“This is just a stepping stone to a larger event that will support black-owned businesses and help push them forward.”

Owner: Jennyfer Crawford-Williams

Location:  1620 Michigan Ave Suite 123, Detroit, MI 48216

Opened: 2020

Website: www.allthingsmarketplace.com

What makes All Things Marketplace special?

All Things Marketplace began as a national buy-and-sell online platform for small business owners. Building upon the community that developed through successful events like All Things Detroit, All Things Marketplace offers a one-stop shop where entrepreneurs connect with one another and find their customer base. In 2020, the marketplace opened its brick-and-mortar shop in Detroit’s historic Corktown district, which doubles as a community event space. All Things Marketplace also offers shipping and fulfillment services for small business owners. All Things Marketplace earned the 2022 Best of MichBusiness Awards as a startup business.

What are some goals or upcoming announcements for All Things Marketplace?

All Things Black Business Month features the following events:

  • Black Business Chat will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, features a panel of business experts discussing the challenges and keys to growing your own successful business.

  • Dee Hughes Photography will offer a photo session from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, to small business owners seeking new headshots. The cost is $40 and includes one photo editing session. Registration is required. Visit AllThingsTicketing.com to register.

  • Creator Camp presents The Brand Review will be held 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, offering 10 small businesses the chance to present in front of a panel of experts and receive live feedback on ways to improve their brands. Tickets are $25-$100.

  • Behind the Red Curtain will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. It is an art exhibition inspired by love and meant for adult audiences. Curated by Colibri the Artist, the exhibit is open to 21+ and will feature works by Detroit-based Photographer Jermaine Dalejuan and Boston-based Artist and Painter William Kennedy. PIPED (Power in Poetry Experience of Detroit) will be performing live. This is a free event.