ABOUT US
Founded by a DREAM
Indigo has been passionate about launching a marketplace ever since her entrepreneurship journey began. With Indigo’s years of experience in business and non-profit community. Together, the Saint George Market was born as a place to serve small business owners and support local charities. Our team knows there are amazing small businesses that will benefit from having a merchant space in one of the most highly foot-traffic areas in Southern Utah. By offering a fun, trendy, exciting space that promotes a healthy crowd and a loud buzz, The Saint George Market can help small businesses grow their customer base and provide a space for all to experience everything this marketplace has to offer.
OUR MISSION
At The Saint George Market our mission is simple; we’re looking to provide business owners with an opportunity to sell their unique products in a curated, modern market space that will allow them to engage with their local community, connect with fellow small business owners, and grow their businesses within the amazing city of Saint George and beyond.
Saint George draws in a lot of tourism, and we want to help local small businesses leverage the Utah tourism industry and grow their businesses all while contributing to the growth of our local economy.
OUR VISION
Partnering with entrepreneurs & creatives to bring a timeless pop up market and small business incubator to a city we love. As visionaries, we strive to introduce new ideas while supporting the small businesses and artists that share our vision for the community that goes beyond the days of the markert. Our ultimate goal is to make The Saint George Market one of the most creative and inspiring places to gather, shop, and support small businesses in Southern Utah.
OUR CULTURE
We pride ourselves in providing an extraordinary experience, and having an exceptional team of staff who are always there to be a support to both our merchants and patrons. We work hard to create a culture that encourages a creative workforce. We respect and value each other as we are all part of what makes The Saint George Market so great. We like to maintain a positive attitude and bright outlook which sets the ambience for the entire market. Cultivating a team of dreamers and creatives is our number one goal.
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Indigo Klabanoff
FOUNDER
After raising $500 for the March of Dimes at age 11, Indigo caught the “giving back” bug. She is currently an entrepreneur & is passionate about making a difference.
That coupled with a love of the arts and unique finds, she decided to create Saint George’s first pop-up market featuring amazing artisans and local business owners. Supporting the community and local economies all in the name of a good cause is what Indigo’s vision is all about.
Indigo sits on boards that represent her love of the arts & philanthropy namely as it pertains to women and children. Affiliations include: New Promise Lutheran Church Council: President, Art Around the Corner, Three Corners Women’s Giving Circle, and Assistance League.
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Jamie Shaw
STRATEGIC ADVISOR & EVENT OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
A planning and operations expert, Jamie has helped deliver some of the world’s largest sporting events. After years of planning she finally figured out how to make Saint George her home base so she can see the beautiful red rocks every day.
She loves creating processes to make the complex simple and seeks out local markets wherever she travels to fill her home with hand crafted art from around the world.
Having tons of event experience and a passion for back of office flows, she works to streamline our processes which give our merchants, influencers, partners and patrons a wonderful experience.
Editor’s Note: We are so grateful to have Jamie on our board!
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Baylee Letters
MERCHANT RELATIONS
An entrepreneur who resides in Saint George with her husband Chase and her German Shepherd Nala. She is assisting us create a strong brand presence both online and in person while maintaining strong merchant relationships.
She fell in love with the vision of the Saint George Market and what its mission is not just for creatives, but for the Saint George community.
We love everything she’s done with and for the Saint George Market - Need someone to scale your business to the next level? She will have your website and social looking spectacular. Find her @bayleeandbeyond on Instagram, and shoot her a message.
Editor’s Note: Baylee did our Saint George Market website, so she can see your vision and amplify it even more than you could even imagine!
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Katey Gordon
EVENT OPERATIONS
Katey loves being a part of the Saint George Market’s team. She’s looking forward to closely working with the supportive community, assisting merchants, and overseeing event operations.
Editor’s note: Katey runs a side business called Kate Approved. “Your next trip planned by me, customized by you.” She’s also very smart and thinking outside the box is something she does really well. If you’re looking to hire someone, she’s amazing at what she does.
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Mylee Ruske
EVENT OPERATIONS
Mylee enjoys thinking creatively and thoughtfully finding solutions for the market, and the Seed Inc. Organization as a whole. She enjoys her dog Foxy, and watching her little brothers soccer games.
Editors Note: Mylee is a great resource to our community, and helps children through the non-profit, Assistance League. She’s also quite funny & should have her own show. We appreciate Mylee so much!
OTHER STAFF & FORMER INTERNS