The three-day event supports local displaced Painted Tree vendors
PLEASANT VALLEY, MO – In response to the recent chain-wide closure of Painted Tree, The CO-OP is opening its doors to local entrepreneurs with a special Pop-Up Boutique Event designed to help affected vendors reconnect with customers and continue growing their businesses.
The three-day event will feature a curated collection of former Painted Tree vendors offering unique, locally made goods, apparel, gifts, and more, all in a supportive, high-visibility retail environment.
Event Details:
● Thursday, May 7: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
● Friday, May 8: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
● Saturday, May 9: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
● Location: The CO-OP at Shoal Creek, 6816 N. Church Rd., Pleasant Valley, MO 64068
● Admission: Free and open to the public
This initiative reflects The CO-OP’s continued commitment to fostering small business success and strengthening the local economy, especially during times of unexpected disruption.
“Many of these vendors built loyal followings and thriving businesses through Painted Tree,” said Heather Heckroot, Co-founder at The CO-OP. “This pop-up is about giving them a platform to regain momentum, reconnect with their customers, and remind the community just how valuable local businesses truly are.”
The CO-OP encourages the community to shop local, show up, and support these small businesses that have been directly impacted, due to no fault of their own, by the nation wide closure. Every purchase helps sustain entrepreneurs who are vital to the region’s economic and creative fabric.
The CO-OP is a community-driven coworking and event space with locations in Liberty, Excelsior Springs, and Blue Springs, Missouri. Focused on connection, collaboration, and local growth, The CO-OP provides flexible workspace, event hosting, and business support services to entrepreneurs and organizations across the region.
