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.
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Come Visit Us!
Reading Terminal Market
51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, starting November 2.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
LOVE Park, 1500 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
November 28–December 23: Sundays through Thursdays 12 PM–8 PM, Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM–9 PM
December 24: 11 AM–5 PM (Last Day)
December 25: Closed
Winter Market at Bok
1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
December 13 from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Holiday Market at Triple Bottom Brewing
915 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
December 20 from 12 PM to 5 PM.
“The Welcoming Center and Immigrant Marché has been one of the best things that has happened to me as an immigrant entrepreneur. To be able to walk into a space where the people speak and share a common language, through our collective immigrant lens has been eye opening. The Welcoming Center is not just giving me the tools, but is also in the arena with me, cheering me on and opening doors and opportunities for my business. Over the past year, I have been able to refine my business idea, build strong partnerships, and participate in my debut Christmas Village.”
Ebo of XOXOA Bean Chocolates
