By Bay City News Service
May 12, 2026
A first-ever Small Business Marketplace, focusing on Latino-owned businesses from across Marin County, will be held Sunday in San Rafael’s Canal District.
The event will feature local vendors selling handmade jewelry, recycled art decor, sustainable fashion and custom gifts, along with food offerings including Mexican street food, Yucatecan cuisine and Guatemalan dishes. A local fitness studio also will provide information on community classes.
“Small businesses are the backbone of Marin’s economy, and Latino entrepreneurs play a critical role in that ecosystem,” said Omar Carrera, CEO of Canal Alliance, a nonprofit that serves the county’s Latino community. “We also know that financial security and upward mobility are essential components of a safe, secure life for everyone, immigrants included.”
The event is part of the organization’s economic mobility program, which offers support in education, entrepreneurship, and trade certifications.
The event also will include the unveiling of the final two rooftop murals in Canal Alliance’s “Threads of Unity” series at 2 p.m. The murals, created with Canal Arts, are designed to reflect the experiences and resilience of Marin’s Latino community.
The marketplace will take place at Canal Alliance headquarters and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 711 Grand Ave. in San Rafael.
For more information, visit canalalliance.org/event/small-business-marketplace/.
