HI THERE!
We are Made Local, a Southern California event company that curates weekly shopping markets.
Our mission is to promote the importance of shopping small and supporting small businesses.
We are committed to fostering an environment where entrepreneurs can thrive, communities can flourish, and individuals can come together to celebrate the power of local commerce.
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WHEN YOU SUPPORT A SMALL BUSINESS, YOU ARE SUPPORTING SOMEONE'S DREAM.
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Whether you’re preparing for your first pop-up, community event, or local marketplace, the Marketplace Accelerator equips entrepreneurs with the tools, guidance, and business support needed to become marketplace ready.
Over the course of the program, participants will work alongside experienced Inland Empire SBDC business consultants to strengthen their business, navigate licensing requirements, refine pricing and branding, and prepare for future selling opportunities.
What you’ll learn:
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A better understanding of licensing, permits, and compliance requirements
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Practical strategies for accepting payments and managing finances
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Marketing techniques to attract and retain customers
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Tips for creating an engaging booth and customer experience
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Ongoing access to business advising and resources to support your business beyond the program
What if customers could buy from you even when the market is over?
What if you finally understood Shopify, TikTok Shop, Amazon, email marketing, and social media growth… without trying to figure it out alone?
That’s exactly why the “Marketplace-to-Mainstream” Growth Program was created.
25 selected businesses will receive:
✔ 8 LIVE weekly coaching sessions (1 hour each)
✔ Shopify setup & ecommerce growth strategies
✔ TikTok Shop & LIVE selling training
✔ Amazon launch guidance
✔ Email + SMS marketing
✔ Social media growth support
✔ Live Q&A and business troubleshooting
✔ Expert coaching in-person or online
This is hands-on support for made local vendors who want to grow beyond pop-ups and start building real online revenue.
Led by Desiree Shank, a former Shopify growth leader, ecommerce strategist, and TikTok Shop expert with 25+ years helping brands scale.
Spots are currently filled.
Now accepting waitlist for the next cohort.
Made Local Market Vendors get first priority.
