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Market Ventures, Inc.

118 William Street
Portland, ME 04103

T: 207-321-2016
F:
207-321-2018
info@marketventuresinc.com


Portland Public MarketMarket Ventures, Inc. is a specialty urban planning and economic development firm that assists public, non-profit, and for-profit clients with planning, creating, and managing innovative food-based projects and programs. We have particular expertise in public markets and farmers' markets, where we blend cutting edge business practices with a thorough understanding of and appreciation for the unique challenges facing local farmers and small businesses.

Founded in 1996, Market Ventures stands apart from other firms because we are both experienced consultants and hands-on developers and operators. As consultants, we produce accurate, independent analysis and recommendations tailored to meet the individual needs and circumstances of our clients. Our extensive national experience provides a wealth of information about what works and what does not. We pride ourselves in creating the highest quality reports and presentations based on solid quantitative and qualitative research to help our clients make the best decisions.

As developers, we know the pressures of getting projects implemented in the real world. We understand day-to-day operations because we have been market managers and retailers. Our experience - on projects with development budgets ranging from thousands of dollars to millions - offers a healthy dose of practicality to our consulting efforts.

At the Portland Public Market, Market Ventures oversaw all aspects of the project's development from initial conception through operations, including feasibility, design, leasing, construction management, and marketing. This award winning year-round, indoor market accommodates 25 permanent food and flower vendors and daily rentals. The 37,000 square foot building was new construction. From opening day in 1998 until 2001, Market Ventures provided on-site management services for the Market's day-to-day operations under contract with the Market's owner. To learn more about the Portland Public Market, visit its web site at www.portlandmarket.com.

Market Ventures provides the following consulting and development services:

Concept Development Customer & Vendor Surveys & Focus Groups
Feasibility Analysis Operating Review & Management Planning
Market research Development oversight
Site analysis & selection Marketing
Design Management & Vendor Training
Pro forma analysis Program Evaluation


MVI works in collaboration with local architects, engineers, planners and others, as necessary, to create teams that combine national expertise with local knowledge.



Theodore Spitzer and Hilary Baum, Public Markets and Community Revitalization (Urban Land Institute, Project for Public Spaces, 1995).
This publication has been called the definitive guide to the field.

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