Local entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to showcase their products this summer.

The Bay Centre in downtown Victoria is hosting its first B次元官网网址淧op-up Your ShopB次元官网网址� contest, where small businesses and start-ups can apply to win a rent-free space in the mall.

Applicants can propose their products and potentially snag a kiosk spot in the middle of the mall during VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 busiest tourism season.

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The prized area will be right next to the centre court, with an approximate area of 10 x 14 ft.

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The winner will get the spot for a full four weeks in August, while second and third-place winners will be given a free kiosk for the first two and last two weeks of July, respectively.

If the businesses do well, Hollstein said, more opportunities could become available either in the Bay Centre or at other outlets managed by Cushman & Wakefield Asset Services across Canada.

Interested parties can bring by their applications to the Bay CentreB次元官网网址檚 administration office, located at the mallB次元官网网址檚 lower level at 2-1150 Douglas St. until April 15.

To download the application form or for more information, you can visit .

nicole.crescenzi@vicnews.com

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