๐ธ The Maker Exchange | Spring Cleaning Edition
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
432 W Fillmore , Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO
๐งน Spring Clean Your Business
Spring is the perfect time to clear out what no longer serves your business and make space for what comes next. The Maker Exchange | Spring Cleaning Edition invites small business owners, makers, and creatives to declutter their vendor setups, refresh their operations, and pass along tools theyโve outgrown โ while picking up resources, skills, and connections that can support their next phase of growth.
This is not a traditional market, resale event, or one-for-one swap. Itโs a community-centered resource exchange and networking gathering rooted in mutual aid, accessibility, and collaboration โ where tools, knowledge, and connections circulate back into the local small business ecosystem.
๐ฑ About Small Biz Collective Colorado Springs
Small Biz Collective Colorado Springs is a nonprofit, community-led support organization dedicated to uplifting local makers, artists, and small business owners โ especially those just starting out or navigating growth without large financial backing.
The Collective exists to:
Reduce barriers to entry for small businesses
Share knowledge, mentorship, and resources
Create accessible, non-gatekept opportunities
Serve as a safety net for businesses that are struggling
Its work is guided by the belief that small businesses thrive through shared growth, not competition.
๐ Where Vendor Fees & Donations Go
Vendor table fees for this event are collected through Open Circle Events and fully donated to Small Biz Collective Colorado Springs. As a nonprofit, the Collective reinvests these funds directly into:
Free and low-cost community events
Educational meetups and networking spaces
Resource-sharing initiatives like The Maker Exchange
๐ ๏ธ What to Bring
Bring business-related items or services you no longer need or are upgrading from.
All items must be:
Business-related only
Clean, in working condition
Gently used or unused
Everything must fit within a 6-foot table space.
Examples include:
Display & Setup: tablecloths, backdrops, shelving, racks, risers
Packaging & Storage: jars, bottles, tins, boxes, bins
Branding & Operations: stickers, labels, printers, POS systems
Tools & Supplies: small equipment, scales, office or production tools
Services & Skills: design, photography, web help, admin, bookkeeping, marketing
๐ซ This is not a personal yard sale or general vendor market.
๐ค Networking & Service Trades
Not everything exchanged here is physical.
This event also creates space to:
Meet other small business owners
Trade skills or services
Build future collaborations
Bring business cards and be ready to talk about what you offer and what youโre looking for.
๐ Free Community Table
Weโll have a Free Resource Area for items you want to give away.
Drop off what you no longer need
Vendors may take items within reason
No cost, no trades โ just community care
๐ Vendor Application (Required)
Because this is a curated resource exchange, vendors must apply to participate.
The application is short and helps us:
Ensure items align with the eventโs purpose
Plan layout and spacing
Create a balanced, useful experience for everyone
Youโll be asked to provide:
Photos of the items you plan to bring
A short bio about you and your business
A brief description of what youโre offering and what you hope to find
๐ Apply here:
https://tinyurl.com/themakerexchange
๐ Event Details
๐ Date: February 28
โฐ Time: 11:00 AM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: Pantherโs Gate Lil Witch
432 W Fillmore St
Vendor table: $15 (6-ft space)
General entry: Free
Suggested donation: $2 to support Small Biz Collective Colorado Springs
(No one is turned away for lack of funds.)
๐ฟ Why This Matters
Access matters.
Community works.
Shared resources change outcomes.
Community over competition โ always.
Where is it happening?
432 W Fillmore , Colorado Springs, CO, United States, ColoradoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:



















