Peri is a Colorado Transplant who has found a connection with the maker community. 
Supporting small, sustainable businesses has always been her dream. She began problem-solving for the makers of these artisanal goods and thus her company was born in November 2018. Today, Eclectic Co. is a shared retail space with more than 50 local vendors.
Topics Discussed:
- Peri’s educational background and fair-trade experiences
- Her passion for social impact businesses
- Her Involvement with the Colorado Institute for Social Impact
- Working with the maker community to open a pop-up downtown
- What makes a co-op
- Curating the right vendor for the right space
- Who is considered a maker?
- Having an online platform
- Sharing knowledge and networks
Links and Resources:
- Eclectic Co.
- Colorado Institute for Social Impact
- Womxn of the Future Market
- Downtown Partnership
- Starbucks
- Wilder Bag Co.
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