Start Local, Grow Big
Reach thousands of daily shoppers and grow your brand visibility at Bower Place with our Great Indoors Business Pop-Up Program.
Why Saddle Up for Success at Bower Place?
Over 4 million annual visitors
Over 532,000 GLA
Over 100 tenants
Consistently voted Red Deer’s best mall for over a decade
Over 40 minute average dwell time
What’s the Draw of a Pop-Up at Bower Place?
Flexible Options
Book our pop-up space for as little as one day or up to a full week.
Prime Location
Set up shop in a busy spot with plenty of folks passin’ through – don’t settle for a slow mall, choose one with thousands more visitors every day.
Ready-to-Go Retail
With provided fixtures, furniture, and a beautiful retail space, you can invest more in what matters—your product.
Community Focus
Bower Place is the pulse of Central Alberta shopping, giving local businesses a prime opportunity to connect with the community.
Do you qualify for our small business pop-up program?
Once you’ve submitted your lease agreement, you’ll hear back within 5 business days whether your pop-up request is approved.
If approved, you’ll receive a step-by-step guide outlining the paperwork needed, which must be completed at least one week before your rental date. Plan for the whole process to take atleast two weeks.
Canadian Business
Only legally registered Canadian businesses are eligible—unregistered businesses will not be accepted.
Small Business
Eligible businesses must be independently operated, and have fewer than 5 employees OR annual gross revenue under $100,000.
Permitted Usage
The following businesses are not eligible for this program: those selling thrifted, second-hand, or used items; franchises, corporate chains, subsidiaries, or direct sales companies (e.g., MLMs); food-based businesses, as the unit does not support food preparation or service; businesses using the space solely for promotion without direct on-site sales; vending businesses, ticket resellers, or speculative services; and makerspaces or shared workshop-style business models.
Aligned with Bower Place
Your pop-up must remain open during all mall operating hours, maintain a clean and professional presentation, and have all signage pre-approved by Bower Place.
Required Paperwork
After receiving approval, a business must provide a signed Facility License Agreement, proof of liability insurance prior to occupancy, and be a goods-based business that aligns with Bower Place's tenant mix. Bower Place reserves the right to decline any application at its sole discretion.
Setting Up for Success: Effective Pop-Up Strategies
Pop-up Submission Form
New Business or a Startup?
At Bower Place, your success is our priority. Use our free downloadable business plan template to help grow your business.
Why Does a Business Need a Business Plan?
– Budgeting and Forecasting: Provides a framework for managing cash flow and expenses with detailed financial projections and budgets while identifying where costs can be reduced or controlled.
– Clarifies Your Vision: A business plan outlines your goals and the steps needed to achieve them.
– Manages Risk: Identifying potential challenges and strategies to address them to help mitigate risks.
– Guides Decision Making: Detailed planning helps in making informed and strategic business decisions.
Sustainability
A unique retail mix isn’t the only way in which Bower Place innovates; we are firm believers in being one step ahead of the game in creating a healthy, sustainable community. Bower Place is incredibly proud to have achieved BOMA Silver Status which recognizes excellence in energy and environmental management. Our Shopping centre initiatives include:
Preference is given to green cleaning products; incorporating high efficiency sprinkler heads in landscaping; and, reusing construction materials whenever possible.
To minimize energy usage, low watt lighting is used throughout the centre and LED technology is utilized where possible. All corridors utilize motion activated lighting and all exterior lighting is powered by Canadian sourced wind energy.
The centre has a material recycling/recovery program that includes paper, cardboard, cans, plastics, glass bottles, batteries, wood pallets, cooking oil and organics.
Hybrid and eco-friendly vehicle parking stalls are located in our newly renovated East Parking Lot. Bike racks and on-site public transit stops are also available for those.
Eco-consciousness runs in the family. To learn more about sustainability at all of QuadReal’s properties, including their sustainability performance please visit QuadReal’s website.
