Coquitlam Farmers’ Market (February 2013 to March 2013)
Greenchain analyzed the performance of the Coquitlam Farmers’ Market pocket markets and made recommendations on additional revenue channels and cost savings.
Abbotsford Farm and Country Market (January 2012 to March 2012)
Greenchain Consulting, in collaboration with Sustainability Ventures, prepared business strategies/implementation plans for three business opportunities, with the primary objective of enabling the market to improve its revenues and general financial performance.
Victoria Downtown Public Market (December 2011 to September 2012)
The Victoria Downtown Public Market opened in April 2013 with 15 permanent vendors, over 10 temporary vendors, and a farmers’ market. It has projected annual revenues between $3 and $5 million. Greenchain, in collaboration with David Van Seters and Janine de la Salle at HB Lanarc, assessed the scope, size, location, and operational details of the proposed market and prepared a preliminary business plan, 5 year proforma, and policy document.
http://victoriapublicmarket.com/
http://www.straight.com/life/643711/new-victoria-public-market-hudson-livens-downtown-food-scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUA0EnJIIgw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uGvq74J8i0s
Kamloops Downtown at the Market Feasibility Study (October 2015 to present)
Community Futures Thompson Country (CFTC), in line with local community interest, is researching the establishment of a year-round permanent public Kamloops food market.
Greenchain, in collaboration with Urban Food Strategies, Sustainability Ventures, and True Consulting, is researching, analyzing, and measuring the key criteria for a public market by using a range of techniques including: best practice research, stakeholder and community engagement on-line surveys, small group focus discussions, large-group open houses, and business planning and analysis.