The Queen City Pop Up series has been extremely successful to date, spinning off a number of standalone businesses that can be found in Downtown Buffalo. Each year, small start-up retail-oriented businesses are offered an opportunity to join a collective of pop-ups, under one roof, at a strategic downtown location along Main Street. The incubator initiative offers free rent to those who qualify, thanks to a number of building owners that see the value in such an ongoing venture.
According to Buffalo Place, “Winners of the Queen City Pop Up Project will receive free rent in a select retail location from June 15th through August 31st. Completed applications are due no later than 4:00pm on Monday, May 14th. Click here to download the Request For Proposal (RFP) today.”
Queen City Pop Up is made possible thanks to Mayor Byron W. Brown, Buffalo Urban Development Corporation, Buffalo Place, and Working for Downtown.
Newell Nussbaumer is 'queenseyes' - Eyes of the Queen City and Founder of Buffalo Rising. Co-founder Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts. Co-founder Powder Keg Festival that built the world's largest ice maze (Guinness Book of World Records). Instigator behind Emerald Beach at the Erie Basin Marina. Co-created Flurrious! winter festival. Co-creator of Rusty Chain Beer. Instigator behind Saturday Artisan Market (SAM) at Canalside, Buffalo Porchfest, and Paint vs. Paint. Founder of The Peddler retro and vintage market on Elmwood. Instigator behind Liberty Hound @ Canalside. Throws The Witches Ball at Statler City, the Hertel Alley Street Art Festival, and The Flutterby Festival.
