The market has expanded each year it has been in operation, she said, and the organizers want that momentum to continue. "We're going to be there behind the scenes, helping," she said. Putnam said the founders will continue to be involved, at least for the 2023 season. "We'll get that to a committee and see what we can figure out, run it by the attorney and everyone else," Worley said.Ĭity Manager Pat Haley suggested market organizers contact the Port of Quincy, which might be in a better position to provide support for a paid market manager. Quincy Mayor Paul Worley said city officials are willing to help, within the limits of what's possible. It is the same for the brick and mortar (businesses)," Putnam said.īusinesses along B Street SW and surrounding streets are working to establish a committee to promote activities in that area, she said, but that committee is still a work in progress. "We have reached out to other nonprofits, and specifically the Chamber, which has supported us a lot, (but) they do not have the capacity to take this on, is what I was told. "If it is revenue positive, have you approached (organizations) like the Chamber of Commerce, or those brick and mortar (businesses) that are located there, as it is a revenue positive venture and an asset to their business? Is there any interest in that realm?" Royer asked. Putnam told the council the market has finished with a profit every year, which prompted a question from council member Andrew Royer. Putnam and McCreary requested the city consider making the market manager a paid position in some capacity. The positions that organizers are looking to fill for 2023 are the treasurer, entertainment coordinator, promotion and advertising manager and market manager. That will help support the market in 2023, but Putnam told council members she's thinking about the future. "They're serious about helping in some capacity," she said. In a separate interview Wednesday, she said five to six people have volunteered to help maintain it. Putnam and fellow market founder Micalah McCreary told Quincy City Council members Tuesday night that Quincy residents have responded to the appeal for help to keep the market going. "But we didn't get the response we were hoping for," she said.
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