How to Become a Main Street Vendor: Step-by-Step Guide

At Main Street Collective, we believe in empowering Mississippi artisans, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs by giving them a platform to thrive. Whether you're a seasoned small business owner or just getting started selling your Mississippi handmade goods, we’ve made the process of becoming a Main Street vendor easy, welcoming, and designed to support your growth every step of the way. Here's how to join Mississippi’s fastest-growing marketplace for Mississippi makers.

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Step 1: Understand Who We’re For

Main Street Collective is exclusively for Mississippi makers. That means:

●       Your products must be Mississippi-made

●       You must be a Mississippi-based business or creator

●       Your goods must be authentic, handmade, crafted, or created here in Mississippi

We don’t accept mass-produced or imported goods. Our mission is to protect the integrity of Made in Mississippi craftsmanship.

Step 2: Explore the Marketplace

Visit www.mainstreetco.us and take a look around:

●       Browse categories like home goods, food, art, fashion, gifts, and woodworking

●       Read our Vendor Spotlights to get a feel for the kinds of stories and makers we highlight

●       See how our community of Mississippi artisans and craftsmen tell their stories through their storefronts

If you feel like you belong here, you probably do.

Step 3: Fill Out the Vendor Application

Head to the BECOME A VENDOR 

 page of our website and fill out the short vendor interest form. You’ll need to share:

●       Basic business information

●       A brief description of your Mississippi handmade products

●       Social media or website links (if you have them)

●       Photos of your products

We’ll review your submission to ensure it aligns with our values and standards.

Step 4: Get Approved and Set Up Your Storefront

Once approved, our vendor success team will reach out to help you:

●       Create your Main Street storefront

●       Upload product listings

●       Write your vendor bio that shares your story as a Mississippi maker

●       Get tips on how to price, tag, and organize your shop

We’re here to make it easy, even if it’s your first time selling online.

Step 5: Go Live and Start Selling

Once your shop is built, we’ll launch your storefront and welcome you to our marketplace. But that’s just the beginning:

●       We’ll feature you on our social media and email newsletter

●       You’ll be listed in our Mississippi Vendor Directory

●       We’ll teach you how to run promotions, track sales, and grow your audience

Main Street Collective works with our vendors, not just as a platform but as a true partner in growth.

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Step 6: Stay Connected and Grow with the Community

We offer ongoing support for every Mississippi maker in our marketplace, including:

●       Access to marketing and storytelling resources

●       Invitations to exclusive vendor-only events and workshops

●       Opportunities to be featured in spotlight blogs, videos, and seasonal collections

When you join Main Street Collective, you’re not just opening a storefront; you’re joining a movement to preserve and promote Mississippi craftsmanship.

What Makes Selling with Main Street Collective Different?

●       100% Mississippi Made | We’re built for and by Mississippi artisans

●       Marketing Support | We invest in telling your story

●       Real Community | You’re not just a vendor; you’re part of a family of makers

Ready to Join?

If you believe in Mississippi-made quality, authenticity, and community we want you with us. Join other Mississippi craftsmen, artists, and creators who are taking their passion from the porch to the people.

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