A look ahead at 2025 and some changes!
Dear Maker Community,
We want to share an important update about our February 8th Maker Supply Market and reflect on how our maker community has grown.
## Our Journey
In 2022, we identified a unique opportunity in our maker community. We saw the need for a specialized market where makers could offer their samples, seconds, off-prints, and clearance items. This concept filled an important niche in our community, providing both makers and shoppers with a dedicated space for these specialty items.
## How Things Have Evolved
As our BC maker community has grown and evolved, we’ve seen this niche flourish. What began as a unique concept has now become an established part of our maker ecosystem. This natural evolution has given us the opportunity to pause and reimagine our February 8th Maker Supply Market.
## Why We’re Pivoting
The maker supply market format is distinctive because:
– It relies on specific inventory types (samples, seconds, off-prints)
– These items are naturally limited in quantity for each maker
– Vendors need adequate time to accumulate these special items
– The market for these items has matured since our 2022 launch
With this maturity comes the opportunity to innovate once again. Just as we identified this niche in 2022, we’re excited to explore new ways to serve our community’s evolving needs.
## What This Means
For our vendors:
– The February 8th date is currently under review
– We’ll be reaching out personally to registered vendors
– Full refunds will be processed promptly
– We welcome your input as we develop our next innovative concept
For our shoppers:
– Stay tuned for updates about our revised plans
– All other 2025 market dates remain unchanged
– We’re exploring new ways to bring unique value to our community
## Looking Forward
As pioneers of the maker supply market concept in our community, we’re proud to have played a role in establishing this vital market niche. Now, we’re excited to channel that same innovative spirit into creating something new.
We remain committed to:
– Supporting our local maker community
– Creating sustainable opportunities for vendors
– Identifying and filling new market needs
– Developing events that truly serve our community
## What’s Next
We’re taking time to:
– Evaluate emerging opportunities in our maker community
– Consider new formats that address unmet needs
– Explore ways to innovate within the market space
– Gather input from our maker community
## Stay Connected
– Follow our social media for the latest updates
– Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed
– Share your thoughts and suggestions with us
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Just as you trusted us to introduce the maker supply concept in 2022, we ask for your continued trust as we evolve to meet our community’s changing needs.