mission statement:

The Uptown Market is a venue to enhance the quality of life for the community through the gathering of local artisans, craftspeople, small business owners, area farmers, and neighbors.

A place where small vendors can come and sell their goods to the public, the Minneapolis Uptown Market unites the community. The Uptown Market will offer an opportunity for community organizations to outreach to the public.

who we are:

The Uptown Market is a nonprofit organization, formed by a committee of dedicated volunteers. We are creative and flexible; the market is constantly evolving and changing so we invite your input and patience. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, please contact us.

goals:

Achieving several city goals, The Uptown Market is more than just a place to buy and sell goods.

  • One Minneapolis
    Uptown Market: Provides an avenue for emerging entrepreneurs to become financially successful.
  • Premier Destination
    Uptown Market: Vibrant smart cities require eclectic and hip spaces for an educated workforce. The Uptown Market will create a destination for residents and tourists in the city.
  • Connected Communities
    Uptown Market: Located at the heart of Uptown and a multimodal transportation hub, the Uptown Market will draw customers from the Midtown Greenway, Uptown Transit Center, and is walkable for residents.
  • Enriched Environment
    Uptown Market: Showcases local arts, creates a new public space, and is aligned with the sustainability vision of the city through support of local agriculture.
  • A Safe Place to Call Home
    Uptown Market: Reclaiming a neglected but high potential Uptown street.

board members:

Shaun Laden is the Uptown Market Manager, in charge of vendor coordination and volunteer recruitment. He is a community organizer with several years of Minneapolis-based experience and keeps the UM running with countless volunteer hours.

Brendan Jordan is the Uptown Market Chair and on the Executive Commitee. He has been a driving force behind establishing the Market. He is a Program Manager at the Great Plains Institute.

Adam Faitek is the market Treasurer and is also on the Executive Committee. The market couldn’t operate without his organizational skills and interest in numbers.

Connor McCall is the Marketing Committee Chair and is our social media guru. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

Patrick Phenow is on the Logistics Committee. He is a recent graduate of the planning program at the Humphrey Institute. Also, he brews award-winning beers in his kitchen.

Darci Alexis is the Fundraising Committee Chair. We need your support! Please contact her if you are interested in becoming a sponsor!

Jess Horwitz helped get the Uptown Market on its feet. She helps with social media and vendor recruitment.

 

long-term volunteers:

Megan Gamble is the Fundraising Chair of the Uptown Market. She is a feminist who has worked in politics and community organizing since she moved to Minneapolis in 2006.

Roxie Speth is one of the founders of the Uptown Market. She is a ceramicist and multi-crafter, helping with vendor recruiting and miscellaneous tasks.

Abby Jensen is a Project Designer at James Dayton Design. She has been active in the structural design of the Uptown Market.

Jake Freeberg is the webmaster for the Uptown Market. He is a front-end web developer based in the Whittier neighborhood.

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