As entrepreneurs and small-business owners creators , makers, vendors and simply hard workers, many of us had to be very fluid and flexible last year ….but that’s nothing new for us necessarily… #2020 was just unexpectedly abrupt and taught us a lot about ourselves and our society real fast…we all had to think fast..& get online ….what can we ALL do to plan for more ECONOMIC growth and more connectivity this year? Let’s grow together!! Scheduling out your #goals in your calendar is one thing making a #visionboard hang it up where you can see it every morning is one thing , getting on the phone making contact with all of your network is another thing … answer them old emails , inboxes and text msgs finally 🤪 there are so many ways!!!and also we want to encourage everyone to share in the comments what you are doing to set your year off with the right intentions #evenbetterin2021 than you did last year! We’re cheering for you!!!!
1. A Market City includes a wide variety of types of markets in a city as part of one market system. Markets include both food and non-food markets, and range from large central wholesale and retail markets to neighborhood markets and informal markets of street vendors.
2. A Market City organizes diverse partners and stakeholders who can collaborate and act together to achieve common policy objectives. Potential partners and stakeholders include market operators and managers; advocates for health, community development, local food, agriculture, and job creation; philanthropic organizations; and city and regional government agencies.
3. A Market City measures the value of their markets and understands how they function. Market Cities understand where markets are located and if there are places in the city/region that do not have access to a market, especially vulnerable neighborhoods; the supply chains for public markets; the quality of all the markets’ physical facilities and public spaces; the economic, social and public health impact of the markets; and the needs and wants of vendors and customers. A Market City uses this information to “connect the dots” so markets can offer a broader benefit to the community—especially for low-income people.
4. A Market City has distribution networks that prioritize and support healthy, affordable, and safe food and other goods produced in the region. These networks provide the physical facilities necessary for storage, processing, and distribution as well as support the staff who operate these facilities.
5. A Market City regularly invests in its market facilities and the management skills of market operators. Potential investments include renovating existing markets to improve the physical infrastructure to incorporate sustainable design features, and building new markets, as needed, to improve demand or address operational limitations. Market Cities ensure that market managers have the skills and staff to operate the market efficiently, effectively, and resiliently.
6. A Market City helps diverse types of vendors start and grow their businesses. Types of assistance include helping vendors, especially from disadvantaged groups, start a new business, innovate or expand an existing one with new services and products, and making sure that vendors have the equipment, services and training they need to follow modern food safety practices.
7. A Market City recognizes that its markets are also public spaces that welcome different kinds of people and maintain important cultural heritage. They support this role by creating public spaces in and around markets that are safe, accessible, and attractive, encouraging social mixing. Market Cities programming special cultural events and activities, especially those about healthy diets and safe food.
We are so proud to announce our very 1st MARKET WEEKEND!!! What better place to host than Alice’s Garden….Blessings on blessings…
Sept. 19 & 20th 11am – 4pm meet us at one of the most beautiful spaces in Milwaukee! We will have activities and community fun for all! Vendors and makers have been online with us , shoppers have connected virtually and NOW it’s time to bring the people out! Safely of course.
Hey again, I hope this blog post finds you and your family well.
As much as I’d like to say this post was an easy one, I’ve got to keep it real and let you all know that it was in fact very difficult for me. Even as I write I can feel the pit of anxiety in my belly grow a little – an almost constant companion these days. If you are like me and suffer from anxiety, you know exactly what I am talking about. For me, anxiety is brought about by the uncertainties of life; me being big on planning and preparation, not knowing what additional life changes will happen is very stressful. While blaming COVID and the folks in control of how the public is supposed to respond is the easy fix, I have to remind myself of the control I have over my thoughts and emotions.
Recent “Movement Fund” winner Artist Rubi Luciano with her latest coloring book release titled “Day Dreaming”
Recently, I attended a virtual webinar hosted by CIRCULATE MKE – a local makers market that has like most other organizations bringing people together, gone digital. This one was in partnership with Eric Upchurch II, creator of the Movement Fund, a social justice funding organization. The title itself was enough to get me interested – “Resilience for Black & Brown Entrepreneurs”. The content of the webinar focused on the idea of being present in the current moment to help alleviate some of the stress we put on ourselves by letting our thoughts run wild. We talked about gaining clarity by being mindful of what our thoughts are telling our bodies and how that negativity we experience impacts us emotionally and physically and in turn affects our overall health. It was comforting to realize that our thoughts are not who we are and we should not define our whole existence on them.
Grounding techniques were also a key component of conversations surrounding how to cope in the moment when our negative thoughts take over. This was something I was already familiar with thanks to TRUE Skool’s Art of Coping series. A couple of techniques that I have since put into practice include intentional deep breathing and internal affirmations in moments of anxiety. I think I’ve said to myself “Nothing is perfect, but everything is okay,” at least a few thousand times over the last couple of weeks. While it didn’t solve all my problems, it helped me remember that despite all the difficulties I’m currently experiencing, it’s all temporary and I will get through it in one piece.
This webinar was such an eye opening experience for me, understanding that we are the only ones in control of our thoughts and that gaining control over how we speak to ourselves internally, can have a major difference in our feeling of well-being. I will continue to use what I’ve learned to battle my anxiety and live a healthier, happier life and I hope you do the same!
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If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Movement Fund please visit using my link. If you sign up for a one time or recurring donation you will not only support me as an affiliate artist but also so many other beautiful people out there doing good work for their communities.
After our recent “Resilient Entrepreneur” Training we held a raffle drawing. That’s not a surprise to anyone familiar with our movement. We always giveaway two goodie bags after each of our CirculateMKE Markets. This giveaway was different though , by the end of our Training, we ended up giving every Creative Entrepreneur on the video training a cash prize which amped everyone up for the Grand prize even more! To win BIG participants had to join the Movement Fund. You might ask, well what is the Movement Fund????
Well, our Resilience Training was facilitated and sponsored by them! AND YOU CAN INVEST our ability to provide MORE low barrier CIRCULATEMKE Micro Grant$ and Small Business Trainings through the Movement Fund!!!
“Here’s a blurb from their site: Bringing change means bringing awareness through training sessions, campaigns, gatherings, discussions and other avenues that inform the people of the challenges, solutions and get them involved. Build Community when you Build Awareness and empower The Movement.”
“Participating in the recent Movement Fund training, it gave me hope to know that there are real grants for real entrepreneurs that may not be well established enough to be considered for other grants. Listening to how the Movement Fund really gets behind businesses and people of color to help them overcome obstacles that stand in the way of them and their dreams. I have always been a supporter of the Circulate Markets and then became an actual vendor. That community really does rely on us building each other and supporting each other. Looking through the lens of actually trying to start a business is more difficult than people could imagine. I am proud to be able to support Circulate Market and the Movement Fund so that other entrepreneurs can have the same opportunity that I was blessed with! I am truly honored and blessed to have been chosen to receive this Grant and being able to pay it forward.“
Learn more , check out the details & Join the MOVEMENT! ! Get involved and help us #circulatelocaldollars
We will continue to serve Creative Entrepreneurs in all the ways! You ain’t seen nothin yet!!
As entrepreneurs and small-business owners creators , makers, vendors and simply hard workers, many of us had to be very fluid and flexible last year ….but that’s nothing new for us necessarily… #2020 was just unexpectedly abrupt and taught us a lot about ourselves and our society real fast…we all had to think fast..& get … Continue reading Even Better in 2021!
Come on! Bring it on! We are READY! Are you?! Celebrate what’s new! Next and new! Further elevations! Making and effective! Only about that work! Balance and never get lost! #circulatelocaldollars
7 PRINCIPLES OF MARKET CITIES 1. A Market City includes a wide variety of types of markets in a city as part of one market system. Markets include both food and non-food markets, and range from large central wholesale and retail markets to neighborhood markets and informal markets of street vendors. 2. A Market City organizes diverse … Continue reading Do you want to live in a ‘Market City’?
Listen and Learn from the best! This episode features CirculateMKE Virtual Market Creative Entrepreneur , Author and financial coach, Tayala Scott dropping some serious knowledge! We would love your feedback on this one! Money, Money, Money! Easy to get , hard to flip….unless you have the proper education and understanding. Everybody wants ‘the bag’ – but whatcha gonna do to get it? Our Virtual series is a way to really dig deep into the expertise of within our network – This particular feature is from the June 2020 Market – PACKED with info and action steps!
What are your future financial goals?
Have you sought out any expert advice or support to help you reach your goals?
How are you tracking your personal vs small business finances?
All these topics and more are touched in this episode! Next Virtual Announcements coming soon!
We are proud to announce the launch of our Circulate Creative Shop with Inktothepeople , a dope local printing company! Soon we will be assisting other small businesses in setting up their shop! It’s all about uplifiting each other! We have helped to amplify local creatives and makers for over 5 years through our Circulate Creative Entrepreneur Market!
Now you can represent and help us keep pushing our collective message and mission! The shop is now open! We will continue to Circulate Local Dollars! Stay tuned for details about how we can help you set up your store!
Hotter than July! Delivering the Virtual Market to the world is fun. The engagement and the stories we get to hear are uncut and the feedback we receive has come from across the globe! It’s growing! AND it’s showing!
We had an amazing recent virtual training session that also ended up resulting in us distributing some cash drops. We will do a follow up story on that soon. Stay tuned.
Businesses are really struggling right now trying to figure out the next best moves. Some are closing, some are shifting online , some are fine. We are exploring some heavy conversations and emotional topics during our #circulatemke virtual markets. Help us spread the word out there, help us support these creative entrepreneurs who need it the most right now, let’s lift them up.
