Frequently Asked Questions

Not a mama - not a problem! The name came from the fact that the Collective was founded by two proud moms who just want to be able to provide a platform for small businesses to grow! Being a mom is not a requirement to work with us in any capacity or to shop - there is truly something for everyone!

See that tab at the top of the page that says "Market Locations" ? Click that and you'll see all the cities and areas we run markets in - click the one that interests you and all available markets and the applications are right there!

Absolutely not! We strive to offer variety at each market so you can always come shop and explore something new!

Each small shop is different but most take cash, debit, credit cards & e-transfer!

A swag bag is like the motherload ;) At most markets, you can find 25 swag bags at the front entrance for the first 25 shoppers and they are filled with local free goodies from shops in the market + some that aren't! If a market doesn't have swag, it usually has a grand prize filled with similar items to swag!

99% of the time - no! Some venues may, but it's not the norm and we let you know ahead of the time if that's the case!

You can join the swag / grand prize! It's a great way to get your business out there and into the hands of the community!

Absolutely not - we are all about growing your business and that means getting it in front of the masses! You can participate in any and all! It's all on how far you want to go!