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The public market will provide business incubation opportunities for businesses and create permanent jobs, helping low-income
individuals in the area become economically self-sufficient. It provides an ideal low-cost entry point for starting a business. As an
engine of economic growth, the individual businesses will also create much needed permanent jobs for the community. While
empowering low income individuals through micro-enterprise and employment opportunities, the public market will also build a
community asset and provide a venue for community members to access affordable, nutritious and culturally-appropriate food.
The East Hollwyood area is culturally and ethnically diverse comprising predominantly of Latino, Armenian and Thai
immigrants. We consider this tapestry of cultures a community asset. Indeed the multi-cultural aspect of the market will create
an authentic marketplace based on ethnic foods, artisanship and traditional products reflective of the diverse cultures of the area.

LA Times: Thai Town is looking up - The working-class area hopes to use its lively ethnic
shops and eateries to draw visitors and revitalize the community, Aug 2, 2007
UCLA in LA: Public Markets as a Tool for Immigrant Entrepreneurship and
Social Integration in East Hollywood, 2006
Now we are launching a capital campaign for the Thai Town Marketplace. Please join
a growing list of supports including the
Office of Community Service of Department of Health and Human Services
Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
There are several ways you could help start the market construction next year
1) You Could Make A Donation (Tax Deductable) or
2) Purchase An Elegantly Designed Season's Greetings Cards to Support This Cause
The holiday season is around the corner and all of us are busy shopping around for
greeting cards. While you are thinking of which greeting card to send, why not pick a
card that will also benefit a cause elegantly?
3) Help us spread the word!
Thank you in advance for your support of the Thai Town Marketplace-a public market built and owned by the community!