Thursday, December 4, is a big day for entrepreneurs starting a business. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of retailLAB by StartUP Columbus will be held at Highside Market.
The retailLAB will be the first retail incubator of its kind in Columbus. Unlike traditional consignment stores or temporary pop-up shops, retailLAB entrepreneurs will gain true brick-and-mortar experience by operating their own storefronts full time. This hands-on model gives business owners real-world exposure to customer engagement, inventory management, and daily operations, all essential skills for building a sustainable retail business.
Columbus Councilor JoAnne Cogle represents District 7 where the new retailLAB is located. As an entrepreneur who started a CrossFit franchise in 2016, she understands growing a business.
“We welcome new business in Columbus, and the retailLAB is an exciting addition to starting new business,” said Cogle…