Small Business Market Kicks Off Small Business Week
Kick Off Small Business Week at the library! Shop and support small businesses made up of artisans, bakers, and more. Enter a draw for a chance to win RHPL merch with your purchase. Plus, find out how the Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre can support your own entrepreneurship goals.
Date: October 19 | Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: Events Room, 3rd Floor, Central Branch
Ambroz Jewelry
Ambroz Jewelry is passionate about helping you shine without breaking the bank. Our collection features beautiful, everyday pieces made from durable stainless steel and sterling silver.
Follow them on social: @ambrozjewelry
The Bookish Craft House
The Bookish Craft House was born from a passion for reading and books. They create bookish items for book lovers and readers including bookmarks, stickers, keychains, home decor, reading pals, jewelry and more!
Follow them on social: @thebookishcrafthouse
Bubble Scrubbies
100% handmade products such as body/dish scrubs made with polyester yarn, crocheted plushies with various different designs (made with blanket yarn); ornaments made with cotton yarn; crocheted flower bouquets and Moru keychains. Great for gifts!
Follow them on social: @bubble_scrubbies
Dark Horse Designs
Amanda Currie, o/a Dark Horse Designs, is a designer/maker from Newmarket, Ontario, who creates custom jewellery and accessories by curating gemstone energies to facilitate personal transformation with intention for growth and healing.
Follow them on social: @darkhorse.amanda
Delia Rusu: Wisdom Coach for Kids and Teens
Delia Rusu is a confidence coach for children and she's been teaching, coaching and mentoring children and young adults both in person and online for almost eight years. Her mission is to inspire, support, and empower children and young adults to reach their full potential by helping them build positive self-esteem and powerful self-confidence.
Follow her on social: @deliarusuwisdomcoach
Dibs Scratch Bakery
DIBS Scratch Bakery is a nut-free bakery created by Jasmine Linton, season 3 Quarter Finalist of the Great Canadian Baking Show. She brings her signature flavourful flare to classic childhood favourites she shared with her classmates, generational recipes taught to her by her grandmother, and elevated modern desserts and chocolates.
Follow them on social: @dibsscratchbakery
Ki to Wellness Acupuncture Studio
Bahareh Hosseini is an Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. She is the founder of Ki to Wellness Acupuncture Studio in the heart of downtown Richmond Hill. Her main focus is helping women feel vibrant and look radiant. Her clinical focus is women's health and natural beauty as well as healthy aging, longevity, stress management.
Follow her on social: @wellnessballa
Knot Bakery
Knot Bakery offers unique Japanese and French baked goods. Co-owned by seasoned chef Nami Tamail and software developer Paul Huang, who introduces innovation to the food industry through advanced self-checkout systems, real-time inventory monitoring and machine learning. Knot Bakery is a pioneer in blending culinary art with modern technology.
Follow them on social: @itodesserts
Lavender And Water
Founder/Owner Josie of Lavender And Water has extensive knowledge of cosmetics-grade ingredients and benefits, with over 20 years experience working in the cosmetics industry. Producing high-quality, handcrafted products with natural ingredients is a passion that she is grateful to be able to deliver to customers. Her business was invited to take part of the 2023 Grammy Swag Bag from Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite!
Follow them on social: @lavenderandwatercorp
PVP Shoppe
Discover a local hobby/toy store that specializes in collectible trading cards and toys. The specialty store carries a wide selection of items from popular brands and more.
Follow them on social: @pvp_shoppe
R&D Bees and Trees
Richard and Dana are beekeepers from Georgina, ON. They have been keeping bees for nearly a decade. They sell our high quality honey and finely handcrafted hive products at local markets and events.
Follow them on social: @rd_beesandtrees
Why Nut!
Why Nut! is a Richmond Hill-based company offering a unique range of healthy, sugar-free and no-added sugar, vegan candied nuts. Focused on promoting a nutritious lifestyle, Why Nut! provides delicious, guilt-free snacking options that cater to health-conscious individuals, busy moms, and vegans. Our products are made from natural ingredients, delivering flavour and quality without compromising on health.
Follow them on social: @why.nut.co
Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre
The Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) is an innovative partnership between the Province of Ontario and the City of Richmond Hill, belonging to a network of 54 Small Business Enterprise Centres across Ontario that offers entrepreneurs various tools to start and grow their businesses. Visit us at the library during the Small Business Market event and discover resources that provides information, education, and access to services and programs to help Richmond Hill entrepreneurs and small businesses grow and thrive.