Market Ready: Vendor Workshop

Free workshop designed for small businesses & vendors who want to grow their success at Pittsburgh events, fairs, & markets!

Get ready to boost your vendor skills at our Market Ready Vendor Workshop! Join us at OneValley @the Roundhouse for a free afternoon session where you'll learn tips and tricks to stand out and succeed in the Pittsburgh pop-up, markets, fairs, and event scene.

Highlights and Speakers Include:

• 8 Steps to Business Success: Dr. Eric Swift, Small Business Development Center, University of Pittsburgh

• Vending Logistics and Planning: Monica E. Soderman, Rivers of Steel/Festival of Combustion

• Tales from the Tent: Vendor Experience & Growth: Megan Shalonis & Mimi Antonetti
• Pittsburgh Event Planners & Promoters: Event Requirements, Info, & Tips

Carrie Nardini, I Made It! Market

Day Bracey, Barrel & Flow Festival

Catheryn Calhoun, August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Elaina Brown, Pittsburgh CitiParks: Special Events & Farmers Markets

• Networking with various vendors and event professionals
• Refreshments provided
• Raffle Drawing

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve your current approach, this session will provide helpful tips, practical strategies, and real-world insights on how to stand out, attract customers, and increase sales.