Cart & Container Merchants
Who are our merchants? What are they selling, and what are their stories? Find out here!
Tent Merchants
Are you interested in selling at BC Cargo, but not ready to commit to the full season? Consider being a pop-up vendor – more information here!
Frequently Asked Questions
When are we open? Where are we located? What do we have to offer? Find the answers to all your questions here!
Upcoming Events
The 2019 season is over. Check back later for events in the 2020 season!
About the Marketplace
Launched in 2018, BC Cargo is a seasonal pop-up shop marketplace comprised of seven recycled shipping containers retrofitted to create an area to eat, shop, relax, and enjoy the vibrancy of downtown Battle Creek. BC Cargo is located on city-owned property at 35 Hamblin Ave W in the parking lot of Full Blast, and is managed by staff members of the Small Business Development office of the City of Battle Creek.
BC Cargo includes a collective of new small businesses run by local entrepreneurs desiring to launch or grow a business in the Battle Creek market. The marketplace provides an affordable cost to market entry and supports merchants with wrap-around services to nurture development and growth.
Contact Us
Connect with our team at the Small Business Development Fund to learn more about BC Cargo Pop-Up Shop Marketplace.
Call Us:
269.441.1255
Visit Us:
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI
Email Us Using the Form Below:
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI
We are looking forward to your visit! Come experience all that BC Cargo merchants have to offer and learn why BC Cargo is the coolest place in town! In the meantime, connect with us on the following social media platforms!
COVID-19 Small Business Support in Battle Creek
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.....
Only 2 cargo units remain for the 2020 season.
BC Cargo is a pop-up shop marketplace. The marketplace was established by the Small Business Development Office of the City of Battle Creek as a creative and affordable way to launch small businesses in downtown Battle Creek.
The BC Cargo merchant application is a competitive process and applications are open on a rolling basis with selections to be made by February for the following market season.
Ready to launch and grow your business?
Get the application filled out and turned in quickly.
Follow the link below. www.battlecreekmi.gov/FormCenter/Small-Business-Development-20/2020-BC-Cargo-Marketplace-Applicat...
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Are you looking for an affordable option to start your business that offers wrap around services to help nurture your business development and growth?
Connect with our team to learn more about BC Cargo in Downtown Battle Creek!
Visit the website www.bccargo.org or email us at smallbusinessinfo@battlecreekmi.gov.for an application.
Discover, Launch & Grow in Downtown Battle Creek!
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Home to seven 160SF cargo containers that have been converted into retail shops. Want to shop local? Support Battle Creek startups? Then visit BC Cargo today!Anthony Kostka
Hi! Yes I would love to be part of BC Cargo and this would be my first opportunity to have my own little business wish I do have my own business at my home but it's nothing that compares having a little shop and be a entrepreneurs! And be part of BC Cargo!