This opportunity is open to locally-owned businesses within Kalamazoo County.
If your business is already a member of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber of Commerce at the $500 level or higher, you’ll enjoy FREE access to join.
If your business is not, we welcome you to join or upgrade your Chamber membership to $500/year or join the “marketplace-only plan” for only $395/yr.
Ready to get started?
Our platform is designed to showcase the vibrant local businesses across Kalamazoo County and enhance the ease of discovering, connecting to, and shopping from small local businesses.
Expand Your Reach
Gain access to a wider audience and reach customers beyond your physical storefront or own online website.
Boost Sales
Take advantage of marketplace promotions and increase your revenue by making your products available 24/7, allowing customers to shop at their convenience.
No Commission or Listing Fees:
You will only pay standard processing fees*, which are equivalent to what you would incur when running a credit card transaction in person.
*Processing fees: 2.9% + $0.30/order
Additional benefits of the platform:
- E-commerce Enablement: For businesses that have not yet established an online presence, our platform provides a comprehensive solution to get you up and running. We offer full support and training to help you transition into the world of online sales.
- New Sales Channel: If your business is already selling online through your website or other platforms, the marketplace can serve as an additional channel to reach new customers and expand your market reach.
- Seamless Integration: For businesses utilizing Shopify or Square, we offer synchronization and integration with your existing online store. This means your products and inventory can easily be managed and showcased on our platform.
- Community Promotion: The marketplace will be actively promoted by the marketplace team, Southwest Michigan First Chamber, and partners as a valuable resource for both businesses and consumers looking to support local establishments.
- Online Selling Support: In conjunction with your other local businesses, you’re not alone when selling online. The marketplace team will help review your products, your shop, answer questions, provide customer service, and more to help you sell online.
Questions? Reach out to Southwest Michigan First Chamber for more information: chamber@
