New artisan market The Exchange coming to Newport on the Levee

A new artisan market is coming to Newport on the Levee in November, just in time for the holiday season.The Exchange, located right next to the new Bridgeview Box Park, will feature an artisan market made up of a revolving mix of 15 local vendors.The first round vendors will be chosen with the holidays in mind.Ripple Wine Bar, which sells charcuterie and wine in Covington, will be one of the first vendors in the market. Guests will be able to have a glass of wine and cheese board at the levee or take bottles of wine and customized charcuterie to-go. “The Exchange creates an innovative platform for local entrepreneurs to bring their concepts to life in a vibrant mixed-use environment,” said Regan (Noppenberger) Thomas, commercial leasing representative at NAP. “As the retail industry continues to evolve, we’re confident this model of rotating concepts will create a fresh, dynamic retail experience for the community unlike anything in the region, while also creating a low barrier to entry for small businesses.”The upstairs level of The Exchange will be used as office space for companies looking for short-term workspaces.

A new artisan market is coming to Newport on the Levee in November, just in time for the holiday season.

The Exchange, located right next to the new Bridgeview Box Park, will feature an artisan market made up of a revolving mix of 15 local vendors.

The first round vendors will be chosen with the holidays in mind.

Ripple Wine Bar, which sells charcuterie and wine in Covington, will be one of the first vendors in the market. Guests will be able to have a glass of wine and cheese board at the levee or take bottles of wine and customized charcuterie to-go.

“The Exchange creates an innovative platform for local entrepreneurs to bring their concepts to life in a vibrant mixed-use environment,” said Regan (Noppenberger) Thomas, commercial leasing representative at NAP. “As the retail industry continues to evolve, we’re confident this model of rotating concepts will create a fresh, dynamic retail experience for the community unlike anything in the region, while also creating a low barrier to entry for small businesses.”

The upstairs level of The Exchange will be used as office space for companies looking for short-term workspaces.