Location: SONESTA CHARLOTTE
(5700 Westpark Dr)
Date: Friday, March 19th, 2021
Time: 4-9pm
Mandatory Check-in: 2-3pm

Limited Slots Available, ONLY register if you are READY to secure your slot. We ask that all Vendors Create a Menu/ Price List to Help reduce lines.

ALL VENDORS MUST WEAR MASKS, ABOVE THEIR NOSE, AT ALL TIMES (Unless eating or drinking)

***The NEW “BBOC Vendor Capital Program” (VCP) was created to provide BBOC Vendors extra savings and eventually small grants and loans to cover BBOC vendor opportunities, Expenses, & More. Currently, the program is covering up to $50 of vendor fees. The Early Bird Vendor fees listed reflect the VCP reduction. If you are interested in further discounts, become a BBOC Premier Member and save 25% on vendor fees (Early Bird Fees Excluded).***


EARLY BIRD VENDOR FEES:
▪️Food-Trucks only (Must have Sanitation Permit)
Early Bird Feb 3-15th $100
Feb 16-22 $150
Feb 23-March 11th $200

▪️Beverages & Dessert Vendors
Early Bird Feb 3-15th $50
Feb 16-22 $100
Feb 23-March 11th $150

▪️Retail Vendors (includes handmade items)
Early Bird Feb 3-15th $45
Feb 16-22 $65
Feb 23-March 11th $75

▪️Artists Only (Painters, Photographers etc)
Early Bird Feb 3-15th $40
Feb 16-22 $50
Feb 23-March 11th $65

▪️Service Business (Distribution of Marketing Materials only. May Provide Giveaways & Raffles)  
Early Bird Feb 3-15th $30
Feb 16-22 $35
Feb 23-March 11th $50

▪️Non-Profit (Distribution of Marketing Materials only. May Provide Giveaways & Raffles)  
Early Bird Feb 3-15th $25
Feb 16-28 $30
Feb 23-March 11th $45

Deadline:  Upon invoicing you have 48hrs to secure your slot. Final Deadline to Register: March  11th.
This Event is NON-REFUNDABLE Unless canceled by Event Host: An event credit will be issued for use during a future event. Said rescheduled Event will be announced by BBOC.

~Up to 3 vendors per category

~Electricity:
Inside vendors: Electricity may be provided upon request in advance. Limited outlets.
Outside vendors: No electricity.  Please bring a generator & lamp or battery operated lamp.

TERMS OF AGREEMENT
The scope of engagement portion of this vendor agreement template provides both parties an
area to acknowledge any and all terms in regards to the services the vendor will provide.

SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT

Food Truck and Non-Food Truck Vendors Agree to the Following:

*Vendors are to sale items within Scope of Merchandise listed on Registration.
(IE If you stated cupcakes,etc do not bring Jewelry)
*Event Will be Held From  3 to 8pm

 (Vending for 6 hours)

Once you complete vendor agreement an invoice will be forwarded to you within 24 hours IF a slot is still available in your category. You will receive an email from us if your slot has been filled.  

Expected Crowd (no guarantee): 500-1000 guests
(This number will likely rise. We will update you closer to the event)


Do NOT Break Down prior to 9pm. You may cover your station with a Black Table Cloth if
you are no longer interested in selling.


Food Trucks (Only)
▪️Food Truck Vendors are to Bring Someone to Handle customer Service.
If you have a Line, please provide some type of Ticket system so that people will have certainty that they will be
served!

Non-Food Trucks (Only)
▪️BRING: ONE Table (4-6ft), a Chair, and 2 Black Table Cloths.(one for table
and one to cover items if you need to leave for bathroom etc or need to stop selling
merchandise).
 If you need assistance please see a BBOC representative.


ALL VENDORS:
 ▪️Bring a Trash Can. This will help maintain a
cleaner environment and maintain cleanliness  in your immediate area, where your Guests are being
served.!
Also Bring additional lighting, if capable.

Payment Terms
ALL payments are DUE UPON RECEIPT. After 48hrs invoices will be canceled to avoid late payment. Slots fill fast and this prevents payment after your slot may have already been filled. Please do not register until you are ready to secure.

Representation and Warranties
The Vendor hereby represents that they have the expertise, knowledge and experience needed
to provide the goods or services outlined in this vendor agreement.
The vendor agrees to uphold all laws and legal requirements of the state of North Carolina.

Liability and Indemnification
The Vendor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the Client and its representatives harmless for
any loss or damage.
Furthermore, the Client agrees to hold the Vendor harmless against any loss or damage, save
in cases of gross misconduct or negligence by the Vendor or its representatives.

Other Terms

INSURANCE
The Vendor agrees to purchase the necessary insurance during the term of this agreement and upon request shall provide proof of such
insurance to the Client, if requested.
In the instance the Vendor should fail to maintain or provide proof of insurance, the Client shall consider such actions to be a breach of this
vendor agreement and will be grounds for termination.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Vendor shall be considered an independent contractor. This vendor agreement does not establish an employer/employee relationship
between the Client and Vendor, and no such agreement shall be established at any time.

JURISDICTION
This vendor agreement shall be under the jurisdiction of the laws of North Carolina.
Therefore, any and all legal proceedings shall be conducted in the above state.

TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this vendor agreement by providing written notice to the opposite party within 10 days of the termination
requested date.
Upon this vendor agreement’s termination, all unpaid debts up to the point of termination will be due to the Vendor within 30 days.

ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING
This vendor agreement and any attachments shall be considered the entire agreement and shall constitute the termination of any prior agreements, including any written or verbal agreements.


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This agreement by and between Black Business Owners of Charlotte (Client) and
(Vendor) and shall commence on 3/19/2021 and will be considered agreed and valid upon completion of attached agreement, by both parties. All activities and services provided by the Vendor will be supervised by the BBOC’s staff and/or volunteer(s) and will be applicable to the listed terms and conditions.