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Saturday Shops and Hidden Voices briefs draw praise; council highlights workforce and wraparound services
Summary
Council heard updates on Saturday Shops' vendor and Food Truck Academy efforts and PERC’s Hidden Voices program, which serves returning citizens with trauma-informed services and workforce connections.
Two community initiatives — Saturday Shops and Hidden Voices — received extended praise and questions from council.
Saturday Shops: Founder Renee Edwards described a vendor academy and a retail "Everyday Shops" location at Brandon Mall, reporting 114 markets (about 80 vendors each) and $1.14 million in small-business revenue over four years. Edwards said the Food Truck Academy is planned with partners including the Fire Department and Duke Energy to launch in 2026; councilmembers…
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