PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Public Market Organizers/Gig Artists/Mobile Businesses
The Public Market Professional and Gig Artists trauma resilient training certification program supports the efforts of mobile entrepreneurs, artists, growers, creators, makers, and musicians, and improves local economies.
The training program aims to provide them with the tools and strategies to work with, encourage, and support customers and peers to interact in mobile economies in a trauma-informed way. This program will also help them build resilience in their businesses, which will ultimately benefit the local and mobile economy.
Public Market Professional Organizers
Designed as a certification and new mobile outdoor business accelerator program for event planners and those who create events with outdoor mobile businesses in their municipalities and communities by showcasing local and guest artists, farmers markets, musicians, fresh produce, plants, creators, and handmade items as mobile market vendors and gig workers. The program aims to provide event planners with the resources and support they need to create successful outdoor events that showcase the best of their community, while also ensuring that certified mobile market professionals, and guest gig artists and exhibitors have a consistent, professional, respectful and trauma free experience.
Public Market Professional Organizers
Designed as a certification and new mobile outdoor business accelerator program for event planners and those who create events with outdoor mobile businesses in their municipalities and communities by showcasing local and guest artists, farmers markets, musicians, fresh produce, plants, creators, and handmade items as mobile market vendors and gig workers. The program aims to provide event planners with the resources and support they need to create successful outdoor events that showcase the best of their community, while also ensuring that certified mobile market professionals, and guest gig artists and exhibitors have a consistent, professional, respectful and trauma free experience.
BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED-COMMUNITY APPROACH, PUBLIC MARKET PROFESSIONAL
The Public Market Professional, Mobile Business and Gig Artists Economy Certification program will consist of the following key components:
- Identifying Trauma and Its Impact: The program will start with a module on understanding trauma, its effects on individuals and communities, and how it impacts small businesses.
- Building Resilience: Skills and strategies to build resilience in their businesses, such as developing a strong support network, practicing self-care, and developing a crisis management plan.
- Trauma-Informed Leadership: Use trauma-informed communication techniques with customers, community and organizers.
- Business Continuity Planning: Develop a business continuity plan that addresses potential risks and ensures the sustainability in the face of a crisis.
- Community Support: Encourages collaboration and support, promoting a strong and resilient local economy.
- Mental Health Support: Provide access to mental health resources and support for entrepreneurs and their employees, recognizing the impact of vicarious trauma in underserved communities on mental health and well-being.
- Support the growth and sustainability of local economies by providing entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build resilience.
- Networking and Collaboration: Encourage and engages the network to collaborate with other small business owners, government agencies, and community organizations to share resources and support each other.
- Financial Management: Financial management skills to help them manage their businesses’ finances and navigate economic challenges.
- Access to Resources: Connect small business owners with resources and support services, such as grants, loans, and training programs, to help them grow and sustain their businesses.
- Cultural Competence: Training on cultural competence and sensitivity, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and experiences of small business owners and their customers.
- Evaluation and Feedback: Regularly evaluate effectiveness and solicit feedback from participants to ensure that it meets the needs of small business owners and contributes to the growth and resilience of local economies.
- Support the need to build resilience in businesses and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. By promoting collaboration, adaptability, and cultural competence, the program will contribute to the growth and sustainability of local economies and the well-being of mobile businesses and their communities.
- Crisis Communication: Effective crisis communication strategies to help them communicate with their employees, customers, and other stakeholders during a crisis. This helps to maintain trust and confidence and minimize the negative impact of the crisis.
- Self-Care: Emphasis on the importance of self-care, recognizing that the stress and pressure of entrepreneurship can take a toll on their mental and physical health. Entrepreneurs will learn strategies to manage stress, prioritize self-care, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Empathy and Compassion: Teaches small business owners to practice empathy and compassion towards their employees and customers, recognizing the impact of trauma on their lives. This will help create a supportive and caring workplace culture that promotes healing and recovery.
- Trauma-Informed Customer Service: Provides training on trauma-informed customer service, recognizing the impact of trauma on customers’ lives. Learn to be sensitive to community and customers’ needs, provide a safe and supportive environment, and respond compassionately.
- Advocacy and Policy Change: Encourage small business owners to become advocates for policy change that supports the well-being of their mobile business communities. Learn to use your influence and resources to promote social and economic justice, and advocate for policies that address the root causes of trauma and inequality in entrepreneurship and the arts.
- Promoting collaboration, adaptability, cultural competence, and compassion, the program will contribute to the growth and sustainability of local economies and the well-being of small business owners and their communities.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Emphasize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in small business entrepreneurship, recognizing the impact of systemic oppression and trauma on marginalized communities. Create inclusive and equitable workplaces that promote diversity and support the well-being of all employees and customers.
The trauma resilient training certification program for Public Market Professionals is a comprehensive and holistic program that addresses the complex challenges of entrepreneurship in the context of trauma. By providing entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and support they need to build resilience in their businesses and communities, the program will contribute to the growth and sustainability of local economies and the well-being of small business owners and their communities.
CERTIFIED-COMMUNITY APPROACH, PUBLIC MARKET ORGANIZER
The Organizer Certification program will consist of the following components:
- Training and Support: Receive training and support on how to create successful outdoor events that feature mobile market vendors and gig workers. This will include guidance on how to secure permits, navigate local regulations, and market the event to attract public market professionals who are trained and certified as trauma resilient professionals.
- Promotion: The program will promote the events of participating event planners through social media, email marketing, and other channels. This will help to attract vendors and customers to the events and raise awareness of the program and its mission.
- Networking: The program will facilitate networking opportunities for event planners, vendors, and other stakeholders. This will allow them to share best practices, collaborate on future events, and build relationships that can help to support the growth of their businesses and the program as a whole.
- New mobile outdoor business accelerator program for event planners will provide a comprehensive suite of resources and support to help them create successful outdoor events that showcase the best of their community and support local businesses and gig workers.
- Data Collection: The program will collect data on the economic impact of outdoor events featuring mobile market vendors and gig workers. This data will be used to advocate for policies and programs that support the growth of these businesses and the communities they serve.
- Community Engagement: Learn to engage with local communities to build support for outdoor events featuring mobile market vendors and gig workers. This will include outreach to local residents, community organizations, and government officials to educate them on the benefits of these events and the businesses they support.
- Sustainability: Prioritize sustainability by encouraging event planners and vendors to adopt environmentally-friendly practices, such as reducing waste, using renewable energy sources, and sourcing local products.
- Evaluation: Ealuate the success of its events and activities to identify areas for improvement and measure its impact on the local economy and community. This evaluation will inform future program activities and help to ensure its continued success.
- Inclusivity: Prioritize inclusivity by encouraging event planners to feature a diverse range of vendors and gig workers from different backgrounds, cultures, and communities. This will help to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all attendees.
- Technology: Leverage technology to streamline the event planning process and make it easier for event planners to connect with vendors and gig workers. This will include an online platform where event planners can post their events and vendors and gig workers can apply to participate.
- Partnerships: Promote partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and government agencies to support the growth of outdoor events featuring certified mobile market vendors and gig workers. These partnerships will provide additional resources and support to help the program achieve its goals.
- Capacity Building: Will offer capacity-building resources to event planners, vendors, and gig workers to help them build the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. This will include workshops, training sessions, and other resources to help them improve their business practices and operations.
- Advocacy: Learn to advocate for policies and programs that support the growth of outdoor events featuring mobile market vendors and gig workers. This will include engaging with policymakers and other stakeholders to raise awareness of the benefits of these events and the businesses they support.
Overall, the new certification for mobile outdoor business organizer accelerator program for event planners will provide a comprehensive suite of resources and support to create successful outdoor events featuring local and guest artists, farmers markets, musicians, fresh produce, plants, creators, and handmade items as mobile market vendors and gig workers. The program will prioritize inclusivity, technology, partnerships, capacity building, and advocacy to support the growth of these businesses and the communities they serve.
Certified CommUnity Approach - Public Market Professional
For artists, musicians, creators, makers, growers, and all mobile business entrepreneurs, and gig artists.
Certified CommUnity Approach - Public Market Organizer
Event planners, Organizers, Municipalities, Corporations, Non-Profits, Developers, and Economic Development Mobilizers