Immigrant Marché at the Welcoming Center
As one of the four pillars of The Welcoming Center’s Entrepreneurship Team Model—alongside Business Coaching, Business Lending, and Business Planning—Business Innovation is designed to support entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey.
Our Business Innovation efforts focus on creating bold, community-centered solutions that open new pathways for immigrant entrepreneurs to thrive. A key initiative under this pillar is Immigrant Marché—a multicultural marketplace launched in 2024 to support and scale immigrant-owned businesses in the Food & Beverage, Beauty, and Crafts industries.
Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Immigrant Marché offers a comprehensive support model through six interconnected avenues:
- Market Management
- Workforce Development
- eCommerce
- Brokerage
- Procurement
- Storefront Opportunities
By shopping at Immigrant Marché, customers celebrate quality, cultural diversity, and authentic craftsmanship—while directly supporting immigrant entrepreneurs and contributing to local job creation and economic innovation.
