WELCOME TO
e-Local Marketplace
Formerly known as Evanston Local Marketplace
an Illinois 501(c) (3) non profit
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Stimulate neighborhood economics by supporting local businesses in the community. Money flowing in and out of neighborhoods without circulating (multiplying) does little for the morale, aesthetic, availability of jobs and ultimate quality of life for community residents.
The 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, e-Local Marketplace (ELM), powered by elink Gateway, offers a genuine and viable solution to stimulate local B2B and large institutional spending. ELM/elink Gateway removes the array of barriers small and midsize businesses encounter with procurement opportunities. From their 'go live' date, ELM Sellers are positioned for increased profitability without agonizing over financial, technical and certification requirements typically associated with opportunities of this magnitude.
A 2021 study on the racial wealth gap calculated that a dollar circulates six hours in the Black community, 20 days in the Jewish community and 30 days in the Asian community. (Black Star Project) The local multiplier effect ("local premium") is the additional economic benefit accrued to an area from money being spent in the local economy (Wikipedia) Through e-Local Marketplace the local multiplier effect is made feasible and visible. ELM is a win-win for buyers, sellers, and community residents.
Support e-Local Marketplace ("ELM")
Grants and donations to ELM offer vetted small businesses owners registration fees and/or technical and business assistance to be eligible for e-Local Marketplace onboarding. Contact ELM to make a donation to a deserving local small business.
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BUYER BENEFITS
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One seamless source for full-service procurement
Fulfillment of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Direct access to prequalified sellers, capable of fulfilling orders and scaling as demand requires
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SELLER BENEFITS
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Seamless integration to an e-commerce platform
Direct access to buyer procurement officers to learn buyers' needs and requirements
Low startup costs. Annual catalogue fee is free for a limited time. A 4% transaction fee applies
FEATURED SELLER
OF THE MONTH
Brewpoint Cofee
Melissa Garcia Villanueva is the CEO, owner, and founder of Brewpoint Coffee. Brewpoint has four coffee shops, a wholesale roastery, a premiere event space, and a book called, “Starting & Running a Coffee Shop.” Brewpoint Coffee has been mentioned on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Sprudge, and a number of leading publications.
Melissa is most proud of building a thriving business that she 100% owns and leads. This is important because profit often dictates a business owners decisions, but if you have the power to fully decide on why you do what you do, you can build a system that is not just about profit, but is about social and environmental impact.
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e-Local Marketplace Mission
Increase local B2B spend while creating financially healthy, diverse and inclusive communities that are transparent and accountable.