Hudson County Community College Seeks Vendors for Holiday Marketplace

October 7, 2016, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is soliciting participation from area small businesses and young entrepreneurs for a Holiday Marketplace scheduled for Saturday, December 10. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the HCCC Culinary Conference Center at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center. Admission for the general public will be free.

The College’s Division of Non-Traditional Programs has allocated spaces for 55 local businesses, which will take place on two floors of the Culinary Conference Center; a special section will be designated for Young Entrepreneurs, ages 9 to 15. Attendees will be treated to complimentary hot apple cider or cocoa and live music. There will be a Cultural Corner with information about holidays and customs celebrated by the diverse population of Hudson County.

The College will publicize the event via press releases, newspaper and online ads, email blasts, local blogs, and social media.

The vendor with the best holiday-themed table will win a table for 10 at the College’s popular Culinary Café.

The cost for participating, which includes a 6-foot table, two chairs and a free parking pass, is $75 for vendors, $10 for young entrepreneurs and $60 for businesses who are members of the following organizations: Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, Hoboken Chamber of Commerce, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ, African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ, Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce and Hudson County Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises. Spaces may be reserved at http://tinyurl.com/gww9osu. Additional information and arrangements for payment may be made by emailing cfarrellFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE or phoning (201) 360-4262.