The Place, on New Conduit Street opposite Wilko, was launched last month by Discover King’s Lynn, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), with funding from the Government’s Community Renewal Fund. The pop-up project aims to attract more people into the town centre, and give local small and micro businesses, budding entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to see what it could be like having a physical presence in the town centre without incurring prohibitive costs. During the week, The Place will function as a business hub which local businesses can use to join in on training and networking sessions, take advantage of comfortable hot-desking or meeting spaces, and access free, professional advice. At evenings and weekends, the venue will become a rentable pop-up space that can be booked by local business owners and creatives to host their experiences, workshops and exhibitions, as well showcase any retail offerings. The Place is intended to give online, new and existing businesses the opportunity to try out a physical space. The Place’s opening weekend included a range of Easter activities for families and a Pizza School hosted by The Pizza Slice Guy, with over 400 people coming through the doors. Vicky Etheridge, BID manager, says: “The possibilities for The Place are endless and we are so keen to see what ideas the local west Norfolk businesses can come up with. Events could include cocktail workshops, make-up lessons, styling fashion shows, cookery sessions – anything you can think of! “If you run an online shop and want to try having a physical space in the town centre then now is your chance. We’ve covered rent, rates and utilities and all you’ll have to do is show up and show off your products!” If you’d like to find about more about rental fees and what The Place can offer you and your business, get in touch with Discover King’s Lynn at [email protected]
