If you didn’t know, Village Launch has been hosting a Third Thursday Market at Poe West on the third Thursday of the month featuring minority + women-owned start-ups. This Thursday’s market is a special holiday market (can you believe Christmas is less than two weeks away?).

This Thursday’s market will also feature three new Village Launch entrepreneurs. Here’s who they are and what they’ll be offering:

Jennifer Spears — The African Violet

The African Violet is best known for its organic, handmade tea blends, but also offers herbal bath soaks and massage therapy. Perfect gifts for your friend who loves a good self-care night.

Sujaya Raiborde — Bombay Bakes

Sujaya offers curated + globally-inspired specialty baked goods. You can see her work on Instagram. These sweet treats make a great gift for your sweet-toothed friend (or for yourself, we won’t tell).

Tamika Thompson — Beyond This February

Tamika created Beyond This February, which is an independent bookstore that prioritizes Black stories year-round. If you can’t make it to the market, you can also shop her store online. A book makes a great gift for your friend who never wants to stop learning.

Come out to Poe West this Thursday from 5-8 p.m. to support some local start-ups, hear holiday music from the St. Anthony School Choir, enjoy food from the Project Host Mobile Food Truck, and even take pictures with Santa.