The Mount Berry Mall announced today the launch of its search for Rome’s Next Great Pop-Up Shop. Open to businesses of all types, the search will grant one lucky winner a pop-up space in the Mount Berry Mall this holiday season.  

The search is a partnership with the American Dream Project, an initiative that connects entrepreneurs with brick-and-mortar spaces by working with property owners to facilitate the vision of new and expanding American businesses. The winner will be chosen by the Mount Berry Mall. Past winners include Eleven Gifts, Fleurish Boutique and Unique Interiors of Rome.

“We are excited to be hosting the search for Rome’s Next Great Pop-Up Shop for the second year! There are so many wonderful businesses and talented entrepreneurs in the Rome area, and this is a unique opportunity for someone to pilot a storefront during the busiest time of the year. We are thrilled to be able to support someone with a passion for growing their business,” said Lindsey Mueller, Director of the American Dream Project. “Whether you are a new business or an existing business looking to expand or try something different, there is so much potential for this space to be something truly exceptional”

The winner will be awarded a retail space in the Mall for twelve weeks during the holiday season as well as a cash prize to be used toward the design and build-out of their dream pop-up space. Rent will be covered by the Mount Berry Mall. For more details about the space and to apply, applicants can visit https://www.dreambighere.com/rome.

The application deadline is Saturday, May 7th. The winner will be selected by the Mount Berry Mall and announced this summer. The new pop-up shop will be open from October 1st to December 31st.