
BizStarts
Community Market
The Community Market allows Entrepreneurs to sell their product business dreams directly to customers through a retail space in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Our goal is to provide merchants a space to develop a proof case for their product profitability.
Meet The Entrepreneurs

Adri & Joel Ceramics
Adri & Joel Ceramics was founded by us, Adri and Joel in Milwaukee WI. Joel and I started our ceramic business with the goal of spreading joy. We simply want to make people smile when they see our pieces in their living spaces. Joel and I are also both Mexican and love to showcase our culture in our pieces.

Aether Arts
Courtney Kelley is a metal artist and jewelry designer based in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood. Through her studio, Aether Arts, she creates intentional adornments for the body, heart, and home. Each handmade piece evolves organically, as the materials guide their transformation into something unique and meaningful. Her work is inspired by the belief that adornments should resonate deeply with the wearer, enhancing both spirit and space.

Artesanía Minga
I work with many talented Artisans in Mexico who help create and design beautiful products. I carry a variety of handmade beaded jewelry, embroidered clothing, purses, hats, shoes and much more. I work with different Artisans that hand paint and hand tool my beautiful leather purses. The handmade products share the beautiful colors, designs and energy that our heritage holds.

Aunt Manda's Ginger Juices
Aunt Manda's Juices: Orange-Strawberry Ginger, Pineapple Ginger, Cranberry Ginger, Wildberry Ginger, and Cucumber Ginger juices are made using my granny's recipes .

Axolotl Artesanal
Axolotl Artesanal is dedicated to making 100% organic products since in these times many things are made with harmful chemicals. We specialize in products that do not harm the environment, take care of our health and beauty with natural, handmade ingredients as our ancestors did.

BizStarts Milwaukee
To be an entrepreneur is to recognize that the road to success isn’t a straight one. When you build your own business, you may find that you weren’t prepared for the twists and turns. For over a decade, BizStarts has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs. From small stores to scalable start-ups, we provide the tools and resources that clear the path to success. By sharing knowledge, providing free services, and contributing time and donations, we can all help build a brighter future for business in Milwaukee.

Candy's La Chiquita
Our mission is simple: to offer a delightful selection of the finest candies, handpicked and carefully packaged in convenient 4 oz bags. Each bag is filled with sweetness, designed to bring joy to our customers of all ages. Candy’s La Chiquita is more than just a candy shop — it’s about creating small moments of happiness with every bite!

Delta Boy Sea Moss
At Delta Boy Sea Moss, our mission is to harness the power of nature’s finest ingredients to create superior sea moss products that enhance the health and well-being of our customers.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality, sustainably sourced sea moss to support your journey toward a healthier, more vibrant life.

Emmanuel's Mix
Irresistible snack mix that perfectly melds sweet and salty.
Emmanuel's Mix began on the kitchen table in the home that I raised my son in out of a desire to create something new and delicious that he and his friends could enjoy. It endures through an appreciation beyond what I could have ever imagined.

Every Other Day
Every Other Day offers a curated collection of vintage from the 1900’s to early 2000’s that encapsulates a unique balance and blend of feminine and masculine fashion. Owner, Juuj, highlights an eclectic mix of the everyday and the avant-garde. EOD is everything from clothes and accessories to objects and even goods Juuj creates by hand, based on her evolving skills that seem to jump from interest to interest Every Other Day.

Forbidden Plates
The adult card game for creative miscreants.
The game is about coming up with funny phrases from the combination of three-letter acronyms and random topic cards. I was inspired to make this game almost three years ago during the pandemic lockdown. I missed my friends and our game nights. One day, at a red light, I looked at the letters on the license plate in front of me and made random words out of them. Then I decided to try creating them off a topic. Then it connected with me that this could be a game and I thought ‘what would make my friends enjoy it?’

Greenhaven Home Essentials
Our mission is to create cleaning, laundry, & other home essentials that are mindfully made using naturally derived ingredients. We believe simple is better and our products perform without the use of any parabens, dyes, preservatives, animal by-product, or artificial fragrances.

Isla Bella Coffee Roasters
Isla Bella Coffee Roasters brings the finest (and freshest) whole bean coffee from Puerto Rico to Milwaukee, where they are roasted to perfection and packaged "con puro amor". All beans are hand picked from the finest haciendas in the Lares and Utuado regions and each roast is a tribute to our family on the "Isla Bella" and on the mainland. 🇵🇷

Lotza
Alcohol can bring the fun, but it also can come with not so fun next-day side effects. Lotza is scientifically crafted to enhance the best parts of drinking while limiting the downsides, making it the ultimate party beverage.

Modaheadwraps
At Modaheadwraps, all our products are designed to be easy to use and care for — because we believe all women need to feel beautiful with ease!
Our headwraps and bonnets are made from 100% African print cotton on the outside and soft satin on the inside to prevent hair dryness and damage.

Rashida's Creations
Rashida's Creations has cake slices and cookies in gas stations, corner stores and restaurants. We make custom cakes, cupcakes and other treats.
Book our Bakery trailer for events and parties!

Semma's Sunflower Organics
The products were created by Semma (Mommy) to ensure that Chloe (Daughter) was using healthy & organic products. Chloe was born one pound & thirteen ounces, and I had a strong will to make sure her hair & body was given the chance to flourish. Out of my love for her, I began to research natural hair care products. I started to realize that I did not like any of the hair oils that were out there. So, I decided to research my own oils to use for our hair & combined that with my slightly obsessive love of Sunflowers, Semma’s Sunflower Organics was born.

Soul Brew Kombucha
Alesia Miller is a mother, vocalist and educator. She is now the Founder and CEO of Milwaukee’s first Black woman owned kombucha tea brewing company, Soul Brew Kombucha. She has a true passion for brewing and educating on the powerful benefits of Kombucha. As a conscientious brew mistress, using only the finest ingredients local she insists on the highest of quality. Each brew is skillfully crafted in small batches to ensure its full bodied integrity in every sip.

That's Right, Sweetie
That's Right, Sweetie creates, designs, and delivers custom premium hand-dipped, chocolate-coated pretzel rods, fortune cookies, and Oreo Thins™ to celebrate any and every life occasion. We specialize in wedding desserts and favor bags, baby
showers and bachelorette parties, but the possibilities are endless!

Ying's Kitchen
Ying self-published her first cookbook "Ying's Chinese Cookbook, Authentic but Simple". Then in 2009, Ying began bottling the sauces that characterized her irresistible meals, and Ying's Kitchen was born! Like her cookbook, Ying's Asian Sauces went against the grain of traditional concepts of Asian Cooking with their low-sodium content, healthy ingredients and ease of use.
Would You Like To Be A Featured Entrepreneur ?
Entrepreneur Program Participation Details:
BizStarts Community Market exists solely for you to sell your products and determine the profitability of your product. Our high-traffic downtown Milwaukee location provides the space for your products to be seen and sold! We cover the costs associated with the retail space, store employees, and marketing.
Entrepreneur & Product Consideration Criteria:
- There is a defined product or service
- The product or service has a name and description
- The entrepreneur has a legal entity and right to sell/resell their product or service
- The entrepreneurs must hold a WI Seller Permit
- Retail pricing is in place
- The entrepreneur has a website or social media channels where customers can go to learn more, or buy directly
- Perishable products need to provide details on accurate storage for sale
- Apparel products need to provide washing instructions
Submit your information and we will contact you!

Our Location
BizStarts Community Market
161 S 1st Street Suite 100, Milwaukee WI 53204
Monday through Saturday: 7:30am - 3:00pm