Sandhill Market Day to Boost Local Businesses and Community Growth

This morning on Open Your Eyes, the Sandhill Village Council highlighted an exciting new initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and stimulating economic growth within the community; Sandhill Market Day.

Chairman Darren Leal, joined by Event Coordinator and Councilor Kristy Chi, shared the Council’s vision of creating a structured and consistent platform where local vendors can promote and sell their goods and services. From food vendors and artisans to small retailers and service providers, Sandhill Market Day is designed to showcase the diverse talent and enterprise that already exists within the village.

According to Chairman Leal, the initiative is rooted in a simple but powerful principle: when residents support local businesses, they strengthen the entire community. Keeping spending within the village helps circulate income locally, encourages job creation, and builds long-term economic resilience. By formalizing Market Day as a recurring community event, the Council hopes to provide entrepreneurs with reliable exposure and opportunities for growth.

Kristy Chi explained that Sandhill Market Day is not just about commerce — it is about community connection. The event will create a welcoming space where families can gather, network, and celebrate local creativity. Beyond generating sales, it aims to inspire young people to explore entrepreneurship and see business ownership as a viable path. The Council views the initiative as a way to nurture confidence, innovation, and collaboration among residents.

Adding a digital dimension to the conversation was Monique Ford-Vicente, Marketing Manager of Digi Wallet. She emphasized the importance of digital payment solutions in modern commerce, even at the village level. By integrating secure, cashless transaction options, vendors can increase convenience for customers, improve record-keeping, and expand their customer base. The partnership signals that Sandhill is embracing innovation while supporting grassroots entrepreneurship.

Ultimately, Sandhill Market Day represents more than a single event on the calendar. It reflects a broader commitment by the Sandhill Village Council to foster economic development, encourage community pride, and create sustainable opportunities for local businesses. Through collaboration, visibility, and modernization, Sandhill is taking meaningful steps toward building a vibrant and self-sustaining local economy.