CreateHereNow Bridgeport Launches Arcade & Main Street Storefronts

We’re excited to announce we are in the process of launching our first new businesses, The Arcade & Main Street Storefronts in the Bridgeport Arcade located on Main Street in Downtown Bridgeport. Already home to the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council and World Artist Network, five innovative entrepreneurs have joined this historic site, transforming the retail space into a creative collective. CreateHereNow Bridgeport is collaborating with POKO Partners LLC on the project. A Bridgeport gem with a rich history, we’re thrilled to be utilizing the Bridgeport Arcade as our first site for CreateHereNow Bridgeport businesses. Currently in development, Ripka’s Market is also set to open at the Bridgeport Arcade this summer. In the coming days, we’ll have more information about The Arcade & Main Street Storefronts: Made in Bridgeport, Marroquin Ruben Weaving Workshop, Paradox Ink, Park City Desktop, and Magnacon 7. We are also in the midst of a large scale public art project Bridgeport Creates. We hope you join us for our formal” ““Spring-Up!” Storefront Launch Celebration” on May 18th (Visit our Website for Full Details). ABOUT THE ARCADE & MAIN STREET STOREFRONTS A union of Bridgeport’s industrious past and inspired present, CreateHereNow Bridgeport’s Arcade & Main Street Storefronts build upon the city’s renowned production history with a creative approach. The 1889 architectural gem, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses CreateHereNow Bridgeport’s first entrepreneurial projects. These select businesses include Made in Bridgeport, Paradox Ink, Marroquin Ruben Weaving Workshop, Magnacon 7, and Park City Desktop. Neighbors to the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council, World Artist Network, and nearby Read’s Artspace, the Arcade & Main Street Storefronts form a cultural hub distinctive to the Bridgeport Arcade. Close to premier entertainment and dining, The Bridgeport Arcade is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Bridgeport. Join original workshops, find that unique gift, and shop small for a big experience at this one-of-a-kind destination. www.createherenow.org