------------------------------ *From:* Madison Alliance for Black Economic Empowerment < [log in to unmask]> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 28, 2019 12:24 AM *To:* Baldeh, Samba *Subject:* Be a Vendor at the McPike Park Sessions - FOR FREE! Together, we can build our collective resources. We can build The HIVE. 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This June and August, the Sessions at McPike Park - formerly the Central Park Sessions - will draw in thousands of Madisonians ready to purchase goods from local vendors. While most vendors have to pay a fee to sell their crafts, we’ve partnered with Common Wealth Development to offer the MABEE community the special opportunity to VEND FOR FREE! If you want your business to grow, this is a truly unique opportunity to make it happen!! Vendors can sell their crafts at the following dates and times: June 22 from 11am-11pm June 23 from 11am-10pm August 7 from 5-10pm August 8 from 5-10pm August 9 from 5-10pm August 14 from 5-10pm August 15 from 5-10pm *How to Get Your Free Vending Spot:* If you are interested in vending and taking advantage of this unparalleled opportunity, please respond to this email (*[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>*) with (a) your name, (b) your company name, and (c) the selected dates, in order of preference. We will select vendors on a first come, first served basis. *Requirement #1: *You must be vending non-food and non-beverage items to be selected. Unfortunately, we are not accepting food or beverage vendors this time around. *Requirement #2: *These spots are expensive, and we don’t want to waste them; so you must arrive at least an hour early and attend the FULL scheduled. Failure to do so will result in a MANDATORY FINE equal to the cost of the vending spot. To avoid a fine, please be 100% sure you can attend the full time before committing. *Requirement #3:* In order to receive the free spot, you must also commit to writing a testimonial about your experience for MABEE so that we can brag about you! This is a great way for you to get your business out to even more people. We look forward to sharing this fantastic opportunity with you! 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