A new marketplace, Eleven101 Collective, has opened in the former Painted Tree Boutiques location in Clive, Iowa. The marketplace is operated by Knapp Properties, which retained much of Painted Tree’s former management team and staff.
Soft Opening and Vendor Response
The marketplace held a soft opening on Thursday and will hold another on Friday. Vendors and shoppers alike have welcomed the marketplace’s return. Kristen Gettler, who was helping set up her son’s booth, expressed her pleasure at seeing vendors return to the space.
Luanne Sellner, owner of The Next Step, sells stained glass and other handmade decorative items. She used the time away to make changes to her business and is optimistic about Knapp Properties taking over the marketplace.
Chris Costa, president and CEO of Knapp Properties, stated that gaining vendors’ trust after their experience with Painted Tree was a priority. The marketplace will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
