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Highland Park Chamber of Commerce l 508 Central Avenue, Suite 206 l Highland Park, IL 60035 l 847-432-0284

Thursday, Friday, Saturday July 27, 28, & 29, 2017Sunday, July 30 (optional)Hours of sale: 9:00am-5:00pmMerchants have option to remain open later

MERCHANT MEETING & Permit Pick-upThurs. July 13, 8:30am, Michael’s,1879 Second St.

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce l 508 Central Avenue, Suite 206 l Highland Park, IL 60035 l 847-432-0284

Vendor Information (please print legibly):

Name of Business ______

Contact Person ______

Address______

Phone______Secondary Phone______

E-Mail______Website______

Merchandise for Sale______

Event Fees/Payment:

“I have read and hereby agree to the enclosed Rules and Regulations of participation in the 2017 Sidewalk Sale and have paid all outstanding Chamber invoices.”

*Your signature is required______

2017 Highland Park Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale

PARTICIPATION, RULESREGULATIONS

Participants – Any Highland Park Chamber Member may participate in the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale with the following restrictions:

  • Participant may only sell the product or service that they regularly sell in their business, and are not allowed to bring in outside vendors to conduct business at their location.
  • Restaurants could have an exception to the rule of selling “product or service that they regularly sell in their businesses” as long as their product is not competing with any other participating restaurant. Food vendors must have Lake County Health Dept. Permit. See below.
  • All Chamber dues, fees and outstanding invoices must be paid in full by the dates listed below prior to issuance of Sidewalk Sale Permits.
  • Vendors agree to participate all three (3) days of Sidewalk Sale.
  • Political committees are not allowed.

Assignment of Space – The Chamber office and Sidewalk Sale Committee assign the actual space for all participants. Note: No business is allowed to change locations once assignments have been made. Non-compliance will result in permit revocation and removal from the Sale.
There will be 3 tiers for Sidewalk Sale space assignment:

  • Tier #1 – Those participants who have a business in the Central Business District have the right to be in front of their own business.
  • Tier #2 – Those participants coming from other commercially zoned districts of Highland Park, or from the Central Business District that wish to be in a different location other than their own current business location – i.e. Ravinia businesses or stores a block or more off of Central Avenue wanting to be on Central.
  • Tier #3 – any other business not within a commercially zoned district of Highland Park; any charitable groups and other organizations; any business who may wish to have a 2nd location in addition to being out in front of their own storefront; or businesses in Tier #2 who wish to have a second location.
  • From year to year, no businesses in Tier #2 or Tier #3 have the “right” to any space that they may have had in previous years due to the nature of changing businesses in the Central Business District. However, previous locations will be strongly considered for the following year’s location.
  • Businesses who do not choose to participate must be aware that the space in front of their business may be assigned to other vendors.

Fee Schedule and Payment Deadlines –

  • $195member fee if received in Chamber office by 5/25/2017deadline. No exceptions.
  • $295member fee if paid from 5/26 through 6/30/17.
  • $100 Not-for-profit fee for Highland Park-located 501 (c) (3) organizations
  • No Vendor will be accepted after Friday, JUNE 30, 2107– FINALREGISTRATION
  • If the participant wishes to have a second location, it will cost an additional participant fee, and the second location will become a Tier #3.
  • It is the sole discretion of the Chamber office to determine the last possible cutoff date for admitting a Chamber member as a participant to the Sidewalk Sale.

Permits –

  • Vendor Permits will be issued by the Chamber office, and must be prominently displayed.
  • Merchants who violate any of the rules and regulations for this event are subject to revocation of their permits and will not be allowed to continue participation in the event.
  • $60 City of Highland Park Vendor License Permit required for non-Highland Park located businesses. Contact the Chamber.

SIDEWALK SALE RULES & REGULATIONS – continued

Tents and Display Design –

  • If you choose to have a tent, ALL TENTS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
  • Tents are at additional cost, or need to be supplied by vendor.
  • Tents and display designs must allow for a 5-foot passage for pedestrians.
  • Tents must be secure; if considered a safety hazard by Chamber or City, they will not be allowed.
  • Tent delivery and tent setup may begin only after 3pm Wednesday.
  • No product may be hung or attached to a building.

Signage –

  • Signage is allowed only at the participant’s Sidewalk Sale location. It cannot obstruct the view or use of any adjoining Sidewalk Sale participant or interfere with pedestrian traffic.
  • Signage may not be hung or attached to another business’ building.

Cleanup/Equipment Pickup–

  • For safety reasons, all Sidewalk Sale merchandise and equipment used such as tables, display racks, etc. must be broken down every night.
  • Daily teardown should not begin before 4:30pm (barring rain!)
  • All Sidewalk Sale merchandise and equipment used such as tables, display racks, and tents must be cleared off the sidewalks and streets by 9am Monday morningafter Sidewalk Sale.
  • You will face fines by the City if this clearing/cleanup of Sidewalk Sale is not done by this time.
  • It is strongly recommended that equipment be picked up or stored indoors by Saturday night for those participants not participating on Sunday, and by Sunday night for Sunday participants.
  • All proper safety requirements expected by the City and the Chamber must be met and strictly adhered to during Sidewalk Sale.

Use of Parking Spaces for Display –

  • Participants cannot use parking spaces for display (with the exception of Auto Dealers and “like” businesses).
  • Auto Dealers, please contact the Chamber.

Food Vendors– Are responsible for contacting Lake County Health Department. Food Permit is at expense of the vendor.( or call: 847-377-8020.

Weather – There are no refunds in the event of inclement weather.

Refunds – The Sidewalk Sale Registration fees are non-refundable.

Questions? –Call or email the Chamber office: 847-432-0284 or .

Fax 847-432-2802

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce l 508 Central Avenue, Suite 206 l Highland Park, IL 60035 l 847-432-0284