The Shop Local Marketplace
A digital space for small businesses to be seen, supported, and discovered.
For product-based and service-based businesses wanting more visibility — especially those without websites — the Marketplace will offer:
✔ A dedicated online profile
✔ Product, service, or promotion listings
✔ Optional product hosting for businesses who need it
✔ Inclusion in themed buying guides
✔ Access to our growing regional audience
✔ Cross-promotion through our campaigns
✔ Opportunities to be featured in our monthly digital magazine
This is a central home for:
✨MakersHome-based businesses
✨Retailers
✨Service providers
✨New startups
✨Local creators
THE GOAL: Keep local money local, and make it easier for customers to support local brands year-round.
In 2026, we plan to launch
More Opportunity
✔ Youth internships
✔ Mentorship programs with Media Group partners
✔ Junior creator roles for the magazine
✔ Real client project experience
✔ Work experience positions through local schools
✔ Paid opportunities as the ecosystem grows
This is how we continue our mission:
Connecting young people with meaningful opportunities in industries they rarely get access to in regional Queensland.
💛 Why This Evolution Matters
