A COMMUNITY
FOR ENTREPRENEURS.
Build relationships, grow your business & give back to causes that make a difference.
Find your place among other entrepreneurs.
Applications to join The Collective are currently open from April 14th - April 29th
The Collective is a community for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We focus on coming together to support, uplift and encourage one another.
We welcome business owners in all stages - from home-based startups to multi-location companies - and industries. Whether you’re looking to grow your business or simply connect with peers, there’s room at the table for everyone.
Apply now to be a vendor at Farmed & Forged
Sundays from May 26 - September 29 | 11a - 2p CST
Downtown La Porte | Monroe St between Lincolnway & Washington
Thursdays from May 30 - September 5 | 5p -8p EST
Downtown New Buffalo | Whittaker & Merchant
Now accepting vendors!
MEMBERSHIP
When you're a member of The Collective, you're a part of a community.
You'll connect with other small business owners, share ideas, build relationships and get support from your peers. The Collective was created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, so you'll be in good company knowing that we're all in this together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our markets are carefully curated to maintain a variety of high quality vendors. The markets are the perfect place to shop small, have fun and support small businesses.
Additionally, our markets benefit a local nonprofit organization. At each market, our vendors have the opportunity to donate a portion of the day’s sales to the nonprofit that the market is supporting. Together, we’re able to support amazing nonprofits in our community!
COMMUNITY IMPACT
We love where we live, and we love doing what we can to give back to local nonprofits & causes in our community.
Through our events, member fundraisers and community partnerships, we’ve given more than $40,000 back to our community.
“Being a member of The Collective is proof that when a community comes together, we can achieve great things.”
— Sami Welter, Owner of Ella Jayms
CONTACT US TODAY.
Whether you’re ready to learn more about membership or get more info about an artisan market, we want to connect! Reach out to us, and we’ll be in touch.