Small Business

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Charming local boutique in Palm Springs with 'Shop Local' sign, showing residents supporting businesses during the off-season.

Local Support, Not Tourists, Will Save Palm Springs Businesses.

During Palm Springs' scorching summer, when tourist numbers plummet by 70%, it is not the luxury resorts that keep the city alive, but the quiet, consistent spending of its year-round residents.

Amélie Dubois·June 26, 2026

A wide shot of the Midsummer Artisan Market Phase Three, showing a large, diverse crowd browsing numerous artisan stalls filled with crafts.

Local Makers

Midsummer Artisan Market Phase Three crafts attractions draw crowds

The Midsummer Artisan Market's Phase Three exploded on its opening weekend, drawing an estimated 15,000 visitors—30% above projections, according to the City Tourism Board.

Katerina Orlova·June 20, 2026

Ceramic artist Sarah at a market, facing a pile of official documents next to her handmade mugs, symbolizing the challenge of local regulations.

Local Makers

How Do Small Business Makers Market Local Regulations Work in 2026?

Sarah, a ceramic artist, faced a $500 fine for selling her handmade mugs at a local craft fair without a temporary vendor permit she didn't even know existed, according to Local City Bylaws Department

Katerina Orlova·June 9, 2026

A lively outdoor artisan market filled with diverse handmade crafts, vendors, and shoppers enjoying the warm, golden hour lighting and community atmosphere.

Local Makers

What Is a Local Artisan Market Guide for 2026?

Organizing a local craft fair can now cost organizers nearly a thousand dollars a month for full-service management.

Jasmine Desai·May 15, 2026