Pop Local at The boulevard

Please reach us at info@shoppoplocal.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We are looking for an innovative and original retail concept that complements the existing businesses at The Boulevard. 

The selected business will be required to obtain all necessary business licenses and permits from the City of Richmond Heights and State of Missouri (when applicable). 

Employees of The Boulevard, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers, and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Contest.

Businesses will be judged, and finalists will be selected based on four main criteria:

1. Responses to Application
2. Finalist In-Person Interviews
3. Finalist Showcase Day
4. Social Media Voting.  

For more information on the selection process, see our Terms & Conditions.

Yes! The winning space can be utilized for other aspects of operating your business (wholesale, internet sales, etc). The main requirement for the winner is that the business be open to the public 7 days a week during normal center hours.

The winning business will be expected to maintain regular hours of operation for Boulevard businesses. These hours are currently: 

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Monday - Saturday 

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday

Finalists will be contacted at the end of the Application Period (around August 16-18) through the email and phone number provided in the Application to confirm their participation as a Finalist.

Being named a Finalist is a significant achievement on its own. It means your business was selected over all other applicants as being ready to become a Pop Local Winner. 

Finalists will be expected to participate in all elements of the Program. This includes: 

• In-Person Interviews with Boulevard staff (August 9)
• Finalist Showcase Day at The Boulevard (August 10)
• Sharing Finalist status on their social media pages and linking to social media voting page
• Media interviews as made available
• Any other promotional opportunity that becomes available during the course of the contest

The Finalist Showcase Day on Sunday, August 11, is your opportunity to show-off to the public, media, & judges what your business is all about. It is your chance to shine and promote your business to the tremendous Boulevard audience. 

Showcase Day will occur live, on-site at The Boulevard and be open to the public. Exact timing details are TBD, and will be shared with Finalists when selected.

The Pop Local program is designed to help new businesses open at The Boulevard. As such, it is our hope and intention that the Winner of the contest will continue on as a tenant for many years to come. Exact details about future rent and lease terms will be shared with the Finalists during the in-person interview process.