Membership

Marketing Your Indigenous Food Business Couldn't be Simpler.

The Turtle Island Trade Coalition (TITC) is an Indigenous food trade hub that serves tribal nations and communities throughout the United States. Tribal members of the coalition receive multiple benefits including an online space where Indigenous food producers can easily market and sell their products. The coalition also offers an easy and effective solution for setting up an online store which features point of sale services with secure transactions, ensuring consistent and timely payments. Members have access to an online National Market Maker business directory where they can showcase their products to more than 40,000 nationwide customers. In addition, the coalition also provides marketing support through both competitive and non-competitive grants of up to $50,000. Finally, members receive free registration to attend the annual Turtle Island Trade Coalition Food Sovereignty Conference.

Benefits

• Online Marketing & Sales - In the Turtle Island Trade Coalition, Food4All acts as a digital facilitator for online sales. In other words, it's the link that connects your products to a wider audience, expanding your market reach, and removing barriers so that any business can buy and sell online. Click here to learn more about selling your products online or visit Food For All to create your free ecommercial profile today.
• Financial Assistance - Understanding the challenges of business development, TITC provides support through both competitive non-competitive grants of up to $50,000. These grants are designed to help our members enhance their operations, whether it’s through expanding production, improving marketing strategies, or adopting new technologies. Click here to learn more about business builder grants.
• National Marketing - Member's also have access to both National Market Maker where they can be found by more than 40,000 other customers, and for those who are new to online sales or looking to expand their digital presence, TITC offers an easy and effective solution for setting up your own online store. This feature opens new opportunities for our members to reach a wider audience and grow their businesses.
• Invitation to Annual Indigenous Food Sovereignty Conference - Beyond business, TITC is a community that learns and grows together. Members are invited to participate in our annual Indigenous Food Sovereignty Conference – an event that celebrates Indigenous food traditions and promotes sustainable practices. It's an invaluable opportunity for learning, networking, and collaboration, where members can share knowledge, experiences, and form lasting connections.

Become a member of the Turtle Island Trade Coalition by filling out our application found under our "Membership" link. Once submitted, a member of our team will reach out to confirm your business details and answer questions about the coalition. From there our team will handcraft your member profile before publishing it to be part of our Indigenous business community. Don't hesitate to reach out or just say hello!