GLENDALE, Wis. — The Collective Market Place inside the Bayshore Mall is a space that helps entrepreneurs achieve success in the business world. Shontina Gladney opened it up in April of
last year.
"We have a marketplace that actually features 32 local entrepreneurs," Shontina says. "It's set up like a department-type store. Our entrepreneurs don't have to be here, people are able to shop locally right here with some amazing vendors."
Shontina has a heart of gold, she feels like there are a lot advantages for new entrepreneurs.
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"If they get their start here, they don't have to worry about being on an island by themselves," Shontina beams. "They don't have to worry about how am I gonna be able to get the word out right away. You're connected with a network and platform that is going to get your business out there."
The waiting list to get your business inside of the Collective is 500-strong.
"Others have coined me as the coaches coach," Shontina explains. "I look at each and every business owner as a coach. For some reason I can really pull out the greatness in people, where they didn't even see that as a gift."
The Collective At Bayshore is located at 5700 N. Bayshore Dr. in Glendale. They are open on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.