Win 6 months of free rent in the Ohio Valley Mall by entering the Small Shop Showdown

St. Clairsville, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio Valley Mall and the St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce today jointly revealed a game-changing opportunity for any prospective business owner.

The Small Shop Showdown is a chance to win a shop in the mall, rent-free for six months.

It can be a start-up venture or a current business looking to open a second location.

Just fill out an application with your business plan, meet with the judging panel and you could win a space that would otherwise cost $10,000 to rent.

“Which would be great for holiday season, Valentine’s Day, Easter season, Mother’s Day. Also included in that is a marketing promotional package which will essentially assist with getting the business off the ground. There is no money up front for these people. The mall will assist with all of that.”

Andrew Kopper, Leasing Director, Ohio Valley Mall

“This is great for people that have mobility issues. They have, they can park at the front door and they can come on in. This is also good for inclement weather so you can always have your shop open. And you know you’re in the mall with a bunch of different stores here so it’s, there’s not a bad thing.”

Wendy Anderson, Executive Director, St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce

All types of businesses are welcome. It could be anything from a pickleball court to a coffee shop to a thrift store.

They say there’s no such thing as a bad idea.

You can pick an entry form at the mall office, the St. Clairsville Chamber office or online at the official Small Shop Showdown website .

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