First Annual Working Solutions Gift Bazaar
On December 2nd, 2008 Working Solutions hosted the first annual Working Solutions gift bazaar. In an effort to further promote and support Working Solutions microloan clients each micro-entrepreneur in Working Solutions portfolio was invited to sell their wares during the event. The result was a unique and festive holiday shopping experience which was hugely successful!
These are the Working Solutions clients – local Bay Area micro-entrepreneurs – which promoted their products and services at the bazaar:
- Kris Nations Jewels: Women’s Jewelry
- Coco Delice Fine Chocolates: French Inspired Artisan Truffles and Chocolates
- Shannie Cakes: Specialty Cakes
- Velvet & Tweed: Children’s Clothing
- Serial Cultura: Women’s Clothing (Modern Scarves, Tops)
- Kika’s Treats: Chocolate Covered Organic Baked Goods
- To Go Ware: Green/EcoFriendly Bamboo Utensil Gift Sets
- Alter Adaptation Center: Personal Fitness/Wellness Center
- EcoCitizen: Eco-Friendly Women’s Clothing
- Katya’s Kitchen: All Natural Crepes
- Mom Inventors: Products Invented by Moms
The open house event was attended by Working Solutions board members and funders, the TMC Development staff and board members, in addition to numerous friends and family. Due to overwhelming positive feedback from the vendors there are definite plans to hold the 2nd annual bazaar next year with even more Working Solutions clients participating.
Enjoy these photos from the event!
Working Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides underserved micro-entrepreneurs with the access to capital and resources they need to successfully start or grow a business. Working Solutions’ goals are to strengthen the economy, create jobs, and build strong communities through it’s economic development activities. To learn more about Working Solutions, please visit www.tmcworkingsolutions.org.
TMC Development provides financial support to Working Solutions and is proud of the work they accomplish.