following link or refer them to board@wildonionmarket.com. Learn more and apply now at: http://ow.ly/2ihI50K88JP.
- Expertise in Marketing, Communications, & PR. We need to refine our communications strategy going into this critical phase of opening the co-op. We would love to talk to people with relevant expertise! Lend us some advice on how to make sure we are communicating clearly as to where we are and what we need to get the store open – our audiences are Owners, community members, and lending institutions.
- Donate Funds that go directly to Construction Costs. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible. Donate here.
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Not yet an Owner? Join us! Purchase a one-time only Owner share for $250 per household/business. To make ownership more affordable, we have various accessibility options, including monthly installments starting at $10, and a scholarship program. Read more about Wild Onion Market.
Board of Directors News
| Welcome to the Wild Onion Market Board – Thanks to all of the Owners that volunteered for consideration. New Directors are:
Loren Klug, Owner #757
Cam Davis, Owner #1068
Stephen Johnson, Owner #1214
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| Board Meetings – Open Board meetings are now held twice per month, typically the first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. You can reach out to My Nguyen for a link. |
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