Oh, Shop It: Shop Local for Loved Ones at Holiday Build Bazaars

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As hard as it is to believe, the holidays are almost upon us. 'Tis the season of baking cookies, decorating the house, and shopping for loved ones. While you're shopping for something special, consider support Detroit with the Build Institute’s holiday “shop local” initiative. 

Build Institute has always provided support to aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs and small businesses, so it seems only fitting that such a wonderful institute would help out these fellow Detroiters through the holiday season. Featuring pop-up marketplaces, celebrate emerging entrepreneurs from Detroit at different events in November and December. Each Bazaar will feature some of Detroit’s most creative vendors of artisanal candles, to baked goods, and handmade gifts. 

These Bazaars give local business owners and entrepreneurs the chance to test their product, do market research, increase revenue, and reach a bigger span of customers. They give both the vendor and the customer an opportunity to experience different parts of Detroit and learn more about the products and people around us.

The schedule for Build Bazaars this season is as follows:

            Nov. 15: November Citywide Detroit SOUP

            Nov. 28: Build Bazaar ad One Campus Martius for Small Business Saturday

            Dec. 5: Noel Night’s Build Bazaar at the Majestic Theatre

            Dec. 12: Southwest Holiday Fest at the 3^rd Precinct

Mark down these dates on your calendar, since we know the holiday season flies by faster than Santa’s sleigh, for these pop-up shops are not to be missed. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we begin to think of those we love the most. What better way to show you care than giving a gift that supports our city, has a story behind it, and is meaningful? Let’s help to promote and drive Detroit’s business ecosystem. For more information about Build Bazaar, click here.