Harrison Street Stations is a unique shopping experience that perpetuates and supports emerging local business owners
Harrison Street Stations is a unique shopping experience that perpetuates and supports emerging local business owners
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Discover local artisans and products at our specialty stores. From handmade crafts to locally sourced products, Harrison Street Stations supports local businesses and communities.
Become a Station Business Operator ~ Believe in Yourself!
Harrison Street Station shops offer business start-ups an advantage to start selling products and services of interest to guests of Harrison Street Square (HSQ). Station merchants operating shops will be additionally connected to consumers from yearly Oswego Farmers’ Market, Wine on the Fox, Holiday Walks, and all other events held downtown. HSQ also presents a unique opportunity and advantage to sellers by its spacious surrounding outdoor retail center with food court and close parking.
Brand new to the downtown will be (8) 12×14 shops available and we expect a considerable number of applicants for the 2025 season waiting list. Your request WILL NOT be reviewed unless it is complete and submitted along with a non-refundable $25 application fee by 12/15/2024 through the Merchant Payment Portal. We are encouraging all applicants to submit a business plan with your application.
All Harrison Street Station shop merchants are required to maintain throughout the Leasing Season:
1) Business EIN
2) Pay Local Oswego & State of Illinois Tax
3) Carry Current Business Liability Insurance on Space and Products. If your business type requires licensing, proof of that will be required also.
-No businesses which requires potable water or food service preparation will be permitted at this time. Please contact HSQ directly for Food Service and Restaurant Space availability.
-No refunds for merchant cancellations will be given. Merchants may not sublet their location to another vendor. Merchants who do so will forfeit their lease and will not receive a refund. Only operators listed and approved on the original lease agreement will be allowed to operate a Station.
Applications for the 2025 Season will be accepted no later than Dec 15, 2024
Rental Info & Station Hours
Each (12 x 14) Station Shop will be leased for 8 Months from May 1 through December 31. Supplied with heating and cooling, lighting and power.
Rent for each shop is $3600 plus a $500 security deposit for upcoming 2025 Season.
Hours: May 1– December 31 (Tentatively)
Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: Noon to 4 pm
***Please note the dates and times below are the operators’ minimum requirements. Vendors are encouraged to stay open longer than the times listed. Monday through Thursday hours are optional.
Thank you for applying!
HSQ team will reach out with any questions or next steps.
Applicants will be notified when they are selected or with any questions.
Required Business Documents must include: Illinois Business Tax ID and Illinois Department of Revenue Number, EIN Number, Business Insurance Liability Certificate, and current Drivers License or State ID.
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