"The opportunities presented by e-Local Marketplace afford business owners with limited technical, human, and financial resources a 'big business' presence. ELM business owners are positioned for exponential growth. Our sellers gain access to decision makers and procurement officers, typically reserved for vendors who have undergone several layers of expensive and time-consuming certifications. While we do conduct a thorough vetting process, to ensure sellers ability to maintain consistent delivery and scalability, other common barriers of small business participation cease to exist." - Anita Summers, ELM Executive Director