about us

Welcome to Hometown Vendor Market!

Who We Are

Hometown Vendor Market is a nationwide indoor and outdoor market platform connecting local small businesses, artisans, and shoppers through curated, community-driven events.

Founded on the belief that small businesses deserve professional platforms to grow and thrive, our markets create opportunity, visibility, and meaningful community engagement in every city we serve.

Our Founders

Hometown Vendor Market was founded by Amy and Hannah, two entrepreneurs with a shared passion for supporting local small businesses and building community through well-executed events.

As female and minority business owners, they combined their corporate experience in operations, event management, marketing, and finance to build a scalable, structured, and nationally expanding market platform.

Amy

Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer

Amy leads event strategy, brand experience, and market execution. With a background in event management, marketing, communications, and public relations, she oversees the vision and curation of each Hometown Vendor Market. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure that every event delivers a polished and memorable experience for vendors, shoppers, and partners alike.

Hannah

Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer

Hannah oversees operations, finance, and infrastructure across all markets. With expertise in accounting, logistics, systems management, and customer service, she ensures that every event operates with efficiency and structure. Her behind-the-scenes leadership provides the operational foundation that allows Hometown Vendor Market to scale while maintaining high standards.

Meet Our Team

As Hometown Vendor Market has grown nationally, so has our leadership team. Our dedicated specialists support vendors, partners, and event operations across every market we serve.

About Carmi

Operations & Vendor Experience Manager

Carmi ensures that every vendor interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and solution-driven. With a strong foundation in customer relations and operational systems, she refines processes, analyzes feedback, and continuously enhances the vendor experience across markets nationwide.

About Dana

Event Coordinator Manager

Dana leads and supports our on-site teams to ensure seamless event execution. With expertise in logistics and team management, she oversees coordination across markets, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and smooth operations from planning through completion.

About Michael

Digital Experience Manager

Michael oversees the digital systems that power Hometown Vendor Market behind the scenes. From website optimization to registration workflows, he ensures a seamless online experience for vendors and shoppers while strengthening our digital infrastructure.

About Jacob

Brand & Visual Identity Designer

Jacob shapes the creative identity of Hometown Vendor Market across all platforms. From event graphics to marketing materials, he ensures our brand remains cohesive, elevated, and instantly recognizable.

About Rosa

Digital Content Producer

Rosa brings the energy of our markets to life through compelling digital content. From short-form video to promotional storytelling, she captures the vibrancy of each event and keeps our audience engaged year-round.

About Darnell

Director of Advertising & Growth

Darnell leads the strategy behind our paid media and promotional campaigns. Through data-driven targeting and campaign optimization, he ensures each market reaches the right vendors and shoppers while supporting the continued expansion of our brand.

About Sobia

Social & Community Engagement Manager

Sobia oversees the voice and day-to-day engagement of Hometown Vendor Market across social platforms. From community interaction to content scheduling and direct communication, she ensures our digital presence remains professional, responsive, and aligned with our brand.

Our Commitment

At Hometown Vendor Market, we remain committed to elevating small businesses, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for growth in every market we serve.

We believe that when local entrepreneurs thrive, communities flourish. Through thoughtful planning, professional execution, and a deep respect for the vendors and partners we work with, we continue to build markets that bring creativity and commerce together in meaningful ways.

Contact Us

Feel free to reach out to us today for any questions, comments, feedback, or general inquiries. The Hometown Vendor Market team is fueled by passion and dedicated to ensuring that our vendors receive the utmost care and have all their needs met. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are here to assist you in every way possible. Expect a prompt response within 24-48 hours – because supporting you is at the heart of what we do!