Welcome
We’re thrilled to have you join us as a participant of Seattle Restored! Below are items to support your activation and help us streamline the numerous items that need to be completed to ensure we highlight your participation. Some items are relevant to select pathways. We will note for each item which is required.
This page is divided into four sections. Click the buttons below to drop you down to each section.
Progressive Action Plan
1. UPON ACTIVATION
1A - Submit signed contract & W9 Form
Required for all activations
Please submit your signed contract along with your W-9. You will receive notification of the contract and W-9 through an email from Shunpike or Seattle Good Business Network, depending on which organization is leading your activation.
You will need a City of Seattle Business License number. If you do not have your license yet, please submit the form now and send us your license number as soon as possible. You will not be able to receive payment until your business license has been confirmed.
1B - Submit Invoice
Required for all activations
You will receive an overview of invoicing requirements from Shunpike or Seattle Good Business Network, depending on which organization is leading your activation.
Payments will be issued on a Net30 basis. Your signed contract, receipt of your W-9, and your pre-activation survey must all be completed before your payment is issued.
1C - Submit DETAILS FOR YOUR WINDOW CLING
Required for all activations
Every activation includes a window cling. See the example below. The QR code directs people to a map that includes all Seattle Restored locations.
The size of the cling is 36″ wide by 18″ in height. Please plan your window display accordingly. We typically place this cling in the lower right hand corner of the most prominent street facing window.
We need the EXACT spelling of what you would like included on the cling. Your info will be placed where the “Partners in Print” example is listed below.
Please work directly with your Seattle Restored program lead to coordinate these details.
Please note that the cling for long-term-funded participants and seed-funded participants is smaller. Your program lead can provide you more details.
1D - complete a short pre-activation survey
Required for all activations
This survey will help us assess the impact of the program. You will be asked to complete a similar survey at the completion of your activation.
This survey must be completed before we issue a participation stipend.
1E - Insurance Coverage
Information for all activations
For Art Window Installations, Pop-Ups and Art Residencies:
As outlined in your contract, we require comprehensive liability insurance insuring against liability for injury to or death of persons and loss of or damage to property occurring in or on the Leased Premises in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for bodily and personal injury and property damage.
While we hold this insurance on your behalf, if you already have insurance you should add location details to your current policy.
Additionally, your policy shall include the property owner as an additional insured.
If you would also like to hold theft insurance on your artwork or products, you may do so. Seattle Restored will not be held liable for any theft or damage at activation sites and we do not have this coverage for you.
For Long Term -Leases:
You are responsible for all aspects of your insurance.
1F - Create Profile page on Seattle Restored
Required for all activations
Please complete the below form to create your profile on Seattle Restored. Information submitted through this form will create your public profile on the seattlerestored.org website, so please list exactly as you would like it to appear. You will need your confirmed activation address before you can complete your profile.
We manually approve profiles, so please allow up to 24 hours to receive confirmation of your submission. Upon approval, you will have the ability to update your profile.
1G - Promote Your participation in Seattle Restored
Required for all activations
Use the below media kit to promote your participation in Seattle Restored. Your contract outlines the requirement that you include the Seattle Restored logo on your website, promotional materials, and select social media content while you are participating in the program.
Seattle Restored Instagram Story Takeover
As a Seattle Restored participant we invite you to take over our Instagram Stories for a day! This is a great opportunity to share your story and introduce your work to a broader audience.
Check out a snapshot of the marketing program that we have created to highlight not only Seattle Restored as a whole but you and your participation in the program.
1H - Schedule Photography of your activation
Required for all activations
Each activation will be photographed. Please reach out to your main point of contact or moc.liamg@derotserelttaes to coordinate. For a pop-up space we would like to photograph when the space is active and enlivened with customers (these can be friends and family!)
1I - A-Board & Postcards
Required for Pop-Up Shops and Art Residencies
Each pop-up activation is provided with an A-board and customer postcards. While participating in the program, we ask that you use the branded Seattle Restored A-board while you are open. It has a chalkboard insert that you can use to update your messaging.
The postcards have general information about the program. We ask you to have them available for customers to pick up and include them with any purchase. It’s vital to get the word out about the program to support your venue and others. We want the program to continue, and this outreach helps those efforts!
1J - ACTivation TOOLKIT
Optional but extremely helpful for all activations
The below toolkit has been developed specifically for Seattle Restored participants.
The toolkit covers:
– Materials you may need to purchase in order to activate your Seattle Restored storefront or window
– Checklist of required health and safety items including fire extinguishers and walk off mats for pop-ups
– Purchasing ideas to activate your space including window lighting, shelving, cash wrap, audio, and packaging ideas
– Community resources including lists to public restrooms, homeless shelters, and substance abuse help services
– Design concepts to help you visualize your layout. Special emphasis on ADA compliance and safety requirements
– Activate your Seattle Restored storefront using the included project management planner
– A checklist to help you welcome customers into your pop-up as well as promotional checklist for all activations.
– An opening and closing checklist for pop-up spaces
2. MONTHLY
2A - Submit your Monthly sales report
Required for all activations
As a Seattle Restored participant we require sales reporting to highlight impact of the program. Each month you will receive an email with a link to a submission form where you will be asked to input the sales generated from your participation in Seattle Restored for that month. Your information will be reported in aggregate only.
Please complete by the 5th of the month for sales from the previous month.
We understand many activations may see no additional revenue beyond funds provided by Seattle Restored. If this is the case please still complete this form listing zero revenue for the month.
2B - UPDATE YOUR PROFILE PAGE ON SEATTLERESTORED.ORG
Required for all activations
Be sure to update your profile with new photos and details as you activate your space. If you change your hours or concept please update as well.
You can log in at: https://seattlerestored.org/wp-login.php.
3. AS NEEDED
3A - Submit an Event listing
An option for all activations
Seattle Restored would like to highlight any special events you host through a feature on your profile page, the Seattlerestored.org events page, and Seattle Restored Instagram channel. Please complete the below form for EACH event you intent to host or send an email with events details to Vanessa Young at gro.doogelttaes@assenav.
Please name photo files with your event name. Example: Launch Party for Seattle Arts United
Information submitted will be added to the site by the Seattle Restored communications manager. Please allow up to 48 hours for event listings to be published.
3B - Submit an Opportunity
An option for all activations
Are you seeking vendors for a marketplace? Do you want to rent your space for events? Are you curating an art exhibit?
- Opportunity title
- 2 – 3 sentences about your opportunity
- A link to your profile page or independent website
- An email or contact form page so people can reach out to you directly
- Is this a free or paid opportunity
3D - ABC Program - City of Seattle Office of economic development
Optional for all businesses
The Accounting and Business Consulting (ABC) program through the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development provides FREE one-on-one counseling to Seattle-based businesses wanting to scale and grow.
Businesses can apply for support in three categories: Accounting, Marketing, and Business Consulting. Within each category, you can receive 8 – 10 hours of support.
Most businesses work with consultants through online Zoom sessions for approximately 2 – 3 hours per month. In-person meetings are available as well. A business may choose to work with consultants in all three categories at once. This will take approximately 6 – 9 hours per month of online sessions plus associated tasks. Alternatively, a business might start with one consultant based on their highest need.
– There is no deadline to apply. Applicants can start working with consultants upon acceptance, starting in as little as one week.
3E - THEFT PREVENTION SUPPORT
Optional for Pop-Up Shops, Art Residencies and Long -Term Leases
THEFT PREVENTION REVIEW
If you would like your pop-up space reviewed to support theft prevention and highlight any red flags for safety needs, you can reach out to Barb Biondo. She is the crime prevention coordinator for Seattle Police Department. You can set up a complimentary session with Barb to come to your venue and do a walk-through of your space.
This service is not required but highly recommended. We recognize not everyone is comfortable working with the Seattle Police Department. If this is the case, please feel free to reach out to moc.liamg@derotserelttaes, and we can support any alternative consultation.
Barb Biondo
(she/her/hers) #8103
Crime Prevention Coordinator – Seattle Police Department, West Precinct
(206) 233-0015 – vog.elttaes@odnoiB.arabraB
3F - Metropolitan Improvement District
For activations located in Belltown, Denny Triangle, Pioneer Square, Downtown Retail Core, Waterfront or West Edge we suggest you familiarize yourself with the FREE services available from the Metropolitan Improvement District.
The MID can support:
– Removing individuals from in front of our on your premises – trash removal – graffiti clean-up
– waste removal – safety escorts to transportation – human services outreach and much more
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:30 am – 9:30 pm | 206 -441-3303
www.downtownseattle.org/programs-services/downtown-ambassadors/
4. COMPLETION OF ACTIVATION
4A - Submit your final income report
Required for all activations
As a Seattle Restored participant we require revenue reporting to highlight impact of the program. Each month you will receive an email with a link to a submission form where you will be asked to input the sales generated from your participation in Seattle Restored for that month. Your information will be reported in aggregate only.
Please complete by the 5th of the month for sales from the previous month.
We understand many activations may see no additional revenue beyond funds provided by Seattle Restored. If this is the case please still complete this form listing zero revenue for the month.
4B - SURVEY
Required for all activations
Seattle Restored requires that all participants participate in a post-event survey within 15 days of completion of your activation.
Questions
moc.liamg@derotserelttaes
Seattle Restored encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities.
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