Inspired Women Business Alliance Events
IWBA ORGANIZES COMMUNITY EVENTS TO GIVE YOUR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TO
SELL YOUR WARES
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
REACH YOUR CUSTOMERS AND MAKE NEW ONES
THROUGHOUT VARIOUS CITIES
The ideology behind this event; IWBA is creating a community marketplace that provides much more than just shopping. Our events are places for people in the community to gather, to have a safe space to socialize and an opportunity to support local, independent small businesses +. We throw out a neighborhood net that catches and cares for the people who attend our events; community and vendors. We encourage our vendors to meet their neighbors; network and exchange ideas. We've seen these interactions flourish business connections. This an opportunity for sales and a monthly meeting to hear what's new and how we can help your business.
SELL YOUR WARES
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
REACH YOUR CUSTOMERS AND MAKE NEW ONES
THROUGHOUT VARIOUS CITIES
The ideology behind this event; IWBA is creating a community marketplace that provides much more than just shopping. Our events are places for people in the community to gather, to have a safe space to socialize and an opportunity to support local, independent small businesses +. We throw out a neighborhood net that catches and cares for the people who attend our events; community and vendors. We encourage our vendors to meet their neighbors; network and exchange ideas. We've seen these interactions flourish business connections. This an opportunity for sales and a monthly meeting to hear what's new and how we can help your business.
BEFORE YOU CONFIRM TO BE A VENDOR
Our application process is very easy.
Apply through our google online application. You will receive an email whether we have space for your business or not. Once accepted, you will receive a welcome email and a paypal invoice from Inspired Women Business Alliance due upon receipt. Once paid your space is confirmed. You will receive a follow up email.
Inspired Women Business Alliance DOES NOT process refunds after your invoice has been paid; due to your nonattendance, county/state lock downs due to COVID-19, venue mishaps or weather conditions; no exceptions.
This legal clause can be found on all contracts/applications, invoices and emails.
However, lock downs due to COVID - 19 and weather cancellations ONLY (no exceptions) are given a make up at a future event (upon space availability).
Apply through our google online application. You will receive an email whether we have space for your business or not. Once accepted, you will receive a welcome email and a paypal invoice from Inspired Women Business Alliance due upon receipt. Once paid your space is confirmed. You will receive a follow up email.
Inspired Women Business Alliance DOES NOT process refunds after your invoice has been paid; due to your nonattendance, county/state lock downs due to COVID-19, venue mishaps or weather conditions; no exceptions.
This legal clause can be found on all contracts/applications, invoices and emails.
However, lock downs due to COVID - 19 and weather cancellations ONLY (no exceptions) are given a make up at a future event (upon space availability).
WEATHER ADVISORY RAIN POLICY
IWBA will determine cancellation due to a weather advisory or rain by monitoring the forecast on a weather website the night before. If the forecast predicts a weather advisory or 40% chance of rain during event hours the event will be cancelled. You will be notified by email and/or text, it will also be posted on the event page. You will be offered a makeup date (upon space availability) for fees paid, no exceptions.
HEAT POLICY
The event will be cancelled for the day if an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued during the event hours. You will be notified by email and/or text, it will also be posted on the event page. You will be offered a makeup date (upon space availability) for fees paid, no exceptions.
WIND POLICY
The event will be cancelled for the day if an Extreme Wind Warning has been issued during the event hours. You will be notified by email and/or text, it will also be posted on the event page. You will be offered a makeup date (upon space availability) for fees paid, no exceptions.
Please be aware there may be times when the weather conditions change day of the event and the event is canceled day of.
IWBA will determine cancellation due to a weather advisory or rain by monitoring the forecast on a weather website the night before. If the forecast predicts a weather advisory or 40% chance of rain during event hours the event will be cancelled. You will be notified by email and/or text, it will also be posted on the event page. You will be offered a makeup date (upon space availability) for fees paid, no exceptions.
HEAT POLICY
The event will be cancelled for the day if an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued during the event hours. You will be notified by email and/or text, it will also be posted on the event page. You will be offered a makeup date (upon space availability) for fees paid, no exceptions.
WIND POLICY
The event will be cancelled for the day if an Extreme Wind Warning has been issued during the event hours. You will be notified by email and/or text, it will also be posted on the event page. You will be offered a makeup date (upon space availability) for fees paid, no exceptions.
Please be aware there may be times when the weather conditions change day of the event and the event is canceled day of.
Inspired Women Business Alliance also:
Outreach programs to meet community needs.
Hosts Small Business Social to utilize/learn from our mentors on marketing, social media, branding, and the opportunity to share your experiences.
Provide Cash Mobs to brick and mortar businesses.
Volunteers to help find resources on business, family and community.
Showcase small businesses through our newsletter, website, and social media.
We're in the process of opening an Empowerment Annex (retail, classroom, consignment and more).
$35 food box program (when available).
Bi-weekly Creative Connections - 2nd & 4th Thursday crafting meet-up. (suspended during COVID -19)
Gives back to community projects, clubs and fundraisers.
Services available for graphic designing (banners, business cards, thank you cards, posters, etc), website building, social media handling and marketing.
Outreach programs to meet community needs.
Hosts Small Business Social to utilize/learn from our mentors on marketing, social media, branding, and the opportunity to share your experiences.
Provide Cash Mobs to brick and mortar businesses.
Volunteers to help find resources on business, family and community.
Showcase small businesses through our newsletter, website, and social media.
We're in the process of opening an Empowerment Annex (retail, classroom, consignment and more).
$35 food box program (when available).
Bi-weekly Creative Connections - 2nd & 4th Thursday crafting meet-up. (suspended during COVID -19)
Gives back to community projects, clubs and fundraisers.
Services available for graphic designing (banners, business cards, thank you cards, posters, etc), website building, social media handling and marketing.
Apply For Your Resale Permit Online
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Everyone comes to buy, sell, and visit.
- Admission and parking are free.
- Handmade makers, crafters, artists, & designers.
- Used treasures; retro, antiques, furniture, collectibles, and clothing. Your "junk" that is someone's treasure.
- Art/craft supplies.
- Trending Direct Sales.
- Buskers; Live Music and street performers.
- Youth activities (art / crafts).
- Community Organizations / Nonprofits.
- PROHIBITED ITEMS - alcohol, pornography including vintage playboys, firearms, BB guns, live ammunition, animals for sale, wholesale items, food bank distribution, etc.
- Event Coordinators will be reviewing each merchant’s materials upon set-up, as well as during the entire day of the event. Any items displayed not meeting the criteria outlined in the registration form will be asked to be removed from the vendor’s booth and not sold at any point during the day.
- Set up time BE ON TIME Break down time DON'T LEAVE EARLY
- ALL vendors bring your own ezups, tables /displays, and chairs. If you use an ezup; mandatory hanging weights; 10lb weights attached to each leg of your ezup.
- Keep your areas free from trash.
- This is a positive event for our community and visitors. Be respectful, be friendly, and enjoy the company.
Ethic & Legal Clause
Ethics Clause:
IWBA is an Equal Opportunity organization and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all members and participants and providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions are based on business needs, organizational requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. IWBA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Merchants and volunteers are expected maintain the highest ethical and moral standards once you arrive to the venue, before and during the event, and while conducting business. Intent of this policy is that each merchant / volunteer will conduct their business with integrity, kindness, and comply with our vendor / volunteer guidelines. Any actions deemed a conflict of interest to a merchant / volunteer, coordinator, or event venue; discrimination, harassment, negativity, gossiping, etc. will not be tolerated, actions may end with you leaving the event.
Every merchant / volunteer is free to speak to a coordinator on site privately away from other merchant / volunteers if they have an issue that needs to be resolved. Inspired Women Business Alliance strives to provide a positive environment for our merchants / volunteers and most importantly our guests. We expect the same courtesy from our merchants and volunteers.
The legal side:
In consideration for receiving permission to participate in a Inspired Women Business Alliance event, the Vendor hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the host / coordinator Inspired Women Business Alliance or the City of Hemet, CA, its agents, volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the Vendor, or any of the property belonging to the Vendor whether caused by the negligence of the Vendor/Releaser, or otherwise, while participating in such activity, or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or event venue property or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such activity, whether caused by the negligence of Vendor/Releaser or otherwise. I further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the host/coordinator Inspired Women Business Alliance or the City of Hemet, CA, its agents, volunteers from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney fees, that they may incur due to my participation in said activity, whether caused by negligence of Vendor/Releaser or otherwise.
I understand that the host/coordinator Inspired Women Business Alliance, or the City of Hemet, CA, does not provide any insurance coverage for vendor participants for any circumstances arising from their participation in this event or any activity associated with or facilitating that participation. As such, I am aware that I should review my own insurance portfolio.
IWBA is an Equal Opportunity organization and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all members and participants and providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions are based on business needs, organizational requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. IWBA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Merchants and volunteers are expected maintain the highest ethical and moral standards once you arrive to the venue, before and during the event, and while conducting business. Intent of this policy is that each merchant / volunteer will conduct their business with integrity, kindness, and comply with our vendor / volunteer guidelines. Any actions deemed a conflict of interest to a merchant / volunteer, coordinator, or event venue; discrimination, harassment, negativity, gossiping, etc. will not be tolerated, actions may end with you leaving the event.
Every merchant / volunteer is free to speak to a coordinator on site privately away from other merchant / volunteers if they have an issue that needs to be resolved. Inspired Women Business Alliance strives to provide a positive environment for our merchants / volunteers and most importantly our guests. We expect the same courtesy from our merchants and volunteers.
The legal side:
In consideration for receiving permission to participate in a Inspired Women Business Alliance event, the Vendor hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the host / coordinator Inspired Women Business Alliance or the City of Hemet, CA, its agents, volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the Vendor, or any of the property belonging to the Vendor whether caused by the negligence of the Vendor/Releaser, or otherwise, while participating in such activity, or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or event venue property or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such activity, whether caused by the negligence of Vendor/Releaser or otherwise. I further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the host/coordinator Inspired Women Business Alliance or the City of Hemet, CA, its agents, volunteers from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney fees, that they may incur due to my participation in said activity, whether caused by negligence of Vendor/Releaser or otherwise.
I understand that the host/coordinator Inspired Women Business Alliance, or the City of Hemet, CA, does not provide any insurance coverage for vendor participants for any circumstances arising from their participation in this event or any activity associated with or facilitating that participation. As such, I am aware that I should review my own insurance portfolio.