An email invitation printed on an enlarged light-rail ticket. Attention vendor: We need your input.

The City Market at the Seventh Street Station wants to hear from current local vendors on creating an environment conducive to have a successful business. Come to the Seventh Street Station July 14 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. or July 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and meet City Market Executive Director Christy Shi. Shi will walk you through an exercise that will use your expertise to help us plan the best public market in Charlotte. Address: 225 East Seventh Street Parking: Park in the Seventh Street lot across the street from Seventh Street Station Facts on the Market: Six-day, year-round, indoor market Butcher, restaurant and caf anchors Day tables open variable hours and days Seasonal tents Four-fold vision: o Showcase local and regional food in an authentic community gathering place o Support other farmers markets in the area. o Incubate new food businesses o Improve access to healthy food in low-income neighborhoods

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