09/01/2026
We win when small businesses win. 🌟 At The Market, our mission as a not-for-profit small business incubator is to cultivate dreams — giving emerging chefs, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers a safe, inclusive, and supportive space to grow. From educational programs to ongoing business support, we’re here to help dreams take flight.
Today, we’re proud to spotlight a few of the incredible businesses in The Market community whose journeys have taken them beyond our walls — from HIIVE graduates becoming permanent vendors to former Market businesses opening new concepts, second locations, and brick-and-mortar spaces of their own. Their success is our success, and we’re proud to be part of their growth.
✨ Culture Palette completed their HIIVE residency and has officially graduated to become a permanent vendor at The Market.
✨ Mano Bella Artisan Foods is still growing with us at The Market while opening their third concept, Ardente, in Dilworth.
✨ Karen Cole Timeless Treasures, a HIIVE graduate and treasured Market business, opened a second shop in Birkdale Village.
✨ Mad Dash ⚡️ graduated from The Market and opened their brick-and-mortar at Truist Plaza.
✨ Orrman's Cheese Shop Shop graduated from The Market and opened in the Myers Park area.
Here’s to growing local, supporting dreams, and winning together! 💪
