MWBC Shop Local is a retail incubator designed to lower the barriers for startup and early-stage retail and small-scale manufacturing entrepreneurs. Established in 2019, MWBC Shop Local minimizes financial risk through shared space and provides technical assistance to help small business owners develop and refine their business strategies. Participants benefit from comprehensive training and mentoring, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of running a business.

Every six months, a new cohort of entrepreneurs joins the program, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the community. To support their growth and visibility, participants host maker events, providing opportunities to showcase their products, connect with customers, and build their brands. These events foster a vibrant community of entrepreneurs who support and inspire each other.

By offering access to prime retail locations and ongoing technical support, MWBC Shop Local empowers small business owners to succeed and thrive. Visit MWBC Shop Local to discover unique, locally-made products and support our community of innovative entrepreneurs.

Ancestors Bosom is an apothecary and holistic health service specializing in herbal medicine and ancestral healing modalities that support and nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Using organic herbs and other all-natural ingredients, each of our products is handcrafted with care and intention. Reconnecting you with ancestral wisdom, we help you to build a lifestyle of natural health and wellness that will last for generations.

Jeanine L. Williams, founder and owner of Ancestors Bosom, is an Ancestral Medicine Woman who specializes in healing the mind and the spirit, which ultimately leads to total body wellness. She combines her background in psychology and human development with her knowledge of herbal medicine and ancestral healing modalities to support her clients in building and sustaining healthy, whole, spiritually aligned lives.

Website: ancestorsbosom.com

My career has been rooted in cybersecurity—analyzing risks, protecting sensitive information, and ensuring digital resilience for years. But outside of my work in tech, I’ve always had a deep appreciation for artistry and craftsmanship. I love high-quality, well-designed bags, but I often found that mass-produced options lacked the uniqueness and cultural richness I desired. One day, after endless searching for a bag that truly reflected my style, I thought, why not create my own brand? What started as a personal project soon evolved into something much bigger. I began designing different pieces to bring my ideas to life. Each piece blended modern elegance with traditional craftsmanship, creating bags that weren’t just accessories but statements of art and heritage. That’s how Donia Collection was born—a brand that celebrates individuality, culture, and sustainability. Every bag is designed with intention. More than just a business, this journey has become a bridge between my love for creativity and my commitment to ethical craftsmanship. Today, Donia Collection is more than just a bag brand. It’s a celebration of artistry, a commitment to quality, and a testament to the idea that passion and purpose can come together unexpectedly.
Website: doniacollection.com

Happy Little Paper Co is a AANHPI, woman-owned stationery and illustrated gift business based in Maryland. Lindsy grew up in the south as a multiracial child of an immigrant. She spent her childhood drinking sweet tea with her grandma and eating sticky rice with her uncles. Happy Little Paper Co is a love letter to those who champion kindness, inclusivity, and joy with vibrant and fun product designs.

Website: happylittlepaper.co

Showy is a brand specializing in earwear, offering a stunning range of
earrings and ear cuffs meticulously crafted from high-quality materials
such as polymer clay, resin, semi-precious beads and other artisanal
crafting materials. With 80% of our products handmade, each piece is
uniquely designed to reflect elegance and individuality. We also offer
a line of jewelry care, imitation jewelry and also stainless steel with
pieces carefully selected and curated for our customers.

Instagram: @shop.showy.co
Website: shopshowy.com

RopheMD is a global, tech-enabled health and wellness platform, founded by Dr. Larissa Assam, a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician and former McKinsey & Company consultant with a wealth of expertise.

Dr. Larissa Assam is not only a trusted physician but also a passionate author dedicated to empowering individuals in health, wellness, and personal growth. Rophe Beauty is our All-Natural, Non-Toxic Skincare Line Crafted for all skin types and developed by Dr. Larissa Assam, our skincare brand is inspired by Esther 4:14 and rooted in the belief that natural, wholesome ingredients can transform your skin.

Website: rophe.carrd.co

Pam Baldwin, the owner of Purple Air Frog arts in Olney. MD, is a skilled wire wrapping jewelry artist who embarked on her creative journey in 2020 and continues to hone her craft, transforming semi-precious stones and wire into unique creations meant to beautiful enhance and reflect your style.

Her evolving talents blends the precision and creativity of wire manipulations with the mesmerizing hues. Earthy tones, and ethereal shine found in natural stones, such as Amethysts, Unakite, and Labradorite.

Pam’s unique designs, available both online and in select local establishments, emerge as wearable art that hopes imbues her passion for the craft in every pieces she creates.

Website: purpleairfrogarts.com