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Read the full storyFor a number of years now, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism had identified a potential opportunity to grow the small business community, through support of emerging micro businesses.
It was with this strategy in mind, that Chamber embarked upon the management of Markets @ the Mosaic, after being approached by a couple of artesian entrepreneurs who were keen to establish a “home-made, designed and grown” market opportunity locally and believed Mercer Lane was the ideal central location.
With the collaboration of other like-minded home-based creatives, in a very short period of time, Markets @ the Mosaic was created and so began the journey of supporting local entrpreneaurs.
Very pleasingly toward the end of 2023, emboldened by the feedback received and after exploring a business plan, local marketeer Shirley George, took the very brave step to establish a creative space, that would permanently showcase and sell local stall holder’s wares – and so NQ makers Collective was born.
While 2024 saw a slower start for Markets @ the Mosaic, the introduction of a dedicated market co-ordinator and marketing manager, has seen exponential growth in both stall holders and visitation to the CBD on the third Saturday of each month, when the markets are held.
Increasing marketing promotion through social media sites, radio marketing, collaboration with TEL to expand into tourism markets and inclusion into print media, through the launch of Hinchinbrook Life has seen outstanding results.
As 2024 draws to a close, demand from stall holders is now exceeding available space, however Chamber plans to explore options for expansion in 2025 to accommodate this growth and introduce a greater variety of products.
The final Markets @ the Mosaic will be held in conjunction with the late night shopping event on Thursday 19th December.
The objective of supporting growing businesses continues to be Chambers focus and it is pleasing to receive feedback from some stall holders how participating in these markets, has assisted their business grow in 2024.
Contributed with thanks to Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism.
WHAT: Markets @ The Mosaic
WHERE: Mercer Lane
WHEN: 3rd Saturday of the month
SPECIAL EVENT: Thursday 19th December as part of Late Night Shopping
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