Your annual membership helps the International Marketplace Coalition:
	
	
Drive economic development efforts by encouraging business creation, diversity and retention
	
	
	
Increase vibrancy, safety and aesthetics of the area
	
	
	
Encourage and promote interaction and relationship building among diverse groups of people and residents through events and activities
	
	
	
Generate positive awareness of the area as a unique destination leading to an increase in revenue for local businesses
	
Membership benefits include:
	
	
Discounts and resources – discounts to select events
	
	
	
Professional support services – guidance to successfully operate a business in the area
	
	
	
Financial assistance – ability to obtain small business funding (program starting in July 2019 and matching property improvement grant opportunities
	
	
	
Educational opportunities - access to resources, training and tools to help you and your business grow
	
	
	
Promotional opportunities - option to participate in advertising and promotional installation at annual events in addition to a listing in the International Marketplace Food Guide and on the website