How To Launch A Neighborhood Market

Course Overview

• Course Title: How To Launch A Neighborhood Market
• Instructor: Philomena Höltkemeier
• Target Audience:
  • Community Leaders & Organizers
  • Teachers & Educators
  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • Gardeners & Local Food Enthusiasts
  • Nonprofit & Environmental Advocates
• Prerequisites:
  • Interest in Community Building & Sustainability
  • Basic Organizational & Communication Skills
  • Access to a Computer & Internet
  • Willingness to Take Action
  • No special technical skills or prior experience in business or event management are required

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Understanding the Concept & Benefits of a Neighbourhood Market
  • Planning & Organizing a Successful Market Event
  • Developing Effective Marketing Strategies
  • Implementing Sustainable Practices & Community Engagement
  • Legal requirements, permits, and safety considerations
  • Setting up market stalls and attracting vendors
  • Effective marketing strategies (social media, flyers, word-of-mouth)
  • How to make the market sustainable and grow over time
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Community engagement
  • Event planning and organization
  • Sustainable practices
  • Marketing strategies
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Basic event logistics management

Course Format

• Duration: 2 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Closed captions
  • Audio description in existing audio
  • Certificate of completion
  • Downloadable PDFs – Templates & checklists
  • Community Discussions
  • Quizzes & Assignments