Mission & Guiding Principles
The Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market featuring fresh and prepared foods, restaurants, and a selection of arts and crafts from around the world.
Mission
We exist to develop and maintain a public market that builds upon the economic, social and cultural assets within the surrounding community and welcomes the diverse peoples of this community to share and celebrate together the healthy foods, arts, crafts and other aspects of their heritages.
Goals
The Midtown Global Market will:
- Offer a broad selection of fresh prepared food products from around the world that showcases and appeals to the diverse communities of South Minneapolis
- Be comprised of locally-owned, independent businesses that represent the spirit of entrepreneurship present in our communities
- Provide a nurturing environment that facilitates small business growth and the creation of job opportunities.
- Provide a true public market experience by encouraging customers to meet and develop relationships with the food producers, artisans, and business owners.
- Feature tenants who provide high quality products and customer service and design their stores to attract a diverse clientele.
- Provide a safe community gathering place that is welcoming and respectful to people of all cultures.
- Offer healthy food alternatives that contribute to community wellness.