Our Market

Our Market We are Macoupin County residents who are working together to bring Our Market into reality. We are diverse in background, yet united in our resolve.

Our mission is to anchor a healthy & sustainable community, one partnership at a time.

09/03/2026

Part 2 with Ed Hammann is all about the new deli coolers! 🛒

When you're building a market from the ground up, equipment costs add up fast. Ed breaks down the research that went into sourcing the deli's new self-contained coolers and how that single decision saved the project hundreds of thousands of dollars in installation fees.

Watch the clip to hear how the board is maximizing the budget to build a better store for the community. 👇

09/01/2026

Things are officially getting exciting! In Part 1 of our interview series, board member and investor Ed Hammann shares the latest on the major physical changes happening at Our Market at the Plaza.

With local school projects wrapping up, contractors are ready to dive in. Ed gives us the scoop on the upcoming front overhang removal, the new blacktop heading to the plaza, and the fully installed fire suppression system.

Plus, hear how GM Brad is working hard behind the scenes with vendors to get our products selected and ready to order.

Watch the video to see the action happening on-site, and stay tuned for Part 2!

Meet Ed Hammann—investor, board member, and dedicated community advocate. 🤝With 12 years on the local school board and y...
08/28/2026

Meet Ed Hammann—investor, board member, and dedicated community advocate. 🤝

With 12 years on the local school board and years of church leadership, Ed is passionate about building projects that strengthen our town. We recently sat down with Ed (pictured here with GM Brad Walker!) to get the ultimate insider update on Our Market at the Plaza.

Tune in starting next week to hear Ed cover:
• Outfitting the store and deli with essential equipment
• Selecting the tech and software to run daily operations
• Upcoming canopy demolition and facade construction progress

Keep an eye on our page so you don't miss a segment! 🍅🛒

08/26/2026

We are hard at work behind the scenes bringing Our Market at the Plaza to life! 🚧

Want the inside scoop on our progress before anyone else? We’re putting all our major updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes details into our monthly newsletter! 📩

Our newsletter drops at the end of every month, so you'll always be in the know as we get closer to opening day.

👇Click the link in the comments to subscribe!

08/21/2026

Last night, Our Market at the Plaza board member Peter Oswald spoke at the Macoupin County Historical Society, opening up for local author Tom Emery's presentation on the history of local grocery stores. Peter shared updates on everything happening behind the scenes, including a sneak peek at our 3D store renderings!

Thank you to everyone who came out—the energy and excitement for our future store was amazing! 🛒✨

🎉 Mark your calendars! This is your very last chance to experience the Farmers & Artisans Market for 2026!We want to say...
08/19/2026

🎉 Mark your calendars! This is your very last chance to experience the Farmers & Artisans Market for 2026!

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to our incredible community for your support all season long. Your love for local vendors has made these markets such a huge success!

Join us this Saturday for one final beautiful morning of shopping, visiting with friends, and supporting your favorites!

After this final market wraps up, we’re turning 100% of our attention to our next big milestone---opening Our Market! Renovations are continuing inside the store, and we can’t wait to open the doors and show you what we’ve been working toward in just a few months!

See you at the Plaza one last time this Saturday morning! 👋

You saw them hard at work in our last video, but do you know exactly who is sitting at the table? 🤝Our Market is being b...
08/13/2026

You saw them hard at work in our last video, but do you know exactly who is sitting at the table? 🤝

Our Market is being brought to life by a dedicated group of locals who care deeply about the future of this community. They are volunteering their time, expertise, and energy to make this community-owned grocery store a reality.

Meet the Our Market Board of Directors:

Julie Boente
Hunter Buchanan
Chris Hartsook
Matt Gahr
Jon Griffel
Ed Hammann
Mary Ann Harp
Peter Oswald
Jane Reichmann
Scott Stinson
Rachel Greer

If you want to get involved and be an investor, check out the link in the comments! 🥦🍅🛒

08/11/2026

Navigating grants, organizing logistics, and pushing the vision forward. 📈

​Bringing Our Market to life takes serious behind-the-scenes dedication from our board. Why? Because this space is built by the community, for the community.

​Want to be a part of it? You can become a community investor for as little as $200! Stop by Monday through Friday to speak with Brad Walker, reach out to any board member, or check out the link in the comments below to learn more about the progress we are making. 🥦🍅🛒

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Our Farmers & Artisans Market is the perfect place to connect with the community. Come shop this Saturday from 9 AM to N...
08/06/2026

Our Farmers & Artisans Market is the perfect place to connect with the community. Come shop this Saturday from 9 AM to NOON and see what it's all about!

Want to grow your local business? 🪴 We are always looking to add new faces, and we want you to be a part of the Farmers Market!

We are calling all:
✨ Local producers
✨ Crafters
✨ Food vendors
✨ Vendors of all kinds!

Ready to secure your spot? Here is how to reach us:

Speak with Brad Walker, our market manager, at the office Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Drop an inquiry in the Dropbox located outside the office at Unit 40A.

Email or message us directly (check the comments for the link!).

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5 Carlinville Plz
Carlinville, IL
62626

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