Our Mission

Our mission is to create equitable economic opportunity for creative entrepreneurs, inspiring future generations through innovative partnerships and programming. 

We envision a diverse community hub of creativity and expression, where people from all backgrounds are empowered to expand local economies while building a stronger neighborhood and community.

We value:

Collaboration as a tool to strengthen communities.

Density of creative ideas that encourage financial stability in historically blighted neighborhoods.

Community preservation through economic diversity, mobility, and entrepreneurial opportunity.

Equitable development and entrepreneurship that contributes to a vibrant and thriving community.

We work diligently to address social and cultural inequity and build authentic relationships.

Troost Market Collective is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization whose mission is to create equitable economic opportunity for creative entrepreneurs, inspiring future generations through innovative partnerships and programming. The Troost Market Collective will host artists, makers, entrepreneurs and innovators in collective, creative spaces. Through community collaboration, we aim to develop programming, host events and classes, and provide resources vital to the growth of creative entrepreneurs.